SuperhawkLGT Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'll take 2 of these please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I take 2 as well. That way I can launch them full speed at each other and destroy 2 of those monstrocities in one crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Your crazy that car is sexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inker Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I just purchased a 2010 3.6R Limited. I downsized from a Ford Flex as I realized that I don't need the room, nor the extra high car payment and could not be happier. The two things I would change on this car is the interior noise level. I noticed the Flex has a door sill that rolls under the car that reduced road noise to the point that it was practically non-existant and especially impressive at the price point. I am not sure how cost effective this change would be versus other road noise dampening measures, but I found the noise change levels dramatic in the Flex. The other change I would make is to the brakes. They work fabulously, however, I have driven other cars with AWD and my favorite is when it feels that the rear brakes lower the rear end of the car and are stronger. I find it stops the car more effectively and makes for a smoother ride overall, which everyone appreciates as you have more control over the car. I don't know if this reccomendation would work for the particular model of car, but the principal works in many other disciplines where physics are an intregal part of success. I LOVE driving my car, those are just two ways I would improve it. I'm just a housewife, but love a nice ride and would love to see a good company continue to succeed. My humble two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbrock21 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I take 2 as well. That way I can launch them full speed at each other and destroy 2 of those monstrocities in one crash. Lol that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I just purchased a 2010 3.6R Limited. I downsized from a Ford Flex as I realized that I don't need the room, nor the extra high car payment and could not be happier. The two things I would change on this car is the interior noise level. I noticed the Flex has a door sill that rolls under the car that reduced road noise to the point that it was practically non-existant and especially impressive at the price point. I am not sure how cost effective this change would be versus other road noise dampening measures, but I found the noise change levels dramatic in the Flex. The other change I would make is to the brakes. They work fabulously, however, I have driven other cars with AWD and my favorite is when it feels that the rear brakes lower the rear end of the car and are stronger. I find it stops the car more effectively and makes for a smoother ride overall, which everyone appreciates as you have more control over the car. I don't know if this reccomendation would work for the particular model of car, but the principal works in many other disciplines where physics are an intregal part of success. I LOVE driving my car, those are just two ways I would improve it. I'm just a housewife, but love a nice ride and would love to see a good company continue to succeed. My humble two cents. Welcome to the site. I believe what you are describing is nose dive under heavy braking. The major component that influences that would be your shocks/struts and springs. The car is pretty underdampened from the factory as is. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserpro2 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I'll take 2 of these please. I take 2 as well. That way I can launch them full speed at each other and destroy 2 of those monstrocities in one crash. its prettier than the current generation Holden HSV front bumper. it looks like someone pushed the front bumper grills inside out and has a bulged look. and i don't get why ford australia decided to stop making the falcon wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connect4 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Found these F-ing around the interweb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNH Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The black coupe Legacy actually looks really cool aside from being stupidly low. Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them -Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 wow, I would totally buy the coupe! and then void the warranty by having sex with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 The black coupe Legacy actually looks really cool aside from being stupidly low. of course it does -- they all do with the JDM front bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwp Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I test drove a new Legacy for a day this week while my sweet 2006 Outback was in for a service. After 5 Subarus over 15 years this was the first that made me feel Subaru had lost the magic. It was almost as interesting as a Toyota Camry. Subies are often bought in spite of their looks, not always because of them. But like so many other drivers, this one has lost me completely. Only a mother could love it. At least the unloved pig-nose first Tribeca was unique...this Legacy is B L A N D. And the drive was, ummm nothing you could really fault, but it completely failed to engage my interest. Like a cardigan and slippers Camry. Usually I'm thrilled to drive a new Subaru. Oh-oh...was it designed by focus groups? Subaru are you listening? New sheet metal and quick smart. Or I'm about to break the habit of over 15 years and get a Mazda. On a planet of so much automotive mediocrity you have been a torchbearer. Often bold and often unique, sometime wrong but NEVER boring. My test drive felt like a funeral. It's not just the sheetmetal which reminds me of a bloated "must-change" Huggies diaper. And it's too big. Inside? The shifter