The Legacy is back on the road

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
10/26/2019 at 21:25 • Filed to: Subaru

I switched my plates back to the Legacy today. I did an okay wash, found out my washer pump has seized while it’s been parked, and opened a claim for the key damage along the passenger side. Monday I’ll take it to a body shop, and once that’s done I’ll be listing it for sale....

It’s weird to drive it again. Definitely tighter and better to handle than the V70, but also definitely less comfortable. Much, much less. So I’m definitely selling it, but I might also be selling the V70....

DISCUSSION (23)

CB > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 21:29

Selling the Subaru and the Volvo? What possible wagon could you replace them with?

Kinja'd!!!

Boxer_4 > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 21:33

I’ll be sad to see the Legacy go. I always liked this generation Legacy (especially the wagons).

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Boxer_4
10/26/2019 at 21:37

Agreed, I think they’re really good looking

gmctavish needs more space > CB
10/26/2019 at 21:55

Maybe a 240 wagon, or an 850, or a W123 or W124, or an old Impala wagon, or an E34 Touring....I dunno, but I’m bored and I want something different

gmctavish needs more space > Boxer_4
10/26/2019 at 21:55

I like them in theory, but not in practice. Maybe if I had a 3.0R or 2.5GT

CB > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 21:56

S4 wagon?

gmctavish needs more space > CB
10/26/2019 at 21:56

Ooh an Audi would be a special level of monetary punishment. I’ll have to look into that

CB > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 22:02

Kinja'd!!!

It’s a damn shame they’re all still expensive.

Kinja'd!!!

But at least they’re all blue.

vicali > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 22:05

Sell it for another Raider?

gmctavish needs more space > vicali
10/26/2019 at 22:14

I mean I’m considering dumping the money into the Raider and/or the 144 to make one or both of them a daily. Or also selling the Raider, and importing a 4 door v6 Montero from the states.

vicali > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 22:22

Be a shame to import a Montero when you could get a Pajero 7 ..

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 22:48

I always thought the 3rd gen Legacy/Outback seats were the worst until I drove: a current Subaru, a BMW, a Honda, a VW, etc, etc.

Volvo is an outlier. 98% of car seats are awful awful awful.

Any, good luck with the sale. It’s a nice looking wagon.

wafflesnfalafel > gmctavish needs more space
10/26/2019 at 23:40

somebody new is going to love that rig

gmctavish needs more space > vicali
10/27/2019 at 02:47

What’s a Pajero 7?

gmctavish needs more space > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
10/27/2019 at 02:49

I’ve been in a decent number of other seats, and if the Legacy seats aren’t the worst for me, they’re second worst. The only other contender is a Yaris.

I know Volvo seats are unusually good, but there’s just something about the base Legacy seats that really don’t work for me.

Thanks!

gmctavish needs more space > wafflesnfalafel
10/27/2019 at 02:49

I hope so, it deserves someone who really wants it

vicali > gmctavish needs more space
10/27/2019 at 03:43

Oops, Pajero NS 2006-2008

Kinja'd!!!

gmctavish needs more space > vicali
10/27/2019 at 12:10

Ohh, I’ve considered those, but I just like the gen 1s so much more. A gen 2 is also in consideration

Boxer_4 > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
10/27/2019 at 15:18

Kinja'd!!!

The 3.0R SpecB in Atlantic Blue would be my choice. Though Garnet Red is also very nice.

Boxer_4 > gmctavish needs more space
10/27/2019 at 15:19

The EZ30D definitely makes things better.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Boxer_4
10/27/2019 at 17:33

I’ve always liked these in their green over beige interior. Was the 3.0 not automatic only? Deal breaker for me

Boxer_4 > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
10/27/2019 at 17:36

It was automatic only in the States. Elsewhere, the 3.0R SpecB could be had with the STI 6-speed manual with revised gearing.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Boxer_4
10/27/2019 at 17:41

I am not mad about that. I thought the torque from the 3.0 might be too much for their trans but I guess the special STi s and stuff make more. Neat!