Am I the only person who believes this is the best DD ever?

"Stupidru" (Schm1an) 12/17/2013 at 14:08 • Filed to: None

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My buddy and I have been trying to find the best DD and I think we've found it

It's the Japanese version of the Holden Ute. It's got a 210hp Boxer turbo 4, all-wheel-drive, manual trans available, 22mpg avg, fits a family of 4, hauls your shit, autocross-able, and plenty of bolt-on goodies from the WRX and STI relatives.

BrtStlnd > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:10

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How is this better than a regular Outback? Other than being one of the ugliest cars made in the last 30 years, that is.

Nibbles > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:11

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"Am I the only person who believes this is the best DD ever?"

Maybe.

getFuckedHerb > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:11

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How timely. Let me PILE ON this Scuby love fest by asking this question. What is the appropriate price to pay for something like this:

http://www.prostrolloautomall.com/Preowned-Used/…

Thoughts?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:12

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I always thought I was the only one who lived these things... They are in my 5 favorite cars list... I wanted one as a first car so badly but they are A) expensive and B) my grandma said it was too redneck for her..
I loved them new and love them more now!

Stupidru > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:13

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Got a wet dog? Anything that smells? Throw it in the back. You can hang stuff from your trip to Home Depot in the bed with the cargo basket

Stupidru > getFuckedHerb 12/17/2013 at 14:14

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Depends if it needs a new head gasket or not. I'd pay around $6k-$7k for that

DasWauto > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:15

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You could put a fridge in the back and you can throw crap in there without worrying about getting the inside of the car dirty. That's about it.

I saw one recently and was amazed at how poorly that design has aged (not just the Baja, that whole generation of Legacy).

For Sweden > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:15

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dat ute

Stupidru > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 12/17/2013 at 14:17

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I just don't think people see their true brilliance.

AWD - check

Decent mileage - check

Manual - check

Autocross'able - check

Hauls a family - check

Reliable - check

Doesn't cost a ton - check

And the fact that you can bolt on WRX/STI parts is just an added bonus

BrtStlnd > DasWauto 12/17/2013 at 14:17

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For all those fridges that I usually see people pushing down the side of the road?

ETA: I think that gen of Legacy still looks great as a wagon, less so as a sedan and WAY less so as a.... whatever you'd like to call this.

BrtStlnd > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:18

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Eh, I think you're actually giving up a lot of utility with the open bed. Especially if you live anywhere with a winter.

Anon > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:18

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I would like one. I always need to haul horse feed and hay which is not exactly all that fun to do in a Mini Cooper. I just don't like the trucks handle. This is about the only Ute that we ever got in America.

dinobot666 > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:19

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I've searched for one endlessly and found that people who do/did own them drove them a lot and when they go to sell them, they know how fanatic/stupid Subaru buyers are and ask a lot for them.

I really, really wanted an XT with a 5 speed manual, but I wasn't ever able to find one within a reasonable price range, or one that didn't have 200k + miles on it.

getFuckedHerb > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:20

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Thanks sir. *goes to research head gasket*

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:20

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Towing Capacity = 7000 lbs. All other arguments are already shaky because of that alone. But then you realize....you're in the last of the proper big cadillacs. A healthy V8, driving the rear wheels, with an unapologetically soft ride, and cushy seats. Yes, if you live in an area where you get snow 11 months out of the year, the baja is better. But anywhere else? Come on, wouldn't you rather have a corvette engined cadillac land yacht? It doesn't even matter if you're stuck in traffic, you just feel.....better. And you can easily tow behind almost any fun car you can imagine! This is important because the cadillac is terrible to drive hard. But you won't care. Because you can always take that much better car with you and save it for those special occasions. Let the cadillac tank bear the burden of the daily grind! Your sports car deserves to be enjoyed, not tortured in the stop and go of life!

DasWauto > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:20

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Yes, because Subaru owners are strong and independent and don't need no man delivery service.

Edit - I think Subaru alternates with good and bad looking cars for each generation of Legacy. I hope they don't fuck up the next one because I think the current one is awful looking.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:21

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If I didn't need more bed space, I would be driving one of these glorious machines.

