Oppinions. Subaru Legacy 2.5I

Kinja'd!!! "jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/26/2014 at 18:00 • Filed to: None

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I'm stuck. It's either a new bike, or a new car. All within the next couple years.

Any Oppoinions on these? Any owners around here?

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These seem nice. Somebody enlighten me on the difference between the 2.5I and the Gt with the hood scoop Por-Favor.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4418480846…


DISCUSSION (20)


Kinja'd!!! AthomSfere > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:04

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The GT was a flat 6.


Kinja'd!!! E30Joe drives a Subaru > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:04

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If it aint a Legacy GT Wagon with a 5 speed color me uninterested.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > E30Joe drives a Subaru
04/26/2014 at 18:05

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I've barely seen any of those. I keep my eyes out for them though. I'm trying to explore all of my options in advance.


Kinja'd!!! Dsscats > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:06

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The GT is turbo'ed. Its very quick and basically (in theory) a more mature WRX. 2.5i is NA.


Kinja'd!!! E30Joe drives a Subaru > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:07

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That's because it's a unicorn. There's an 05 Outback XT for sale here with a 5 speed though!


Kinja'd!!! AthomSfere > E30Joe drives a Subaru
04/26/2014 at 18:08

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Also known as a Forrester... :D


Kinja'd!!! E30Joe drives a Subaru > AthomSfere
04/26/2014 at 18:08

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I like my Forester XT :)


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Dsscats
04/26/2014 at 18:12

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Yup, Turbo swap!


Kinja'd!!! red014 > AthomSfere
04/26/2014 at 18:12

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Nope. Boosted EJ25. 3.6R had the flat 6. (In the US at least)


Kinja'd!!! red014 > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:19

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There are a few weak spots with this car at this age (I have one). Axle boots crack, wheel bearings, throw out bearing, and yes, the head gaskets are still an issue. They don't leak coolant, but they seep oil externally. Not a catastrophic issue anymore but still an expensive fix. The GT's didn't have that issue as much since they use a lower compression ratio. As for the difference, the GT is in another league. Almost 50% more hp than the 2.5i. Still a really fun car to drive even without the turbo on the GT.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > red014
04/26/2014 at 18:21

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Thanks! I appreciate it.

Have you modified it at all?


Kinja'd!!! red014 > jkm7680
04/26/2014 at 18:23

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I have not. It's my DD for a 65 mile commute, so I have to keep it practical. ;-)


Kinja'd!!! AthomSfere > red014
04/26/2014 at 18:23

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Damn, right you are! Good catch.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > red014
04/26/2014 at 18:26

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Oh yeah, I understand fully! That's a long commute though! Mine isn't that long. But if I speed it gets even shorter :)


Kinja'd!!! Boxer_4 > red014
04/26/2014 at 18:35

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The BL Legacy (4th gen, pictured above) was the 3.0R trim level, and had the EZ30D flat 6. The 3.6R trim level was the EZ36D flat 6, and is on the BM (5th gen) 3.6R and the new BN (6th gen) Legacy 3.6R.

The BL Legacy GT had the EJ255, specifically.


Kinja'd!!! I hoon, therefore I am > E30Joe drives a Subaru
05/02/2014 at 15:06

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The spec.B didn't come in a wagon.


Kinja'd!!! I hoon, therefore I am > jkm7680
05/02/2014 at 15:12

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May I suggest a Mazdaspeed 6. Though I'm biased. And damn they're expensive over yonder.


Kinja'd!!! E30Joe drives a Subaru > I hoon, therefore I am
05/02/2014 at 15:40

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like I said, if it ain't a legacy GT wagon with a 5 speed I'm not interested.


Kinja'd!!! I hoon, therefore I am > E30Joe drives a Subaru
05/02/2014 at 15:46

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Damn, not even a spec.B? The wagon love is strong.


Kinja'd!!! E30Joe drives a Subaru > I hoon, therefore I am
05/02/2014 at 17:07

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I've started to dislike sedans and coupes these days. Now that I own a wagon it makes a sedan seem so impractical. Plus nothin looks better than a wagon with a roof rack or cargo carrier.