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Subaru Legacy/Outback 2005+

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#2035 of 10833 2005 Legacy/Outback online review links by kmartin

Jun 07, 2004 (9:36 am)

Here are a few recent 2005 Legacy/Outback reviews I have discovered online. I have found them helpful in some ways, even though there are always conflicting opinions. Most are from formal publications. Some may require a login scheme to access, and others will likely contain advertisements (aren't we used to that by now ?
 
I spent a couple of frustrating hours trying to get the forum system to post the links correctly, but many were too lengthy. Thanks to Karen S. of the Edmunds forum for suggesting the “Make a Shorter Link” website.
 
Please feel free to share other resources you may have found as well -- either online or in print form. As more new models show up at dealers, there will likely be more reviews published. The more information, the easier the choice is!Enjoy! -Karen M-
 
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2005 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited (Car and Driver, July 2004): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N17C21F78
 
2005 Subaru Outback - Crossing over comes naturally – even without the help of John Edwards (TheCarConnection.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?A2CC52F78
 
2005 Subaru Legacy -- Refining the core of the Subaru brand (The Car Connection): http://makeashorterlink.com/?D2DC21F78
 
2005 Subaru Outback: Reviews & Specs (Edmunds): http://makeashorterlink.com/?G5EC21F78
 
2005 Subaru Legacy: Reviews & Specs (Edmunds): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N1FC61F78
 
2005 Subaru Outback (Yahoo): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z50D21F78
 
2005-2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT (modernracer.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?C11D51F78
 
2005 Subary Legacy At-A-Glance (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?N62D22F78
 
2005 SUBARU LEGACY® 2.5 GT (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?S23D11F78
 
2005 Legacy GT Sedan and Wagon Image (subaru.net): http://makeashorterlink.com/?C44D11F78
 
2005 Subaru Legacy Outback (cars101.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?U18D25F78
 
2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback -- Listen to the Voices: Subaru ups the ante with more horsepower in the Legacy and Outback (AutoWeek): http://makeashorterlink.com/?U19D31F78
 
2005 Subaru Legacy -- All-new design brings refinement and power (New Car Test Drive): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z6CD22F78
 
First Drive: 2005 Subaru Outback (canadiandriver.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?H2DD15F78
 
New Car Pricing & Reviews -- 2005 Subaru Outback and Legacy (Consumer Guide): http://makeashorterlink.com/?L2FD66F78
 
Paradigm Shift: First Drive: 2005 Legacy & Outback (subdriven.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?I10E21F78
 
Preview: 2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback (msn.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?M31E23F78
 
Road Tests: First Drive -- First Drive: 2005 Subaru Legacy and Outback -- Passing Up an SUV Has Never Felt So Good (Edmunds.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?F22E54F78
 
Scruffy Subaru grows up (Toronto Star): http://makeashorterlink.com/?D53E12F78
 
Subaru unveils brand new Legacy (carbc.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?E14E12F78
 
Subaru Cars and SUVs (autosite.com): http://www.autosite.com/Subaru/default.html
 
Subaru remains a trailblazer (autos.canada.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?L26E53F78

Subaru Legacy: Weird and wonderful (autos.canada.com): http://makeashorterlink.com/?R18E15F78
 
Subaru can broaden base with new sedan (San Jose Mercury News review -must log in first): http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1AE56F78

#2036 of 10833 Karen by kens

Jun 07, 2004 (10:46 am)

Karen,
 
Are you THE Karen that had (or still has) the Forester links website?
 
Ken

#2037 of 10833 seat height GT vs OB by pon1

Jun 07, 2004 (12:16 pm)

Any idea how much higher the seating position is in the new Outback, compared with the GT? I drove an OB on the weekend but havent seen a new Legacy yet. JP

#2038 of 10833 Re: Karen [kens #2036] by kmartin

Jun 07, 2004 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: kens (Jun 07, 2004 10:46 am)
Ken, yes, that's me. I traded in my beloved '99 Forester for a little more leg room (94-year-old grandma had trouble getting in and out). I still have the old links, but haven't updated the site for a long time, and don't have it up and running at the moment.
 
