zmarko Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 What about the rumor that they were dropping the "non"-LTD package from the GT lineup? I've got my father currently interested in "maybe" picking one up, BUT, he's very particular in his old age. He hates leather seating, but wants an OEM factory sunroof. Will a sunroof be an "option" if the non-LTD version is still available for '06? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soon 2b LGT 4me Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 What about color choices anything new? Hoping for JDM Violet Grey Metallic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Here's the entire Memo: June 27, 2005 Dear Subaru Retailer, Subaru of America is pleased to announce the pricing of the 2006 model year Legacy, Outback and Baja vehicles. These new vehicles will begin to arrive at your dealership in July. Legacy and Outback This fourth generation Legacy and Outback line-up was completely re-designed and upgraded at the 2005MY introduction to represent the latest blend of performance, technology and luxury. For the 2006MY, we have added two new models to the line-up that provide exceptional value: Legacy 2.5 i Special Edition Sedan and Wagon and the Outback 3.0 R Wagon. The Legacy 2.5 i Special Edition Sedan and Wagon models have upgraded equipment from the 2.5 i Sedan and Wagon including an 8-way power driver’s seat and power moonroof (dual glass to glass power moonroof in wagon). This additional equipment is shown on the Monroney label with a $1,000 Special Edition Discount, for a net Special Edition Package price of $300 for the Sedan, $500 for the Wagon. The manual transmission equipped Sedan has an MSRP of $21,995 and the manual transmission equipped Wagon has an MSRP of $23,195. These vehicles offer a great value for our customers. The Outback 3.0 R Wagon is for the customer who appreciates the power of a 6-cylinder engine at a value-driven price. In addition to all the standard equipment on the Outback 2.5 i, the Outback 3.0 R offers the 3.0 liter DOHC Engine with Active Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift System, 5-Speed automatic transmission, Variable Torque Distribution AWD, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), 6-disc CD changer, dual zone automatic climate control, body-color exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a rear seat center arm rest. MSRP is $28,995. Also new for 2006MY, a touch-screen GPS navigation system with a 7” screen is now available in 2006MY for an MSRP of $2,000 on the Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Sedan, the Outback 2.5 XT Limited Wagon and the Outback 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition Sedan and Wagon. The navigation system is standard on the Outback 3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon. All 2006MY Legacy and Outback models have standard 17-inch alloy wheels and receive an air filtration system and engine immobilizer. New i-Active Valve Lift System is an enhancement to the normally aspirated 2.5 liter engine that improves both torque and horsepower. This technology increases horsepower to 175 @ 6000 rpm and torque moves up to 169 @ 4400 rpm. This technology is now standard on 4-cylinder non-turbo models. These models also get larger (11.5") front brake rotors. Baja A new remote keyless entry system and security system is now standard equipment for all 2006MY Baja models. Exterior color choices include Brilliant Silver Metallic, Atlantic Blue Pearl and Obsidian Black Pearl. The MSRP of the Baja Sport 5-speed manual transmission (MT5) is $22,495. The Baja Turbo MT5 is $24,595 and the Baja Turbo with Leather Package and automatic transmission (4EAT) is $27,495. The 2006 Subaru Legacy, Outback and Baja pricing will be posted on Subarunet.com in vehicle pricing information, under the vehicles tab. Destination and delivery charge for 2006 Legacy, Outback and Baja models is $625 (Alaska is $775). Price lists for the port installed accessories and port packages are also posted to Subarunet.com. We are excited about the new Special Edition models added to the Legacy line-up and the new Outback 3.0 R Wagon, as well as the availability of navigation system on the Legacy and Outback line-up. The enhancements made to the 2006 Legacy, Outback and Baja line-ups and the Legacy Special Edition discount will provide your customers with an even greater value on the best selling AWD vehicles on the market. Good Selling! Fred D. Adcock Executive Vice President Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hmm interesting that they didn't deep six the Baja.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hmm interesting that they didn't deep six the Baja.... Believe it or not the Baja has experienced a huge growth in sales the last few months...enough that SOA has said it will continue to be produced until the 2007 model year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolesun Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 If navi. is not available on the LGTL wagon, that would really suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Interesting that the NAV isn't available on a GT wagon, only GT sedan or XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 nav is obviously not bodystyle specific, since the outbacks get it. I think it was either an oversight typo in the memo, or a really stupid move, if it is true. If it can be dealer installed (it is an option, after all...) then it shouldn't be a problem Speaking of options, it says nothing about port-installed (pre delivery, or dealer installed) options. I see no mention of things like additional interior features, HIDs, or anything for the existing trim levels. It just seems to be an over-all dealer heads-up on the model lineup changes and the base pricing. It specifies what equipment the 2.5i SE and OB 3.0R have (they both seem like base GT-spec cars, with a non-turbo 2.5 and 3.0R engines, respectively, with the sunroof available on the 2.5(i) SE) I wonder if the 2.5i models will get the same design wheels as the GT/XT... No more visual differentiation (hood scoop and signal mirrors would be the only clues, now) between turbo/non-turbo models by the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 If navi. is not available on the LGTL wagon, that would really suck. