2010 subaru legacy. Bmw wants its rear end back...
03-31-09, 01:37 PM
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although I don't think its an ugly car at all, I HATE any designs that steal from BMW's, you couldn't pick an uglier car company to copy, everything Bangle touched or tweaked looks awful, the bangle butt, the bangle crease, they are just awful and the reason I won't be considering a BMW until they return to the pre-Bangle days.
03-31-09, 03:09 PM
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Oh my, oh my. 
The current Subaru Legacy is possibly the best-looking Japanese mainstreamer in its class. This...this is hideously boring, to be completely honest.
I am not someone who plays the "copying" game but when I look at this car I can't help but feel that the rear is a Lexus GS copy, the side profile screams Chrysler Sebring sedan and the front looks like it borrowed some Acura styling cues. Oh my, oh my.
The current Subaru Legacy is possibly the best-looking Japanese mainstreamer in its class. This...this is hideously boring, to be completely honest.
I am not someone who plays the "copying" game but when I look at this car I can't help but feel that the rear is a Lexus GS copy, the side profile screams Chrysler Sebring sedan and the front looks like it borrowed some Acura styling cues. Oh my, oh my.
03-31-09, 03:26 PM
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I like CVTs. From the sound of it, Subaru has done a good job making it so this doesn't have the boring, harsh feel of early CVTs. I wouldn't be surprised if the '11 GT came with a 5 speed auto. For the base 2.5L model, and for Impreza and Forester, a CVT is the best option for economy IMO. I am surprised that we haven't seen it in more compact, efficient vehicles like the Corolla for example.
03-31-09, 03:29 PM
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03-31-09, 05:45 PM
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I like CVTs. From the sound of it, Subaru has done a good job making it so this doesn't have the boring, harsh feel of early CVTs. I wouldn't be surprised if the '11 GT came with a 5 speed auto. For the base 2.5L model, and for Impreza and Forester, a CVT is the best option for economy IMO. I am surprised that we haven't seen it in more compact, efficient vehicles like the Corolla for example.
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03-31-09, 05:55 PM
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The Justy was a CVT failure. Who would have ever thought that they would take off? But Nissan has certainly sold quite a few of them to date. I think CVTs have come along way since the 90s.
Looking at the fuel economy (prior to EPA testing revisons) of the Altima:
4AT: 23/29
CVT: 26/34
If we could see even a 2 MPG in a Legacy with a CVT, I would take it as a win.
Looking at the fuel economy (prior to EPA testing revisons) of the Altima:
4AT: 23/29
CVT: 26/34
If we could see even a 2 MPG in a Legacy with a CVT, I would take it as a win.
03-31-09, 06:27 PM
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Nissan has certainly sold quite a few of them to date. I think CVTs have come along way since the 90s.
Looking at the fuel economy (prior to EPA testing revisons) of the Altima:
4AT: 23/29
CVT: 26/34
If we could see even a 2 MPG in a Legacy with a CVT, I would take it as a win.
Looking at the fuel economy (prior to EPA testing revisons) of the Altima:
4AT: 23/29
CVT: 26/34
If we could see even a 2 MPG in a Legacy with a CVT, I would take it as a win.
But, we'll see how the new Legacy/Outback 2.5 does with the CVT. If it drives adequately (to my satisfaction) with it, I, of course, will consider a purchase (as I own an Outback now, and normally get a new car about every 5 years).
03-31-09, 07:23 PM
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that interior looks lousy. 