I test drove a used 2007 Outback Wagon 2.5 tubo today. I like the responsiveness of the engine but was somewhat unimpressed by the automatic transmission; the electronic shift was also unimpressive. Right now I have the 2.5 and a standard 5 speed. I would have been hooked had they had a 5 speed turbo Legacy Outback wagon but was informed that 2007 was the last year for that combo. Not sure I'd buy a turbo used.
I also asked about a Legacy Turbo with manual transmission no go on that as well.
I test drove the new Forester model, not sure which one middle of the road with turbo at $26,000.00. It was fine but Im not a lesbian so I had to pass actually I think theyre ugly RAV4ish. Form may follow function but it can trump it as well.
So my question to Subaru turbo owners is are they worth it? What have you experienced good & bad? How expensive is maintenance? What kind of mileage are you getting? What model? Manual or automatic?
What do you like or dislike about the sport transmission?
If I can has turbo it will be a new Legacy Outback wagon just looking for input since Im not sure if giving up the manual 5 speed is worth the turbo upgrade.
I also asked about a Legacy Turbo with manual transmission no go on that as well.
I test drove the new Forester model, not sure which one middle of the road with turbo at $26,000.00. It was fine but Im not a lesbian so I had to pass actually I think theyre ugly RAV4ish. Form may follow function but it can trump it as well.
So my question to Subaru turbo owners is are they worth it? What have you experienced good & bad? How expensive is maintenance? What kind of mileage are you getting? What model? Manual or automatic?
What do you like or dislike about the sport transmission?
If I can has turbo it will be a new Legacy Outback wagon just looking for input since Im not sure if giving up the manual 5 speed is worth the turbo upgrade.