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 How about HID's. That is the only thing that is making me wait till 06 show up. William are you serious! you will be able to pick up a nice leftover for an awesome deal. you can spend $300 for a kit or spend $300 and kill a day or two of your time and do a complete xenon projector retro. mine http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14544 i can't see passing up a great deal for the xenon option. not to mention it will prob add at least 1k to the cost. the nav is another story. i would have waited if i could, but ohwell. i doubt we'll see 06 LGTs going for 26-27k like the 05s were. do yourself a favor and pick up a 05 when they are desperate to get rid of them. then you can spend all the $$$ you saved on mods and have a nicer lgt then a new 06. unless your loaded then who cares. wait for the 06. i dont have that kind of $$$. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Stock2.5i Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 According to the 2005 sales brochure the 2.5i Limited Sedan and Wagon aready had 11.5” front discs. As for the new 2.5i engine I would like to see a comparison of the HP and torque curves. 2006 175 HP @ 6000 rpm and 169 torque @ 4400 rpm 2005 168 HP @ 5800 rpm and 166 torque @ 4000 rpm Anyone think they were trying to get rid of some older parts with the 2005 models? Maybe that is why they didn't kill the Baja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Opie, Can I get a confirmation on this? This better be a mis-print "gone models dropped are cloth model GT and the manual transmission 2.5i Limited and GT Limited wagon. You can still get a manual transmission GT sedan " I posted it in another thread based on this website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 It looks like no manual available for ANY '06 turbo wagon!! Sucks for new buyers. Glad I didn't wait for the '06s and bought my GT limited wagon 5-SPEED last week. I should run home to make sure subaru hasn't taken it back! -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Opie, Can I get a confirmation on this? I posted it in another thread based on this website I haven't seen anything confirming that...but that particular website is usually pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 It looks like no manual available for ANY '06 turbo wagon!! Sucks for new buyers. Glad I didn't wait for the '06s and bought my GT limited wagon 5-SPEED last week. I should run home to make sure subaru hasn't taken it back! -Rob If this is true Why would Subaru, who singlehandedly saved station wagons in America, keep pooping on their wagon customers? -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I thought Subaru was about the customers and not pure profits. They shouldn't have nixed the non-Ltd. models or manual wagon to name a few. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 If this is true Why would Subaru, who singlehandedly saved station wagons in America, keep pooping on their wagon customers? -Allen Because they know what you really want is an outback...duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 2006 increased prices,..YUCK!! That is why I hurried up and searched for a 05 before there were none left,..In my case, I bought and had my car shipped from Seattle Washington and saved money without the harsh dealermarkups we have in Hawaii and save $1500 with the 05 rebates,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crapy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2006.html Notables: NO MORE: cloth model GT NO MORE: 5MT 2.5i Limited NO MORE: 5MT GT Limited wagon. <---- W T F ? is Subaru thinking by doing this? http://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gif new model 2.5i Special Edition SE with power seat and sunroof new model GT Spec B sedan, limited production, available late summer/early fall? new more horsepower on 2.5i, now 175 (up from 168) new larger wheels on 2.5i new Navigation system ONLY available on GT sedan with automatic trans W T F??????? http://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gifhttp://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gif new air filtration now standard new immobilizer key now standard new destination now $625 (was $575) From http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797861 ... Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2006.html Notables: NO MORE: cloth model GT NO MORE: 5MT 2.5i Limited NO MORE: 5MT GT Limited wagon. <---- W T F ? is Subaru thinking by doing this? http://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gif new model 2.5i Special Edition SE with power seat and sunroof new model GT Spec B sedan, limited production, available late summer/early fall? new more horsepower on 2.5i, now 175 (up from 168) new larger wheels on 2.5i new Navigation system ONLY available on GT sedan with automatic trans W T F??????? http://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gifhttp://images.nasioc.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gif new air filtration now standard new immobilizer key now standard new destination now $625 (was $575) From http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797861 ... Duh! Wow, that text looks really familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sounds like SOA is c0cking it up. WHY remove the manual trans option on the Legacy? Can one still get a manual trans OBXT Limited? That is abso-frakin'-lutely rediculous. NAV only on sedan with 5EAT? Why not wagon? those are evidently ALL 5EAT now... What the hell does a NAV OPTION have to do with bodystyle or transmission choice? I thought it was stupid before to drop the base GT model. Now they are saying prices are going UP??? WTF??? Someone needs to be canned. And HARD. The 2.5i SE should take the place of the 5MT 2.5i Limited, so that is about a wash. I have the distinct feeling that I am going to not like the sticker price on the GT spec B, which should be an option package anyway. (I said it again, there!) Are the executives and product planners at SOA complete morons??? Some of this really makes no sense. Plus they seem to want to not give us the options we do want... Alienating customers, $25k+ at a time, just to save a couple of manufacturing dollars on fewer variations of an already modest lineup seems like a losing proposition to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 seriously fucked up. nav only in the automatic sedan no manual gt wagon spec b with red leather seats lame x 3. ... so pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Wow. If they didn't have a base Legacy GT for 2005, I might not have purchased one. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brio11 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Do they think soccer moms drove the gt wagon? How many moms know a turbo from a muffler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Guess I'd better hurry up and make an offer on one sooon.. I wonder if there are many Ltd Wagons with a 5spd left in the Prairies of Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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