Wicked1 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thinking of getting a Legacy this time around at the end of my 09 Forester Lease, however I am on the fence about getting Legacy Premium with some options as not to have the Turbo model save $ and not worry about the cost of fuel, or go with a Legacy Turbo GT 2011. Looking at pros and cons, also thinking of Legacy OB Premium, but I want the 6spd man. Or should I just get an 08 or 09 LGT used, but I still want the manual tranny, I don't care about Navi, just do not want something beat up or high miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 you can find a low mileage 09 or 08 still. find a spec b 08 or 09 and you'll get the 6 speed. furthermore, LGT's come in 5sp manual and 5speed auto, LGT spec b is only 6 speed manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 07's got the 6-speed too, I think. [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...
bmx045 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 he said 08-09, but yes, all spec b's have the 6 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakabakablah Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Not the 06. 07+ Spec B. got the 6mt transmissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 oh well, he wants low mileage anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I beleive all 5th Gen MT are 6pd also.... Therefore if you want 6MT you'll need '10+ or '08-'09 Spec B. If 6 gears aren't so important, the rest are 5 spd. As for the original question..... how much do you want the power? Honestly that's the only difference. Handling is improved (moreso with a SpecB), but that can easily be upgraded with some bolt-ons. As for power, you'll never get the power out of a N/A that you can out of a Turbo, especially stock. I suggest you go out and drive a few of each and really get a feel for the difference. Just remember you are asking a bunch of enthusiasts whether you should choose a performance model over the base model..... what do you expect us to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 ...all spec b's have the 6 speed. except 2006. OP as was stated you need to do some TEST DRIVES then post the thread with results, feelings and questions. We need you to do a little more physical research to really guide you - otherwise yeah, its just a bunch of enthusiasts saying... DUH, IF GIVEN THE CHOICE BETWEEN N/a and TURBO always pick TURBO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thinking of getting a Legacy this time around at the end of my 09 Forester Lease, however I am on the fence about getting Legacy Premium with some options as not to have the Turbo model save $ and not worry about the cost of fuel, or go with a Legacy Turbo GT 2011. Looking at pros and cons, also thinking of Legacy OB Premium, but I want the 6spd man. Or should I just get an 08 or 09 LGT used, but I still want the manual tranny, I don't care about Navi, just do not want something beat up or high miles. Here's what my wife and I are doing. We are buying a 11 2.5i premium in a manual and getting a upholstery shop to add the leather for $995. Still much cheaper than the LGT and surprisingly good pick up with the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Here's what my wife and I are doing. We are buying a 11 2.5i premium in a manual and getting a upholstery shop to add the leather for $995. Still much cheaper than the LGT and surprisingly good pick up with the manual. When you get it done, let's see how the aftermarket leather looks. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 When you get it done, let's see how the aftermarket leather looks. I will. It's a well established shop, been around for over 30 years and the leather kits they use come with a 3year/36k miles warranty, so as good as Subies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Can you not get Leather in a 2.5i Premium MT package?? Sometimes Subaru amazes me with the limitations on options, when they have the stuff already available (i.e. interior colors, navigation on MT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Nope. Leather is only available in LTD trim. Everyone else gets cloth. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Can you not get Leather in a 2.5i Premium MT package?? Sometimes Subaru amazes me with the limitations on options, when they have the stuff already available (i.e. interior colors, navigation on MT) Automobile Manufacturer's assume M/T= cheap person:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Nope. Leather is only available in LTD trim. Everyone else gets cloth. So can you get LTD in a MT? Or is it an Auto exclusive? Just Curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So can you get LTD in a MT? Or is it an Auto exclusive? Just Curious... No M/T in the Limited or we would have gotten one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 When you get it done, let's see how the aftermarket leather looks. Just picked it up after having the leather installed at Adler & Mandel in Rockville,MD. Very happy with it and diffinately would do it again. Are there small things I would have liked from the GT- yes, but this car was 22,600 after the leather, so those few nice to haves weren't worth another 7-8k plus lower MPG and premium fuel to us. While the CVT was ok, I think many would be surprised by the pick up the 2.5 has when match with the 6sp. I'll get pictures this weekend during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 ^ I actually passed on a WRX when I bought my '05 Impreza because of insurance cost. Also when I test drove, I was dissapointed in the lack of low end from the 2.0 WRX and pleasantly surprise with the pickup from the 2.5RS. The 5 spd MT def made a difference. Interested to see pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Here's a link to the pictures of the installed leather. http://s381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/TheOriginalTwoTone/Legacy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busuto05 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Here's a link to the pictures of the installed leather. http://s381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/TheOriginalTwoTone/Legacy/ Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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