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131 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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Am in Canada and considering buying the Legacy wagon. Anyone out there have any experience with them? I know they don't sell them in the US anymore but thought another Canuck might be browsing. Also, they come with frameless windows, has anyone had any issues with this type of window. I recall my father having a car with them and they sucked but this was back in the '60s so I assume things have improved since then. Cross shopping against a Forester and Jetta wagon.
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Replying to: weaselinsuit (Apr 27, 2009 8:46 am) The frameless ones have thinner pillars so blind spots are smaller. The doors are also lighter. OTOH, you slam the door with the window half way down and you hear a rattle that is normal but can sound cheap. It's also a little harder to seal the windows. Our 2002 Legacy had a wind noise in the driver's door, but our 1998 Forester was quiet. I could go either way. Our 2009 Forester has frames and it's been a great vehicle overall. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 27, 2009 9:07 am) 
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Replying to: weaselinsuit (Apr 27, 2009 9:21 am) Wifey had a 2002 Legacy wagon. Now she has a 2009 Forester. We both like the Forester better, FWIW. She's MUCH happier now. |
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Replying to: weaselinsuit (Apr 27, 2009 9:21 am)  However if pricing by you is like Chicago, left-over Outbacks might be $2000 less than the Forester.
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Replying to: saedave (Apr 27, 2009 10:11 am) Overall she's much happier with the 09 Forester. |
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| I appreciate the feedback. As I say, I suspect we'll end up with the Forester, which with two small kids still in booster seats may not be a bad thing, the added height makes a surprising difference when buckling them in. | |
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Hi all. I am about to drive to the dealer to get new 2009 Legacy 2.5i. I test drove many different brands, opted out of Nissan CVT (2010 Subaru CVT as well), and decided on proven 4speed automatic. I am coming out of Olds Intrigue - good car if it wasn't for famous intake gasket, but it gave me many years of relatively trouble free driving. I did a lot of reading, Legacy looked like a good buy with latest incentives. I like the looks and 4 wheel drive - important here in Toronto area. Are there any particular areas to keep an eye on during first days/weeks of driving? Do you change oil after first 1k or keep driving to 6k (km) as schedule says? Cheers. jhd
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Replying to: jhd (Jul 04, 2009 11:06 am) Also, buy it in the sunlight, so any paint or body flaws are visible. Best of luck! |
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