Kevzaz Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums. Today I went to test drive a 2008 Legacy GT with the automatic transmission. I'm used to driving a 2005 Pontiac Vibe (a little econobox). The Legacy was a lot of fun! Now my question is, should I go for the automatic? Or go for the manual. I'm not very experienced with the manual, but the paddle shifters on the legacy were actually pretty reactive. However, I hear a manual is more fun. Also any other advice you have for buying a LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 do you want a manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 can you drive a manual? Otherwise there is nothing wrong with having the automatic if you like it get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pako Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Totally personal choice here. I love my MT and specifically sought it out when I purchased mine. I have been driving mine for just about 5 years now and absolutely love it! Good luck and welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I know how to drive a manual, however, I'm not that great. The automatic was a lot of fun though. I'm going to take it for another ride and really try to push it and see if the paddle shifters hold up to my fun expectations. What kind of results can I expect from installing an accessport?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Manual, auto you will be bored within a week like I was. 3 days to be exact AP, reflash, tiny bit of an increase that will be felt but nothing to be excited about or make you say wow. Manual the way to go for the fun of rowing your gears, connecting with the car, keeps you busy and alert etc, auto if you just want to sit back, cruise and let the car shift when it wants. Whatever you decide have fun and best of luck. Keep stock, Stay rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurkenman Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Access port should add some. Or you can email the serial number to Cobb and get the Race software for a laptop for free, This allows you to tune every aspect of the ECU. If you woke up today, you have another chance to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustincredible Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Manual the way to go for the fun of rowing your gears, connecting with the car, keeps you busy and alert etc, auto if you just want to sit back, cruise and let the car shift when it wants. Whatever you decide have fun and best of luck. Exactly what he said. Automatic = for the convenience/worry-less/lazy Manual = fun/rev-matching/keeps you alert Sold: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B #104 of 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 When you are looking at the car, take a look under the hood to see if there is evidence of past upgrades... missing engine cover or turbo heat shield are usually a dead giveaway of previous work. Also, ask for service records to make sure that the oil has been changed regularly and has just been generally maintained properly. As for auto/manual that is completely up to you. I always vote for manual because it is a ton of fun to row your own gears and you have way more control of your car. If you decide you want a manual, I wouldn't worry that you aren't very good at it now - you will get better. (I bought my first manual before I knew how to drive it). That being said, manuals could be harder to find. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks a lot everyone! I'm going to give the car another drive and then see if I could find a manual in the area to drive. I guess that's the only way I will know what I want. I just hope the one I looked at doesn't get sold. I do have to say... the LGT is A LOT more fun than my Vibe.. It actually moved when I pressed the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 It also seems like hexmods will be releasing their throttle body mod for the 2008-09 this year so that will definitely make the auto more enjoyable. From what I heard, it's comparable to the manual as far as shift speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 On my 07 lgt id say stock to stage 1 tune was day and night. Hexmods will hopefully have a valve body for the 08-09 soon yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Don't worry about not knowing how to drive a manual. Anybody can learn to get it moving in 15 minutes and you'll be just fine at it after a week of owning it. It's way more fun. The only reason to ever get an auto over a manual is if you do a ton of stop and go traffic on a regular commute. Enjoy. Welcome to LGT.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pako Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I would also consider how preoccupied you are driving. The more "things" you need to do while driving the more I would suggest you lean towards an auto just because it will free up some resources. I used to be a daily latte' drinker in the mornings and even though I can steer laps with my knees, eventually I would have to set the coffee down and eventually I would end up spilling or dripping or, or, or.... I am back to just "Driving" the car now and glad that it's a manual, but that's my priority at the moment. When I want to preoccupy myself while I'm driving, I hop in my wife's Pilot. I have also heard other folks with paddle shifters that the coolness factor ends within the first week go to just regular gas/break driving with their automatics. Just something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 How are you going to be driving the car? Stop and go commuter traffic? I wouldn't thank you for stick in those conditions. Since the stock car doesn't handle very well we opted for an auto. I typically associate the desire to have a manual gear box with performance. The wife primary drives it, and prefers auto - though she can drive a 6sp. On road trips it's just nice to put your foot down and go. We don't use the tiptronic feature much. Brakes are cheaper than tranny. I do find a huge difference between normal 'D' and 'D sport' which raises the shift points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hijjt Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I love my manual 2006... I was pretty rusty when I bought it, but am really glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Get the 5MT, you won't regret it. Just avoid rush hour traffic and you will be a happy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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