Blix Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hi guys - total n00b here, please bear with me. I'm thinking about replacing my Saab with a Legacy sedan, MY06-09. I have two very minor questions that I hope you could help me with - 1) With the rear seats folded down, can you fit a road bike in the car? I have a 52cm frame bike with 700c wheels that I can get into my 9-5 sedan that way if I remove the front wheel. I know the Legacy's trunk is smaller than the Saab's (11.4 vs. 15.9 cubic feet). So just wondering if it's possible. Not a dealbreaker, obviously, but I'd rather not use a roof or trunk rack if I can avoid it. 2) Do alcantara seats collect dog hair? I have a furry white dog that sheds like it's his job. I am considering a Spec B but I like the leather seats of the LGT. If I got a Spec B, since it has a black interior, it would look like a disaster area if white hair sticks to that fabric. Again, not a dealbreaker. I'm just undecided if I want a Spec B or a LGT and it's one little thing to consider. I have been reading the Spec B vs. LGT arguments with interest. Both are hard to find where I am, but the LGT is somewhat easier to locate. Anyway, thank you for any info you can provide. I will have greatly more substantive questions as I come closer to making a purchase. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Why not just get a LGT wagon? Also note that the sedan seats don't fold down prior to 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 thanks for the tip! i'm looking to get a MT and i didn't think the LGT wagons had that as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I know there are 05 LGT MT wagons, also 06??...but not sure beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 5MT Wagons were only available as 05 models in the US. And the Limited versions have leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 05-06's the seats don't fold down, and I am sure you could trade your spec b seats for regular leather, especially if you don't mind tan(come to CA and trade me!) the center of the rear seat folds down but its really not big, I put 6-2X4's in the back through the hole, fit fine, till i hit the brakes and the wood shot up and went up to the window and cracked it!lol after that I just use my hitch and trailer. I looked at a lot of other cars b4 getting this one, and price performane and quality were big things for me. I have thought about getting another car, and giving this one to my wife(AUTO) but everytime I look at another car I find the LGT better. I ended up just telling my wife to find a car she wanted, she wasn't too happy that I kept the LGT. We hevent gotten our 2nd car yet, but plans are to just get a motorcycle and keep sharing the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I am sure you could trade your spec b seats for regular leather, especially if you don't mind tan Whatever you do, please do not put taupe seats in a spec. (06 or 07) They won't match the carpet or the door cards, and will look rediculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 thank you all for the input. while i think the LGT wagons are exceptionally cool, i'm just more of a sedan person. if i can't fit a bike in the trunk, i can always get a rack for it. the legacy is still a very practical car, which is one of the reasons why i'm seriously considering it. it has that rare mix of quality, functionality and fun. if i saw a spec b in that ruby red color, i'd be all over it. but since they seem increasingly harder to find, i'll probably wind up with a LGT. there are a couple i've had my eyes on... thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 just wanted to add, for potential buyers - if you're a member of AAA, don't forget to see what quote their car buying service can give you. they were quoting me $3k off MSRP for a 2009 MT LGT ($26,000). it's also available for used cars. i know USAA also has a similar service but i haven't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Blix, +1 on the idea of getting a rack. OR, you could get a class 1 hitch. I think you can drop 200lb on the lip of a class 1 hitch. Which means you could get one of those small platforms that people put cargo boxes on and just strap your bike to it rather than haulin' a trailer too. You sure you don't like wagons? They're just about the same as the sedans in terms of handling, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 i checked out my friend's '09 sedan and it looks like i can fit my bike inside if i slide it in backwards through the trunk with the rear seats folded down. the height clearance in the trunk is a bit tight for my handlebars but it'll manage. but thank you about the tip for the hitch. i probably will wind up with one of those. i have a feeling i'll be moving around a bit in the next couple of years so a hitch that can hold a trailer should definitely come in handy. thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Again, keep in mind that model year 05 and 06 did NOT have rear folding seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have an 06GT with hitch, I love the comments I get pulling it. Everybody can't believe that I pull 2K+ with the car. 1K I almost don't notice its there, but 2K I can def feel the drag, but I am able to keep up with traffic. Civics still can't keep up with me at a light....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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