[soopah]

More than just a family sedan
The 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B adds lots of fun to hauling people around

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazet....html?id=b5f7239b-2d2e-401c-8ba3-b4eccac5a89c

2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B

Price: $44,995 (base; as tested)

Engine: Turbocharged 2.5-litre DOHC boxer 4-cylinder

Power: 243 horsepower; 241 pound-feet of torque

Fuel economy: 12.3 litres per 100 km (city); 8.2 litres per 100 km (hwy.)

Visit www.driving.ca for more specifications on this vehicle.

If this is $45K then what can we expect for the STI? About the same, a little less?

 

[Jackygor]

I thought legacy cost more than the STI, at least in the previous years.

 

[Rosshole]

Legacy is different class than the EVO's and STI's - difficult to compare

 

[soopah]

Legacy is different class than the EVO's and STI's - difficult to compare

Trying to compare past pricing (MSRP+freight+pdi+a/c tax) to current pricing for Subarus in Canada (BC to be exact).

Legacy 2.5GT Spec.B
$46,590 (2007) $46,590 (2008)
Impreza WRX Wagon
$37,090 (2007) $35,490 (2008)
Impreza WRX STI
$50,590 (2007) $ ??,??? (2008)

Compared to the US (inlcuding destination to Washington State):
Legacy 2.5GT Spec.B w/Nav
$34,620 (2007) $34,640 (2008)
Impreza WRX Wagon w/Limited(2007) w/Premium(2008)
$27,620 (2007) $27,595 (2008)
Impreza WRX STI w/BBS wheels
$34,120 (2007) $ 37,640 (2008)

I'm hoping for a big price reduction in Canada for the STI!!!

 

[Rosshole]

you are comparing just the price of them?

 

[soopah]

you are comparing just the price of them?

Yes, just the trend in pricing. Legacy pricing stayed the same on both sides of the border from 2007 to 2008, US STI price went up, US WRX stayed flat, Canadian WRX went down. I think the Canadian STI price has to drop, but by how much?

 

[Rosshole]

gotcha

 

[mikeyb]

The Spec B is a nice car but for around the same money I would go with a Legacy GT Limited and mod it. I use to own a 05 LGT and miss it very much.