BernardP Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Here is the Link: http://subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebPageID=10973&Range=Legacy&ModelYear=2009&WebSiteID=282 Looking at the specs for the normally aspirated 2.5i, I am pleased to learn that the 2.5i Touring package doesn't have the PZEV engine featured on the 2.5i PZEV base model. The base 2.5i PZEV is clearly aiming at the frugal eco-crowd, with PZEV badge on the trunk and PZEV embroidered floormats. Not that I am against doing my reasonnable part for the environment, but the PZEV system costs more to build, uses more rare and expensive metals in the catalytic converter and fiddles with timing and mixture too much for my taste with a cold engine (I read the docs). All this for a mostly symbolic benefit. It's like trying to cleanup the St-Lawrence River by emptying a few bottles of Perrier into Lake Ontario. There is enough added standard equipment on the Touring to justify the 2500$ premium: VDC, 17-inch wheel, moonroof, foglights, heated windshield, H-K sound system and some trim items. So I guess if I am going to get a 2009 Legacy, it will be a 2.5i Touring or nothing. Future information about the 2010 Legacy will also be a determining factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 2008 US models come with that ugly PZEV badge also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhabodav Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Why do these bastards always make red available on one type of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 no GT wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweeterDan Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 looks like subaru does sirius now.. I wonder if I can get a sirius tuner and have both? I should really probably just wait till they start releasing interoperable radios now that they've merged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 no GT wagon? No more GT, sedan or wagon, for Canada. SpecB sedan only is available. There was a thread about this a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 must have missed that one. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongemonster Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Son-of-a now we get white in Canada on outbacks. I was enjoying being one of two swp outbacks in town and the only 08. The other is driven by a troll who gives me the stink eye every time I see her. No more XT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Do you guys see the Bluetooth button on the nav hard buttons? It's the last one on the right? What gives? What's different between the US and Canadian nav systems that allows one to have Bluetooth while the other does not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 2009 Legacy's are already on the lots in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakeyblakee Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Humm... no Limited PZEV in Canada? That Red is making me drool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 That Red is making me drool. +1:wub: 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I caght the new "maroon" in the latest WIRED ad. Why no Brakes "(front): Ventilated discs (291 x 24 mm), dual piston calipers" on the spec b? Seems like they should offer some performance options standard on the spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Looking at the detailed canadian features, I am more than puzzled by the fact that the base 2.5i PZEV has mirror-mounted LED indicators, while the upgraded (2500$ more) 2.5i Touring doesn't... Upgrade to the 2.5I Touring and get the prestigious "no mirror LEDs" option! I have never seen a higher-hierarchy model stripped of an extra that is standard on the base model. The mirror LED's are included on all models except the 2.5i Touring Not a mistake, can be seen at a couple of places in the specs and corroborated with the images of various models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan1982 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 There have only been a few 2009 GTs on the lots so far. I got mine about 1 month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 There have only been a few 2009 GTs on the lots so far. I got mine about 1 month ago. How are you liking that Harmon Kardon system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 How are you liking that Harmon Kardon system? And if I may add a question... Is there a USB key or SD card interface on the 2009 Harman Kardon audio system? I am not asking about iPod/Aux input but a direct USB or SD port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 And if I may add a question... Is there a USB key or SD card interface on the 2009 Harman Kardon audio system? I am not asking about iPod/Aux input but a direct USB or SD port. The headunit itself doesn't appear any different other than feeding to an amp under the passenger seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Canadians don't have a Legacy GT model? The only turbo I see on that lineup is the Spec. B... that sucks. Glad I got mine in the cutoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan1982 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 The new system sounds very nice. No, there is no USB or SD inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for the info Nathan1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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