dr_sharp Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Even if they did bring a Legacy STI to the US, you guys would just bitch about the price... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Even if they did bring a Legacy STI to the US, you guys would just bitch about the price... Well, maybe,... but I'd still be headed over to the dealer to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL5E Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Although Subaru mentoned it a year ago, they never did actually release the car for sale right (I'm talikng JDM here)? Since the refreshed E models of the Legacy are out, it would make sense to have the STI version (assuming that Subari is actually planning one) up to the latest E spec. I understand now. Those of us who frequent these forums tend to be a little more active in seeking out information on new models and model refreshes. We've been hearing about the Legacy tuned by STI for a year now, so it's not new news here. The refresh you mentioned is probably just the standard model line refresh, not a new STI. Yes, I think they would have to massage some of the STI parts, like the front lip, for the refresh, but, as far as we know, there are no substantive changes for the Legacy STI in the model year changeover. When the Legacy/Liberty gets redesigned in 2010, we should see some bigger changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well, maybe,... but I'd still be headed over to the dealer to get one. Right behind me! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'd be taking a huge hit on the 08 spec B trading it in on one, but I'd be dumb enough to get the Sti version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Right behind me! No, me first! Wait, there's no need to argue, we can go to different dealers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Although Subaru mentoned it a year ago, they never did actually release the car for sale right (I'm talikng JDM here)? Since the refreshed E models of the Legacy are out, it would make sense to have the STI version (assuming that Subari is actually planning one) up to the latest E spec. I believe they're already on the streets in Australia and Japan. According to this article from August '06, they were taking orders then already, for delivery beginning in February '07. So, yes, they've been on the streets of Japan for four months. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/09/subary-legacy-sti-package-introduced-in-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefoy6 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Want any additional info on a 08 Spec.B? Ask me, I've got one! Pics / story here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller5 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Want any additional info on a 08 Spec.B? Ask me, I've got one! Pics / story here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90101 Our cars are identical.. except you are missing an STI spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Want any additional info on a 08 Spec.B? Ask me, I've got one! Pics / story here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90101 You mentioned that it is only $40/month more than an STi... does that include the difference in insurance??? I checked both before I purchased and found that insurance would be ~150/month more for the STi... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefoy6 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Our cars are identical.. except you are missing an STI spoiler I traded with a 05 WRX. Less attention from the po-po You mentioned that it is only $40/month more than an STi... does that include the difference in insurance??? I checked both before I purchased and found that insurance would be ~150/month more for the STi... I traded in my STi for a Spec.B, so my insurance went from 1100/6mo. to 960/6mo. Yes, I know... I have to walk into the insurace place backwards The $40 was in regard to the paymet per month. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Even if they did bring a Legacy STI to the US, you guys would just bitch about the price... Oh Bulls@*(!. you and everyone else would go out and buy one just to make SoA happy about bringing it over. Now, if it's above $40k, I'm going to call Mr. Samir up and bitch at him over the phone. Oh and I've said this numerous times, but if it does NOT have a 6 speed Auto, subaru is F'ed. not to mash on the manual lovers but really, when you consider the "sports sedan" market, if you don't have an Auto, you're digging a grave rather quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I traded with a 05 WRX. Less attention from the po-po I traded in my STi for a Spec.B, so my insurance went from 1100/6mo. to 960/6mo. Yes, I know... I have to walk into the insurace place backwards The $40 was in regard to the paymet per month. -Mike Dude that's not bad at all... you're STi payments were cheaper than my Legacy payments! I was quoted 2200 every 6 months for the STi !!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 the amount of money people on this board spend on insurance is just absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 the amount of money people on this board spend on insurance is just absurd. That's what happens when you're 21, live in a large city, have a few tickets to your name, and buy a brand new car lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL5E Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 That would be based on the BL/BP5~D model. I think Subaru may not have sold/produced all the 600 units mentioned in the article and are just updating to the E model specs. I believe they're already on the streets in Australia and Japan. According to this article from August '06, they were taking orders then already, for delivery beginning in February '07. So, yes, they've been on the streets of Japan for four months. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/09/subary-legacy-sti-package-introduced-in-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 That's what happens when you're 21, live in a large city, have a few tickets to your name, and buy a brand new car I guess that's why I'm glad I'm 26, live in a semi-big city, drive a older car and don't have any tickets in my name.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Legacy Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I think the '07 Spec B was the best out of the Spec B series. Yes I think every 07 is the best. Its the 05-06 Body with 08 Features pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller5 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 ^^ Yea but the 08 is 08 body with 08 features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I guess that's why I'm glad I'm 26, live in a semi-big city, drive a older car and don't have any tickets in my name.... I spoke with my insurance company today (geico) they give a 10% discount (for the next 3 years) if you take a defensive driving class... I havn't taken one since I was 17 so I'm all over it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL5E Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Up yours naysayers!!! LOL! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67869 There will be a new JDM STi Legacy coming out in Aug this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 My 07 Spec b was making a rattling noise in the left rear. Took it to the dealer who is replacing the left rear strut. Anyone else have this problem? Think it's because of the SI Drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 No, that wouldn't be SI-drive. SI-drive is essentially the ECU programming and mapping, and there are lots of modified cars running around on stock suspensions without problems. Now if it had something like Audi's ecu-controlled suspension dampening and the ECU was making that corner or the system do weird things, yes, that could be the ECU's fault, but not in a purely mechanical system like yours can the ECU damage a strut when the two don't play together other than an ABS wheel-speed sensor. There's a number of reasons struts go bad including mfg defects, bad seals, bent during mfg or during a road incident, who knows, but there are plenty of reasons it can go bad during operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Up yours naysayers!!! LOL! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67869 There's been a Tuned by STI Legacy for the past what 2 years now and it seems to be popular in home states, why wouldn't they be bringing another tuned version? Only reason I went with the 335i was because they wouldn't bring a 'real' Legacy STI to the states. It's okay, I'm not disappointed a bit, I'm just no longer a Subaru owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBandit Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I have a '08 diamond grey Spec B 'Hadn't heard that it was also available in silver. Are you sure you don't mean the new 6 cylinder sedan Subaru just released? Anyone care to clarify? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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