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2009 Subaru Legacy

132 messages,  Last post on Oct 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM

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#126 of 132 Re: Legacy wagon [weaselinsuit] by ateixeira

Apr 27, 2009 (11:05 am)

Replying to: weaselinsuit (Apr 27, 2009 10:21 am)
Sounds familiar.
 
Wifey had a 2002 Legacy wagon. Now she has a 2009 Forester.
 
We both like the Forester better, FWIW. She's MUCH happier now.

#127 of 132 Re: Legacy wagon [weaselinsuit] by saedave

Apr 27, 2009 (11:11 am)

Replying to: weaselinsuit (Apr 27, 2009 10:21 am)
The Forester seems to have a better back seat spacing with foot room, is easier to park and has slightly better visibility. From riding as a passenger it seems roomier than my Outback wagon....and it also has a higher load height capability that would have held my new snow blower right side up instead of on its side.
 
However if pricing by you is like Chicago, left-over Outbacks might be $2000 less than the Forester.

#128 of 132 Re: Legacy wagon [saedave] by ateixeira

Apr 27, 2009 (11:21 am)

Replying to: saedave (Apr 27, 2009 11:11 am)
The outgoing Outback does have a longer cargo floor, though. That's the only thing my wife misses at times.
 
Overall she's much happier with the 09 Forester.

#129 of 132 thanks guys.... by weaselinsuit

Apr 27, 2009 (11:51 am)

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.

#130 of 132 new to the forum by jhd

Jul 04, 2009 (12:06 pm)

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

#131 of 132 Re: new to the forum [jhd] by ateixeira

Jul 29, 2009 (9:19 am)

Replying to: jhd (Jul 04, 2009 12:06 pm)
During your test drive do a figure-8 in an empty parking lot to make sure all the diffs and bearings are operating smoothly (I'd do that in *any* car). Test drive with the windows open and the radio off to listen for any odd noises.
 
Also, buy it in the sunlight, so any paint or body flaws are visible.
 
Best of luck!

#132 of 132 Re: Ghost in my Legacy [tornadobrain] by legacydr1ver

Oct 30, 2010 (9:17 am)

Replying to: tornadobrain (Oct 29, 2008 10:58 am)
My climate and audio controls in my 2007 Subaru Legacyused to flicker at times, too, and now they have gone completely blank. The heat and audio are still working, I just can't change channels or change the temperature. I checked and replaced all the fuses that could be linked to this problem and it still persists. Any suggestions?

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