CD Article: 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT wagon

[scottmcphee]

I have this car but in non-GT.

I'd like to address a couple comments in the article.

Leg room.  I have size 12 feet, and 34" inseam.  Shortage of leg room is not so much because of the engine layout, but other things, I've found.   Leg room is worse on the passenger side than the driver side, because Subaru mounted computers inside the cabin under that rug area at the feet of the passenger, reducing leg room on that side by 3 to 4 inches. If they had only picked a different spot.  (I am tempted to relocate these up under the dash on that side to gain back that space.)

Toe room.  What I thought was a leg room problem is really a toe room problem.  This applies to both driver and passenger.  Under-dash cover up panels drop the toe room ceiling to a level that does not accommodate my size 12 shoes.  Solution?  Remove the popits on those panels, and take them out.  One slight issue, you have to remove the OBD port on the driver's side and tuck it up under the dash, but no biggie.  This procedure brings immediate relief to what is otherwise quite a confined space for the feet, and you get to twinkle your toes up under the dash (don't worry the blower motor has a grill on it ;-).   I realize these panels would help with leg crash worthiness by keeping your feet better directed (downward) in a frontal.   I guess I could possibly just dremel off only a few inches of these panels nearest the firewall and put them back on.. but?

I do find with my leg, that I need the furthest back position of the driver's seat on this car, even with it's "extra" 3 inches of room.

The other thing is the electronics harness for Outback and Legacy are pretty much identical.  Regarding vehicle stability control, and tire pressure monitor, and even some other things you see on Tribeca... which also shares the same harness.  You could add to Legacy if you so desperately desired.  Buy the parts and plug 'em in to those sockets.  Yes, I've seen the sockets on my Legacy - maybe in some markets they come equipped?

Cheers
Scott

[Leviathan]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

[Snowman]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

I suspect that is an anomaly and not exclusive to a Legacy. If it happens on ten cars then I would be concerned. An automotive journalist friend once told me you do not want to be the fourth or fifth person in the queue when reviewing cars. By that time they have legacy issues (pardon the pun) including high end cars.

[scottmcphee]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

..and for VW record, Consumer's Report notices hesitation off the line for the VW 2.0T too.  Yawn.

[2latecrew]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

Yeah you shouldn't be concerned if your brand new car stalls.."they all do that" at least that's what the dealer mechanic will tell you.

You should write off all stalls as fluke and not worry about getting them checked outuntil after you get tboned at an intersection.

Preventing accidents is just a bunch of pansy hand wrining just play the odds its a fluke, after all its only your life.

[Snowman]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

Yeah you shouldn't be concerned if your brand new car stalls.."they all do that" at least that's what the dealer mechanic will tell you.

You should write off all stalls as fluke and not worry about getting them checked outuntil after you get tboned at an intersection.

Preventing accidents is just a bunch of pansy hand wrining just play the odds its a fluke, after all its only your life.

Let’s call transport Canada and order an immediate recall!

[stickshift]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

What I forgot to mention, but should have, is that the engine was cold at the time; I actually drove the car way back in December. That said, it's the only automatic tester that's stalled on me (a couple of standards I've driven have stalled too, but those times weren't the cars' fault.  )

[ghost]

automatic?! that's poppycock! CVT FTW!!!!   

[pickles]

If you live close to the US border definately consider purchasing from the US.  You will save an easy 9-11 grand.  I saved approx $10,000 by purchasing cross border.

[scottmcphee]

If you live close to the US border definately consider purchasing from the US.  You will save an easy 9-11 grand.  I saved approx $10,000 by purchasing cross border.

I was in the dealer yesterday listening at the service desk, as the manager was telling the caller he couldn't service the car here (in Canada) because it was an American car.  Sorry.

Hm..  that's got to hurt if you bought stateside and was hoping to take advantage of some warranty service.

Scott

[pickles]

If you live close to the US border definately consider purchasing from the US.  You will save an easy 9-11 grand.  I saved approx $10,000 by purchasing cross border.

I was in the dealer yesterday listening at the service desk, as the manager was telling the caller he couldn't service the car here (in Canada) because it was an American car.  Sorry.

Hm..  that's got to hurt if you bought stateside and was hoping to take advantage of some warranty service.

Scott

SOA warranty is valid in Canada.  I have several emails and faxes from SOA stating Canadian dealers are to honor SOA warranties (Even if you are Canadian and purchased cross border).  Canadain dealers just hate the thought of smart buyers like me going south to save alot of my hard earned pay. Even if there was no warranty I would take the risk to save $10,000 as I have never had a total warranty claim of over $600 on my past subies.

[coldcase]

If you live close to the US border definately consider purchasing from the US.  You will save an easy 9-11 grand.  I saved approx $10,000 by purchasing cross border.

I was in the dealer yesterday listening at the service desk, as the manager was telling the caller he couldn't service the car here (in Canada) because it was an American car.  Sorry.

Hm..  that's got to hurt if you bought stateside and was hoping to take advantage of some warranty service.

Scott

SOA warranty is valid in Canada.  I have several emails and faxes from SOA stating Canadian dealers are to honor SOA warranties (Even if you are Canadian and purchased cross border).  Canadain dealers just hate the thought of smart buyers like me going south to save alot of my hard earned pay. Even if there was no warranty I would take the risk to save $10,000 as I have never had a total warranty claim of over $600 on my past subies.

 

[Leviathan]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

Oh oh, queue the hand wringers 

Yeah you shouldn't be concerned if your brand new car stalls.."they all do that" at least that's what the dealer mechanic will tell you.

You should write off all stalls as fluke and not worry about getting them checked outuntil after you get tboned at an intersection.

Preventing accidents is just a bunch of pansy hand wrining just play the odds its a fluke, after all its only your life.

Let’s call transport Canada and order an immediate recall!

[quadzilla]

If you live close to the US border definately consider purchasing from the US.  You will save an easy 9-11 grand.  I saved approx $10,000 by purchasing cross border.

I was in the dealer yesterday listening at the service desk, as the manager was telling the caller he couldn't service the car here (in Canada) because it was an American car.  Sorry.

Hm..  that's got to hurt if you bought stateside and was hoping to take advantage of some warranty service.

Scott

That dealer must be on some bad crack as I don't know any dealer that wouldn't service anybody's car.  Even when I bought my Mazda P5 the Honda dealer said they would still be happy to service my car.

[ppl4golf]

Yet no one has mentioned that the tester stalled... and it's an automatic?!

What I forgot to mention, but should have, is that the engine was cold at the time; I actually drove the car way back in December. That said, it's the only automatic tester that's stalled on me (a couple of standards I've driven have stalled too, but those times weren't the cars' fault.  )

None of my Subies stalled during operation, but I have to say they all sounded terrible when started in the cold (below -15°C) and the transmissions felt like it was completely seized, both auto or stick, new or old. I can imagine a newer Subie owner will just frown at  this 'winter feature' and not be too impressed.

[Eric Green]

Pickles:

Gon pon ya. One in the eye of Subaru Canada for trying to gouge us (already-overtaxed) Canuckistanis.

Q: How easy/complicated was it to bring a brand new (rather than >15 year old) vehicle across the border? DRL? Speedo? Other issues?

[Eric Green]

Hmmm... that did not post correctly:

"Good on ya". There, that's better (I hope).

[scottmcphee]

There are tons of threads out there on the internet and even a government site that spells out how to bring a new car up to Canada.

If you want to see American price on the same car you visit .com instead of .ca and shop your heart out.   For some cars, yes, it is worth it to border shop.

Yawn.. 

No need to repost all that stuff here. 

Scott