New Legacy

[Jeffrey Burns]

Has anyone got a new 2005 Legacy Sedan?

I just picked up a Forester (2004) and now that this vehicle is out I'm
quickly pondering a 2nd Subaru. The base model is very nice and well
equipped. If it handles and performs like my Forester I'm going to be very
impressed.

anyone?

Jeff

 

[Kien]

Hi,

I bought a April 2004 Liberty GT 2.0L turbo sedan yesterday.
(Liberty is Australian name for Legacy).
I didn't know there will be a 2005 model. Is this true?
If so, I would be very upset!

Kien

 

[Losiho]

Hi,

I bought a April 2004 Liberty GT 2.0L turbo sedan yesterday.
(Liberty is Australian name for Legacy).
I didn't know there will be a 2005 model. Is this true?
If so, I would be very upset!

Kien

MY05 Liberty / Outbacks arrive here in Oz in August

 

[Hallraker]

Has anyone got a new 2005 Legacy Sedan?

I just picked up a Forester (2004) and now that this vehicle is out I'm
quickly pondering a 2nd Subaru. The base model is very nice and well
equipped. If it handles and performs like my Forester I'm going to be very
impressed.

I've taken a look at them at my dealer and really like the new look. It's
got an upscale yet still durable look. I'd love to take one of the turbo
ones out for a spin, but then again I don't blame the dealer for not wasting
their time on a person who couldn't afford a new Kia, let alone a new
Subaru. <g>

-Matt

 

[Marky]

MY05 Liberty / Outbacks arrive here in Oz in August

What changes are there for the 2.5i model? I heard that a 3.0 six speed
maual Spec B is comming this year. Too bad I don't want to drive manual or
can afford it for that matter.

 

[Losiho]

What changes are there for the 2.5i model? I heard that a 3.0 six speed
maual Spec B is comming this year. Too bad I don't want to drive manual or
can afford it for that matter.

Not sure what changes, if any, are planned for the 2.5i. No 3.0 R sedan yet
either. All I've heard is that a manual GT will be available.

 

[Karen Martin]

Has anyone got a new 2005 Legacy Sedan?

Jeffrey, check out the review links I have collected. They are all quite positive!

-KarenM-
http://members.cox.net/kamartin/2005outbackreviews.html

 

[Kien]

Thanks for telling me...
%$#@!!!!
I wonder why they sold it to me so cheap!
But I found out today the 2005 2.0L GT is not that much different to the 2004.
The only thing is they all will be "Premium" - the "Basic" GT is gone.
The 3.0L (non-turbo) is V6 and a bit more powerful than the 2.5L (duh!).

Oh well, I did it...

Kien

 

[steve ball]

I thought the 2005 was only new for the USA. Didn't Australia and NZ get it in
2004?

 

[Losiho]

Thanks for telling me...
%$#@!!!!
I wonder why they sold it to me so cheap!
But I found out today the 2005 2.0L GT is not that much different to the 2004.
The only thing is they all will be "Premium" - the "Basic" GT is gone.
The 3.0L (non-turbo) is V6 and a bit more powerful than the 2.5L (duh!).

Oh well, I did it...

Kien

Next year's MYxx model has always arrived in August here in Australia. Don't
be too worried, if you got a good deal.

The 3.0R Liberty is actually a horizontal 3 litre 6 (H6) and it's the same
engine as the Outback 3.0R. With 180kw, and a manual transmission being
available, I reckon it'll give any GT a big hurry up

 

[Kien]

Woohoooo!!!
I drove my Liberty 2.0L GT in the rain yesterday.
Man, the cornering and control was beyond belief!
I have never had a Subaru before and now I AM a true convert!

Thanks, Losiho,
I feel better now.

Kien

 

[Kien]

Hi all,
Love the car!
Go here to see the pics of my Liberty GT 2.0L Premieum Sedan
http://users.bigpond.net.au/drkien/subaru/liberty_gt.html

Kien

 

[Losiho]

Hi all,
Love the car!
Go here to see the pics of my Liberty GT 2.0L Premieum Sedan
http://users.bigpond.net.au/drkien/subaru/liberty_gt.html

Kien

Looking good - is that Regal Blue, or Obsidan Black ?

 

[Kien]

Looking good - is that Regal Blue, or Obsidan Black ?

Regal Blue.

I like:
1. the gear shift buttons on the steering wheel.
2. the electric driver seat
3. the mcintosh sound system
4. the awd feel and fantastic control

I do not like:
1. the back seats
- a bit tight especially with a child restrain in the middle
2. the fact that I have to keep below 4000rpm before 1000km.
- I thought this was an old car problem
- so far I haven't got the turbo going yet :-(

Kien