fishbone Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 FHI/SOA sourced automatic transmission parts from JATCO, which is a Nissan subsidiary, which has experience with CVTs and they have been good. According to all the info I have seen, Subaru's CVT was developed in-house. If it has any JATCO parts, it should be problem free. Not that JATCO has a perfect record but I wouldn't let the new CVT units be a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I've personally seen NO issues with the trannys come through our dealerships as of yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 go with wrx rather then lowest legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNH Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 go with wrx rather then lowest legacy OP said he needs a family car. A WRX would be a tight fit for a kid seat (or 2) and a couple adults and all their things. Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them -Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitsuby Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Legacy is for family. If I save up enough I may get a Miata in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenpachi Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I'm surprised at the 2k difference in quotes between the Camry and Legacy. MSRP for base 2010 Camry MT is ~19.4k (USD). MSRP for base 2010 Legacy 2.5i MT is ~20k. Given the minor difference in destination charge and the greater popularity of the Camry, I would have guessed that the spread would be less than $500 between the two. I realize that you're in Canada, but I'm still surprised that the price difference is that much greater. Perhaps the AWD benefits are of greater value in the northern latitudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitsuby Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Yes. The Toyotas are in a hurry to sell up because their 2011s are arriving already. The Subys has low inventory and don't expect 2011s for a few more days. I do not like being in a sellers market. But in this case I am in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguyco Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I like Seller's markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I like Seller's markets Me too....except when I have nothing to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitsuby Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 So guys after nearly fixing the deal with the Toyota dealer, I ended up paying a deposit on the Legacy. It was still 2400 more My wife justified it like this: +1000 for best IIHS and safecar.gov rating +1000 for AWD +500 because its its ALG ranking +500 cause it's cooler! - 500 because its reliability reputation is not as good as Camry's. So there is it guys. At least that's the way we convinced ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtgirl06 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Nice! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I think you will be happier. A camry is just so blah! the safety of the Subaru is just top notch. Congrats! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 congrats man. Post up some pics with you have time. And welcome to our community. Can you Feel the Love. Itsa Subaru! enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verwilderd Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 So guys after nearly fixing the deal with the Toyota dealer, I ended up paying a deposit on the Legacy. It was still 2400 more My wife justified it like this: +1000 for best IIHS and safecar.gov rating +1000 for AWD +500 because its its ALG ranking +500 cause it's cooler! - 500 because its reliability reputation is not as good as Camry's. So there is it guys. At least that's the way we convinced ourselves. Congrats. I think you made the right choice! Also, I think as soon as you guys start driving it more, you'll find that you will really enjoy this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitsuby Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Thanks for the welcome guys. I am looking forward to getting the car. I am happy to see an enthusiastic owner community. I see the car in the dealer lot, but apparently he takes 3 days to get the car "ready". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Just out of curiosity did you go over to the Camry community? Do senior citizens even know what a forum is? GL X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitsuby Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 No I did not go to the camry community. I was at the ford community. Much less talk of mods there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 congrats and best of luck with your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dntk Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 So guys after nearly fixing the deal with the Toyota dealer, I ended up paying a deposit on the Legacy. It was still 2400 more My wife justified it like this: +1000 for best IIHS and safecar.gov rating +1000 for AWD +500 because its its ALG ranking +500 cause it's cooler! - 500 because its reliability reputation is not as good as Camry's. So there is it guys. At least that's the way we convinced ourselves.you forgot +500 because Subaru comes with friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguyco Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 and +1,000,000 for this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frappagino Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Congrats! I'm a new owner myself and have not regretted it for 1 sec. Got mine this past Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JER5EY Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 The cheapest leagcy quote I have is about $2000 more than the cheapest Camry quote. I like the Suby better because it will help in winter, but I am having a hard time justifying a $2000 premium for it. My friend's Camry with winter tires does pretty well in the Winter, perhaps not as well as a suby. According to Car and Driver, the depreciation of a Camry is $1,385 while that of a Legacy is $2,875. But auto trader showed similar prices after a quick scan. Has anyone faced a similar dilemma? Any suggestions? Short & sweet - It's worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Welcome aboard, you will love your subaru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 So guys after nearly fixing the deal with the Toyota dealer, I ended up paying a deposit on the Legacy. It was still 2400 more My wife justified it like this: +1000 for best IIHS and safecar.gov rating +1000 for AWD +500 because its its ALG ranking +500 cause it's cooler! - 500 because its reliability reputation is not as good as Camry's. So there is it guys. At least that's the way we convinced ourselves. You realize it is only "reputation", right? If you are getting 2.5i, I can almost guarantee it will last as long as the camry (of course if you do the maintenance). I have follow this thread all the way here, and decided to make a post. So I think you will be thankful that you bought the legacy for the snow (or rain), especially in Canada weather. You won't know it till the first snow it, and while everyone is struggling to get their cars out of the lot. You can just drive it out. Oh did I mention going up a snowy hill with Subaru "legendary" AWD Should be +1000 for the legacy's cooler look and rarity, wish I have a wife with common sense like yours (mine, personally just love the corolla too much:eek:) Edit: congrat on your new leggy, if any question, just post here and a bunch of Subaru motorheads will show up right away ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLBean Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I was rear-ended a few months back and the repair shop gave me a loaded Fusion as a loaner. I have to say that I was very impressed with the car. The 6 it came with is very responsive, and the interior had a nice feel to it (not that cheap, hard plastic like in the Chrysler products these days). I agree that this car is worth looking into as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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