recklessdriver Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Sorry to be frank but i been looking around for some threads on 05 outbacks. Just wanted to know what the overall view on them was. Maybe a break down on what you think was a pro and a con towards them. Options you would want to have or look for on them ? I chose not to get the older gen due to reading that every person was doomed to do a headgasket. Thanks if you can help me out. Currently in Iraq and looking online for a car for the wife so i can't do much in person but want to have my homework done to help her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 the radio sucks, brakes suck compared to the 07 outbacks. Seats in the 07 are more comfortable as well in my opinion. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zennoodle Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You might want to try http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/ That's probably a better direction... Also, I'm sure you're not in Iraq just for fun so thank you for your service cause if I was 100% with my health, I'd be doing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessdriver Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 You might want to try http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/ That's probably a better direction... Also, I'm sure you're not in Iraq just for fun so thank you for your service cause if I was 100% with my health, I'd be doing the same thing. it was ok not nearly that great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pataker Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My mom had one, loved it alot... and it was the reason why i got my '05 LGT... outbacks are great cars, and works well with the dogs they have.. Outbacks are very solid well driving cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 05 outback and 05 legacy gt wagon are almost the same. The big difference is the suspension. If it's for your wife, would you be surprised if she never noticed a difference is suspensions? The outback is a very good car. Might as well stick to 05+ if you want a somewhat more refined car than the prior gen "outback". It's yours/her preference more than anything. It's doubtful any subaru will make it to 200k miles without consuming a little money, but the trade-off is that you get an exceptional vehicle. They're good cars. My past/present cars include Audis, Toyotas/Lexus, and from that limited scope, the Outback is the realistic place to be because it can do everything. All that said, get a legacy wagon instead. Why the hell do you need to be an extra foot up in the air? [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 i have a lgt and yeah its basicly an outback. what id change from my car is radio and roof rack. but the outback has a roof rack. very good car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessdriver Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 05 outback and 05 legacy gt wagon are almost the same. The big difference is the suspension. If it's for your wife, would you be surprised if she never noticed a difference is suspensions? The outback is a very good car. Might as well stick to 05+ if you want a somewhat more refined car than the prior gen "outback". It's yours/her preference more than anything. It's doubtful any subaru will make it to 200k miles without consuming a little money, but the trade-off is that you get an exceptional vehicle. They're good cars. My past/present cars include Audis, Toyotas/Lexus, and from that limited scope, the Outback is the realistic place to be because it can do everything. All that said, get a legacy wagon instead. Why the hell do you need to be an extra foot up in the air? I live in wisconsin where it snows and its would be easier for to load children to the car and the stuff in the hatch area. And no she might not notice a difference but i will be drving it as well and i like cars to be handling better then they came from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessdriver Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 can a mod move this post into the outback forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I have just bought an 05 Legacy 2.5GT Wagon. Let me tell you for kids. It is fantastic because of the child restrants the wagon has. As for winter purposes I am not sure. I have driven my previous 96 Subaru Legacy Wagon in the snow with bald tires and didn't have much of a problem. This car has good tires so I am waiting to see how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 You don't get real snow in most of Wisconsin. A legacy will not bottom out. An outback is simply overkill on ride height. But with kid car seat loading, higher is better. Your wife won't let you forget it... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 FWIW, IIRC, etc... I believe the head gasket issue ended in '01. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessdriver Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 You don't get real snow in most of Wisconsin. A legacy will not bottom out. An outback is simply overkill on ride height. But with kid car seat loading, higher is better. Your wife won't let you forget it... What exactly is real snow ? Typically it comes down by the foot in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 What exactly is real snow ? Typically it comes down by the foot in winter. That's why I said "most" of Wisconsin. Wisconsin ranges from 30-100 inches per year (depending on season and geography of course this is not news), or so the govt says. At any rate, when I lived on Donner Pass, CA, we were blessed with about 300 inches each of my two years, and the Legacy/Impreza folks were definitely not having any sort of trouble. A Subaru is an excellent snow machine, bested perhaps only by Audi or some SUVs. In the more extreme situations where it 'fell by the foot', MY LGT was not limited by the depth of snow so much as not being able to open the door because the snow in unplowed parking lots would be higher than the door bottom. You will be fine if you choose a Legacy (just get proper tires and all-season [rubber] floor mats). The wifey will want the outback though. You could just tell her the legacy is the name for the sport edition Outback, and she'll be like 'oh cool an outback with husband stuff'. Anyways, snow is not the issue. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilfer1 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hey the out back is a good car go ahead and gift it and for more info searh in net. Car Parts Accessory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Reckless -- To say that "you don't get real snow in Wisconsin" because the comparison is a place like Donner Pass is like saying that Jack Daniels "isn't real liquor" because it's being compared to Everclear. Wisconsin is just the sort of place that Subarus (with snow tires) are made for. And if the car's for your wife, you'll both feel more secure with these capabilities -- a little overkill on safety is not a bad idea, after all. The extra clearance underneath an Outback is really quite useful, particularly after big snowstorms but also in many other situations. Newly graded gravel roads, for example, can have those "drifts" of gravel along the sides, which the clearance helps to negotiate, should you need to. And going onto non-graded logging roads will be lots easier with an Outback. See if you can find a used Outback XT. You'll love it. HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflatlander15 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I have an 06 XT and love it. I would like some stiffer suspension, but that is my only complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 OP what did you buy? There's definitely a lapse in modern American history. How did people without SUVs and 05+ outbacks get through a lot of snow? Just for fun (not mine): [ame= ] [/ame] [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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