Pretty sure this will be like my next car...

[Stark]

the new legacy and outbacks are nice.

my heart is still set on the new volvo v50 AWD. volvo has an overseas worker program where you can buy a car from the factory in sweden, drive it while you're doing work over there, then they'll ship it back to you. not bad.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: paulney
What do you guys think about Outback or Forester? I'm considering buying either one.
I need a steady work-horse that would take me skiing to Tahoe in winter, carry bikes in summer, have a good clearance and AWD, but better handling and fuel economy than SUVs. I just can't decide between Outback and Forester.

I've heard rumors of a Forester STi model in the future. That car should be a real kick to drive.

There's also a rumor of a Legacy STi. I guess we'll see on both rumors😉

I just want a 2 door STI... 🙁

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: paulney
What do you guys think about Outback or Forester? I'm considering buying either one.
I need a steady work-horse that would take me skiing to Tahoe in winter, carry bikes in summer, have a good clearance and AWD, but better handling and fuel economy than SUVs. I just can't decide between Outback and Forester.

I've heard rumors of a Forester STi model in the future. That car should be a real kick to drive.

There's also a rumor of a Legacy STi. I guess we'll see on both rumors😉

I just want a 2 door STI... 🙁

Eh. 4 doors works fine for me. Add a roof rack and you're invisible to the cops😉

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: paulney
What do you guys think about Outback or Forester? I'm considering buying either one.
I need a steady work-horse that would take me skiing to Tahoe in winter, carry bikes in summer, have a good clearance and AWD, but better handling and fuel economy than SUVs. I just can't decide between Outback and Forester.

I've heard rumors of a Forester STi model in the future. That car should be a real kick to drive.

There's also a rumor of a Legacy STi. I guess we'll see on both rumors😉

I think a Legacy STi is all but certain: same 300HP turboed H4, 6-speed MT, Brembo breaks, etc...all wrapped in a nice sleeper car! I would expect it to sell in the $35K+ range.

 

[SuperTool]

Originally posted by: paulney

Originally posted by: SuperTool

Originally posted by: paulney
What do you guys think about Outback or Forester? I'm considering buying either one.
I need a steady work-horse that would take me skiing to Tahoe in winter, carry bikes in summer, have a good clearance and AWD, but better handling and fuel economy than SUVs. I just can't decide between Outback and Forester.

Forrester is a chick car. Then again, I want a Miata 😉

How the hell is it a chick car? Looks pretty rugged to me.

Don't blame me, I like it. But it's a chick car.

 

[vi edit]

Nice 😎

Only complaint is the price (about 2k too high) and the turn signals in the mirrors are a little too big.

 

[vi edit]

Any ideas what the turbo'd Volvo S40's w/ AWD are running? Sweet looking little car. It's a ton faster than a Mazda 3, and will handle better than the 3 already does. That little sucker would probably be a blast to drive.

 

[Turkish]

Does it have Navigation (the 2005)? If yes, it'll be my car as well.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: paulney
What do you guys think about Outback or Forester? I'm considering buying either one.
I need a steady work-horse that would take me skiing to Tahoe in winter, carry bikes in summer, have a good clearance and AWD, but better handling and fuel economy than SUVs. I just can't decide between Outback and Forester.

I've heard rumors of a Forester STi model in the future. That car should be a real kick to drive.

There's also a rumor of a Legacy STi. I guess we'll see on both rumors😉

I just want a 2 door STI... 🙁

Eh. 4 doors works fine for me. Add a roof rack and you're invisible to the cops😉

lol... roof rack... :laugh: 😛

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Does it have Navigation (the 2005)? If yes, it'll be my car as well.

As far as I know, it is not an option.

 

[Stark]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Any ideas what the turbo'd Volvo S40's w/ AWD are running? Sweet looking little car. It's a ton faster than a Mazda 3, and will handle better than the 3 already does. That little sucker would probably be a blast to drive.

this is the place to ask

 

[CraigRT]

always loved the Legacy GT.
I like it a lot more than the WRX :thumbsup:

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Does it have Navigation (the 2005)? If yes, it'll be my car as well.

As far as I know, it is not an option.

:thumbsdown:

 

[StageLeft]

I was wondering if you were still interested in this one .... Will you keep the miata for soft top fun?

 

[BatmanNate]

Looks much nicer than the WRX.

 

[GTaudiophile]

The Volvo S40 T5 AWD starts at $27,700.

-Engine is 218HP (vs. 250 on the 2.5GT)
-Avail. with a 6-speed MT
-AWD is electronic instead of mechanical like with 2.5GT (MT)
-Most likely avail. with better standard features and options

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I think I have all but decided to go with the 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT as my next car. I won't buy until sometime in 1H 2005, but in preparation, I have already signed up with a popular Subaru message forum.

I still haven't decided on the color yet, but this Legacy in red is HOT!

PIC

Sometime during Labor Day weekend I will head up to the north side of Atlanta and test drive a 5-speed MT version. Can't wait!

careful, the trunk on that is smaller than on your miata :Q

 

[NutBucket]

Trunk is 14 cu. ft. IIRC. Smaller then my Accord but oh well....

And bR, I've had a rack on my car for about 6 weeks now and I really think it looks pretty good and I do think it makes cops look less in my direction.

 

[OS]

I guess i will go check it out today, kind of want more performance than a 4 cylinder accord. 😛

That being said, i wonder about the wisdom of getting more and more power since gas isn't getting any cheaper. If in 5 years gas costs an arm, leg and testicle, the car will be completely worthless. :\

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Trunk is 14 cu. ft. IIRC. Smaller then my Accord but oh well....

And bR, I've had a rack on my car for about 6 weeks now and I really think it looks pretty good and I do think it makes cops look less in my direction.

Hmmm! Interesting!

IIRC, the 2.5GT as a H4 Turbo gets better MPG than the V6s from Honda/Acura and Nissan/Infiniti.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: OS
I guess i will go check it out today, kind of want more performance than a 4 cylinder accord. 😛

That being said, i wonder about the wisdom of getting more and more power since gas isn't getting any cheaper. If in 5 years gas costs an arm, leg and testicle, the car will be completely worthless. :\

You should check it out but don't blame me once you realize it blows away your Accord😛

 

[GTaudiophile]

Best Mototing Vid: Legacy 2.0GT Wagon (MT) vs. Audi RS6 Wagon

😀

 

[Corporate Thug]

i'll take this:

http://www.acura.com/models/model_index.asp?module=tl&bhcp=1

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: shady06
i'll take this:

http://www.acura.com/models/model_index.asp?module=tl&bhcp=1

I honestly think the TL is a better value, but isn't quite as sporty.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: shady06
i'll take this:

http://www.acura.com/models/model_index.asp?module=tl&bhcp=1

I honestly think the TL is a better value, but isn't quite as sporty.

270 hp & FWD = 🙁