bruised my hand. The parking brake was a joke. The interior looked like it designed by my son. I'm predicting a black market in low-mileage previous models. pwp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If it didn't pique your interest, there's nothing outside of the RX-8 that Mazda has that will interest you. As for the shifter: man up, princess. Might want to up your vitamin K intake before you bleed out from a paper cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwp Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Ooooh Sydtron you make me sweat... But would you really want to see a princess "man up"? You're assuming a lot about me. pwp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNH Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 In his defense, if you were to read the 5th gen "owners age" thread, you'd be fairly safe to assume this place is a sausage fest. But seriously, how did you manage to bruise yourself on a shifter? As for the brake, I don't understand the hate, I was used to it in a day or 2. Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them -Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp27 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 wow why did i read all that. instead of getting a new $25000 and a new car that you don't like. do this. get a 25000 loan and spend 3 grand on a 2nd generation legacy and drop it off at the sealer ship with 10 grand and tell them to restore the hell of it. new motor and everything. and that the left over money and personalize it. and for the money thats left. go the strip club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Seriously, you just came in here throwing some hyperbole out since you didn't like the car. Guess what -- your car is a giant turd compared to the 1st gen Legacy. It's a big lead filled pile of mashed potatoes compared to it. The vitriol is hilarious, people just want to come by and drop bombs at any chance. Guess what -- if you don't like it, you're not obligated to by it. There will still be used Subarus out there to drive and if you want to spend the money, you can do what amp27 suggests. Plus this thread is about "redesigning" the Legacy, not talking about a crippling vitamin K deficiency that leaves you bruised from shifter action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 That black coupe is the best looking car I've seen in years. If they made that with a turbo and a 6speed, I'd be in heaven. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 That black coupe is the best looking car I've seen in years. If they made that with a turbo and a 6speed, I'd be in heaven. It's kind of like a 6 series but with a much better profile from the B pillar back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 That coupe looks like a updated version of my son's 2001 Acura Integra. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 The Legacy became the new large family mover and the Impreza is taking the old Legacy's place. I just wish the Impreza had a much nicer interior...and less aholes crashing them so I wouldn't have to pay twice as much for insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtrace95 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Some pretty outrageous ideas above. I was trying to keep it more on the front of making the 2010 model better. Things like sheet metal and bumper revisions. I'm not even going to touch the interior...I don't have a way really, to design/sketch that. I mean the ideas are good, and I am not going to stop the whole thought process. Anyhow, below is a first attempt at some revisions: http://www.onlinejason.net/auto/photoshop/Subaru_legacyGT_alterations_stage1.jpg the above reworked the front sheet metal to pull the arch smoothly into the front fender. I increased the size of the faux brake duct inlets and added a center bulge the hood. I increased the size of the wheels and showed them with a little bit wider tire as well, to fill the wells better. I think they're 18" as standard on the GT, so assume 19" or 20" here. Also, I changed the side sills to be a little beefier. I also added the signals on the mirrors (I never knew this was so important to people). Oh, and I quickly tinted the headlights, but they don't look all that great attm. I'll have to try a different technique to show those better. Add: Deleted the 'wings' in the front grill....although looks a little Ford(ish) Edit: Fixed headlights Now if it includes at least 300 hp off the show room floor ??? Id take one home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftmatic Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I just looked and the first couple pages of this post, but must agree and disagree!!! Turn signal mirros I agree, BUT the swoop coupe(sedan) design of the Sonata was what made me trade in my 2006 Sonata for a Subaru instead of a 2011 Sonata. (Same with 2011 Buick Regal) Ease of entry/exit is much easier in the 2011 Legacy. That is why I just ordered one for delivery Oct/Nov. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 During an interview with AutoWeek' date=' Osamu Namba, 54 years old, General manager of the design department has announced that the company is working on a [b']new design strategic direction in order to widen its customer base[/b]. Namba revealed that the new models will feature simple and clean lines. The family-design will build on the latest Legacy sedan and Outback wagon, with some modifications, in order to achieve a stronger presence, thanks to more defined elements, include the front fascia, bumpers and a side accent line. Link to full story: http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/10/subaru-hybrid-tourer-concept-design/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_808 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 add 100 hp and foldable mirrors with turn signals. Power folding mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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