tractorcrusher Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 The last few months I've been researching the perfect car for me, forcing me to spend many hours test driving different cars over and over again... I was looking for something fun, sporty, reliable, safe, but most of all "mature". Up until last weekend I was pretty well set on a 2002 M3, but being 23 was going to get pounded by insurance pretty hard. The runner up at the time was the G35 Coupe, but after driving the M3 the G35 just couldn't really excite me anymore. Beyond that I knew I was going to miss having 4-doors for passengers. I mean sure, my friends and I would figure out a way to get around if I went with a coupe, but I just kind of felt like I'd be taking something away from them. This weekend I stopped at a Subaru dealership to test drive an STI. I mainly just wanted to do it for fun, but I also wanted to do it for comparison. As expected it was tons of fun, but was pretty much the exact opposte direction I was wanting to go as far as maturity was concerned. I'd love to have an STI as a track/weekend car, but it just didn't seem practical for driving back and forth from work as my only car... Then I drove this: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT01.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT03.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT04.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT05.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT06.jpg ...the dealer let me borrow it for the weekend (which is when I took the pictures), and I signed the papers yesterday. It's a 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B. I know the 2008's are about to roll out, but I got a great deal on this one, and I really don't like the rear bumper change on the '08 models. The only "options" are the Spoiler and XM. My favorite thing about the car is that nobody really knows what it is... It's very "stealth" on the outside, with the hood scoop being the only real tell that it'll show you a good time. One last note- The "Subaro of Plano" stickers have already been removed. So what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 The last few months I've been researching the perfect car for me, forcing me to spend many hours test driving different cars over and over again... I was looking for something fun, sporty, reliable, safe, but most of all "mature". Up until last weekend I was pretty well set on a 2002 M3, but being 23 was going to get pounded by insurance pretty hard. The runner up at the time was the G35 Coupe, but after driving the M3 the G35 just couldn't really excite me anymore. Beyond that I knew I was going to miss having 4-doors for passengers. I mean sure, my friends and I would figure out a way to get around if I went with a coupe, but I just kind of felt like I'd be taking something away from them. This weekend I stopped at a Subaru dealership to test drive an STI. I mainly just wanted to do it for fun, but I also wanted to do it for comparison. As expected it was tons of fun, but was pretty much the exact opposte direction I was wanting to go as far as maturity was concerned. I'd love to have an STI as a track/weekend car, but it just didn't seem practical for driving back and forth from work as my only car... Then I drove this: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT01.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT03.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT04.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT05.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/tractorcrusher/SpecB/GT06.jpg ...the dealer let me borrow it for the weekend (which is when I took the pictures), and I signed the papers yesterday. It's a 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B. I know the 2008's are about to roll out, but I got a great deal on this one, and I really don't like the rear bumper change on the '08 models. The only "options" are the Spoiler and XM. My favorite thing about the car is that nobody really knows what it is... It's very "stealth" on the outside, with the hood scoop being the only real tell that it'll show you a good time. One last note- The "Subaro of Plano" stickers have already been removed. So what do you think? It's a keeper!!!!!! "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Very nice..... Welcome Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You were in the EXACT same position I was in while looking for a new car. I looked at G35C, RX-8, s2000s, TSXs, but it was the Legacy that took everything that I loved about those cars and wrapped them up in one package. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Spec B's are faster.... so enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I almost shed a tear! Welcome man, Subaru should take stories like yours and wrap them in a good marketing plan! You made the right choice. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBaru Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 That's it, now you're hooked. Huge congrats on your first Subie.. she's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 nice pics! you have some talent. I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forums. How did you find a dealer that will let a 23 year old essentially borrow their top of the line model car for 2 days? I'd have a different car every weekend if dealers did that around here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think in TX subies are very hard to sell. Plus people are more trusting down there. I spent a week in Texas, and was amazed as to how nice people are! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorcrusher Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 How did you find a dealer that will let a 23 year old essentially borrow their top of the line model car for 2 days? I'd have a different car every weekend if dealers did that around here... Well I talked with the manager of the dealership a few times before and developed a rapport with him... He gave me one of his salesmen to show me the car, and he just let me take it home for the weekend. I meet the finance manager beforehand as well as the supervisor, and parts manager. I didn't necessarily dress execeptionally, but I dressed nice at least. I knew almost all the features and specs of the care beforehand, and let them know that I had done my research and was a serious perspective buyer. From my standpoint though, them letting me borrow the car for the weekend (and even giving me a full tank of gas to burn), showed that they were confident in their product. nice pics! you have some talent. Thanks, I bought a new dSLR two weekends ago after not having one since I was in highschool... There's a big car meet coming up next week, so I really need to shoot as much as possible to get back into the swing of things. EDIT: I should also note that my roomate took the first picture in the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think they did good! They got the sell, and you are a happy customer. If you get a dealer survey you should fill it out! