Slegacy96

One possible benefit for Toyota: Subarus new battery. I believe its lasts 15 years compared to Toyota's 10 year life expectancy. Why would Toyota care? Theyre busy equipping 10 of their models with hybrid technology and having an improved battery would help maintain their reputation of reliability.

Hell, Ill put my two cents in. No car company is perfect. My dad went through the same thing with his A6. 30,000 miles now and the brakes squeal everytime you use them. Audi told him that you have stomp hard on them in the morning because rust forms on them overnight. Tell me thats not a bunch of crap.

Interesting. I upgraded to a '99 with leather from a '96 with cloth and found that the leather was way better than the cloth. And I liked the cloth.

Did you ever have it towed on a truck other than a flatbed?

Interesting. I learned to drive stick on a Corolla and like my Legacy much better. However I must say that they are tricky. My clutch is completely different from my brother's Impreza. Which I have encountered shifting problems with his once where I could go into second, but this only last an hour. My Legacy shifts a little rough but I also have a very sensitive clutch.

Makes sense, but then why didnt they do that in the first place? Why did they choose to produce a 2.0L when at the time they only had a 2.2L and 2.5L out? Another question. If they were changing the engine then why didnt they work to make it more efficient? As I stated before, I love the WRX but I could never afford to pay for a turbo and how many people are going to be able to now? Its not like the early 90's when the Legacy turbos were out.

Ok. Question. What was the point of chaging the WRX from a 2.0L to a 2.5L if the horse power is only 10 greater? Im confused to say the least. I mean, I guess you would rely on the turbo less but whats the point if you still have to use premium gas?

My 2.5L gets 31 Highway.

Off Topic but I test drove a new Legacy the other day and I was impressed that saleswoman chose a course that was full of curves. Then she said, " too bad you didnt come yesterday when it was raining." Just thought that that was a great sales technique.

Question. How exactly does a supercharger work?

Anyone have problems with their trunk light? Its not my bulb. Cant figure out what fuse its on either, however everything else in the car works. I must say though that 10 watts of light in your trunk goes a long way.

Its not that I disagree with you but I would expect that more horsepower in a Lexus versus a toyota where you would have enough to run effectively. But since they are the same company and its new technology, why would they engineer multiple engines right now? Im assuming the new Camry and GS will have the same as the RX and Highlander. I havent found any info on it yet. I dont think Hybrids will go away. For someone like me, who wants to see continuation of the combustion engine, hybrids are more appealing than a hydrogen car. I cant imagine giving up my 5 speed and the roar of the firing cylinders.

Agreed. Those electric Chrysler mini vans are scrap now.

After exploring the Lexus website, I discovered that they are actually quite the threat to the Subaru buyer who can afford a pricy luxury vehicle. Model by model, Lexus is outfitting their cars with hybrid technology and All Wheel Drive. That makes them quite attractive to me and in 6 years when Im up for a new car, Id now consider a pre owned Lexus hybrid. As I have stated in previous threads, Subaru needs to get their act together, and a good start would be minimzing the number of turbos. The cost of a turbo is very unatractive to me and who can afford $3.00 a gallon at 19 mpg. It sucks.

So my bro wants to get a new Legacy 2.5i. However neither of us has driven a new one yet and we're wondering how much pickup it has compared to an older one. I mean, mine has more than enough, but its lighter too.

Nice. And that pics in focus too. My 99 Legacy GT tops out at 131. I got my 96 GT up to 115 once, and it was an auto. And none of this was done downhill.

Maybe it stands for badass

So you've got the B9 Tribeca right, what does the B9 mean? Same with the B4 Legacys?

I have heard about this B9 Convertible. Or a roadster, is what I thought. Whatever the case, I would prefer something more pracitcal. I just think its sucks that the fully loaded models are all turbos now. Except for the Outbacks. Hmmm. I dont think a Legacy GT with an H6 would be bad. And no I couldnt afford the RX400. But yes, the B9 Tribeca does look better in person.

Is anyone else worried about the fuel consumption of Subarus and the fact that Subaru is adding more turbos to the line? I get 22 MPG now without the turbo, which I think is pretty good for 165 horses but when its time for a new car, Im afraid that gas will be too costly for me to own a Subaru, specifically a Legacy GT or a WRX. Has anyone heard anything about a Subaru Hybrid? Even though I love my Legacy, that Accord Hybrid is looking pretty nice right now. And the Lexus RX 400 looks even better. Id hate to have to settle for another brand because I dont want 93 octane and 19 MPG. Honestly, how many could afford that at $3.50 a gallon? ...the whole thing sucks

I had the same problem with my '96. I had to get a new actuator. And make sure you install right or your locks become dyslexic.

Yeah, I bet that sucks. Americans are gonna have to learn to deal with it. Not that huge SUVs help much.

Hmmm... guess i wont be buying one of those, being that were on the verge of $3.00 a gallon.

My local Subaru attempted to rip us off twice. Yeah twice. The twist. The owner is our neighbor. You can imagine that went well.