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Outback/legacy vs forester

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ethanfoster
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I'm looking for a new car and I'm trying to decide between a legacy/outback or forester. Which car has the biggest trunk/back seat/interrier space?
May 1 2013 3:08PM
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Jeebus.
Posts: 4904 - Karma: 5,822
Love my 2013 forester
May 1 2013 3:13PM
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KZA
Posts: 3304 - Karma: 301
Don't know how tall you are, but for me outbacks/legacys have always seemed to cramped. The ceiling is to low and to rounded on the sides. The forester (I have an '05 XT) has a large ceiling that goes straight up on the side. For example I've been able to fit:

- Kayak
- 2 29' Mountain Bikes
- Everything from 4 years in college

Definitely go with the forester. You might look like a lesbian but it balls out.
May 1 2013 3:16PM
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Dr.Dickless
Posts: 2620 - Karma: 1,392
it depends on the year


May 1 2013 3:19PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
older foresters were built on the impreza chassis and are quite small especially in the back seat.

I learned to drive in a '97 legacy wagon and I loved that thing to death. I now drive a '99 forester and my mom drives an '05 forester. if your main criteria is bigger trunk space the legacy is longer but the forester might be a bit taller. the area in the back seat is much larger in the legacy than the forester. however if you like to sit up higher, the forester sits higher than the legacy obviously.
May 1 2013 3:34PM
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hempcalifornia
Posts: 351 - Karma: 343
just get a wrx hatchback
May 1 2013 3:51PM
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ethanfoster
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Right now I drive a golf and the back seat is pretty tight and the trunk is on the small side
May 1 2013 3:55PM
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jjdsteeze
Posts: 2562 - Karma: 4,135
I have a 2012 forester and I love it. Perfect size car
May 1 2013 5:10PM
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Dunnah
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 277
I still don't understand NS's fascination with subarus.  Sure, they're great AWD cars but they're all ass ugly.
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May 1 2013 5:14PM
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grapejuice3000+
Posts: 2132 - Karma: 1,985
same price - better car

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May 1 2013 5:40PM
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deepfriedtwinkie
Posts: 434 - Karma: 389
Twice the amount to replace the parts.....probably more expensive when you first buy it too.
May 1 2013 5:46PM
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grapejuice3000+
Posts: 2132 - Karma: 1,985
twice the amount to replace the parts or to actually get them replaced? and with the audi youre not stuck driving in a japanese lesbian car.
May 1 2013 5:49PM
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ethanfoster
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No I'm done with europeon cars, torx bolts suck
May 1 2013 6:20PM
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grapejuice3000+
Posts: 2132 - Karma: 1,985
man, it really sucks having a torx set instead of a hex set, especially when they cost the same. man i love being manly and torx bolts suck.
May 1 2013 8:29PM
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*ninja*
Posts: 2108 - Karma: 1,143
Actually subarus are the official car of leabians
May 1 2013 9:22PM
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Dunnah
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 277
Not a huge fan of new Mustangs, but the older ones are nice.  Camrys? hell no. Can't really talk shit about Pontiac since my first car was a white '95 4-door sunfire.  Loved that thing to death and didn't mind the way it looked. 

example (mine didn't have the stripe): Click for larger image

Current car is a black, '09 Honda Accord coupe

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May 1 2013 9:41PM
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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
New subarus, besides the wrx/sti and the legacy...look like absolute shit. They have been getting progressively uglier over the years. The only reason there still in business is because they offer reliable cheap awd cars.
May 1 2013 9:42PM
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Dunnah
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 277
Is that sarcasm? I genuinely don't like any saabs and same goes for subarus (well theres like one or two that I sorta like).  I got that accord because it fit my needs/wants/budget perfectly. 
May 1 2013 9:56PM
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CheddarJack
Posts: 5203 - Karma: 7,380
those are some butt ugly cars man
May 1 2013 9:59PM
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t-roy
Posts: 4041 - Karma: 52
i'm pretty sure the forester will have more interior space. i had a 96 legacy outback all through college and it really could fit a lot inside it. I wouldn't hesitate buying an old subaru from a legit used dealer who has already replaced the stuff that always breaks on subarus...head gaskets and something else...