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 It's a keeper!!!!!! now why in hell did you need to quote all that? to the OP. congrats on the new car!! let the modding begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Looking good. The '07 Spec B is my favorite of the current Legacy series. ., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome down the same path I took, which means in another 1-1/2 years you will have upgraded the upipipe, downpipe, exhaust, wheels, tires, and ECU. enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urfsin Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Looking good. The '07 Spec B is my favorite of the current Legacy series. ., +1. I think the 07' is the prime year for Spec B's. You get the 6 speed tranny and you don't get the spaceship style of the 08'. Good pick up dude. Slide It Sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 awesome shots of a hot car congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Anyone know if the 6 speed is the exact same as the STI 6 speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradlgt21 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 My story was more of I can't believe I bought a rice burner. I wanted a sporty sedan that was nice inside. Looked at all the domestic options and german options. Didn't want a car from Japan but I saw a LGT on the road and my friend was like they look real nice did a tiny bit of research and added them to my list of test drives. It was more of a I might as well be open minded but I expected to be like that car sucked. After the test drive none of the other cars on my list got even close. I got hooked and have been ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 One of the biggest problems facing the car industry today is prejudice. With a lot of hard work and campaigning I think we can overcome this hurdle and make it car history. Come on people, open your minds to the limitless possibilities!! BTW, I still refuse to drive anything made in Korea and anything sold under the Chevy, Pontiac, Ford, Buick, Mercury, Lincoln, and Buick brands. All kidding aside though, it is a problem. I knew somebody in college that thought Suzuki and Subaru were the same thing. He rode in my WRX and couldn't believe how awesome it was. "I never knew Suzukis had turbos!" People who won't consider a car just because it isn't not US made or "German Engineered" piss me off. I guess a lot of the problem is that Subaru doesn't advertise worth a shit. I have never seen a commercial for a Legacy, let alone a spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Congrats! Awesome choice. The stealth factor was pretty compelling for me as well. Nobody knows what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 One of the biggest problems facing the car industry today is prejudice. With a lot of hard work and campaigning I think we can overcome this hurdle and make it car history. Come on people, open your minds to the limitless possibilities!! BTW, I still refuse to drive anything made in Korea and anything sold under the Chevy, Pontiac, Ford, Buick, Mercury, Lincoln, and Buick brands. All kidding aside though, it is a problem. I knew somebody in college that thought Suzuki and Subaru were the same thing. He rode in my WRX and couldn't believe how awesome it was. "I never knew Suzukis had turbos!" People who won't consider a car just because it isn't not US made or "German Engineered" piss me off. I guess a lot of the problem is that Subaru doesn't advertise worth a shit. I have never seen a commercial for a Legacy, let alone a spec B. I am the same. And doesn't Ford and GM own all those brands . I haven't ever riden/driven in a Ford/GM brand car/truck that really was worth a penny. Mostly cheep plastic. Just thought of something, what if us the subaru communities got together and with all of our tallents and some $$ from the others, we could probally put together a comercial for the US that would knock the socks of SOA's idiotic marketing department. I know I would shell out some hard earned cash to a project like this. Edit: oh, and I completely agree that people that think US makers or German engineering is the shiz should be shot. The US car makers have the largets amount of recalls out there. The Germans can't put a car together with out making it the bugiest thing on the road. And those Made in the US buffs, THE LEGACY IS MADE IN INDINA!. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_spec Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Congrats on the car! Another Texas Legacy owner. Just thought of something, what if us the subaru communities got together and with all of our tallents and some $$ from the others, we could probally put together a comercial for the US that would knock the socks of SOA's idiotic marketing department. I know I would shell out some hard earned cash to a project like this. Edit: oh, and I completely agree that people that think US makers or German engineering is the shiz should be shot. The US car makers have the largets amount of recalls out there. The Germans can't put a car together with out making it the bugiest thing on the road. And those Made in the US buffs, THE LEGACY IS MADE IN INDINA!. I think that would be pretty cool. It could possibly draw in some of the more close minded market. Theres also a reason why Toyota surpassed GM. It sure wasn't on good looks alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceeze Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Nice choice. I bought the same car less than two weeks ago and haven't regretted it for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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