Nibbles > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:23

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There will always be Blitzen

Stupidru > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:24

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I beg to differ. As a Wisconsinite, when you play outdoors you typically end up getting dirty and so do your clothes. When you come back from a weekend up north, then this is perfect for throwing everything in the back including the 30-pt buck you just shot

CalzoneGolem > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:24

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I got one for you.

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Stupidru > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:24

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I also believe that hundreds of thousands of pickup truck owners would tend to disagree with you

UserNotFound > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:24

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I'm sure it's fine if it doesn't rain where you live and you don't mind the possibility of birds crapping on whatever you're carrying in the back or people stealing stuff out of the back with ease.

BrtStlnd > DasWauto 12/17/2013 at 14:25

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Don't need no short dick man.

Stupidru > dinobot666 12/17/2013 at 14:26

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Unfortunately this is true, but a new short block isn't that expensive

BrtStlnd > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:26

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Whereabouts in Wisconsin you from? I was born in Eau Claire and lived in Beloit/Rockford before moving south.

Stupidru > Anon 12/17/2013 at 14:26

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That's what people don't get! It's the best of both worlds

Stupidru > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:27

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Grew up in Port Washington, but currently live a little closer to Milwaukee

Stupidru > CalzoneGolem 12/17/2013 at 14:28

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That's what got my gears turning :) thanks!

BrtStlnd > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:28

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I should probably add that I own a 2013 Forester, lest I be seen as a Subaru hater or something. The cargo area in these is entirely made from plastic with a removable rubber mat. They clean up very easily.

Stupidru > UserNotFound 12/17/2013 at 14:30

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I can't imagine that hundreds of thousands of pickup truck owners haven't thought of a solution to this yet

/sarcasm.

Stupidru > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 14:32

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My wife and I just bought an 09 Forester XT. It checked all the boxes she wanted including "New" lol

langadamd > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:40

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I test drove one this summer! I really did like it, although the interior of the one I looked at was terrible. I remember when it came out and it was just bonkers. Almost wish I got it, but I can't complain about my Saab!

feather-throttle-not-hair > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:41

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Agreed they're cool, but c'mon "Autocrossable?"

That applies to 90 percent of cars on the road.

feather-throttle-not-hair > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:44

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Ehhh.. they're SOOOO ugly though.

I mean, i'd still drive one, because they are cool, but if given the choice between this and a Legacy wagon with similar specs, i'd take the wagon ten times out of ten.

dinobot666 > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:45

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Engine rebuilds are quite easy on these too, if you pull the engine. I think they're a joy to work on.

Collin > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 14:58

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They're great and all, but I'm obligated to defend the E39 from anyone who says it's not the best car ever made.

Takuro Spirit > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 15:01

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Small world.

Grew up in Milwaukee, now live closer to Port.

Boxer_4 > BrtStlnd 12/17/2013 at 15:14

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I don't know, I've always liked the way they looked. They stand out, at least. Of course, I didn't get the rear in the picture. I found this one back in November.

HammerheadFistpunch > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 15:19

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Lighter, faster, and just as much utility...

911e46z06 > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 15:33

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I dig it. Had a ball hooning the shit out of one once.

Best DD in the world though? Nah. e39 540 wagon maybe.

Stupidru > Takuro Spirit 12/17/2013 at 16:41

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Ozaukee County?

Stupidru > HammerheadFistpunch 12/17/2013 at 16:45

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Wife has an 09 XT. While I love it, it bugs me that you can't pop the rear glass out. I'm thinking for down the road when I buy a house if I have to go to the store and get 2x4s to build a deck or something...

Takuro Spirit > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 16:46

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Yes. Still work in Milwaukee (County) though.

Stupidru > Takuro Spirit 12/17/2013 at 16:59

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Awesome- me too!

What do you drive? I'll wave if I see you around

I'm in a red 2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. Sometimes I drive my wife's 09 Forester XT

Takuro Spirit > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 17:09

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A ugly green Camry on black steelies.

Used to own a few Subarus back in the day (like, last year) so I always take note when I see one.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Stupidru 12/17/2013 at 17:12

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What all would have to be replaced to fix the known engine issues? That's always been my concern, but if it's a simple fix, I'm down.

TwoFortified > Stupidru 12/18/2013 at 17:41

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Neato! My Grandma drives a Baha too (no, seriously).

Stupidru > TwoFortified 12/18/2013 at 18:37

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Give your grandma a high-five for me!