franklin Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 I keep seeing postings of JDM products/ Web sights/ Goodies etc that look way way beyond any thing we see here in the States. Now[i] know [/i]that the Legacy is newly redone for this model year and things take time BUT from what I see on the Japan sights this car looks to be getting far more upgrades/ mods / intrest than here. QUESTION-- In Japan where does the Legacy stack up against its competition? As far as Sales volumn? Status vrs other Models and or Products lines? Popurality as a "performance car" Here in the States Subaru seems to be a low volumn nich car and either funky /qwirky and /or "cheap" QUESTION #2-- Do you think we will ever see the upgrade selection they see in Japan ? QUESTION #3 Do you think that anytime soon car buyers in the States will see Subaru as an Upscale brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 the legacy in japan has been there at least 6 months earlier than we had it,, i went there in the summer and i seen quite a few legacy wagons with aftermarket parts on em,, didnt see 1 sedan tho ,, but i wouldnt say there r many subarus there of what i expected,, i expected to see alot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJrod Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 It was Car of the Year in Japan for 2004, at least from one publication (don't know which). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 The Legacy twin turbo models, the previous version of the Legacy, was, and is, the single most popular car in terms of aftermarket sales in Japan. The new model is slowly getting there as well, as tuners get more and more parts out. Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] [url]www.apexjapan.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted December 2, 2004 Author Share Posted December 2, 2004 Paul Thanks for clearing up my thinking. You confirmined what I was trying to say although not too well. So my feeling that the Legacy was and is a major performance player in Japan is accurate. Do you see this potential in the States ? Whats missing or whatever here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 [quote name='franklin']Whats missing or whatever here?[/QUOTE] Market perception. It's not a domestic vehicle, like it is in Japan, and it's not viewed as a viable performance vehicle by many people yet. Neither was the WRX turbo when it first came out - but things change. Cheers, Paul Hansen [url]www.avoturboworld.com[/url] [url]www.apexjapan.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Legacy's ...they are everywhere. Later model stole some customers who were after some luxury as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinSoD Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 There are a lot more wagons in Japan than sedans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolesun Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Are Legacys in Japan made in America just like the one's here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 [quote name='dolesun']Are Legacys in Japan made in America just like the one's here?[/QUOTE] now why would anybody do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 [quote name='speeding_gaijin']now why would anybody do that?[/QUOTE] because they love the USDM bumpers and tires? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 [quote name='gt_ltd']because they love the USDM bumpers and tires?[/QUOTE] mmmm they don't? this doesn't make sense japanese manufacturer with their models being different from US, manufacturing all stuff in the US? highly unlikely... maybe some parts, but that's it.... cars themselves are made in japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 :lol: This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 i want 90 seconds of my life back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I remember our driveline is produced in Japan, assembled here. muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brento Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 i just got back from yokosuka yesterday. and there were alot of legacy wagons. in one week i saw at least 4-5 a day. while i only saw a total of 5 wrxs and 3 STIs. of the 30 or so legacys only a handful were sedans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93subbie Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hi everyone i live in New Zealand . About 60% of all cars here are japanese cars Subarus are one of the most popular cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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