docsmitty Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Well, anyone with a lead on a used LGT Manual or Spec.B in central NY state (12549) please let me know. Or if we have any members in the area that wouldn't mind giving me a quick demo of their car... Maybe I'll post in the Cars for Sale forum with another WTB... not having much luck finding dealers in the area who have the car. I think the North East must be the hottest Subaru country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 i just posted one in the NJ craigslist thread. but it might be kind of a drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You sellin your car jr? Oh, I get paid tomorrow and will send paypal for the spoiler then. Sorry for the thread jack. Jr made me do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hell NO!!! I just found one on craigslist i posted when i was looking for a junked legacy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snsr Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 This wouldn't happen to be @ Bill Kolb in Orangeburg, would it? I wondered about the shift knob, and the interior even looks beat up in their online shots. I appreciate the feedback. Right now I'm hoping that it was just an abused example of a Spec.B, and if I can find another LGT or Spec.B, I'll give it another shot. After comparing it to my gf's legacy, I noticed a few more things that make me suspect it was harshly abused (or possibly in an accident, not reported). The interior door handles (not the lever that opens the door) were loose and squeaked, the shift knob was missing (the salesman told me they remove it so kids don't steal it... when I asked him to get it for the test drive, he said "we'll have to order a new one"), there was a scratch on the air bag cover on the steering wheel, and there was a LOT more wind noise from the windows. Her car has 9xxx miles, the one I drove only had 3500. I really just hope it's a single bad car.. I really want to love an LGT and trade in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmitty Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 This wouldn't happen to be @ Bill Kolb in Orangeburg, would it? I wondered about the shift knob, and the interior even looks beat up in their online shots. Sure was I've heard horror stories about them, and my experience wasn't great, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It may have been abused and some of it may be normal. I suffered from buyers remorse after buying my spec.B. The car doesn't perform as well as I expected it too. It's sluggish in acceleration and the turbo lag is present. This is all based on a comparison to my previous vehicle. You're comparing it to a lighter and more nimble WRX so that's probably why you feel the way you do about it. I have thought on a daily basis about how different things would be if I had just bought the 2008 STI.... oh well. I'm stage 1 now and it helps, but I see stage 2 and suspension work in the future. The suspension on this thing is WWAYYY to soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmitty Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well, I just got back from driving a 2006 Spec.B with 15k miles. The car was much more like what I was expecting from a Spec.B. Probably more like a wrx drivetrain due to the 5 speed and lack of SI drive... not sure what I'll do. They want $3000 after my trade in of an 08 wrx, which feels steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Smitty, take a vacation to Disneyland and while out here you can drive my car. I think you'll like it [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Bill Kolb is the DEVIL! Avoid the dealership like you would the plague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Bill Kolb is a huge volume dealer. In the Top 10 of sales for Subaru last year. They can't be THAT bad!? Is this the Gray '09 Spec.B @ Kolb? I looked at it, but didn't drive it. Looked in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well, I just got back from driving a 2006 Spec.B with 15k miles. The car was much more like what I was expecting from a Spec.B. Probably more like a wrx drivetrain due to the 5 speed and lack of SI drive... not sure what I'll do. They want $3000 after my trade in of an 08 wrx, which feels steep. Don't get caught up in the SI Drive thing. IMO it is nothing more than a gimmick...... unless you plan to drive in Intelligent (I) mode for some reason. There are no power differences between Sport (S) and Sport Sharp (S#) other than throttle response. If your right foot works then you should be able to compensate between S and S#. Personally, I have NEVER used SI Drive other than testing it out in the first few days of owning the car. A buddy of mine has an 04 WRX and another an 08 WRX. I'd say keep the 08 WRX unless you absolutely need to trade. If you need to trade then you'll definitely need to throw some money at the LGT to get it up to snuff. Stage I or II upgrades with accompanying susupension and brake work will make the LGT experience much much more pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyDog Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Bill Kolb is a huge volume dealer. In the Top 10 of sales for Subaru last year. They can't be THAT bad!? Is this the Gray '09 Spec.B @ Kolb? I looked at it, but didn't drive it. Looked in good condition. go to liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1nALMSFan Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well I did pick up the 09 OBP LGT SpecB from Sommers on Friday night, got them down to 27,500 and 1,800 for my Integra trade. So far I am loving the car. Yea, power isnt that of my old WRX or the NSX, but it is quite the capable sedan. Wish it got the same gas mileage as the Integra I traded in, I was getting 32-34mpg, but it is a hell of a lot more fun of a daily driver. Thanks for the advice I picked up from many of the contributing members on this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmitty Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well I did pick up the 09 OBP LGT SpecB from Sommers on Friday night, got them down to 27,500 and 1,800 for my Integra trade. So far I am loving the car. Yea, power isnt that of my old WRX or the NSX, but it is quite the capable sedan. Wish it got the same gas mileage as the Integra I traded in, I was getting 32-34mpg, but it is a hell of a lot more fun of a daily driver. Thanks for the advice I picked up from many of the contributing members on this post. Nice! Congrats I'm still looking, guess I'll just be visiting a lot more dealers in search of a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guad Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 congrats man.. i wanted that black spec b soo bad.. they just wouldnt budge for me... post pics! interior shots too.. from what i saw on the pics it has a black center console right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have an 05 Legacy GT. Stock it was down right slow. I played with a stock V6 Honda Accord and got stomped:eek:. Now with Stage 2 and a custom tune I can pull a stock STI (04-05). From the factory LGTs are drastically detuned. I can promise you after some bolt-ons and a tune that you would be more that satisfied with a spec b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Moving to a GT, even a SpecB from a sports car with a precise handling is not an exciting experience. I had a 350z before, and driving a stock 07 SpecB at first felt like driving at least a Buick, and very close to a boat. The body roll, dive, and slow steering response all felt unacceptable for a car with supposed "sport tuned" suspension. Stripping weight and aftermarket suspension is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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