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  • goneskiiangoneskiian Member Posts: 381
    Dave - Actually EST is 3 hours later than PST. That would make it nearly midnight in Detroit.

    -Ian
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Hmmmm I thought they were in CST. Must have gotten myself mixed up :D

    -Dave
  • goneskiiangoneskiian Member Posts: 381
    So did I at first. I had to look it up. ;-P

    -Ian
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Dinner was cool. They had Grilled turbot (fish, close enough). Check out pics in MTM.

    It was Jamie's b-day and she wanted everyone to join her in a round of shots, I just got back to my room. We don't start until 11am tomorrow so it's cool.

    smarter-than-smart to get a first-drive report from bob and juice

    Believe me, we are working on exactly that. A couple of SoA staff seem receptive to the idea, we may be at future ride-and-drive events usually held for dealers only. Sounds like fun!

    -juice
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I almost called juice on his cell before but then decided he might be asleep! Man I wish I was there, I'd have up 300 pics already :)

    -mike
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    They haven't shown the Legacy yet, mike, only tomorrow at noon. That's when the Cobo Center opens.

    Tonight was just dinner with the Subaru enthusiast community, which was cool. I spoke to Jamie, Jacoby from subdriven, and a few SoA employees (mostly the latter), making a case for the Crew.

    Already I landed a secret special guest for a future chat, no more hints besides that.

    I may get access to ride-and-drive events in the future, we'll see how that goes. Still lobbying and making the case...

    -juice
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    subydriven.com

    Good thing I'm not there. I would have probably given him a left cross. Total BS that SOA has him there who's not an enthusiast, he's a poser! ARGGGGG. Mister Johnny come lately to the subaru community cause it's "hot"

    -mike
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Keep up the good work, get us some sponsorship for Team IAC so we can actually strut our stuff to the rest of the HPDE community :) (I love going to BMW events with the L :) )

    -mike
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Patti,

    You must feel like a weight has been taken off your shoulders now that the Legacy info is out!

    So which of the incorrect rumors made you laugh the most? :-)

    Ken
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    He's actually a good guy. I sat next to him in the cab ride to the hotel.

    He's been a Subie enthusiast for a while, he just piggy-backed on VWVortex to get the web site hosted for free. That also gets him access to the press fleet - he drove the EVO, STi, and R32 during that comparo.

    Can't say I'm not jealous....

    -juice
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    might be there couldn't attend. I am relieved that the info. is out, but it was more because I'm in love with this car. It is a beauty. Something I haven't seen from Subaru since the design of the SVX. I'm really psyched about this one so being quiet was horrible.

    We'll be keeping track, Juice!

    Patti
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Wow patti, looks like I have a plan now, keep the SVX for about a year longer, get my debts paid off and pickup a late '05 or early '06 model to replace the SVX. Can't wait to see/feel/drive it in person.

    -mike
  • sweet_subiesweet_subie Member Posts: 1,394
    http://new.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_- id=6854
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    but that's a fairly old write up, actually. I find it funny that C&D is so myopic they think that a turbo Forester is a direct result of some testing in Colorado, when in fact a turbo Forester has been selling every BUT the US for years.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Loosh - they're hinting that prices are not yet determined. I'll ask again to be sure, though.

    The plain GT loses leather and moonroof, so it could potentially cost less than the current 2.5GT, FWIW. The GT Limited will surely cost at least a little more.

    We're heading out now, should be fun!

    -juice
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Hurry, hurry, HURRY with that information.... :-)

    Now you're saying alittle more.. hopefully it's probably 2-3% more but not past that *fingers crossed*
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    We'll be there until they close down, so don't expect us to post until tonight, maybe late. They'll have to kick me out!

    -juice
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    You have your cell on? I'll ring you later.

    -mike
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    You folks are like a pack of wolves! (good sign for Subaru)

    I say we let Juice and Bob live it up and then hound them for reports tomorrow!

    Craig
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    I'm really psyched about the new Legacy too! I've been holding off on replacing my 98 Forester S for some time in anticipation of the new GT. I'm really glad I did.

    Although I'll see it in person in less than a week, I'm almost certain the GT wagon is going to be my next vehicle! I'm seriously ready to buy TODAY!

    Ken
    (hoping to be in a GT by this summer)
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Loosh- True but those are 2.0L models. Aren't we the first to get the 2.5L turbo?

    -Frank P.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    but the gist of the opening, to me at least, was that Subaru engineers just now thought it up.
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    FORGET THAT!!

    He needs to post things tonight... forget tomorrow!
    I won't be able to sleep.... Bob & Juice, DON'T LISTEN TO CRAIG!!!

