bultmajd

Would you guys do a 1 inch on front and back or 1 inch on front and 1.25 on back?

So your basically saying a spacer is my best bet? Rather than swaping parts? What results other than the inch raise can is see?

Anyone lifted a legacy? Not looking for too much lift, outback suspension would be to much. Just looking for a little 1-1.5 lift for a little extra gound clearance in snowy weather and driving on grass/gravel/dirt? Would love pictures if any. Looking to do this on 2010+

Hey all, thanks for the replies. I've decided on an outback. The issues is what model year and engine. Why would you suggest an H6? Or an H4 for that matter? What model year would be the best? Looking at sub $12k in the southern Ohio area. I like the suggestion of keeping my Jeep. I would keep it if... I off roaded, needed it for the winter (I think the outback will suffice in Ohio winter) or anything where a jeep will benefit over an outback that I do. The only thing I think I'm loosing between an outback and Jeep is a little space. I think the outback is tgr best choice. As mentioned I could get the legacy but I think it would be more of a sacrifice and having to try to make it work. When the outback would fit the bill.

Thanks for the response, I drive 40 minutes to work, ends up being just under 50 miles round trip. Which is the main reason for driving the Miata which I average about 31 mpg, whiled my jeep is only at 17.5mpg. I'm a pretty active guy... In my time off I like to snow ski, mountain bike, road bike, practical shooting, golf, fish and kayak just to name a few. I do occasionally find unpaved areas especially shooting, skiing and biking. Starting to think the outback is the better choice 100%. Which outback year would you consider and why? I'm looking at both models with years ranging from 2007-2011. Thoughts?

Hey all, yes another one if these.... I've decided that I need a new car. I currently have 2, a '99 Grand Cherokee and a '97 Miata. I'm looking to sell of both of them and upgrade to just one. I commute in the Miata because the gas mileage is better, yet when I do anything outdoors related or people moving I drive the Jeep. I've decided on a Subaru mainly because of the gas mileage and symmetrical AWD system. And not to mention I've wanted one for along while. The decision I can't shake is the model to go with. Do I go with a Legacy or Outback? I'm looking at 2007-2011 Legacy or Outback sub 90,000 miles. I've driven them both, all 4 to be exact based on model year. I like them all for multiple reason and can't decide on which one to get. What do I need to consider when looking at the difference between the two and trying to decide which one is right for me and my lifestyle? Thanks, J

Would you guys go then with a 2007 to present or 00-04 outback with a H6 I did a little research and believe that the H6 is what I'm looking for, but I do want to drive one first, considering I haven't. Too bad the legacy doesn't come with a H6..... From what I see it looks like the h6 only comes with the ll bean edition, is that correct? Could I reasonably find a 07-present outback in my price range or would I have to do. 00-04?? Thanks P.S. the reason I'm asking is a found a pretty nice outback ll bean but its a 2002. It has about 126xxx and looks to be service records all done by one owner he bought in 2002 brand new.

Oops I must have glossed over that, sorry thanks

So... After doing so research I think I'm going to look at the outback. I like the idea of the H6 and it's durability. Does the H6 come in a manual transmission? If I were looking to spend about $10,000. What type of miles should i look at. And to change the base question.... West are the better year outbacks with the H6 engine???

Does the legacy come in an H6? What would the difference be between a 4-cyl and an H6 be? I saw that you guys are suggesting H6s with significantly more miles that what I was looking for, is that because of the reliability? Realistically how many miles should an H6 last? I come from a background of suvs and trucks; jeep grand cherokee, gmc jimmy, another jeep, dodge Dakota, and did I mention another jeep grand cherokee. I do have a Mazda miata too. That I drive bite for gas mileage. I do about 80 miles a day now, but in 6 months it will significantly go down. So.... Considering, would you do a legacy or outback? ( if the legacy doesn't come in a H6? The H6 seems like a better engine overall. It's that true?

Since you guys are suggesting 2004ish outback with 150,000 miles should I be looking in that area then? Its a tossup for me between the outback and legacy. I don't need the room of the outback but it wouldn't hurt. I don't quite know as much about the H6 engine; problems? Issues? Reliably? Etc... but, I did I bit of research tonight... seems like for the legacy and outback 2004 and 2006 or 2007-2010 seem like good options. Ideas

Well I guess then.... What year would be the year with the least amount of issues (head gasket, drivetrain, transmission, etc.)?? I'm looking to spend less than $10,000 and get something with the proper check-ups and paperwork; Ideally less than 10 years old (2004 to present), with less than 100,000 mi and a manual gearbox (Idk if I'm asking too much!?!)

Looking to get a legacy, preferably 2004-present. What are the best years? I heard 2005's have problems. IF you guys don't know, where would y'all look? Help would be appreciated, Thanks!! bultmajd

well.... 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee I6 4.0 makes 195 hp, weighs 3968 --- 20.3 lbs/hp so yea haha Ahhh alright, well does the noise differ from model to model, year to year and car to car? Because I did notice a difference between the models that I drove.

That's what I was thinking, since I was used to my jeep with capacity I figured that was the most comparable to what I have. and there are times that I do pack it full, and times when I don't. I have driven a couple of 2003-2005 outbacks and ..are there also people that noticed the whistling by the drivers side door? Was it on all outbacks of that model years or was it just of the ones that I drove or could it have been the roof racks (I've had that before) or what? Because that was a turn off especially as I was looking to purchase that or my jeep (which I did, obviously, end up purchasing) Would you think that the 4 cyl would be alright, or do you guys think that I should go with the 6 cyl? Is the 6 cyl a straight 6?