Got the opportunity to drive a Legacy Outback 30th Anniversary

"Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD" (300korbust)
05/27/2016 at 16:24 • Filed to: None

No wonder you Oppos recommended this car! It will fulfill all of my needs! Not sure how it will handle paved, winding, fast-paced mountain road cornering, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the car! I will be on the lookout for the Legacy Outback or Legacy GT that I want. Thanks for recommending this car, even though I didn’t want it at first, and I’ll keep you all posted when the right one comes up!

DISCUSSION (19)

MUSASHI66 > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 16:40

Buy a Legacy if you want better handling, and buy an Outback if you need the ground clearance.

Takuro Spirit > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 16:43

Just make sure the headgaskets were done recently....

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 16:43

I prefer the standard Legacy. I find the outback version to be very soft and floaty. My dad just got a 1996 legacy wagon with AWD. It is wonderful.

gawdzillla > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 16:50

there are many aftermarket suspension available to fit whatever you need

E90M3 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
05/27/2016 at 17:07

My had a 1996 Legacy GT, put 190k on it in 8 years leaked oil the whole time he had it, if I remember correctly.

Autofixation > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 17:10

They actually handle bthe Twisties rather decently. Though the Outbacks came with bigger, higher profile 15" tires and higher ride height than the Legacy GT’s of that generation which had 55 series 16" tires. I would recommend one of those over this if you are looking for the versatility with better handling.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > MUSASHI66
05/27/2016 at 17:19

I’ll go Legacy, but I need a wagon. I’d prefer GT wagon.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > gawdzillla
05/27/2016 at 17:19

Awesome! I’ll probably get a Legacy and go from there.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Takuro Spirit
05/27/2016 at 17:23

Got it. Yeah, their Boxers kind of go through head gaskets a lot.

gawdzillla > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 17:23

important ! make sure u get a 5 speed manual !!!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > E90M3
05/27/2016 at 17:25

That’s a feature, keeps the weeds down in your parking spot.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > E90M3
05/27/2016 at 17:27

Also his is the 2.2L which is apparently a much better engine than the 2.5L. Shit our 2013 2.5L leaked oil until they fixed it.

E90M3 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
05/27/2016 at 17:30

Yup his had the 2.5, It was just marking it’s territory in the garage. My mom’s 2001 Silhouette also leaked oil all over the same garage. So when I changed oil and made a mess, it didn’t look so bad. I don’t think the RDX or the 135is leaks oil, so I think the garage might be safe now.

Takuro Spirit > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 17:32

The 2.2L and 3.0L H6 are fairly immune. If I were to buy another Subaru of that era I’d look at one of those.

Then Something New > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 18:46

Shit, you can buy mine then.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/557672…

MUSASHI66 > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
05/27/2016 at 20:09

My buddy had(s) a 2005 Outback XT with 113k or 130k miles. Engine just exploded on him. I guess you are after the older, non turbo Legacy GT, so just worry about head gaskets:)

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > gawdzillla
05/28/2016 at 02:06

Well yeah. Of course

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Takuro Spirit
05/28/2016 at 02:08

Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into that!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Then Something New
05/28/2016 at 02:10

If I had 10k, sure. I’m still waiting for my $3,200 check from school reimbursement.