legacy2ner Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 i cant make up my mind on which car to get. Legacy is nice But for some reason i keep going back to the STi i dont know why. Im waiting till the legacy comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labowbow Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 or you can wait for Sti version of Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I personally want a WRX STi Wagon, but if the don't have that I'll have to settle for a Legacy GT and swap the seats and a host of other stuff to come close to est specs of a WRX STi Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 You really need to sit down and decide what you want out of the car. For me the evo would not even be a consideration but again, it's what YOU want that's important. The STi is a very extreme machine that has a TON of performance features. You sacrafice a lot of creature comforts though. The ride is going to be more harsh, if you live in snowy area then you need to buy new tires asap. You are basically buying subaru's budget platform with a whole bunch of go-fast-bits. Don't get me wrong.. I LOVE the STi and indeed had a white/gold one on order but never took delivery because I bought a new house. The GT will give you world class performance and handling while still maintaining a dignified ride. You can drive it like a sports car and then drive it like a luxo-cruiser. The interior qualities aren't even close between the two.. the GT is MILES ahead.. The evo on the other hand is kinda ugly.. at least this version is. It also is going to have a much harsher ride than the STi.. but it handles like a maniac from what I read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kage Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Where does the Evo come in? Personally I'm feeling okay with being a little older and not wanting a little more pampering in my car. I'm not about to get a Lincoln or anything, but both the Evo and STi are a little too spartan, a little too harsh, and a little too small for me as a daily driver. I'm sure I'll be more than happy with the combination of comfort and performance that the Legacy GT promises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Check out my thread in the "Your Other Car" category for info. and comments on the Evo. versus Legacy. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I personally see the EVO and STi in one category with the Legs in a whole other category. They are just too different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 agreed.. I am wanting something a little more day to day friendly. I think even my wrx is getting to be a little much for me. I need a cruiser that will be able to haul my stuff and yet haul some arse when I feel like roosting a local ricer :lol: It will also be very nice to go on long road trips in my wagon and not feel like I am going to have spinal damage from the harsh ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titsataki Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 ditto here. I think my WRX even too much. My wife hates riding in it and hates driving it. I need a cushier ride but not really Buick like :) cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 What does she drive now? It's so odd to me, I think the WRX is a cushy ride, sort of hard comprehending what cushy is to them, at least in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 It is a pretty cushy ride, but the real short wheelbase makes it a little harsh over rougher roads. At least that's the feel that I get from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 IMO stock the WRX is a good compromise between ride and handling. I will never be able to go back to a car that isn't properly damped, I hate that floaty freeway feeling, I'd much rather feel bumps and ripples, that way I feel connected to the road. I remember all the Mags saying that the ride was on the harsh side with 17's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Sounds like the mags are all soft. :lol: Posers. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titsataki Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I have a few suspension componets that kind like change the car in addition to the short shifter, Sway bars, Antilift kit, STi engine/tranny mounts, 17 inch P1's with Azenis. Somehow it is not hard by any means but I would not call it soft either. Here current ride is a Grand Cherokee (I call it the floater :) ). PS: She is the one insisting on the cushier/more amenities vehicle (her suggestion was Volvo S60R mine was the STi. Now alternatechoice the Lagacy GT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 So who is getting the new car, her or you? Got a price range you are looking at? Does she want a car, SUV, what? What is the main use? Any kids yet, planned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 The only other car that I am considering is the Murano. I think those things are sweet.. but I am gonna sacrafice a TON of performance with a higher price tag if I do. If I was going to get a pure SUV for hauling household wares and dogs, then I would get a 4runner, but the GT wagon will probably be exactly what I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 If I was having both, a Leg GT Wagon or WRX STi Wagon along with a people/stuff-hauler like a Honda Pilot. That's my pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimil Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']If I was having both, a Leg GT Wagon or WRX STi Wagon along with a people/stuff-hauler like a Honda Pilot. That's my pics.[/quote] Wagon and SUV? Why wagon, if there is SUV in picture? Sedan is lighter and has cleaner lines. I always had imression that wagon's are for people that want car not SUV but can't get both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kage Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Ugh. Every time I see a Murano, all I can think is "pig". It's stylish compared to other SUVs, but doesn't hold a candle to the Legover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Well, part of the wagon factor is the unsuspecting side of things. That's priceless in itself. I tend to be hauling this or that around, so it always seems to come in handy, besides, more headroom for those rear passengers. ;) The SUV is if/when I get married and had kids. Good X-country trip vehicle for 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotmfk Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 [quote name='labowbow']or you can wait for Sti version of Legacy[/quote] Is this coming to the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotmfk Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']What does she drive now? It's so odd to me, I think the WRX is a cushy ride, sort of hard comprehending what cushy is to them, at least in my book.[/quote] I agree... the WRX feels soft now. What are you driving now? The WRX feels soft because the cars I have been driving for the past few years are not. I am wondering if this is the same case with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 [quote name='cotmfk'][quote name='labowbow']or you can wait for Sti version of Legacy[/quote] Is this coming to the US?[/quote] No. What might show up is a 3.0R, essentially Spec B suspension bits and 18" wheels with the flat six engine and the six-speed box from the STi, that Subaru showed at the Geneva auto show. I don't even think that an official STi Legacy exists in Japan yet. There have been pictures posted of a Legacy with STi plate holders and badging, but those have in fact been "tuned by STi," vs an official STi model. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 [quote name='cotmfk'][quote name='SUBE555']What does she drive now? It's so odd to me, I think the WRX is a cushy ride, sort of hard comprehending what cushy is to them, at least in my book.[/quote] I agree... the WRX feels soft now. What are you driving now? The WRX feels soft because the cars I have been driving for the past few years are not. I am wondering if this is the same case with you?[/quote] The WRX feels soft because the stock suspension IS soft. Always has been. It has only recently been rectified with the '04s, and still not so much that civilians (sports-minded ones) won't find the car appealing. Also keep in mind that hard doesn't always mean good handling. My WRX with DMS Golds with 180/180 spring rates, handled much better than the same car with Tein HAs, sporting 450/375 spring rates. My car's setup now is firm, not hard, but the handling is excellent. And they are all Subaru parts, except for a Cusco lower frame brace. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I have always wanted to go for a ride in your car with all those suspension goodies! I can only imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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