fasttie Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Bottom line: Why you would buy it: You’re an individualist looking for a bit more performance while still staying with a low-profile brand. The Legacy rewards its driver with terrific driving dynamics and an upscale interior but doesn’t stand out in a parking lot like a BMW or Audi. Why you wouldn’t: You need lots of rear seat room for teenagers or adults. Or, you require something with a more prestigious badge on the hood because you’re that image-conscious. The Legacy stands as potentially the most underrated automobile on the market today. Largely ignored by mainstream consumers, it exists for a small cadre of devoted enthusiasts who understand that driving a “sensible” sedan need not mean giving up twisty road tenacity. Priced competitively against similarly-equipped Mazda Mazda6s and Nissan Altimas, the Legacy is an easy underdog to root for. http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-legacy-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 They got my psychological profile down pat, even more so as I drive "only" a 2.5i I have long viewed my car as a poor man's A4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 That is a fantastic, very accurate sum up. I am not sure it is about staying with a low profile brand, as much as it is about staying with an appropriate value price, compared to the BMW and Audi. "most underreated automobile on the market today", no doubt. After reading that review, I am almost tempted to test drive an automatic with the paddles... but I still don't think I would give up a stick shift... http://photos.leftlanenews.com/photos/imageresizeronfly/phpThumb.php?src=/photos/content/august2008/legacy-gt-1.jpg&w=1024 Change that up to be a RRP (Ruby Red Pearl) Spec B, with some visual mods... I think it could replace my GRP Stage 2 GT Limited, if I can keep some of my aftermarket stuff. But with HK aux-in stereo, folding rear seats, SI-drive, 6MT, and bilsteins. All things I wish my car had, and can finally get with some sort of red paint. (wish Regal blue would make a comeback, though... too late now for '09) Now if only a brand new Spec B weren't double the resale value of my '05... I'll just hold on another couple years... My 05 is still doin' quite well at 60k miles... I'll wait until the depreciation has brought the '09 down closer to '05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masakari Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Review http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=617499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 They can't afford to screw it up. It's their bread-and-butter model for the rest of the world. It'll most likely be evolutionary, not revolutionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailorphan Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I love my '09! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenon expert Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I love my LGT wagon...that they don't make anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 yeah.. sigh, i would totally buy a new wagon if i could, oh wait, they stopped making MT wagons even before that. sigh =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 http://photos.leftlanenews.com/photos/imageresizeronfly/phpThumb.php?src=/photos/content/august2008/legacy-gt-1.jpg&w=1024 Pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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