Subaru Legacy GT

[OSFlanker]

I went to the Ford Autofair with my friends, tested the 1.8 & 2.0 Focus. Left the showroom thoroughly disappointed, the famed Focus multi-link suspension totally let down by the lame auto gearbox, which is unresponsive and a pain to drive.So we headed to the Subaru showroom across the Federal Highway. Firstly, the sales team leader there is first rate. His knowledge of cars (not just Subaru) is good, unlike most salesmen in the Sime Darby group (including those at the Ford showroom).So we took the Legacy GT out for a spin. It's a 2.0 turbo with 245ps and 310Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed auto gearbox.Being only in a mild state of tune, it's a very understated car, and you won't hear any blow-off valve or loud exhaust. But once you press the throttle, boy the car goes!Going uphill is a stitch, esp in sports mode, and the handling is good thanks to the AWD and the position of the boxer engine. I thoroughly enjoyed the drive.Interior wise, it's not bad but nothing to shout about like the Audi. The ICE is good though, being a McIntosh system with 10 speakers.It's a practical executive sedan, so you can't really compare to a Mk V Golf GTi, which is cheaper and also very powderful. At around RM250,000, it would be a car I would buy over a E90 320i, unless you are really image conscious.Apparently if you can drive the Legacy sedately, you can get 12l/100km, which is what I was getting in the E34 525i. But you don't get the extra kick in the butt at 3,000rpm from an E34!

 

[supergripen]

the Legacy GT is a superb car..if Subaru chassis concept is anything to go by,this car shud be a belter!! pity it only comes in auto guise.what i'd give to have a 6speed manual in the GT.
love all things Subaru!!!

symmetrical 4WD. k:

 

[Daredevil]

Yeah baby. Known as Subaru Liberty Down Under, I've been in one owned by a Subaru Club member (no. plate MYGT88). His ride has been souped up to almost 300BHPs and his SATNAV has built-in speed detector as well. Damn cool...it warns him of possible speed traps from a distance of about 500m and can be set easily. The special SATNAV system get be bought for around $800.

The sound system is superb. Fully specs and is much more value for money compared to the E90. maintenance is also cheaper. Will definitely consider getting one ....oops.....maybe I better stick to beemers lah. Hahah.... it's around A$60k for the top of the range model.

 

[wkwoo69]

Its a great car, but too bad the Legacy costs quarter mil. The styling is a bit long in the tooth too. According to MI, the new 2.5 Impreza WRX and Forrester is going to come in at that level too. Lovely to know that the WRX goes for under S$100k with COE in Singapore.

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by wkwoo69@Mar 26 2006, 08:22 AM
Its a great car, but too bad the Legacy costs quarter mil. The styling is a bit long in the tooth too. According to MI, the new 2.5 Impreza WRX and Forrester is going to come in at that level too. Lovely to know that the WRX goes for under S$100k with COE in Singapore.

that's the damnest thing about brand new Subarus in Malaysia..they are priced too high to be attractive cuz of the availability of grey imports that are more powerful and cheaper to boot..
i don't mind paying just below rm200k for the GT but at rm266k its just a bit too much to swallow..

 

[Daredevil]

Hahaha...supergripen, any car is hard to swallow in Msia lah. Even for SLKs (small little kancils....and some say Kelisas)... At RM40k+ a pop, I can get the MCS here.....one to one... h34r:

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by Daredevil@Mar 26 2006, 11:07 AM
Hahaha...supergripen, any car is hard to swallow in Msia lah. Even for SLKs (small little kancils....and some say Kelisas)... At RM40k+ a pop, I can get the MCS here.....one to one... h34r:

can't agree with u more boss...

 

[The Necessary]

Oh yeah, the Legacy is one sweet ass car!

I had an extended test drive of it over 2 sessions, and it's so bloody quick and sure footed! Much quicker than the 330, I reckon.

Ultimate Q-car, plus there are only like, what, 6, on the roads?

 

[supergripen]

Originally posted by The Necessary@Mar 26 2006, 10:08 PM
Oh yeah, the Legacy is one sweet ass car!

I had an extended test drive of it over 2 sessions, and it's so bloody quick and sure footed! Much quicker than the 330, I reckon.

Ultimate Q-car, plus there are only like, what, 6, on the roads?

totally agreed..if i had that kinda money,i'd go for it.if only there was a manual version.

 

[The Necessary]

Definitely a car for the rich and stealthy.

I think the auto suits the car well, though, as it has obviously been designed with a small turbo for instant response and low down urge.

 

[notiguy]

supergripen,

you mean MI brings in the Legacy 2.0GT too? I've got a quote from one of the PI for RM246k for a '05 model. Didnt know the price tag was so hefty and I thought of going for a 2.0 GT spec-B... sigh....

 

[KL2DC]

Definitely a car for the rich and stealthy.

Only in Malaysia can one say this in describing a Subaru.... Very sad...

 

[supergripen]

Only in Malaysia can one say this in describing a Subaru.... Very sad...

indeed....cuz its so rare here,don't expect to grab a cheap 2nd hand example either..sigh!!

but all in all,a class act nontheless..

 

[chairoger]

Excellent out and about car! In a way,value for money too.

 

[supergripen]

supergripen,

you mean MI brings in the Legacy 2.0GT too? I've got a quote from one of the PI for RM246k for a '05 model. Didnt know the price tag was so hefty and I thought of going for a 2.0 GT spec-B... sigh....

yup they do..but as u know,the price tag is waaay hefty.especially when the newly announced CKD 325i e90 costs only about rm30k more.

had an encounter with a LGT once,after a bit of redlining in step mode,i gave up chase cuz it was pointless.the LGT was much faster,more agile and the way she just scoots off is something that needs to be seen to be believed.

performance wise,it'll give the 325i e90 a good run.. but given a choice between the two,i'd be dumbfounded to decide.

 

[notiguy]

right.. thanks for the info...

 

[supergripen]

hopefully the next LGT will have a 2.5 boxer with a 6speeder.. with 320bhp potential,it'll be a belter.wouldn't mind paying a bit more..

 

[wglee]

But what about after-sales service for the Legacy in Malaysia...?

 

[supergripen]

But what about after-sales service for the Legacy in Malaysia...?

Motor Image provides that in Malaysia and Singapore.from what i've heard,they're pretty good.although small in numbers,the Subaru community is very well served.and they remain exclusive due to their small numbers.

 

[notiguy]

supergripen,

my friends came up to Penang and I drove his Legacy wagon around for two days straight. Boy I was impressed with it..... Only if it had slightly more power... yummie..