WiseYoda Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 The more I look at that car, I'm really liking the exterior of '07s better. Would be nice to have all black interior though. I'll have to test drive one of those babies and see if there is much of a difference in anything else. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I like the all black interior, blue is nice, but makes the 07 interior feel a little too ricey like the Sti, the all red leather interior is nice in the 06 because its reminiscent of euro sport sedans. Honestly i'd prefer the 08 all black alcantara interior. Hmm, maybe a potential swap maybe in the works with someone who likes the 07 interior colors better. also a big advantage to the 08 owners is they can swap to the 07 JDM spec B bumpers without having to change the bumper beam. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Aren't they getting rid of the aluminum hoods on '08s???? Im also curious if they got rid of all the aluminum suspension bits as well in the spirit of cost cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 also a big advantage to the 08 owners is they can swap to the 07 JDM spec B bumpers without having to change the bumper beam. Is this confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Looks like a lot of 07 Spec B owners interested in this thread. I'm really hoping I don't like the 08's better. (c: [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekranzler Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Local dealer just called to say they got a 08 Spec B in Saturday...Gotta go take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Looks like a lot of 07 Spec B owners interested in this thread. I'm really hoping I don't like the 08's better. (c: Meh... I saw the 08 way back at the Toronto autoshow and ended buying an 07. I don't regret waiting for the 08s. The changes between the two model years weren't much and it really comes down to personal preference in choosing between the two. The biggest noticeable difference for most people will be the interior colour scheme. IIRC, I remember someone said that the aluminum hood was being dropped on the 08s because of aluminum costs. The spec B at the Toronto autoshow still had all aluminum suspension bits and that was listed on the specs card but no mention about the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Meh... I saw the 08 way back at the Toronto autoshow and ended buying an 07. I don't regret waiting for the 08s. The changes between the two model years weren't much and it really comes down to personal preference in choosing between the two. The biggest noticeable difference for most people will be the interior colour scheme. Good to know. I just don't want a repeat of buying my Honda Accord. I bought it in June of 2002, new model year came out in 2003... comepletely different. Egh. Couldn't be happier with my 07 now though... probably just a grass is always greener type thing. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekranzler Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Just checked the local dealer's website. In addition to the '08 Spec B, they have a '08 LGT listed in stock at $33,089 MSRP...WTH would that car have on it to make the MSRP that high? Could it be they have one of the new 3.0 Legacys and listed it incorrectly? Color listed is deep bronze metallic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The biggest thing I'm curious about with the 07 versus 08 is it appears the super easy to use cruise control stalk is being replaced by buttons on the left of the wheel. http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/V/b/08_legacy30r_dash.jpg Am I crazy or am I seeing that right? I sure don't mind the overall updates in features for the most part for '08, but changing simple things that work well like the cruise and if they move away from aluminum suspension components will surely drive me back towards an '07. I'd also prefer the thinner wheels of the 06/07 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 the thicker wheel is actually better for your hands. less cramping over long drives. my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The wheel doesn't look any thicker to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I'd also prefer the thinner wheels of the 06/07 models. then what were you sayin here? my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 or were you commenting on the the cars wheels? my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The wheels, the ones wrapped with Potenza 050's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 oops, my mistake. thought you were commenting on the steering wheel as that was the only pic you posted! my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I was pointing out the cruise control stalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 gotcha. a few other cars have the cruise set up that way(new 08 style) can't think of the ones off the top of my head but overall it works ok. i'm personnally still getting used to the stalk in my 05! been usin cruise on GM products for years. they still haven't changed it! my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Well I had Subaru's since about 2000 and all have had the stalk, with minor improvements to it's pinnacle in about 2005. My protege5 daily driver has push buttons, difficult to use with gloves on, difficult to use by feel especially at night, just not as simple to use in my book. If Subaru is going to this type of control unit, definitely a step in the wrong direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Those wheels are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 also a big advantage to the 08 owners is they can swap to the 07 JDM spec B bumpers without having to change the bumper beam. Ed I'm still learning LGT's so sorry for my ingnorance here. You are saying that 08 owners can bolt the 07 JDM bumper on without changing the bumper beam, but wouldn't you have to change the headlight assemblies, possible fenders, etc to make it fit right? Or would it be a direct bolt on? My main thing is really like that front lip spoiler like on your car and am now wondering if it would be a direct bolt on for an 08 (stock bumper cover)like you told me it is on a 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I'm still learning LGT's so sorry for my ingnorance here. You are saying that 08 owners can bolt the 07 JDM bumper on without changing the bumper beam, but wouldn't you have to change the headlight assemblies, possible fenders, etc to make it fit right? Or would it be a direct bolt on? My main thing is really like that front lip spoiler like on your car and am now wondering if it would be a direct bolt on for an 08 (stock bumper cover)like you told me it is on a 07. I think youre confused, this is what the JDM 2007 spec B front end looks like http://carbl.com/im/subarulegacysti.jpg and this australian car has the same front end http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/MY07GT/11-10-06/IMG_1256.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 I think youre confused, this is what the JDM 2007 spec B front end looks like http://carbl.com/im/subarulegacysti.jpg and this australian car has the same front end http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/MY07GT/11-10-06/IMG_1256.jpg Yep I am definately confused, so again sorry for another dumb question. Are you saying that the bumper cover in the pics is a direct bolt on for the 08's with no modifying or other needed parts (ie new headlight assemblies, fenders, hood, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 No you cannot just bolt on the 07 JDM bumper to the 08 USDM car. The bumper beam is still larger because the bumper sticks out further and the grill is different. Same issues with bolting a JDM bumper to a 05 or 06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUBAR Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 No you cannot just bolt on the 07 JDM bumper to the 08 USDM car. The bumper beam is still larger because the bumper sticks out further and the grill is different. Same issues with bolting a JDM bumper to a 05 or 06. wasn't there a thread when the 08's were first shown, that said the new front end encorporated the usdm bumper beams so the entire world were getting what we were. So in essense we were getting the same front end that japan was getting. However looking at the pics in beginning of this threads it appears we got hosed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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