I apologize if this has been discussed, but i didn't see a previous thread.

with soa's buyback program, the temptation is there to trade in my 02 wrx wagon for an lgt. i've driven the lgt and think it's great. however, i still love my wrx. has anyone gone from wrx to lgt and have any comparisons to make (positive/negative)? it's hard to compare vehicles when the test drives are relatively short and controlled. i did get a chance to throw around an lgt at the car and driver alameda demo, but still am curious to actual owners feedback. thanks!

 

thanks for the good info x!

 

I'm not done with my WRX yet, but I will definitely consider the LGT when it comes time to buy. I've taken too good of care of my WRX to let it go this soon. It should be good for another few years, and I don't have a family which requires more space. I love everything about the LGT, but I when I'm ready to buy there might be more awd competition in the same segment. I'm going to be watching Legacy owner's comments about their transmission, specifically the syncros. That is the main concern I have with the WRX.
For the record, I don't think my WRX wagon understeers too badly.

 

well i brought my 02 wagon in to get a trade in value and the deal wasn't inciting at all. my guaranteed amt from soa was 14,1 and the dealer offered around 15. i'm not trading it in for sure now but still am looking. gosix, did you get a fair price for your 02 trade in?
and did your trade in price affect your otd price?

thanks

 

Talk about timing. Just came across this thread...and just traded my 02 WRX for an 05 Legacy GT Ltd. It was either that or go with a TurboXS or Vishnu mod on the WRX. I have been ruminating, and second guessing the decision only because I loved the WRX. But as someone else stated, this GT is a different car. Just as fast, maybe faster than the WRX (Car and Driver had the GT at 5.7 secs 0-60). Much more luxurious inside, better looking outside (IMHO), and a much softer, quieter and more refined ride than the WRX. Also, turbo lag is minimal and almost indistinguishable in the GT with the 5-speed (especially if you are used to driving a WRX) , much less so than what it was in the 02 WRX (not sure about other WRX model years). But, the WRX corners and brakes better and the steering is more precise (again, see Car and Driver testing on the GT...braking and skidpad results were disappointing...personally, I feel more body roll and soft cornering...though some of that are those darn Potenza RE-92s ). Not that the GT is bad, just different. Personally, I was ready to give up the boy-racer car for the luxury of the GT (without sacrificing the speed). And as someone said on another site, the GT is an "adult's WRX".

I still wonder if I should have done mods on my WRX and held off on a GT purchase for a few years. In fact, before I bought my white GT, I even thought about painting my WRX white so it would look more like the GT I was considering buying. But, I was tired of that chintzy WRX interior and the bug-eye look of the 02 . I also tired of the turbo lag and how the car got blown around on the highway (a little-reported fact - yes, if there is a strong wind and you are running on the highway, steering becomes a challenge - it was the worst car I have EVER had as far as that is concerned... and remember I LOVED the car).

I have driven this GT like my WRX and it is fun. Just not quite as much fun. But then I look around me and see the leather etc. and I think maybe, just maybe that I have grown up. I AM an adult. And then I wonder, just how much fun is that?

And yes, I considered the STI. Just couldn't get past the spoiler and interior. After all, I AM grown up.

So, in the end, I said "Give me the leather". Perhaps there may be GT mods to be had. With improved suspension and braking, I might have my boy-racer back...just disguised.

 

BTW, my WRX was over the 50K limit SOA lists for the guaranteed trade in amount and the dealers are then instructed to deduct .20 for every mile over 50K. The dealer gave me $15, 200 and I bought the GT Ltd for $100 over invoice plus tax and transfer (I negotiated down the transfer fee to $75 and had all other fees , like advertsining eliminated). I'm awaiting receipt from SOA of the $25 visa gift card (for test driving the legacy) and the $500 Subaru bucks (which I plan to use to have a short throw shifer installed).

 

I just traded my 2002 WRX for a 2005 2.5GT. I went in looking for a 2005 WRX. Now Im picking up my LGT thursday night and I cant wait. It was the test drive that did it for me. Just SOOOOO much more HP and Torque then my WRX. I feel in love.