scottmcphee Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Here's a Canadian review of driving the spec. B, click the link: Test Drive: 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B price as tested, merely CAD $46,600. They peg alternatives as: Competitors for the Legacy spec.B include the MazdaSpeed6, Nissan Maxima SE, and VW Passat 3.6, in addition to luxury models like the Acura TSX, Lexus IS 250, and BMW 328i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneycanuk Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 They peg alternatives as: Competitors for the Legacy spec.B include the MazdaSpeed6, Nissan Maxima SE, and VW Passat 3.6, in addition to luxury models like the Acura TSX, Lexus IS 250, and BMW 328i. BMW 328i is a luxury model?! Maybe a fake Rolex, compliments of BMW, would add to the panache? Vinyl seats = unluxury model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Nice accuracy: "...inline 4..." "...Spec B exclusives...vehicle stability control...navigation..." But otherwise, a well thought-out article. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA SUUB Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Interesting, the Spec. B is a hefty 219 lbs heavier than the regular GT sedan. I wonder what accounts for the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneycanuk Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Interesting, the Spec. B is a hefty 219 lbs heavier than the regular GT sedan. I wonder what accounts for the difference? Tranny, suspension, wheels, Momo steering wheel, Nav bits, Spec.B badging... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 momo steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Its mostly the 6 spd vs the 5 spd tranny, its a well known fact its well over 100 lbs heavier, if not 200 lbs. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Interesting, the Spec. B is a hefty 219 lbs heavier than the regular GT sedan. I wonder what accounts for the difference? I think it's the big "SUBARU" sticker on the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Tranny, suspension, wheels, Momo steering wheel, Nav bits, Spec.B badging... The Spec.B suspension is lighter than the stock LGT. I believe the 07 Spec. is heavier than the 06 so most of the gain has to come from the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 That article lists the 07 Spec. to be 200lbs heavier than the LGT. The navigation problem they had was operator ignorance which is understandable. All your have to do to cancel guidance is to chose "route options" and then "cancel route guidance". Their other troubles stemmed from the same unfamiliarity as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualReality Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Nice accuracy: "...inline 4..." "...Spec B exclusives...vehicle stability control...navigation..." But otherwise, a well thought-out article. Inline 4 I believe VDC and navigation are only available on Spec B for us Canadian. Not available for regular GT even 5EAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ah. Very strange indeed. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmcphee Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Nice accuracy: "...inline 4..." "...Spec B exclusives...vehicle stability control...navigation..." But otherwise, a well thought-out article. Hey, mentioned this on the author's blog, and got him to FIX THE ARTICLE, now says, Starting with the powertrain, the spec.B shares its engine with the Legacy GT models: a 2.5-litre turbocharged and intercooled horizontally-opposed (aka "boxer") four that pumps out 243 hp and 241 lb-ft of torque. Good work for pointing that out! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 "But the system faltered in two ways: first, it didn't necessarily take us to our destination in the most direct manner. The driver makes the choice of whether to allow freeways and toll roads on the route, but the system seemed to ignore those directions, taking us on side roads that ran parallel to the QEW until I drove over to the QEW, forcing the system to rethink the directions it was giving us. The other frustration was that we couldn't figure out how to disable the route guidance if, for example, we decided to go a different way or had a change of plans." hahaah... not. Subaru needs to buy a few parts from Acura I see... And quite pricey to be competing with those cars they listed... As I noted, the reviewers didn't know how to operate the system. Both the "problems" they encountered were due to their ignorance. In the "side road" instance, it clearly seems that they choose the "avoid freeways" option and as they didn't even know how to cancel the guidance, well, what can you say except operator ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Vimy, it's not the "easiest" NAV to work with. It took me some time to figure out how to get to cancel guidance (couple weeks), and I'm technically inclined. But I was driving at the time and didn't want to press a whole bunch of buttons to figure it out since I already knew where I was going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Vimy, it's not the "easiest" NAV to work with. It took me some time to figure out how to get to cancel guidance (couple weeks), and I'm technically inclined. But I was driving at the time and didn't want to press a whole bunch of buttons to figure it out since I already knew where I was going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 LOL. I'm not big on reading manuals. I believe it should be self intuitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 LOL. I'm not big on reading manuals. I believe it should be self intuitive. You just have to learn it. At one point, the demonstration DVD mentions that there are many different ways to use the NAV system. That is so true. There is a $hitload of info in the system and its all there at your finger tips. It's like learning a musical instrument. Get some solid basics down and soon you're making some music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Unless you guys get 16's in Canada on the 2.5i, there's another mistake. Only the '05 2.5i came with 16's. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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