    Post tonight... yeah, that's it... tonight.... gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme!!! :-D
  • jay_24jay_24 Member Posts: 536
    Yep my subie has a vent under the front seat but not much of anything comes out. With our Tahoe there are adjustable heat vents (like front dash) and seperate temp and fan controls. They work awesome! High temp on Monday was -5 degrees F. without the wind chill....(about -30 with the wind).

    Front heat on my Subie works very well. Almost too hot. Many times I have to turnt he temp down fromthe highest setting. Floor vents don't seem to work well though....

    --jay
  • goneskiiangoneskiian Member Posts: 381
    I just posted this in the "Patti" discussion as that is where there was some more talk about WRX's and STi's being stolen.

    Anyway...did anyone else notice that the new GT will come with an engine immobilizer as part of the theft protection system?

    I hadn't seen anyone mention it so I thought I would. ;-)

    Cheers!
    -Ian
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    at what price?
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Lets not advertise this on here.....

    -mike
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    I took my comment out....

    Don't give voluntary information ;-)

    Mike has a point!
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Well, based on the content I've seen, I would be game for $27-29K.

    Ken
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    so your willing to pay about 2k more than a XT PP. seems to me this car w/o nav will come in around 29-31.
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    .. and if you're willing to pay $27k-$29k for base, then you're even crazier than Subaru for buying it! :-p
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    he's not talking base. he's talking a loaded GT!

    -c
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
  • goneskiiangoneskiian Member Posts: 381
    I'd be willing to pay right around 30k for a loaded GT Limited Wagon with leather, dual moonroof, McIntosh (I hope) and Nav (I don't need the Nav but if it comes in a package with the McIntosh I wouldn't complain too hard). Even if it's like 32k I'd still probably bite.

    Considering the cars it competes with (on power/weight at least) that's at least a 10k price break. The cars I'm comparing it against are the Volvo V70R (42k with all the goodies I'd like) and the Audi S4 Avant (nearly 50k). Granted the Volvo may be a bit more roomy inside and it has the adjustable suspension. The Audi a bit less roomy but it's got that dead sexy exterior. The Audi may have nearly 100 more hp but it also weighs between 3900 and 4000 lbs. Then again if I compare it to an S6 Avant (at 60k, but the GT should still rival for get up and go) I come out even more ahead financially. ;-)

    -Ian
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    I want a Legacy GT with five speed, no sunroof, basic stereo, no navigation stuff, no auto climate control, no heated seats or mirrors and cloth interior.

    To me that's worth the same $23,500 I'd pay for an identical Forester XT, or at most $1,500 more. More than that and I'm waiting till end of year clearance when I'll get the price I want, anyway. :D

    Although this whole plan might be delayed a year depending on what my insurance does. :(

    -c
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    I know this should be in cafe, anyway how long has it been since you had an at fault accident.

     Two years ago I got a letter from my insurance company stating since it had been years since I had an at fault accident my next at fault accident, if any, will be on the insurance company with no loss of good conduct to me.

      You may want to investigate this with your company as a lot of insurers do offer this perk.

       Cheers Pat.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    he was 17.
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    I was refering to a fully loaded GT Limited wagon with 5EAT. And that's not MSRP, but selling price.

    I went the purist route with the Forester and now am looking for a little pampering. ;-)

    Ken
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    you mention 27-29 selling price, what do you expect the msrp price range to be?
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    If his last at fault was ten years ago he should catch a break, this should prove to the company that he is a responsible driver.

      Cheers Pat.
  • sweet_subiesweet_subie Member Posts: 1,394
    yeah, i think MSRP will be around 30-31 incl nav(accord, camry is below 30 with nav), but will be selling at 28k.

    i'll use my 2k mastercard coupons & be able to pay 26k which is worth it i would think.
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    are soaking it all up and sharing for so long. They'll fill us in, I'm sure. I hope they're having a blast.

    Patti
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    this is pretty exciting stuff. can't wait till they get back with the info they soaked up!

    -Brian
  • sweet_subiesweet_subie Member Posts: 1,394
    Patti:

    can you check that Subaru PR interview on Edmunds.com video & communicate to Subaru on how pathetic it was.

    Krish
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    She's someone I work with and that's not really fair of me to judge or share an individuals opinion about an individuals performance. I'll stick to the "car stuff" if it's okay with you. I'm sure they'll get feedback from folks and go from there as our PR group is very thorough. If it is really bugging you, maybe send an e-mail into Subaru at the "Contact Us" section of Subaru.com. It'll get appropriate attention. I hope you're okay with this.

    Thanks!

    Patti
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Gee Patti, I had no idea you knew her. Now I feel bad. I'm sure she's very nice and knowledgeable and was probably just having a bad day :-)

    -Frank P.
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    her. I just think she's a bit new and I kind of felt bad for her. I'm also a bit protective of anyone I work with. Part of my nature, you know? It just doesn't seem to be an "issue" for me directly. No foul!

    Patti
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