YouAreABus Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hey everyone, I'm still shopping for my LGT. I have driven a sedan, but I went to the dealer the other day to look at a wagon. I was really impresed with the interior capacity, and that kick a$$ sunroof. Well now I'm torn, I don't know what to get, so someone tell me why to buy your perferred body style. I will be buying an '05 or '06 preferably Limited, and it has to be an auto. I know the wagon and the auto are heavier, but how does the performance, handleing, and the MPG stack up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Go for the wagon, 05=06 the rear seats don't fold down, greatly reducing the capacity for carrying stuff around. It is a real pain and I wish I had held out and found a wagon at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 The folding rear seats are a real plus. I wish my WRX had them, and the competerors that I was shopping (IS300, G35 sedan) don't fold either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The 05 / 06 wagon is a better looking vehicle than the sedan, which is quite often mistaken for a camry from behind. And that's not a good thing... The wagon has more character than the sedan, and can simply haul around more stuff. If you have more than two people in your family, go with a wagon. Plus the police don't even look twice at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Only the wife and me for now, but not for long. The sleeper/low profile of the wangon are also very attractive, especially comming from my current ride (see avitar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestir Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The large moonroof is a very nice feature of the wagon. The tailgate is very light, so pretty convenient to use. Few competing cars are offered in a wagon, or with a manual transmission--so, for me, it really whittled down the shopping list quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The 05 / 06 wagon is a better looking vehicle than the sedan, which is quite often mistaken for a camry from behind. And that's not a good thing... I'd argue that the sedan looks better. OP, get what YOU think looks nicer if your concerned about looks. Only those who don't know jack sh$t about cars mistake the sedan for a Camry. And who cares what they think. The wagon has more character than the sedan, and can simply haul around more stuff. If you have more than two people in your family, go with a wagon. Plus the police don't even look twice at it. Entirely true. Though it's not like the sedan is a police magnet in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicytuna Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Go for the wagon. Since it's not offered anymore, it'll probably hold its resale better than the sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexylegacy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Wagons FTW: http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/djlibal/NewgoldOZs001.jpg http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb263/djlibal/NewgoldOZs003.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I was torn with this question when I was getting my LGT. I personally perfer sedan looks better than wagons, but I really like the Legay wagon as well. I think I like them about equally. We also have a Forester XT, so I went with the sedan to satisify that side of me. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzymt Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I think this decision is either made up for you before you even start looking or you don't know what you're looking for: If you can't live without a wagon - you get a wagon. Otherwise - you get a sedan. I love my wagon & think it looks pretty damn cool - they have a character of their own - besides which I cannot live w/o the utility of a wagon. That said - I think the sedan looks soundly better than the wagon. If I didn't *need* a wagon - I would have bought the sedan. [CENTER][URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18504"]Subaru Plug & Play Aux-in Mod[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.jazzyengineering.com"]www.jazzyengineering.com[/URL][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Convince you? No, go buy a hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeMood Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 My '08 Sedan seats fold down. Be a man. Get a sedan. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoffspring99us Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 waggoonnnn <3 even though we have a sedan i just think wagons are way more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 My '08 Sedan seats fold down. Be a man. Get a sedan. 8-) or a '99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawdaddy79 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 '07s fold all the way down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 '07s fold all the way down too. Represent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Get a wagon - it is a two in one approach - it is a sedan but with a large, useful, accessible trunk at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSPRO Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Having had a sedan, and now having a wagon I will say that sometimes I miss the looks of the sedan. BUT.... I love the wagon and am really happy with the choice I made to get rid of the sedan for it. I have used it more times than I thought I ever would to haul stuff, its great for our doggy to go on road trips too. People liked the sedan but they love the wagon, I have never received so many compliments on any car that I have owned like I do on the wagon. Amy 04 FXT vf39 5mt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Check out the wagon mafia thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63300&highlight=wagon+mafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I like my wagon alot. I bought it originally because the sedan did not have split folding rear seats in '05 and I haul gear, kids and the dog at times so its real convenient. I too liked the large sunroof with integrated front glass/wind deflector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeMood Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The segregation on this site makes me sad. IIIII Have a dream! That one day... little legacy sedan boys and little legacy wagon girls will one day be able to join hands as sisters and brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I will go back on my original statement, if you have to get a 05-06, get a wagon, 07+ sedan is fine for hauling stuff around. Do keep in mind that if you are going to tune, 07+ are still a bit more difficult because of no accessport (still!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Wow lovin' everyone’s input, keep it up! But how does it stack up as far as performance, I know that the wagon is about 60-100lbs heavier, but is the performance difference negligible? I know it's kind of an oxymoron asking this too, but what about MPG, about the same or significantly worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 My understanding is that there isn't too much difference between the wagon and the sedan. But I guess Im not the one to answer this question. If you check out fueleconomy.gov you can see MPG claims of actual drivers. Obviously this isn't the most accurate data, but it will give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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