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manamal...I keep telling myself life is short and if you project your age 10 to 20 years down the line what kind of cars will you be comparing then?Probably the Camry zzzz or Buick regal...two cars that will outlive you.
Congratulations on finally taking her home. I picked up my car from Carlson on Saturday. So far, I couldn't be more pleased. I'm jealous of your run back up 17.
I'm headed over to the photo section to take a look right now.
As far as the air filter and armrest are concerned, as to be expected, neither was available from Carlson either.
drew
Not really relivant to Subarus, except, (if you can afford to), drive what you love!
They expressed a strong preference for the MT and the wagon. The performance numbers were limited to a 0-60 time (5.9 seconds).
Bob
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat- _code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=07383418
been a lurker for a while.I took delivery of a
2005 legacy GT ltd 5eat on July 10,I must say,
like the song by Queen "I am in love with my
car,its a dream machine".I think Subaru has hit
a home run with this car.
Mohan
The GT wagon I am seriously considering is also Silver/Black -- that may be the default color scheme for the crew since you and Ian both have one now! I think Atlantic Blue / Black would be my first choice, just because my wife's TSX is silver (as was her Forester before that). Silver is about the easiest color to keep looking good though.
On a related note, the GT wagon I drove yesterday was Regal Blue with taupe interior. it looked great, but the blue paint was already showing scratches, and the interior was already dirty. This with only 8.6 miles on the car! It's a reminder that my OCD cannot handle dark paint and light interiors....
Craig
Craig
It's too bad, I love everything about the GT and prefer it's look/feel/handling to the Outback. The one and only thing that would draw me back to the Outback is the additional clearance, but then I get inferior handling for 99% of my on-road driving.
Craig
Maybe we should start a forum for new Legacy/OB owners going through separation anxiety with their old Foresters :-)
-KarenM-
The color is regal blue pearl and my first Subaru.
Karen
Thanks
Mohan
That Mazda looks interesting. It's still a Ford engine block. :P
60 in 5.9 is good. Most reviews don't quote performance figures, wonder why? What other 0-60 times have been quoted for the GT?
-juice
The $30K sports sedan market has some really nice contenders these days.
Acura and Honda better jump on this RWD or AWD bandwagon soon because 270 hp. (Acura TL) and FWD equals torque steer.
J/K Owen
- The 5EAT is very smooth. I really need to concentrate to feel it shifting. I've been driving with a light foot for now but even then, it's quite responsive for daily driving.
- The audio system, to this non-audiophile, sounds very good compared to my Forester. It's nice to be able to hear music at a comfortable level without having to crank it up past the wind and road noise. The subwoofer sounds more like a sub despite being the same under the seat type.
- Gas milage is creeping up. The computer showed 11mpg when I first took delivery. After 100 highway miles, it's up around 18mpg.
- Seats are super comfortable with the right amount of bolstering for me.
- A few nitpicks: While the interior materials are great, I've noticed just a tad of sloppiness where the fabrics are tucked or creased. Areas that have caught my attention -- carpet under the seats (most people wouldn't even look there) and to a lesser extent, the headliner trim around the moonroof.
- The cargo tray has a nice grippy surface that keeps items from sliding around.
- The quicker steering rack is quite noticeable coming from a Forester. Lane changes on the highway are more of a flick of a wrist.
Ken
Took it up to 4000 rpm on the freeway today very briefly. It's very stable at high speed.
Thanks for the info on the air filtration. My dealer also said the parts are not available yet.
Ken- wow, 100 miles already? I just passed 350 over 2 weeks. I need a longer commute!
tom
Jeff
Just chillin' on the fence,
-B
Craig
tom
AWD they used in the 323GTX, remember that little pocket rocket?
It's been ages, though. If they use the 2.3l it'll no doubt be based on the Ford block used in the Mazda3 and in the base Mazda6. They even make PZEV versions of that 2.3l for the Focus.
carpet under the seats
Ken - you make the OCD Club proud!
beanboy: get comfy next to me. There's a lot more room on The Fence now that so many have fallen off.
-juice
I haven't noticed it on my Legacy. I'll double check, though. My commute is 30 miles one way and the dealership I picked up from was over 50 miles from home so the miles add up quickly.
Did you have a Ltd model? I was wondering if you can check something. Between the driver's seat right edge and the center console, can you see a blue shielded cable bundle running down under the car seat? I was looking at that and wondering if it should be hidden better.
Ken
One thing I just noticed this morning. If I look down to the right of the driver's seat between the seat and the center console, there is a thick blue wire along the carpet. Is this normal? Does it go to the sub? If so, this seems a little sloppy. Any one else with the sub option notice this?
