chicane12 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Just test drove the new 2.5GT Auto and the new 3.0R Legacy. Loved them both. Obviously very similar. Basically choosing between the turbo charged 4 and the 6 cylinder. Both seemed to drive very quick. Any opinions or recommendations out there? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 You plan on modding any? If you are, you can't really even consider the 3.0R. If you are looking for something very smooth to just drive around, and you are only looking at maybe upgrading the suspension (3.0R has Bilsteins from the factory though) and looks, the 3.0R is the one to get. How is the low end on the 3.0R? Didn't they revise the engine mapping so it's less peaky and like the turbos? I need to test drive one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 you would think something designated R would be faster. guess not in this case. LGT/specB is tops if you want to be fast/mod/etc car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 yes, it all depends if you want to mod the car. if not, the 3.0r is the better choice. the turbo lag+auto trans makes the 2.5gt AT car in stock form seem slower than it is IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I will echo everyone elses sentiments. If you plan on doign power mods buy the 25GT. If you only plan on doing suspension, and cosmetic changes get the 3.0R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 The 2.5 turbo LGT is faster right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 The 2.5 turbo LGT is faster right out of the box. Jes but its also a turbo and from the sounds of it it doesnt sound like he will notice the slight torque loss of the 3.0 vs not having to deal with any lag If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 buy the 2.5 GT. and get soap all over the intercooler becasue it just doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Jes but its also a turbo and from the sounds of it it doesnt sound like he will notice the slight torque loss of the 3.0 vs not having to deal with any lag Turbo lag is quite minimal but for the AT the 3l would be more even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 choose boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Turbo lag is quite minimal but for the AT the 3l would be more even. define - are you saying an AT would mate better to a turbo-4 or a N/A-6? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Turbo lag is quite minimal but for the AT the 3l would be more even. Huh? Are you saying that there is no turbo lag in the 5at? If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Just picked up my 3.0R tonight. Surprisingly it goes real well, not as strong as the GT down low, but in the upper R's it does pull hard. Rev-matching with the paddle shifter is pretty cool too. The new AT is nice. I'm not disappointed with the power at all. Brakes are way better than my 05, stereo is 1,000 times better too. Seems bigger in the interior also for some reason. Some of you guys kill me. What are you guys street racers or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC05Leg Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Congrats on the purchase. I always just tell people to get what they want, and dont worry about what anyone else has to say. You are the one that has to drive it! I bet the 3.0 is a smooth driving machine! Congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 nice.. glad you're happy. sigh i want a new sterio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Congrats on your 3.0... we don't get that model up here in Canada, would have seriously though about it if I had the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Just picked up my 3.0R tonight. Surprisingly it goes real well, not as strong as the GT down low, but in the upper R's it does pull hard. Rev-matching with the paddle shifter is pretty cool too. The new AT is nice. I'm not disappointed with the power at all. Brakes are way better than my 05, stereo is 1,000 times better too. Seems bigger in the interior also for some reason. Some of you guys kill me. What are you guys street racers or what? Some of use cant let go of 0-60 times... some of us want to be the fastar, and some of us enjoy the fact that there are hundreds of modification options for the turbo cars.. oh and dont forget that the only other choice was the 2.5i till 08 (as far as legacies are concerned minus the outback 3.0) If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks guys. It's actually the wifes car. Here's a few pics. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Throttlejockey/083.0R0032.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Throttlejockey/083.0R0052.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymesbry Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Test drove the 3.0R Last week. It sounds sooooooooooo nice and its extremely smooth to drive. hah i felt like doing a trade in on the spot.. LOL And definitely its pretty quick, congrats on the purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 great choice of rims http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/423426/carshowweb04.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 from the stats i saw...they made the 2.5t slower and the 3.0 quicker. the gear ratios are changed now. supposedly the shifts are quicker but the ratios have been changed for slower acceleration on the turbo. since subaru didn't seem to care soo much about the turbos top end, it would be no surprise if the 3.0 can do it better. but... I LOVE that push from the turbo. it's really a tough call now. quicker ratio slower shift (07) or slower ratio quicker shift (08). the final drive should be an easy swap though right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 for the billionth time If you dont stomp the pedal on a 5eat, pick-up is really quick. When people floor a boosted 4 cylinder engine, they arent going to get the same response as flooring a new NA 469 hp AMG V8 auto. joy to you and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Brakes are way better than my 05 Could you elaborate? My understanding is that the brakes are identical. What tires does 3.0R have? Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I ust got an '08 2.5GT. Personally,I really liked the look of the hood scoop, the low end power, the turbo boost, and the ability for upgrades in the future. I got an 5EAT and it drives great, check my other posts and I've commented on this alot in other threads. I'll put some links to threads we've discussed things like this in, just for more info (and to save me typing it again) but I love the AT (i daily drive mine to work) and it's not too far off from the MT IMO. Read these threads for more about this type of debate. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65678 Pretty much the same debte, maybe a mod wants to combine? and http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64241 more a debate of MT vs AT for '08 Like I told the other guy, trust your gut it usually steers you right. Either way your ending up with a VERY nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 for the billionth time If you dont stomp the pedal on a 5eat, pick-up is really quick. When people floor a boosted 4 cylinder engine, they arent going to get the same response as flooring a new NA 469 hp AMG V8 auto. same problem i had on the 04 wrx auto it's called "injector flood" either 3/4 then to the floor or full progressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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