Karen M.

#2039 of 10833 by ateixeira

Jun 07, 2004 (1:03 pm)

As far as seat height, I think the whole car is taller, but the seat itself is pretty much in the same position. At least it felt that way.
 
Patti: thanks for the VIN decode post, I bookmarked it!
 
kmartin: same to you, thanks for the reviews post, also bookmarked that!
 
These folks invest a little time to help us all, and I appreciate that kind of stuff.
 
Leather steering wheel covers? I have one on my Forester, it was so good that I actually had it on my previous car for 7 years and moved it to my Forester, 6 more years and I still love it! 13 years and no wear that you'd notice. Wheelskins IIRC. You'll find them on-line.
 
-juice

#2040 of 10833 Turbo Spool-up by ateixeira

Jun 07, 2004 (1:05 pm)

Keeping in mind that we were in track conditions with broken-in cars, I did not notice the automatic lagging much behind the MT5 models. In fact it felt just as quick in transitional driving, plenty of power on tap and quick responses.
 
The manual with the new dual mass flywheel felt wonderful, but the auto seemed very smart. Perhaps it had adapted well to the track after a few laps, but I have absolutely no complaints, in fact I think the tranny is one of the biggest improvements.
 
Or the turbo engine.
 
Or the steering. Man, the steering is awesome.
 
:o)
 
-juice

#2041 of 10833 by kens

Jun 07, 2004 (1:15 pm)

Karen: So it is you! All the links, the mention of Phoenix and a Forester rang a bell. Thanks for having that Forester website, BTW. That was a great resource to us owners back in the good old days. I probably still have it bookmarked somewhere -- kmartin/amug or something like that.
 
juice: Are you slipping off the fence?
 
Ken

#2042 of 10833 by ateixeira

Jun 07, 2004 (1:25 pm)

Naw, for now I'm house poor. Maybe in a year or two...
 
But personally, I watch my kids beat up the interior and think a Forester XT, as a budget performance buy, might be a better fit.
 
If it were for my wife, a GT Limited Sportshift, though even then I'd be scared of her piling up speeding tickets. Might just make it a base Legacy 2.5i Limited automatic.
 
When the fundage is better...
 
-juice

#2043 of 10833 Re: Drove a non-PDI'd GT Ltd. Wagon today [mazdadriver650 #1947] by joa

Jun 07, 2004 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: mazdadriver650 (Jun 03, 2004 1:45 pm)
I looking to possible buy a new '05 Legacy 2.5i also in the Santa Cruz/San Jose area and wondering if anyone can tell me the prices paid in this area. I got email quotes a couple thousand above invoice. Can you get an '05 for close to invoice? How are the sales people at Sub of Santa Cruz? Has anyone used the Costco buying program with the '05 Subaru's. Sorry for all the questions, I really like the new Sub's but may have to settle for an '03 or '04 because of price and the options my wife wants.
 
Thank you all in advance,
Joa

#2044 of 10833 by kens

Jun 07, 2004 (3:44 pm)

Joa,
 
Unless you have some IMBA discount (requires 6 months of being a member), you probably won't find any 05 models selling at invoice since they just started rolling into dealer lots.
 
I'm buying a Legacy GT and when I checked a few weeks ago the dealers were asking the following:
Carlsen: MSRP non-negotiable
Stevens Creek: MSRP+3K negotiable
Santa Cruz: Invoice+1K
 
Try broadening your search also. Walnut Creek/Diablo and Marin Subaru are also known for pretty good prices.
 
Things may have changed so the best thing is to visit or call them. Carlsen and Santa Cruz are no-haggle dealers so they will quote accurate prices over the phone.
 
If you don't absolutely have to have an 05 model, you'll probably find screaming deals on the 04s. I'm sure you could find prices BELOW invoice on any 04s left on dealer lots.
 
Ken

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