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  1. Been riding the Outback for about 10 weeks and what a change it is coming from the Forester. It's everything I was looking for when I got my 2006 Outback: spacious, comfy ride, ample space on the backseats etc. Al tough nothing can beat the H6 engine I had in my old Outback, the 2.5 4-pot in this car is quite refined and has good MPG-reading, even compared to my Forester. Like I do with any car, gave it a general service and gave the engine bay a clean. You could tell it had been used on the countryside but it turned out alright. As you can tell, I'm no professional detailer, but I hate working on a dirty engine.
  2. So, I'm quite certain I'm not the only one who always says 'I'm not in the market for a new car' just to buy a new car shortly after. That's what happened to me I guess. At the end of June I was at my local dealer to pick up some basic parts for the Forester when I saw a 2017 Outback (chassiscode BS) sitting in the corner of the car lot. We started chatting about it. It was a one owner, 2017 car, premium spec with eyesight and just below 100 000 miles on it. The previous owner was an elderly lady that I've actually met and spoken to a few times in the past. She has been running Subarus since the early 90s. She traded the 2017 car and purchased a new Outback. So, a few days went buy and when I got back to pick up some more parts, I asked him if the car was for sale (yes) and if I could have a closer look to inspect it because I 'might' be tempted to buy if off him if the price was right (and it was). So, after asking for some info (mostly about the CVT box) in 'our' facebook group, a deal was done, but due to the dealer being closed for a few weeks (holidayseason) I had to wait a few weeks. He told me he'd get it trough it's MOT somewhere in August. To my surprise, when I went back earlier this week (beginning of August), he had already sourced a new MOT for the car and after doing the final payment, the car will be in my name as of tomorrow. Just had to get insurance sorted today. Had the car in for a quick valet because it was filthy. Still needs a good polish and I'm sure it'll turn out great. The interior is in very good condition. No rips, tears, marks and very plush.
  3. Hi all Couldn't resist starting a new thread, but I'm looking incredibly forward into getting my 'new to me' Outback. I've had an Outback BP with the amazing 3.0 H6 engine and switched to a Forester SH afterwards because the Outback felt 'small' on the inside compared to my previous Forester. I'm very happy with the Forester and I was at the dealer to purchase a few items for a routine service so I wasn't planning on getting a new car. Untill we started chatting about an Outback he had sitting at the back of his workshop. It was a one owner, 2017 car, premium spec with eyesight and just below 100 000 miles on it. The previous owner was an elderly lady that I've actually met and spoken to a few times in the past. She has been running Subarus since the early 90s. She traded the 2017 car and purchased a new Outback. So, a few days went buy and when I got back to pick up some more parts, I asked him if the car was for sale (yes) and if I could have a closer look to inspect it because I 'might' be tempted to buy if off him if the price was right (and it was). So, a deal was done, but due to the dealer being closed for a few weeks (holidayseason) I won't be getting the car before august. Like I said, I couldn't resist starting a thread. When browsing trough my ever growing pile of Subaru brochures I came across the original 2017MY brochure and spec sheet. Cheers T.
  4. For the last two years, my parents have been using the Legacy. Still take it for a spin now and then, car feels so well planted when going trough corners. Unwashed, but had to take a picture:
  5. Thanks for keeping us posted, Tyler! I sometimes want something completely different, but took the Outback for a 300 miles highway run and it's just such an amazing car. I really like all the love you're giving your car. It shows that any car can give someone a lot of fun. I want to do some mods to the 2.0R I have, but live has given some other obligations for now. Keep it up !
  6. Thanks for the input. I enjoy my Outback and the power it has, but I would like to own a facelift Legacy to thinker with. If possible, I would own a 2.0GT, but no LHD . A 2.0R is much rev happy compared to the 2.5 and can be tuned up to 180-190BHP. Actually, they own my own car after their XC70 was send to carheaven. (see https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/legacy-touring-2-0r-280062.html), but it's less 'plush' compared to the Outback. There is some insulation from the hood missing and I have a feeling the Outback is better insulated against road-noise. Still, the 5 speed with HI/LO gearing (same as forester) is very agricultural and doesn't help with plushness . It's also a pre-facelift, so could be completely different. And I have an RX8, so I have the M/T - fast(-ish) car when I have an itch. I'll see if I can testdrive one from a dealer...
  7. Hi all I have been driving an Outback H6 for the last 5 years / 50 000 miles. Great power, great power, great fun. I have always wanted a Legacy 2.5GT or a Japanse 2.0 Twinscroll, but neither are easy to get and will involvo lots of tax / paperwork. I am therefore drawn towards the facelift (06-09) 2.0R which has the same power as the US 2.5i, so approx 165BHP. I want an automatic, so I will end up with the 4EAT. Last your, I bought a rough 2.0R MT which my parents own currently. The handling is superb (specB suspension), but like I said, it feels rougher than the Outback, altough they have equal mileage. Maybe it's just this car. I never use my Outback for serieus offroading, but when I go fishing, it comes in quite handy and that is what is mostly keeping me from going any further in my quest. So, anyone went from an Outback to a Legacy? Or from a high power to less (low) power car? Any regrets? Cheers T.
  8. Installed some new wheels on the Legacy. Now here's a first for you American guys: these specB wheels only came with USDM, AUSDM and JDM cars, Europe didn't get them...
  9. Well, it's a feature alright, but I don't like it on the Legacy. I understand why they would use it in the Forester and Outback, but it just makes the gearbox more complicated and shifting less smooth.
  10. In Europe, some Legacy wagons and Outbacks had a high / low gear (just like the Forester). It only came on 4-cilinder engines. In Europe, there was no turbo Legacy, only the 4 cilinder (with 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto) and the H6 (which had either a 6 speed MT or a 5 speed AT).
  11. I also gave the engine-bay a wash. Still needs some things sorted. Before: After:
  12. The Legacy has had some work done it the last few weeks. I got a letter from Subaru that the car concerning one recall (wire harness to fuel pump). Took it to the dealer, turned out it still had 3 recalls that hadn't been taken car off: - fuel pump harness - pass. airbag - rear brake lines (needed inspection, no replacing) They also changed the sway bar rubbers since there was a slight knock coming from the front end. I was concerned it would be the shocks, so was pleased with the verdict. I also treated the car to some fresh rear discs and pads. The old discs were very (c-)rusty. Next on my to-do-list is the cambelt, which will be a first on a Subaru...
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