Generation Gap: Subaru Legacy Edition

"Amoore100" (amoore100) 10/21/2015 at 20:48 • Filed to: Generation Gap, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Liberty

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Welcome to Generation Gap where we ask you about your favorite generation of a certain multi-generational car nameplate. Then, explain why your choice is right to the rest of us uneducated folks.

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The Impreza has long been the poster child for bad drivers who touted its 4WD system as it was the only thing that kept them on the road. Wanted a Subie sedan but couldn’t stand the stigma? The Legacy/Liberty (for Aussies) was there for you; generally a more refined and elegant brother of the Impreza, the Legacy/Liberty came with even bigger engines (even a flat six later!) and the same 4WD confidence. Which generation would you have?

The options:

First Generation [1989 - 1993] (BC, BJ/BF) and facelift

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Second Generation [1993 - 1998] (BD, BG/BK)

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Third Generation [1998 - 2004] (BE, BH/BT)

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Fourth Generation [2003 - 2009] (BL, BP) and facelift

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Fifth Generation [2009 - 2014] (BM, BR) and facelift

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Sixth Generation [2014 - Present] (BN, BS)

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bob and john > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 20:51

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the 4th gen always look soooo nice to me. plus, they make great sleepers (ask MCM) and have a lot of space

MonkeePuzzle > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 20:54

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I’ve owned a 1st and a 2nd, and as a family we’ve owned 5 (I think, maybe 4) of the 3rd gen. I’d get another 3rd gen in a heartbeat

Boxer_4 > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 20:56

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It’s a hard choice, but I’m going to have to go second gen, because BG5 GT-B.

I love those seats, too.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:01

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I just love how my car looks, so sixth gen it is.

Alex B > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:02

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I personally like the fourth and sixth generation the best. They have the most appealing design to my eye.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:02

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Finally one where I have more experience in than just the one gen

I have spent significant time with all of the gens excep fifth. And a reasonable amount of time with the sixth.

Hands down the prettiest for me is the 4th. I am still a huge fan of the 3rd gen B4/GT twin turbos. But they haven’t aged quite as well.

One of my best mates had a second gen JDM GT Wagon for years. When it was running properly it was effing quick. But by the time he got it it had had a hard life though.

My twin has a first gen and its lovely, can be had for dirt cheap because people are scared of the HG’s.

My mum had a 3rd gen for years. Absolutely solid and the only things changed in it for 130kkms were standard consumables.

A mate if mine just bought a 6th gen 3.6 and its absolutely brilliant too.. Comfy and way more luxurious than any of the other gens leather versions.

But for me, 3.0 or GT 4th gen Wagon would be excellent.

Steve in Manhattan > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:10

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I voted, but give me the last gasp of the 200 series :

itschrome > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:14

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Excluding the outback wagon there is but one answer. The 3rd gen. Specifically in outback trim. While hell yeah flat 6 the truth is because dual tone. Fuck I miss dual tone paint jobs.

pjhusa > Amoore100 10/21/2015 at 21:19

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4th or 6th for me. 5th is ugly af

pjhusa > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/21/2015 at 21:19

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You got the WRX wheels!!!

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > pjhusa 10/21/2015 at 21:25

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That I do!!! I also have the JDM Legacy Grille.

pjhusa > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/21/2015 at 21:26

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Yayyyyyy

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > pjhusa 10/21/2015 at 21:27

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Thanks!!!

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/21/2015 at 22:22

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Wow that looks great!

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 10/21/2015 at 23:14

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Thank you!!!

Amoore100 > bob and john 10/21/2015 at 23:52

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Me too. It was new when I was just getting into cars back in ‘05 and a Leggy wagon was on top of my list of cars I want...not that it isn’t still...

Amoore100 > pjhusa 10/21/2015 at 23:53

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6 is a bit overstyled IMO but it looks great with a mesh grille like on m-b-w’s Outback...

Amoore100 > itschrome 10/21/2015 at 23:54

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I’m meh on two tone but I do like the Outback sedan...like the new S60 XC, looks so wrong but right at the same time...

Amoore100 > Steve in Manhattan 10/21/2015 at 23:56

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I guess you missed this Generation Gap... and I’d prefer a stick shift turbo 740 wagon myself...

Amoore100 > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 10/21/2015 at 23:59

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Yes! 4th gen is a design miracle, classy and understated without being Camry bland...Subie designers nailed it back in ‘05, but since then everything is just so overstyled, like that front lip of the 6th gen Leggy pictured...why must this happen? If it looked more like the Levorg then I wouldn’t be complaining...

Amoore100 > Boxer_4 10/22/2015 at 00:01

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Speedwagon!

Amoore100 > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/22/2015 at 00:02

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Your car is the only 6th gen I approve of because no flared bumper and a mesh grille complete the package so well...

Amoore100 > Alex B 10/22/2015 at 00:08

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Fourth is super clean and classy. Sixth looks better as a Levorg.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 00:14

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The Levorg is more Legacy than the current Legacy is. Levorg 2.0 turbo with a manual would be right up my alley. IF THEY MADE ONE

Steve in Manhattan > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 00:16

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Aware of it - still like the 240 wagon.

Amoore100 > Steve in Manhattan 10/22/2015 at 00:21

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With a turbo? Because spinny metal thing with teeth that makes good noizes and make car go fast and break a lot.

Steve in Manhattan > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 00:31

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True dat.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 01:37

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Thanks. Originally I liked the sedan front bumper better, but the cladding has grown on me. The grille is intended for the sedan’s bumper, but fits the Outback bumper just fine.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/22/2015 at 07:17

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How’s it on interior space? I heard you’re 6’10”, and when I sat in one at the auto show I really liked it.

itschrome > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 09:44

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oooh.. Me like. I haven’t seen this yet, it’s a real thing?

Amoore100 > itschrome 10/22/2015 at 11:56

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I believe so. I think they’re only importing 50 examples to the U.S. though, and only in T5 guise without the new twincharged fours. It is definitely quite high for a sedan...

itschrome > Amoore100 10/22/2015 at 12:28

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That’s just.. amazing

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 10/22/2015 at 13:20

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I fit really well. I did have to get a model without the moonroof, as that made headroom way too tight. If you're tall, I'd highly reccomend one.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/22/2015 at 14:31

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I’m 6’8” and the Outback and Forester were among my favorite cars when I sat in them at the car show.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 10/22/2015 at 14:37

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Did you fit in the Forester with the panoramic roof? I sure as hell couldn't.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/22/2015 at 14:46

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I honestly don’t remember. However, I do remember it being a tiny bit bigger inside than the Outback.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 10/23/2015 at 00:12

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Bigger?

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 10/23/2015 at 07:10

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To me, the Fozzy felt just a tiny bit bigger inside, but it may just be seating position.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 10/23/2015 at 13:29

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It may be that it is more SUV like.