longislander1 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I have a long way to go before I trade either of my Subarus, but this is a question I ask myself in light of the competition that's out there. I've driven a 2011 Legacy Premium (dealer loaner with relatively low miles) and had several turns in 2011 Hyundai Sonatas (non-turbo, non-hybrid). The Legacy feels old-fashioned and slightly outdated compared to the Hyundai. Do any of you feel the same way I do -- that you might look elsewhere if you don't need the AWD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garage.East Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 With the brand new models and if I had no intention of modding it then I would go with the Hyundai. I love the fit and feel of the new Sonata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 turbo? YES! N/A? NAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 No, I can't say that I would. When we move south, where snow isn't as much an issue, I'll probably consider something RWD to replace my Outback. It'll probably be something European. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 9, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 9, 2011 I just know I don't want FWD if I can avoid it. RWD is okay -- it's not like I have to go anywhere if it snows. But I also want 250+ hp and a sedan or wagon, so there aren't a lot of options in this price range... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 In a New York minute. I have always said, if Honda made a car like these, they would put Subaru out of business. But I do lot of winter driving...I can't afford a Audi, so this is the best option. 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...
boymk123 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I would get a new jetta tdi in a heartbeat if I move to somewhere warmer.. say CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 No. obligatory: should have made this a poll. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I probably wouldn't buy a Subaru if I didn't need AWD. I'd have a nice RWD car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 If they made it RWD prob yes I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 if they made it rwd prob yes ft-86? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I think 90% of people that think they "need" AWD would suffice just fine with a good set of tires and some bad weather driving experience. I have driven in just as poor of weather conditions in on Olds Cutlass and made it fine, sure I had to tone it down, but I made it. I like my Subaru because it is unique and offered everything I wanted at a price point others couldn't match. The AWD is nice when the roads are poor and untouched, but I pass just as many non AWD cars getting around just fine. My wife is looking into an Outback for her next vehicle because she likes the look of them and I like the Subaru quality. However if Hyundai made a good looking wagon, it would probably be on my list. The Sonata sure is pretty, and with the warranty they offer for the price... I'd definitely think it over, especially if it handles as well as the LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5892 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I would still buy the Legacy even in warm weather because of exclusivity. Around where I live, you dont see too many of these cars. Boxer rumble ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 If I didn't find the AWD extremely usefull I would probably have a RWD vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 don't know, NA definitely not, Turbo is a definitely maybe if RWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 AWD/RWD, hatch/wagon, manual transmission were and still are the requirements for shopping for a DD/do everything car. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 i'd get something rwd, prob a 3 series instead .....i might still get an xi version for the next vehicle... but the thing is with subarus, at their price point it's a vehicle i don't have to fret over as much, if someone dings my doors, nick my bumpers, it's whatever. i might be more concerned if i drove a more expensive european marque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Which is why I plan on keeping and maintaining this one for 15-20+ more years from now. It will be probably the best looking Subaru that Subaru will ever make. If I ever have too buy another I'm sure I'll buy another because you don't see one everyday and I like the engine layout. That's if they will ever make a nice looking legacy gt that's not so tall and wide! I like the size of the 05-09 models! So far there is No new car out there that I like so much that I want to buy in the future. Nothing compares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I was looking for a new car for my wife this year. The reason we ended up with the Legacy was the AWD. THe closest we could come to it was a Fusion w/ AWD but that requires a 6 cylinder. If I lived somewhere that wasn't hilly and snowy, I'd have way more cars to choose from. I went to college in NH before radial tires or FWD or AWD, so I can drive anything in snow. My wife, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I would probably get a 335i. I would love to have a Supra, but I need a sedan for my daily. So, I would venture to a european rwd for a daily if my legacy wasn't awd. Rumble is addicting, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW25gt Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 AWD is the way to go. If its not as good as Subaru, Its aint good enough. I will keep my 05 GT wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrannigansLaw Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I bought my current Subaru IN SPITE of it having AWD. What I really needed was a reliable, resonably fun to drive WAGON. Mazda and Subaru were the only affordable choices, and I went with the Subie and sometimes regret my decision. My next car will almost certainly be a CPO BMW 328i Wagon. Subaru makes nothing that I am interested in anymore. AWD is massively over-rated and a huge waste of power and fuel economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I wanted AWD and turbo.. and I fell in love with the exterior and interior (especially the gauges) of the LGT and that's why I bought it... I don't need AWD though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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