EDIT: Guess you answered my question before I could finish typing it. Well done.
drew
At first I thought Ken double-posted! Wow.
-juice
Actually, it's not an easy question since the FXT could be cross shopped against an OBXT as well.
As Craig wrote, the differences are pretty big. Sure, you have a similar engine and drivetrain (for the manual) but the product delivery is quite different. The GT adds a level of sportiness, elegance and sophistication on top of the FXT. However, it loses some of the utilitarian swiss army knife functionality in the process.
Ken
I do have a limited (I've never seen a regular GT here- not at any dealer in the NW) I will check and see if there's a wire there.
I saw your pics- very nice. Looks just like mine except the wagon back. Good taste! ;-)
My car had 20 miles on it when I drove it- it had not even been PDI'd, and they had just pulled off the plastic. I wonder where the other 10 miles went? Oh well, at least it wasn't test driven by a bunch of kids.
I'll get back to you, Ken
tom
LOL! We're in perfect synch! I guess it is the wire for the sub. I wonder why they chose such a bright blue color that can easily be seen through the space between the console and seat.
BTW, you got a 5EAT too, right?
Ken
Some of those miles could have been put on during transport if they had to move your vehicle from one area to another. But 20 does sound a tad on the high side.
I wouldn't worry about it.
Ken
Alex
I do like having the compass function, though.
tom
I hope you have many enjoyable, trouble free miles with your new 05.
zman3 -- Yes, I remember you! Thanks and hope you go with an 05! ;-)
Ken
I don't know if previous AT models had this but there is an AWD warning indicator. The system warns you if it senses overly active AWD engagement due to tires of wrong circumference or low air pressure.
The gauge sweep on the GT/XT can be user programmed to not happen on startup. Don't know why anyone would want to cancel such a cool feature, but it's there.
Any other 5EAT owners out there? I'm noticing a brief moment of tranmission whine just before I come to a stop. It sounds like synchros engaging on an MT when you downshift. Anyone else hear it?
Ken
I decided to use the batteries and connected my iPod to the center console socket using the Belkin Auto Kit. I then plugged the Tunecast into the minijack output in the Auto Kit (rather than into the iPod directly).
The Legacy has a little nook cut into the center console allowing my iPod to sit out in the cupholder area.
I was actually pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. I was expecting a weak, static filled signal, but instead I was getting a fairly strong reception. Obviously sound quality is not near playing from a CD, but it beats having to listen to radio.
Ken
I'm noticing a brief moment of tranmission whine
<<<<
beats my wife whining in the passenger seat
I was laughing to myself when I hit post and found you were asking the exact same question at the exact same time (give or take a minute). Pretty funny.
Yeah, I got the 5EAT Limited. So far, I'm really happy with it. Maybe I need to go over the fit and finish a little more carefully. Just to see if I have any misalignments.
drew
I have driven a manual OBXT and the dealer just got in his first Legacy GT with auto. I'd prefer the auto if it doesn't slow it down too much. What did those of you who have driven both find?
Electronic, as in 5-speed electronic automatic transmission.
Bob
I was reading that they don't recommend chains on the GT. It seems like there's plenty of space to clear chains. Does anyone know if this will exclude cables?
There is quite a bit of ground clearance on this car. I would think you could lower it and inch or two and still clear speed bumps with ease. I've had no problem clearing some very large speedbumps and steep driveways.
tom
Of course, I hope everybody knows that yellow tape denotes airbag/SRS wiring and should not be touched!!!
Thanks for the iPod info too -- so should I try the Tunecast in my next Subaru? How does it compare to a cassette adapter? By the way, I was able to order a $90 harness to get a line in for the radio in my wife's TSX, which we are using for our iPods. It was pretty nice to have an easy solution for a change!! I really hope somebody comes out for an adapter for Subaru radios. Most of them do have some sort of interface jack that should be usable for line-in.
Is the 5EAT whine related to the transmission downshifting?
Another thing to look for -- the GT I test drove made a propellor whop-whop noise when parked and idling. Turns out it was the cooling fan. Not a very good sound. I'd be curious to know of other GT drivers notice it.
Lee: 5EAT means 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Personally, I think the 5EAT is spectacular -- easily the best automatic I have ever driven and the first one that made me not want a manual! The manual transmission (5MT) in the Outback XT I test drove was not that impressive -- it was smooth and shifted well with a nice clutch takeup, but it was not anything special. The 5EAT is quite good however, so definitely give it a try.
Alex: welcome!
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Craig