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#21173 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [dbt] by rsholland Apr 01, 2009 (4:47 am)
Replying to: dbt (Mar 31, 2009 7:47 pm) Yep.   Bob
#21174 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [rsholland] by lucien2 Apr 01, 2009 (5:30 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Mar 31, 2009 7:21 am) Current Legacy still gets my vote as prettiest, followed by the BD. Anyhoo, I'm not a fan, but not a hater either. Just sorta bland. could be a 500, could be a Maxima. Looking forward to wagon pics....oh, wait, no manual in wagons anymore.
#21175 of 21536 News on the Canadian 2010 Legacy by rsholland Apr 01, 2009 (7:30 am)
http://www.pr.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?ArticleID=5676&WebPageId=4955&WebSiteId=278-
#21176 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [ateixeira] by volkov Apr 02, 2009 (9:06 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 31, 2009 10:56 am) I'm not bitter, but I really don't see the sense of an M6 in the 2.5i. Given the demographic for the manual 2.5 (most of whom are represented here), has anyone ever complained about just a 5sp? On the contrary I could see some that find it an overcomplication and it must mean extra cost. Maybe it could be their new direction and possibly will become their standard for all base manuals including the diesel once it gets clean with the old M5 being retired? Now maybe they've just slapped on a highway overdrive a la Corvette but guess we'll have to see. I'd certainly like that in my WRX - I do find 5th a little short. AND I'm not bitter. Replies to this message: volkov (Apr 02, 2009 9:35 am) movedor (Apr 02, 2009 12:09 pm) ateixeira (Apr 03, 2009 9:47 am) volkov (Apr 03, 2009 1:10 pm) rsholland (Apr 03, 2009 4:15 pm) nippononly (Apr 05, 2009 9:46 am) rsholland (Apr 05, 2009 10:05 am)
#21177 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [volkov] by volkov Apr 02, 2009 (9:35 am)
Replying to: volkov (Apr 02, 2009 9:06 am) I just remembered too, that if it's the same 6 that is in the diesel, that may not be a good thing given reviews weren't particularly favourable. Then again, other than the STi 6, I don't think they ever really like Subie manuals.
#21178 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [volkov] by movedor Apr 02, 2009 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: volkov (Apr 02, 2009 9:06 am) Well, we have 2006 Outback 2.5 limited manual 5speed and both me and my wife think 5th is too short and feel there should be a 6th gear there when going highway speeds. Not sure if it would save more fuel, but noise at 2500 rpm is more bearable than at 3500 rpm, at least for long road trips.
#21179 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [volkov] by ateixeira Apr 03, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: volkov (Apr 02, 2009 9:06 am) You both bring up a good point, but we should not assume that just because there is a 6th ratio that it's any taller overall.   I have a 6MT Miata and 6th gear is actually slightly SHORTER than 5th gear on the 5 speed Miata.   Basically the ratios are all much closer together, and 1st and 2nd especially are much shorter for acceleration.   I'm getting used to it, 1-3 is fine, but 4-5-6 are so close I sometimes wonder if it's worth the extra effort for the extra shift. Go from 4th to 5th and RPM only drops about ~500 or so, same for 5->6. I end up skipping gears once in a while.   How they gear it is what matters most. Keep the 5 ratios where they are now and add a tall 6th, maybe, for cruising only. Replies to this message: volkov (Apr 03, 2009 1:10 pm) rsholland (Apr 03, 2009 4:15 pm) nippononly (Apr 05, 2009 9:46 am) rsholland (Apr 05, 2009 10:05 am)
#21180 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [ateixeira] by volkov Apr 03, 2009 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 03, 2009 9:47 am) Yes, my point is probably better expressed by saying: gear it like a Miata 6sp and they've missed their audience. Hopefully they won't and have the sense to stretch things out.
#21181 of 21536 Re: 2010 Legacy images & info! [ateixeira] by rsholland Apr 03, 2009 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 03, 2009 9:47 am) My guess is that when you're "winding through the gears" (or at the track), the 6 gears will be better appreciated; for commuting and around town driving, probably less so.   Keep in mind—it is a sports car; and as such, Mazda geared it thusly.   Bob
#21182 of 21536 Bluetooth streaming + iPhone 3.0 + 2010 Legacy/Outback by rsholland Apr 04, 2009 (10:59 am)
Pretty cool.   http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/04/v...o-from-iphone/   http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...oth-audio.html   This works with the iPhone 3.0 upgrade that's coming this summer, and will work with Bluetoooth-equipped (meaning NAVI-equipped) 2010 Legacys and Outbacks.   Bob

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