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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [paisan]
by cd68
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Jun 29, 2008 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Jun 29, 2008 4:34 pm)
Thanks for your reply. Wow - it does seem like there's more to the retrofit than I originally thought. From a price standpoint, is it worth doing the retrofit, or is it better to just purchase the Limited model that has the sport suspension?
The problem is that I much prefer the cloth interior to leather - especially living in hot and sunny California, so that's why I was thinking the 3.0 would be preferred to the 3.0 Limited.
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [cd68]
by paisan
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Jun 29, 2008 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: cd68 (Jun 29, 2008 5:58 pm)
I'll be honest, if you aren't planning on tracking the car and even if you are, unless you have a lot of experience (I'm an experienced racer and track instructor) you won't notice the difference between the stock suspension and the "sport" one on the 3.0R/Spec B
If you are experienced, like I am, then even the stuff in the 3.0R/Spec B suspension won't be enough for you to not tinker with it. The only reason to get the Spec B I would say is the 6MT trans, mechanical rear diffy, and the VDC.
So I'd say go for the non-limited (that's what I have) and then you can slowly build up if you feel you need it.
-mike
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [paisan]
by cd68
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Jun 29, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Jun 29, 2008 6:22 pm)
Mike - nope, I'm definitely not experienced here. Thanks very much for your comments. The standard 3.0 should be just what I'm looking for. Hopefully they'll start showing up at the dealerships pretty soon.
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [cd68]
by speedingticket
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Jul 07, 2008 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: cd68 (Jun 29, 2008 6:49 pm)
I am seriously considering an '09 Legacy Wagon or Outback but am very concerned about some of the issues I am seeing about '06+ models. Any Sube owners wanna chime in? I presently own a GM SUV and hav no interest in bringing my vehicle to the dealer for warranty issues every other month as I have for the last 3 years!
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [speedingticket]
by ateixeira
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Jul 08, 2008 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: speedingticket (Jul 07, 2008 6:46 pm)
Keep in mind that people seek out boards like these to report problems and try to find solutions.
The Legacy is generally very reliable, far better than average.
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [ateixeira]
by paisan
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Jul 08, 2008 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 08, 2008 6:20 am)
Yup I have an 05 LGT Wagon 5MT, no issues to speak of at 59k miles.
-mike
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [speedingticket]
by jay_24
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Jul 09, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: speedingticket (Jul 07, 2008 6:46 pm)
We have a 2001 Outback and a 2003 Chevy Tahoe(bought used in 2004). The Outback has been in the shop twice for fixes beyond normal maint. If I recall each was for a sensor. I currently have 130K on the Outback. The Tahoe has been in the shop twice. Once for automatic locks and another for a paint warranty issue. Tahoe has 75K on it.
General maintainance for the Tahoe has been less.
I enjoy filling the Outback with gas more than the Tahoe, since I typically get 28mpg with the outback vs.19 with the Tahoe. (highway miles)
--jay
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [jay_24]
by pilot1226
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Aug 05, 2008 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Jul 09, 2008 6:58 am)
Does the 2009 Sube Legacy Limited come with Fog Lights? I used Edmund's website for a pricing report, but it seems like in the "Accessories" there's no option for fog lights, which is something I'd like to have.
In other news, talking with a dealer now to make a deal w/ pickup for next week sometime for a Limited.
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [pilot1226]
by paisan
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Aug 05, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Aug 05, 2008 12:48 pm)
I think the LTDs all come with foglights (hence no option for them) but any OEM fogs are generally useless in my opinion.
-mike
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Re: 2009 now on Edmund's... [paisan]
by pilot1226
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Aug 06, 2008 (1:50 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 05, 2008 5:19 pm)
Yeah, you're right. Looking forward to those heated seats and mirrors though. Thanks for the heads up. Got a quote from a dealer for about a 3.9% apr and invoice pricing. I'll post some pictures in a few days, probably will arrange pickup for next Monday or Tuesday.
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