5MT in newer Legacy's?

G-reg · Post by **G-reg** » Thu May 06, 2004 4:24 pm

So I've started looking around for the next suby, I feel like I'm cheating. I'd love a new Turbo Legacy/ForresterXT/WRX, but that is probably out of my range-I'm going to have some fatty school loans to start paying off here soon. I think I need the space of a Leg, I don't think the Impreza's can hold all the crap I carry around. So I've been looking at 2000+Legacy Outbacks, they look nice and they are reasonably priced. My problem is that I have never seen one with a 5mt.....Do they even exist? What about the GT's, wagon of course.

eastbaysubaru · Post by **eastbaysubaru** » Thu May 06, 2004 4:51 pm

You do not want an outback. Repeat...you do not want an outback.

All kidding aside, if you enjoying "driving" then you should probably find yourself a nice GT. My brother's got a '00 GT sedan and my sister's got a '01 GT wagon. They're great cars albeit a little on the heavy side and a little underpowered. My other buddy has a '97 GT and he seems to be super stoked on it.

-Brian

eastbaysubaru · Post by **eastbaysubaru** » Thu May 06, 2004 4:57 pm

Oh, and to answer your question. Yes, Outbacks have always had a 5mt available.

-Brian

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Thu May 06, 2004 5:14 pm

If you want something newer, look for a 95-99 Legacy wagon with the 2.2. You'll still have the tough-as-nails EJ22, but newer and more room.

As Brian said, Outbacks are trouble. The DOHC EJ25 has facial tissue for headgaskets, and the newer SOHC is still somewhat problematic.

eastbaysubaru · Post by **eastbaysubaru** » Thu May 06, 2004 5:26 pm

Not to mention they're taller and don't handle nearly as well. I think the early Outbacks had the 2.2L as well though.

-Brian

G-reg · Post by **G-reg** » Thu May 06, 2004 5:28 pm

Thanks, for the info. I thought the 2.5’s had the head gasket thing solved by 2000-or with the SOHC. What is really different from the OB to the GT. I thought the OB had taller-stiffer suspension, taller wheels, and the body cladding.

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Fri May 07, 2004 1:31 am

I think the early 2.5's had some valve issues as well.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Fri May 07, 2004 5:24 am

My sister's got a 2001 Outback and its quieter with a higher quality interior, but is nowhere near as fun to drive. It feels very heavy and understeers horribly in comparison. Manuals are out there, but rare.

Steve

legacycentral bbs

A forum for 89-94 BC-BF(BJ) Legacy Owners and Fans

5MT in newer Legacy's?

5MT in newer Legacy's?