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#841
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
If you look closely at Mattg's Subie then mine, his front bumper sticks out more: That is a USDM dead giveaway. Mine is not 5mph crash compliant, so new bumpers would be the start of it. There are other things like door reinforcements/glass/dash that would need some mods. Hell, I can't even sell it to a German, as it would have a 30% tariff on top of 19% VAT.
If you are interested in one, I say a 2008/2009 is what you want. Legacy GT, and a Spec B (5EAT or 5MT in a GT, 6MT in the spec B) if you can get one.
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RPhilMan1 (12-17-2013)
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I actually saw a GT wagon at the West Coast Subaru Show who had the vinyl plate, that's where I got the idea. I took a high res shot of my plate and brought it down to the local graphics place and they printed me off a couple for $20. It's the super high quality thick, mold-able stuff. I had never drilled holes in my bumper to install a plate, and after getting 2 no front plate tickets in 6 years I needed to do something. It was a great solution.
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Majofo (12-16-2013)
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Got steep driveway?
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"Took another sip of the potion"...
"Took another sip of the potion"...
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mrsteve (12-23-2013)
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I drive a Subata.
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damn that's crazy lol
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Installed my new Yakima Megawarrior & old Fatcat 6. No hauling signs in the car anymore! Stoked.
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mrmako (01-16-2014)
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I like the look of the 2015 Legacy. Was just surfing car reviews randomly and ran into it.
![](http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/subaru/legacy/2015/oem/2015_subaru_legacy_sedan_36r-limited_s_oem_1_500.jpg)
The 2.5i Limited comes with Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning functions, steering responsive fog lights., nav, etc for around $30k and Truecar already has dealers offering a $2k discount in my area.
Since it's AWD and comes with all this stuff, it's not a bad deal for a person in my area with lots of snow.
I'm going to go test drive it when it's available shortly.
![](http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/subaru/legacy/2015/oem/2015_subaru_legacy_sedan_36r-limited_s_oem_1_500.jpg)
The 2.5i Limited comes with Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning functions, steering responsive fog lights., nav, etc for around $30k and Truecar already has dealers offering a $2k discount in my area.
Since it's AWD and comes with all this stuff, it's not a bad deal for a person in my area with lots of snow.
I'm going to go test drive it when it's available shortly.
Last edited by neuronbob; 06-29-2014 at 04:59 PM.
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I'm not a CVT fan either, but I'm just curious as to whether Subaru got it right this time. The reviews seem to be positive about this particular CVT.
This time, no manual in any trim.
This time, no manual in any trim.
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JS + XES (06-30-2014)
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I really like the new WRX. Didn't like it at first either. If I were in the market for a sedan, it would be my first choice. I've seen a lowered one with flush fitment (not hella), looked real good.
am I welcome in this thread?![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
am I welcome in this thread?
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#862
BTW, I joined the Legacy club in April when I got a 2003 Legacy L Special Edition for $3K it is in excellent shape with 62K miles on it. The only problem is piston slap that will cost about $3K to fix
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haven't looked into other cars of late, i just want to know whats coming out for the 2016 models. but also looking to see how i can work this into my budget per month. Since i don't have a trade-in, the payments will be pretty high.
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The new WRX/STi have grown on me a lot. They look lovely in person.
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Oh it seems like it's super easy and safe to get some serious power out of the new WRX with stage 1.5 mods with AP tune. Huge performance for such a cheap $.
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Like Turboback exhaust/intake/tune.
I believe like $1500. It usually give these new WRXs around 320whp/330wtq.
Amazing performance i would say.
I believe like $1500. It usually give these new WRXs around 320whp/330wtq.
Amazing performance i would say.
#872
The Box
Took a 2015 Legacy 3.6 out for a drive the other day and loved it. Great car - HUGE improvement over the previous body style and the CVT actually feels like a normal transmission.
I am seriously considering getting a 2015 Outback 2.5i limited with eyesight/nav to replace my Accord.
I am seriously considering getting a 2015 Outback 2.5i limited with eyesight/nav to replace my Accord.
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I really don't understand the 3.6 Subaru engine. Why not put the turbo 4 into the Outback? Why the 3.6? The gas mileage is significantly down over the Forester XT for example. And for what? Do people buy Subaru Outbacks for the horsepower?
It's like the Camry. Who buys a V6 Camry? For what purpose? If you want a 270hp car why on earth would it be a Camry? I feel the same way about the 3.6 Subaru motor.
It's like the Camry. Who buys a V6 Camry? For what purpose? If you want a 270hp car why on earth would it be a Camry? I feel the same way about the 3.6 Subaru motor.
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vas25tl (11-11-2014)
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Congrats man!
You will love it.
Give us a lot of pics!
You will love it.
Give us a lot of pics!