So, I am forced to drive my 2003 Legacy.
Man, I miss the character that the SS has, the little quirks and nice things that are there, and how the new car has been de-contented over the years.
I think it comes down to the fact that it is built in the US - nothing against the people here, but I think that the Japanese built Sube's are better.
Case in point - I had a 2000 Legacy - that model was static until 03, when it got the facelift. In Japan, the car had a new "rev" every year - lights, suspension changes, cosmetic exterior etc...
Perhaps Subaru may have to keep this plant as up to date as the main one - to ensure a quality product.
As well as the defects my car came with new.... Both of them 00 and 03 have required frequent trips to fix factory defects.
How do the other cars fare? Do the Japanese Foresters and Imprezas come over here and are problem free?
I am thinking of jumping ship, and getting a forester next, instead of the new legacy for quality reasons..
But the BC will always stay, I am going to re-build it
Ramble off - sorry for the length
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