Scrad Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hi guys just checking back in with N/A crowed. I originally had an 05 2.5i and then traded that in to get a 05 LGT that I ended up going stage 2.5. I wanted to go faster at the time. Now I'm getting older with a kid and went back to an 08 3.0R. I really like the 3.0R. It is in between the power of the 2.5i and LGT. So it still keeps a speed freak like me relatively happy. It is far more luxurious than either of the other 2 cars. My wife doesn't complain about having to drive it when I need to pull the kart trailer. She always complained about the ACT heavy duty clutch and my squeaky brakes. I had HP+'s on for the track. Anybody else go from a LGT to a 3.0R. I know it is usually the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshanks07 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I had a '07 GT and traded it in for a '09 3.0. I did it because my wife cant drive a manual. THe power is still there but cant do any add on power. I have no regrets on my trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Nice car! just no chance at aftermarkets parts which isnt a biggie at this stage in life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Stage 2 STI with full road racing and PDX Setup with Helix DNA coils. I went to a 2.5I leggy. Big difference, But I have Cruise control that works and I love it. hehe . I do miss the boost everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrad Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Yeah that's kinda how I feel. I'm getting a little older to be messing with modded cars. At least the car already comes with the Bilsteins. So it handles pretty good. The only thing I want to do with the car is put some Hawk pads on it and it looks like it has the same pads at the LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Well I do not have kids and I am not married yet, but will be in a month. But she misses the STI too. . I dont care how old I get or kids I will have an STI even if it is stock , but it will never be, just TBE, intake, tune, and springs and I will be happy. I could care less about 400 HP. I like to ride in comfort ya know. Driving with a boxer rumble for 2 plus hours to family will drive you crazy after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I ALMOST got a 3.0R Outback instead of the XT. The MT was the deciding factor. I have a ~100 mile round-trip commute. Even though it's in traffic, I MUCH prefer driving a manual transmission. I'd go crazy if I drove for that long every day in an Automatic. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrad Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Yeah I really wanted another manual trans, but the 3.0r has the paddle shifters on the steering column. So it isn't so bad. Kinda a good compromise for the wife and family. Just wait till you start having kids, you'll probably change your mind on the STI. Unless it is your 2nd fun car. I really wanted an STI, but only wanted and 08 or newer and they are too expensive. But the 3.0r has a big trunk which is nice. I think my dad is going to give me his 78 Trans Am here in a few years after he retires and restores a few minor things. So I figure I'll have a fast car in a few years again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Naw I will not change mind, I have 2 daily drivers and the leggy right now. So it will not ever be my so called KID CAR. The legacy will be that. I drove my sti like 4 times a month when I had it. I figure in about a year and a half I get one and be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If the 09 body style Outbacks got the 3.6R, I would have probably gotten that over an XT. But if I had to put premium fuel in it, I might as well get the more fun-to-drive model. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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