i recently found a nice '05 audi a4 avant with really low miles. interior space seems about the same as an outback, but the quality of everything is so much better. i'll trade it in before stuff starts breaking though.
May 1 2013 10:05PM
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clive_bixby
Posts: 1834 - Karma: 499
I really want a forester xt and make sti upgrades to it. They are so damn hot. I really want to keep it all stock in the shell except for the sti hood. Shit would be so cash
May 1 2013 10:08PM
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Dunnah
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 277
You mean genius? Oh and sorry I'm not a hobby mechanic that mods their car.  I know the basics, enough to change the oil and keep it running clean. Also I'm sorry it doesn't have a rack ontop of it for skis.
Wanna fight?
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May 1 2013 10:14PM
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MASkier
Posts: 657 - Karma: 704
I love my 9-2 to death, but that's probably not what op is looking for.
May 2 2013 9:41AM
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MASkier
Posts: 657 - Karma: 704
The only subaru I would really say is ugly is the tribeca.
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May 2 2013 9:43AM
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OGHolliday
Posts: 2390 - Karma: 2,430
Any of the old outbacks. I think they stopped making them in 06?
May 2 2013 9:44AM
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SkiYaker2
Posts: 250 - Karma: 105
I have a WRX sedan with a yakima rack, just throw everything on there
May 2 2013 9:45AM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,943
lol
May 2 2013 9:53AM
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KZA
Posts: 3304 - Karma: 301
I have a 05 XT. Great fuckin' car and is actually pretty damn fast. People are definitely surprised when they try to get around me and I fuck with em.
May 2 2013 9:54AM
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yuck
Posts: 8384 - Karma: 2,090
this is what happens to EVERY car thread.
May 2 2013 9:56AM
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bmaze91
Posts: 711 - Karma: 518
Love my forester
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May 2 2013 12:27PM
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.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,546
so dope
May 2 2013 6:44PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
Only one choice OP:

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May 2 2013 6:47PM
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meekus
Posts: 1097 - Karma: 198
i own a 1999 outback, and the space is great. My suggestion would be to get an outback or legacy, buy ski racks. Put your skis on the racks and still have the whole inside for all your gear!
May 2 2013 6:59PM
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HomieJon
Posts: 621 - Karma: 134
We have the same car and they look the same. /claim
May 2 2013 7:25PM
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-emile-
Posts: 6612 - Karma: 8,592
now that's just not true


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May 2 2013 7:25PM
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Dunnah
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 277
Ok I misspoke. The newer Imprezas are nice, but other than that, I can't stand the rest of their cars.
May 2 2013 9:16PM
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meekus
Posts: 1097 - Karma: 198
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so you're saying that this also looks like a lesbian mobile?
May 2 2013 9:25PM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,943
uhhhhhh, i love that car. alwys have always will
May 3 2013 12:54AM
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bmaze91
Posts: 711 - Karma: 518
Nice! '08 2.5x sports?
May 3 2013 12:59AM
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bigbromskier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 330
legacy is longer and better for car camping. fit three bikes and 3 people in it one time, and my entire life in it with sleeping room another time. might get a bit bigger engine than the base model; mine gets its ass kicked on big hills ('04 model) I don't really care though.
May 3 2013 1:31AM
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Pow.yuHdig*
Posts: 1903 - Karma: 146
i dunno about that...
May 3 2013 1:40PM
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Pow.yuHdig*
Posts: 1903 - Karma: 146
i dunno about that...
May 3 2013 1:40PM
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-emile-
Posts: 6612 - Karma: 8,592
same , I've been looking for a 5door wrx forever , shame I can't find any under 20K.
May 3 2013 8:09PM
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whipple
Posts: 1415 - Karma: 5,167
damn thats sick, and dunnah you got some bad taste
May 3 2013 8:19PM
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grown-ninja
Posts: 3031 - Karma: 175
Going to say it again like I do in ever car thread, and like usual I'll get shot in for it. I to love audis, but subarus awd is 1000x better than quattro from my experences
May 4 2013 12:08AM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
I don't know if I'd say 1000x better but for the price subbies is the best value.
May 4 2013 3:53AM
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Titus69
Posts: 9329 - Karma: 17,816
[IMG]scottandtemphotography.com/subaru/sti/jdmpinks_rceL/R20070710-183346.jpg[/IMG]
May 4 2013 12:26PM
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grapejuice3000+
Posts: 2132 - Karma: 1,985
idk audi has a pretty nice exhaust system, maybe subaru comes with good tires?
May 4 2013 12:30PM
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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
I dont even think a lesbian would drive that. No offense, but that car looks horrible
May 4 2013 12:41PM
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.AR6rider.
Posts: 15976 - Karma: 8,799
The only Subaru worth owning is an STi.

Also, buying an old, used Audi is a fucking stupid decision.
May 4 2013 12:45PM
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Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
just get a fucking real SUV


so sick of everyone being all over subaru's dick

get an outback and a forester and look like a soccer mom
May 4 2013 1:41PM
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