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Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi

41 messages,  Last post on May 04, 2010 at 6:34 PM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Legacy, Suzuki Kizashi, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, Sedan, Wagon

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#9 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [saedave] by tigerotor77w

Mar 25, 2010 (8:00 am)

Replying to: saedave (Mar 25, 2010 6:43 am)
Thanks, everyone, for the replies and thoughts -- googonabike, yup, same situation. Luckily, there is a Suzuki dealer in Springfield, IL -- 1.5 hours away -- that had an AWD SLS, so I was able to mess around with the paddle shifters and see how the AWD sedan handled [relative to my Camry], but
 
1) Springfield is a long ways away, even if the closest dealer is 45 minutes away (they had only a FWD SE, and the guy didn't seem particularly responsive).
 
2) I don't want an SLS; I want an SE with paddle shifters (which forces me into the GTS, but I don't want a sunroof).
 
As far as fit and finish, I think the Subaru actually looks nicer inside than the Kizashi, but of course this is personal preference. I like on the Subaru:
 
1) four-bar trunk hinge (i.e. unexposed trunk hinge);
2) Placement of MPG gauge (digital readout);
3) Look/layout of cabin
4) AWD system
5) Bigger trunk (useful for me, as my job will require moving every six months for the first two years)
 
I like on the Kizashi:
 
1) Nice to drive
2) Looks
3) folding mirrors
 
The Kizashi oil-change process is pretty convoluted -- it requires removal of a skid plate/aerodynamic plastic sheet underbody.
 
Given that neither car is perfect, it seems like all I'd be trading up for is more handing -- which honestly might not be worth spending another $15k on. I can put a rear sway bar in my Camry and get near the same improved handling...

#10 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [saedave] by googonabike

Mar 25, 2010 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: saedave (Mar 25, 2010 6:43 am)
Thanks for your suggestion. Sounds like a good idea. Actually, I had 4-door Impreza in a back of my mind. Size wise is comparable to 2009 Legacy. Next time when passing Subaru dealer I stop by and take it for a spin. I still like Kizashi. It is so well screwed together. And the interior materials, fit and finish are all tops.

#11 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [tigerotor77w] by googonabike

Mar 25, 2010 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: tigerotor77w (Mar 25, 2010 8:00 am)
Well, like yourself, I don't care at all about sun/moonroof. Owned three cars with one over the period of nine years and never opened it once. But, would love to have upgraded sound system and 18" wheels, and these come only with GTS.

#12 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [saedave] by googonabike

Mar 25, 2010 (1:04 pm)

Replying to: saedave (Mar 25, 2010 6:43 am)
Thanks for your suggestion. Sounds like a good idea. Actually, I had 4-door Impreza in a back of my mind. Size wise is comparable to 2009 Legacy. Next time when passing Subaru dealer I stop by and take it for a spin. I still like Kizashi. It is so well screwed together. And the interior materials, fit and finish are all tops.

#13 of 41 googonabike,,, by iluvmysephia1

Mar 26, 2010 (11:43 pm)

Am waiting for 5 speed FWD Platinum GTS
 
Just a note here. Suzuki offers those wanting a manual tranny on their new Kizashi a 6-speed transmission, not a 5-speed.

#14 of 41 Re: googonabike,,, [iluvmysephia1] by ateixeira

Mar 27, 2010 (8:26 am)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 26, 2010 11:43 pm)
Yup, same for the Legacy.

#15 of 41 ateixeira... by iluvmysephia1

Mar 27, 2010 (9:18 am)

one of the cars Suzuki looked at while designing the Kizashi was the Audi A4. You don't suppose the other one was the Subaru Legacy, eh?

#16 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [tigerotor77w] by marvinlee1

Mar 27, 2010 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: tigerotor77w (Mar 22, 2010 1:57 pm)
Having enjoyed my 2004 Suzuki Verona purchased new, I drove both a Kizashi with automatic transmission and the Legacy Limited 3.6R sedan. The Kizashi had plenty of power, but mostly in the higher, and noisier, RPM range. The Legacy was, and is, a more serene car that better suits my usage patterns. I ordered it from the factory. If you are interested only in four cylinder models, the Suzuki should be very competitive. The company is about to launch an advertising campaign to help boost sales.

#17 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [marvinlee1] by ateixeira

Mar 27, 2010 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: marvinlee1 (Mar 27, 2010 12:59 pm)
Congrats.

#18 of 41 Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [marvinlee1] by googonabike

Mar 28, 2010 (5:50 am)

Replying to: marvinlee1 (Mar 27, 2010 12:59 pm)
Advertising campaign is long past due, but more than anything else they need to start supplying dealers with cars. As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, there are two dealers in the area, and so far each of them got only one car.
This and almost utter lack of advertising for the car don't inspire confidence in Suzuki's commitment to its long term future here.

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