Legacy Spec B? A good shout?
Discussion
I don't know what it is with me and changing cars... I've gone through my 'hot hatch' phase and still own my wonderfully chuckable 182 Trophy... I love the thing but it's really got to the stage now where it's actually a problem when it comes to carrying anything but me and a passenger...
So, I've been looking for something to replace with that is a bit more sensible, with some comfort and room to carrying camping gear, guitar/amp gear and generally a nicer place to be where I can put on some music and actually hear it (the Orbisound on my 182 is a touch loud..!) In all honesty, I need something that's a bit more sensible for the next few years while me and the partner get settled on housing ladder and potentially a bike for fun anyway!
I was looking at B5 S4 estates, but to be honest there will probably be a few lemons within my budget (not to mention some scary costs!) and a chap at work said check out either the older Legacy RSK or a newer Legacy R Spec B in tourer form... something like:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
I like the sound very much... but I'm not sure where best to start my research... doesn't seem to be many about (and looks like 90 on howmanyleft!) and what the potential pitfalls are with higher mileage and servicing/consumables requirements. Any owners here want to give any feedback / essential info? I know the one above has some sort of built in sat nav etc - not expecting much, but again, intrigued to hear any ownership experiences, especially with the tourer.
Of course, I'm not averse to a decent WRX wagon either... not sure which is going to be the better shout:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
Cheers!
So, I've been looking for something to replace with that is a bit more sensible, with some comfort and room to carrying camping gear, guitar/amp gear and generally a nicer place to be where I can put on some music and actually hear it (the Orbisound on my 182 is a touch loud..!) In all honesty, I need something that's a bit more sensible for the next few years while me and the partner get settled on housing ladder and potentially a bike for fun anyway!
I was looking at B5 S4 estates, but to be honest there will probably be a few lemons within my budget (not to mention some scary costs!) and a chap at work said check out either the older Legacy RSK or a newer Legacy R Spec B in tourer form... something like:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
I like the sound very much... but I'm not sure where best to start my research... doesn't seem to be many about (and looks like 90 on howmanyleft!) and what the potential pitfalls are with higher mileage and servicing/consumables requirements. Any owners here want to give any feedback / essential info? I know the one above has some sort of built in sat nav etc - not expecting much, but again, intrigued to hear any ownership experiences, especially with the tourer.
Of course, I'm not averse to a decent WRX wagon either... not sure which is going to be the better shout:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...
Cheers!
Edited by Anatonic on Sunday 4th August 19:59
Thanks guys - I've managed to have a drive in one and I'm sold.
Problem is just selling Trophy now - slow going and I don't think it's going to get near what it's worth to me... in a way, in two minds as to whether I keep it and suffer with the lack of space... Fallen in love with the Spec B mind you - I'll just have to wait it out until house / wedding stuff is done I guess as there's no way I'll be able to change cars for what it's worth...
Definitely a Subaru convert mind you after that drive - lovely car!
Problem is just selling Trophy now - slow going and I don't think it's going to get near what it's worth to me... in a way, in two minds as to whether I keep it and suffer with the lack of space... Fallen in love with the Spec B mind you - I'll just have to wait it out until house / wedding stuff is done I guess as there's no way I'll be able to change cars for what it's worth...
Definitely a Subaru convert mind you after that drive - lovely car!
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