Which one is better. I live in rural new york state and we get snow and ice a lot in the winter and I have a 20 mile commute that is mostly on the highway but also some on back roads too. What's good and bad about both the Legacy and the Outback?
thanks!!
2006-08-14 09:05:46 · 6 answers · asked by macleod709 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
Out of the subaru wagons, which one would you say is the best, I want to find out all the "real" info on these that I can and you can only get the "real" info from actual people who have or do own them.
2006-08-14 09:17:30 · update #1
Out of personal experiance, the outback is a little more rugged, it has better suspension, but the legacy does just as well. I have had 2 legacy's, a justy and a svx. and lived in the catskill mountains, the legacy's both did a wonderful job in the winter time, I highly recommend both the legacy and legacy outback, but if you live out in the sticks with roads that are really rough you may want the outback. Its a little smoother on rough roads. But believe me, you will be VERY happy with either one! A subaru has always gotten me through horrible winters when other cars get stuck. If you are going to buy a used one, make sure it has all service records, if it has not been properly maintained you may run into some problems. I bought one in NYC that was not properly maintained and ended up putting more money into the car than I paid for it. If maintained properly it will last FOREVER! It is not uncommon for a Subaru to get over 300k miles. Make sure before you get it, it has had the timing belt replaced if it has over 90k miles. Or if you get a manual make sure the clutch is in good shape. If you go for the legacy get the LE. It is a better car all the way around. In all the years we have had subaru's, ours never once went in the ditch. But do not think they cannot go in the ditch, they can, but if you drive carefully it is very unlikely. If you want to know anything else you can email me. wannarace928@yahoo.com
2006-08-14 17:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by justmyjusrty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While there is an Outback Sport that is based on the Impreza wagon, the top-of-the-line Outback models are based on the Legacy. The key difference is that they have more ground clearance and plastic lower-body moldings.
The question will be whether those back roads are smooth pavement with lots of corners, or bumpy pavement and gravel. The Legacy will corner slightly better than the Outback on a smooth road because it's got a lower center of gravity; the Outback will take bumpy, rutted roads better because you've got more ground clearance.
So think about your commute in your current car, and what gives you the most trouble. If you're always hanging up on high spots in the center of the road, or if you sometimes get the front end stuck when you try to turn into a snowy driveway, then the Outback is probably for you. On the other hand, if those back roads have lots of tight corners and are generally smooth, the Legacy will be more rewarding.
I live in Portland, Oregon where it rains a lot and snows a little, but I've driven over the Cascades and the Siskiyous many many times in my 2004 WRX. Even with the stock Bridgestone tires, the car was controllable, safe and very sure-footed in the snow. Then last winter I put on a set of dedicated Nokian Hakkapeliittaa snow tires and it was ASTONISHING.
If you get a lot of snow, save up your pennies and buy a set of Hakkas -- they're about $150 apiece but they will transform an already great snow car into something almost magical. My 9-year-old son tells people that Hakkapeliittaa is Finnish for "Snow? What snow? You call this SNOW???" :-)
2006-08-14 18:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Scott F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Outback is a 'go-us of a' version of the Legacy with further extras which includes a extra robust experience top etc. there's a distinction with the doorways of the Legacy because of fact the Outback doorways recreation a '2-tone' coloration mutually as the Legacy does not.
2016-12-14 05:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general idea - Legacy is not fit with off road suspension and offering 4wd handling on the Mazda6 / Camry / Accord market. Outback is more directed towards 5 seater medium SUV for North America
2006-08-14 09:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by ncc.1703 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make the Legacy Outback, which is nice! Don't discount a Subuaru Impreza, I used to own one and loved it (till I totalled it :-()
2006-08-14 09:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wouldn't take either car off road, but the outback is a bit more rugged, bigger tires, road clearance is a little higher, not much else I think, I have both
2006-08-14 14:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