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#41 of 10758 by luck11 Jul 18, 2003 (8:06 am)
I'm going to pipe in here and give my thumbs up on the new Subs. As a current 00 Outback owner who is looking to trade in in the next year, I am definitely pleased that Subaru is changing the look. I must say that at this point, I'm leaning towards the Legacy, but its too early to tell with only 1 or 2 pics of the Outback floating around. My only concern, as others have expressed, is pricing. I hope they keep the pricing reasonable.
#42 of 10758 2005 pics and previews have changed my mind by rsorganize Jul 29, 2003 (4:59 pm)
Had been trying to decide among the OB LL Bean, A4 Avant and Saab 9-5 and 9-3. But, I am really intrigued by the changes in the offing on the 2005 Legacy - bigger engine, bigger interior, better seats, better looking (IMHO). While I'm sure my anxiety level on the next Volvo XC ('99)repair disaster will be unabated until I dump the car, I think I'll be a lot happier with the 2005 - if it comes out looking and driving as the previews suggest. So, unless/until something else goes wrong, driving me over the edge, I think I'll wait on the 2005 Legacy GT wagon, w/leather and, perhaps, manual. Could be a lot of fun. Peace.
#43 of 10758 spec's on 2005 Legacy ... by prisc Jul 31, 2003 (11:55 am)
Hi folks!   Does anyone have any information detailing the dimensions on the new Legacy? I've read several people comments stating that it will be bigger but I haven't come across any real data.   I have a general comment to make to any car designers out there.   I think that designing a car interior to resemble an airplane cock pit is great, but it does cut down on interior space and make it more difficult for taller/larger people to find a comfortable driving position.   I found this to be the case with the new Accord and several other re-model cars. I'm 6'2" tall and find it extremely fustrating to sit in a great car and have my right knee rub up against the center console. I bring this up here because I found the pictures of the new Legacy interior to suggest my knee would hit the center console.   Other than that the '05 Legacy looks awsome.   help ......
#44 of 10758 by ateixeira Jul 31, 2003 (12:47 pm)
Some of the articles above might have specifics. It should be a little longer and wider, so room should be improved.   They do appear to give up the double-decker roof, so we'll have to see how airy it feels inside.   -juice
#45 of 10758 Wheelbase is longer by rsholland Jul 31, 2003 (1:11 pm)
The new model is up to 105.1" It's a bit wider too. The length is about the same.   Bob
#46 of 10758 Legacy/Outback by jchan2 Jul 31, 2003 (2:55 pm)
Anyone have a base price?
#47 of 10758 2005 Legacy Preview by ace1000 Jul 31, 2003 (10:48 pm)
The August issue of the British magazine, Car, has a "Newcomer" article on the new Legacy. It drove the 260 HP Japanese model. UK is suppose to get only a 238 HP version of the 2.0 engine plus a range of other H4 and H6 engines. The base price was estimated to be 18,000 pounds.   Car gave the new Legacy a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and described it as a "good, if average, car." Elsewhere it describes the car as competent but not exciting.   In every issue Car summarizes its ratings on all the cars available in the UK. Its comments are frank and often amusing. In contrast to the Legacy, it gives the Forester 2.0 XT a rating of 4.5 stars, and the cons that it lists for the XT are "rolly" handling and being thirsty.
#48 of 10758 Re: Legacy Preview by prisc Aug 01, 2003 (7:03 am)
Regarding the XT, the thristy thing kinda bothered me a bit. With a 16gal tank and assuming and ave of 20mpg that mean your range would be ~ 320miles per fillup (probably 40 or so miles less since most people don't run their tank dry).   Anyway, since the '05 Legacy that we will see in the US is being sold in the UK and Japan as an '04, I would think that true spec's (in so far as dimension are conserned) should be available on the web somewhere. Has anyone looked into this ?
#49 of 10758 by ateixeira Aug 01, 2003 (8:41 am)
The topic of fuel mileage is being discussed in the XT topic right now. All polled so far are averaging better than 20mpg, I think it ranges from 21 to 23 or so, FWIW.   -juice
#50 of 10758 US Release 05 Legacy GT by subewannabe Aug 01, 2003 (9:30 am)
Ive heard lots of rumors about a 2.5 L turbo in the US release, as opposed to the 2.0 turbo in the Japanese and New Zealand versions, the only ones out so far. 20% more displacement should allow a lot of capability for even better acceleration and top end without stressing the engine as much. Probably wont help with fuel efficiency, if the Forester XT is any indication.

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