PFlorenzano Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hello everyone, What are the major differences between the 2008 Subaru Legacy vs a 2006 - 2007 model? Is the car any bigger? how about performance? Thank you for your answers. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Not much besides the make-over. Front bumper, quarter panels, headlights and grille. Rear bumper and taillights. SI drive started in '07 along with aux-in, fold-down rear seats. Catless up-pipe (pre-turbo) in '07+ gives slightly better torque and hp compared to stock '05-'06 GT's. GT wagons disappeared for '08, garnet red was discontinued after '06. Atlantic blue was replace with Newport blue, IIRC. The real difference has been for the spec.B model which has gained more potent upgrades over the GT in the '07 and '08 models. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 the '08's have hover technology too. On a serious note though what he said^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 07's also come with the option to remove the rear center passenger shoulder belt, and clip it into the deck under the window for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Bdubs.... AHHA.... THANKS!!! I was wandering what the hell that empty cubby spot was on my rear deck lid. I almost started a thread to find out ( I could'nt seem to find it from RTFM) One big thing the 08's have that I noticed from previous models is the fact that I drive one. prior to '08 I never owned a LGT, so that's a pretty good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroten Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I may be wrong here, but according to my dealer, the 08 2.5i sedan has a telescoping steering column. Our car does have it, but I cannot say for the 05-07 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I may be wrong here, but according to my dealer, the 08 2.5i sedan has a telescoping steering column. Our car does have it, but I cannot say for the 05-07 models. Yes, telescoping is new for '08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFlorenzano Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thank you all once again for the in depth differences between the model years. I'm really excited about picking up my car this upcoming Friday. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Pre 08 doesnt have telescopic steering wheel? Damn, I'm glad I waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Brown paint and ugly taillights. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawdaddy79 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The '08s also feature a steering wheel control with up and down arrows for the dash display. The '07s have a single button to push near the speedometer, and you have about 7 screens to scroll through so it's a pretty unnecessary annoyance when you want to view other information - especially if you pass the screen you want up accidentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy1649 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Brown paint and ugly taillights. Don't hate.....that "brown" is sexy, and Amber looks great in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 A big thing is tilt and telescoping steering wheel, more controls on the steering wheel, some interior trip wraps around now and if you got the 5EAT it is new and updated this year with down shift rev matching and slightly quicker shifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakeyblakee Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 paddle shifters on the GT is that an 08 thing? I know the 05-06 had the shifter buttons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Catless UP beginning in 07 yes. But, I believe a smog/air pump was added in lieu, using the belt drive obviously, and perhaps negating the gain in catless UP a bit. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yes paddle shifters starting in 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Catless UP beginning in 07 yes. But, I believe a smog/air pump was added in lieu, using the belt drive obviously, and perhaps negating the gain in catless UP a bit. That pump is electronic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 That pump is electronic.. For realz??? Positive? Never seen an electric smog pump. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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