SLegacy99 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I drive in alot of traffic and through mountains no less. And people in Europe tow their Caravans with MT cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I drive in alot of traffic and through mountains no less. And people in Europe tow their Caravans with MT cars. Asked and answered. Try backing up a travel trailer/Caravan into a campsite, or backing a 30' sailboat down a pier to a hoist a few times and you won't pick a manual if you can help it. Look I know as a college student you are the world's greatest expert on everything. I was almost 40 before I owned my first new auto trans car. When you hit 40, get back to me and let me know what you've got. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 They did it on Topgear. And my dad is 56 and he drives a stick. And supposedly a 6MT Corvette could be next on his list. See that I have an answer for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 well i love auto gearbox. I have been driving MT cars for as long as the auto gearboxes was bad. Now they are lovely and i don't see any reason to buy a MT car ever again. And add towing 1600kg caravan to that, and you know the answer Diesel and no auto = bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Power Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Curious to see the mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I will soon get the complete spec for this 2.0d, but today Subaru Sweden said there was no plans on the combo diesel+auto gearbox That was really bad, now i don't want any diesel because of the 5speed manual. With 5speed auto, i would buy one right now. The diesel if ANY engine should have auto gearbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I had thought that the diesel was going to come with a CVT, which might be the reason why its only available in MT right now. Not sure how well the CVT will handle the torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Not sure how well the CVT will handle the torque. CVT's are not good for high torque applications with any kind of longevity. If they were, commercial vehicles would be using the hell out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 CVT's are not good for high torque applications with any kind of longevity. If they were, commercial vehicles would be using the hell out of them. Yeah, I know. I read it from the original Subaru boxer diesel thread. Whether its valid or not, we can't know I guess. Found this over at NASIOC (North American Subaru Impreza Owner's Club). According to the Japanese news source; Nikkan Kogyo, 4.3.07; Subaru is working on a CVT for their new boxer diesel, which will debut in the all-new 2009 diesel Forester, and diesel Legacy. Eventually the CVT will spread to all models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 At some point a CVT will be strong enough but current designs haven't made it there yet. I am sure one could easily be designed that was stout enough to handle the load, but I don't know if it would fit in the alloted space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensL Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 By the way, Autocar (UK) has tested the Legacy 2.0D: http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Subaru-Legacy-2.0-TD/230393/ It seems to be a very nice diesel engine. http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Subaru/Legacy/2118811176.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Power Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 They say we don't want a diesel here, but I say bring it. That is one car that I would go to the lot right now and seriously consider trading my 07 obxt for. I do want to see the mpg though on a turbo version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hey Subaru of America, get this car here now!!!! I will buy one in an instant. Manual transmission? PERFECT! TDI - check Manual tranny - check Wagon - check AWD - check Japanese quality - check This is the car that would make me forget about VW, Audi, and Mercedes for ever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensL Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 And here's 5th Gears test of the Legacy 2.0D: http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=d01&featureid=1052&description=Subaru%20Legacy%20Boxer%20Diesel They're also very positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 So what does 49.6 mpg imperial equate to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 About 40-41 mpg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 So what does 49.6 mpg imperial equate to?Fuel economy numbers (EU standards) for the Legacy Sedan Diesel (US MPG): City: 7 l/100 km = 33.6 MPG Highway: 4.8 l/100 km = 49 MPG Combined: 5.6 l/100 km = 42 MPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 this car needs to come over to the states!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 ;1654862']Fuel economy numbers (EU standards) for the Legacy Sedan Diesel (US MPG): City: 7 l/100 km = 33.6 MPG Highway: 4.8 l/100 km = 49 MPG Combined: 5.6 l/100 km = 42 MPG Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 ;1654862']Fuel economy numbers (EU standards) for the Legacy Sedan Diesel (US MPG): City: 7 l/100 km = 33.6 MPG Highway: 4.8 l/100 km = 49 MPG Combined: 5.6 l/100 km = 42 MPG Bring it on. 49 MPG highway and all the other Subaru goodness ... who needs a stinking Hybrid:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 id take one. after a test drive first. i think a deisel would be cool. and call up gale banks later on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Power Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I wonder what the mpg in the turbo version will be. Hopefully by 2010 they will be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I wonder what the mpg in the turbo version will be. Hopefully by 2010 they will be here. It is a turbo. And keep in mind folks that these fuel economy numbers arent as strict as the U.S. EPA standards of testing. For comparison, in Germany the Prius is good for 56 mpg city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 74 posts and no one has chopped some Peterbilt smoke stacks onto a Legacy yet??? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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