Energyblue98 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Disclaimer**** these are all the USDM spec b counts, no JDM models have been accounted for.***** Ever since I started researching to purchase my spec B I had wondered what the production numbers were for the 2008 and 2009 Spec B. I've read that we just dont know. I've even heard of people emailing Subaru for the numbers and they wouldn't release them. So I decided to take matters into my own hands, I knew i could figure it out and this is the result of that. As most of us know, the last 6 digits of our VIN number is the production number. I based half of these numbers on that, and the other half based on the occurrence of each year that were posted for sale (divided by the number of years the car has existed). The total production numbers for the Spec B are as follows. 2006 - 500 2007 - 432 2008 - 767 2009 - 167 Total - 1866 If anyone owning a Spec B wants to PM me their VIN number, I can add it to the list and get even more accurate data. However, based on the amount of data that I've already gotten, I think this is a pretty accurate estimation on the production numbers for 08 and 09. Kind of upsetting to, since I seemed to have bought the most common Spec B, the 08. Attached are the formulas for how I found these numbers. (Alternate download link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/8a2v4jxdi9uhypq/Spec%20B%20Production%20Counts.xlsx?dl=1) Below are links to all of the threads I've found talking about the Spec B production numbers.. http://www.legacygt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1194 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/production-numbers-2007-spec-b-62830.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/many-spec-bs-therei-159766.html?t=159766Spec B Production Counts.csv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for doing that. I'll PM my 09 # later today. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for working on this. I still don't get why Subaru just doesn't provide these, so you don't have to play Sherlock Holmes. I can't seem to open your CSV to see your calculations, but the I'd say the volume of '08 spec.Bs on the market these days (and over the past few years) points to your numbers being realistic estimates, if not factual. Only thing I'd add is that it would be surprising if '07s was less than '06s. I've seen quite a few of them on the market as well... '09s are definitely rare, but I've always wondered if that was just a product of it being the least "old". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouse4aname Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Only thing I'd add is that it would be surprising if '07s was less than '06s. From what I've heard/read it wasn't intentional, caused by some part shortage or some such. Local guy is looking for an 07-09 but all he seems to find are 06s. But he wants the 6 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirshnerd Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 From what I've heard/read it wasn't intentional, caused by some part shortage or some such. Local guy is looking for an 07-09 but all he seems to find are 06s. But he wants the 6 speed. I read that the 07 was a non-limited production, but they only made as many as were ordered. Unfortunately for Subaru they sold less in their made-to-order 2007 Spec B than the previous year's 500 limited run and numbered cars. OP: Thanks for making this list up, I had always been curious about 08/09 numbers. I've got an 07 and will PM you the VIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouse4aname Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Heh, limited due to sales flop doesn't have quite the same air of prestige as an intentionally limited run does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energyblue98 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for working on this. I still don't get why Subaru just doesn't provide these, so you don't have to play Sherlock Holmes. I can't seem to open your CSV to see your calculations, but the I'd say the volume of '08 spec.Bs on the market these days (and over the past few years) points to your numbers being realistic estimates, if not factual. Only thing I'd add is that it would be surprising if '07s was less than '06s. I've seen quite a few of them on the market as well... '09s are definitely rare, but I've always wondered if that was just a product of it being the least "old". Try this link to download the excel file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/8a2v4jxdi9uhypq/Spec%20B%20Production%20Counts.xlsx?dl=1 09's are definitely rare, and I've factored into this the amount of years that they've been around, still comes out to be a very rare car. the small amount of 09's sold is probably the reason they stopped making the spec B all together.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 From what I've heard/read it wasn't intentional, caused by some part shortage or some such. Electric blue Alcantara? Unfortunately for Subaru they sold less in their made-to-order 2007 Spec B than the previous year's 500 limited run and numbered cars. the small amount of 09's sold is probably the reason they stopped making the spec B all together.. I think 2 words can sum this up for the USDM: Great Recession. Honestly, I don't care if they made 50K spec.Bs; I'd still have one. Where else can you get a reliable AWD 6MT 245HP sports sedan for under $20K these days? Bottomline: It's fun to drive and my kids can come along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energyblue98 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think 2 words can sum this up for the USDM: Great Recession. Honestly, I don't care if they made 50K spec.Bs; I'd still have one. Where else can you get a reliable AWD 6MT 245HP sports sedan for under $20K these days? Bottomline: It's fun to drive and my kids can come along! STI is the same price range as the spec B. Original sales receipt in mine says it was sold for $36,645. I'd take the Spec B over the sti though, even if the Sti makes more power and is a little lighter. you can't beat the comfort of the spec B. the exclusivity of it is just the icing on the cake. As soon as i started looking for a new car i looked right past impreza's because there's just so many of them, and I don't typically like the personality of the people that drive them. Even though that's just stereotyping.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I would also think the problem was the lack of marketing of the car. I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing Spec B's in ad's on TV. I don't recall seeing ad's for Tribeca's either. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 thanks! will PM my vin as well. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energyblue98 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I would also think the problem was the lack of marketing of the car. I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing Spec B's in ad's on TV. I don't recall seeing ad's for Tribeca's either. I dont really think of it as a problem, i'm not sure they wanted to market them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy_Guy Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm curious to know how may 2007 were made as well, I'll PM you my vin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirshnerd Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm curious to know how may 2007 were made as well, I'll PM you my vin. 423 for North America is the number I always see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahooneyya Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 VIN has been PM'ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug-e-fresh Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Last 6 of my '09 specB is: 210010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 well now that he bumped it are you still doing this? I can send you my 07 vin. I thought they made more of them than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cailean Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Do those numbers only include US spec Bs or worldwide? And also the 3.0l NA spec Bs as well (like were sold in the UK where I am)? According to "How many left" - a UK website - there were about 80 spec Bs registered in the UK in 2009: https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=subaru+legacy+spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asegal17 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 might as well get this back up: the last 6 digits on my vin for my 09 QSM spec.b is 216677 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid372 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 would international Spec B count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energyblue98 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I was counting just us spec b's.. I dont know much about the worldwide ones.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithcraft Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I was talking to a guy who had a Spec B when I was getting gas a few weeks ago. He said it was an 09, and that it was one of three sold in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. SC 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slcspecb Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Add me to the list 08 Spec.B QSM in SLC UT http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/7252c84c8f5c42b7e4f24e4a3bfd6ac0.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafta Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Welcome to the forums, slcspecb ! Nice, clean ride you have there! Have you checked out probably the most important thread here? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/new-owners-248307.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Nice to know for us JDM and EDM/ADM SpecB's. I have one of the 5EAT 3.0 SpecB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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