Sebbery,
Many thanks for pointing out the differences between the 2 Outbacks, especially the regarding ground clearance and suspension. For the record, I tested an 07 Outback and received an 07 Legacy Outback but I swear the suspension feels different. Now it could be the shocks on the delivered car are still stiff and will loosen in time but the demo vehicle couldn't have had more than 3000 miles on it so it should have still been tight. The Legacy was also delivered with a few more psi in the tires than recommended so naturally it would ride firmer than the Outback (they both had the same tires). AS for me, I'm off on a cross country trip in this vehicle in a month and will be putting snows on it for lots of travel in snow country this winter.