P2x Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I gotta say the lack of (auto) dual climate controls on the standard GT is disappointing, and is making my final car purchasing decision that much more difficult. I was attracted initially to the GT because of its mix of performance and amenities but they seem to be becoming an ever shrinking list. Now I understand why the non-limited GT is priced so well, it really isn't all that much different to a regular WRX, just a little more refined and mature. ..and no, I don't want leather or a moonroof. At the moment I'm 60/40 Legacy or STI, with a slight outside chance of Volvos' S40....ok ok.. so I guess that should be 59/39/2 rather than 60/40.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 [quote name='P2x']I gotta say the lack of (auto) dual climate controls on the standard GT is disappointing, and is making my final car purchasing decision that much more difficult. I was attracted initially to the GT because of its mix of performance and amenities but they seem to be becoming an ever shrinking list. Now I understand why the non-limited GT is priced so well, it really isn't all that much different to a regular WRX, just a little more refined and mature."[/quote] I agree with what you have to say here. Except that I'd like a moonroof, neutral towards leather, but no power seats. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 [quote name='Th3Franz'][quote name='Dr. Zevil'][url]http://www.subaru.com/servlet/drive1?trim=25_GT_LTD_WAGON&model=LEGACY&command=fdb_brochure[/url] answered my own question..[/quote] That's for the 2004 brochure, if you read it closely. I'm sure the 2005 brochure will be available online very soon.[/quote] In my haste, I missed that.. Looks like I have some 2004 Legacy info coming :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 [quote name='alear'][quote name='tallguylehigh']Editing, I see that the base GT gets some other climate controls. Has anyone seen these yet? :?:[/quote] You can kind of see the basic climate controls in the pictures on this page, [url]http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2005photos.html[/url][/quote] Wow, saw that, and that made my decision a hell of a lot easier. Limited all the way, those climate controls look kind of cheap and look the same as my girlfriend's RAV4. 2.5GT Limited here I come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hmm, that Atlantic Blue actually looks sorta nice. :) As per the climate controls, it's neither here nor there for me. I'm not used to luxury, don't want it really, and that's that. I'd damn near still be happy with crank windows. :mrgreen: I'm getting the car for it's mechanicals, not the inside as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I'd damn near still be happy with crank windows. :mrgreen: [/quote] Lies make baby Jesus cry... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Well in comparison to other people's complaints at least. Guess I'm a bit more simple. Easy from moving to a 97 GT to a new one to say that though. Despite it has many features, a lot of the same content in the new one (with many new things as well), just don't need to be spoiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 To be honest, I *prefer* those rotary dials. They're very easy to operate. And, I find it fairly easy to put them in a position to get the temperature I want, rather than have it set to auto at a certain temp and then have it go nuts (full fan, full AC, etc) when it's about 5 degrees off or something. I found the auto climate more annoying than anything on the BMW's (and others) that I drove more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 The automatic climate control in our Regal LS isn't that great. No matter what temp I set it at, it seems to be off. I think the base GT will be fine if it just has regular controls.. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbluelb Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Sounds like you guys need to buy an SRT-4. They are fast [b]and[/b] have manual roll up windows... at least in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub-attraction Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 The climate control in my TL is fantastic and I fear will be hard to beat. It even has sun sensors which boost A/C versus less output on overcast days. I am totally spoiled with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Yea, most climate controls now days are pretty complicated. My friend's Mazda6 uses no less than 5 sensors to decide how to adjust the system. It even takes into account rapid temp changes like when you open a door, it'll know not to go nuts. So I see now that the GT Ltd has the following addons: -Auto Climate Control -Leather -Power seats -Sunroof -Engine immobilizer All that for $2500. For a car in this price range (base GT), I kinda expect the auto climate controls. Another thing I just realized, does the display under the center cubby show outside temp? That might be part of the auto climate control function too (a reqired sensor), so the base model might not even get that. Hey, the bucket seat design is the same between the GT and Ltd execpt for the power and leather right? I wouldn't want the base model if the seats were less supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Yes, the GT and Limited get the same seats. The differences are as you mentioned in your post, Combat. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Looking at all the JDM models, they seem to have a simple single zone auto climate control. I think that should have been on the base GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 [quote name='CombatCQB']Looking at all the JDM models, they seem to have a simple single zone auto climate control. I think that should have been on the base GT.[/quote] Thats what I thoguht we were going to get with the base GT, but I guess I was mistaken. Then again, I dont think JDM even gets dual zone, so there are always trade offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 The climate control is the only thing that's bugging me now. I can live without everything else, but really would like the look of the auto controls. I think the only options now is to either wait and see if they bring over the single zone controls next year or wait to find all the parts to install one myself. Both involves waiting, it's a good thing there are plenty of other projects for the car before that. Maybe I can pull parts from an old Legacy for cheap and just interface it with the new control unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I got my brochure yesterday! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub-attraction Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 How did you get it? From dealer, Need-Desire or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Mine came in the mail (need-desire.com). But it seems I got a different one. Mine is tiny and less detailed then the one scanned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub-attraction Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Ok thanks. I already have that one but would like to get my hands on full brochure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Yeah...I'm wondering where to get the big one from? Someone has to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I called my dealer this morning and they say they have them, so I guess the best way is to go get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Might have to stop by the stealership today and pick one up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 My dealership still doesn't have them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Just came back from dealer and got the brochure. Also test drove the 2.5i wagon. I started with a 5MT but the check engine light started blinking once we started it up and they didn't have another one. So I ended up testing an automatic. The car is quiet, and the ride is solid but not too firm. So far so good. The manual climate controls were okay, the feedback of the knobs are kinda chunky. everything looks good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.