Legacy 3.6 Opinions

[ris2t]

Greetings

Any owners on here of Legacy 3.6 RS models, 2013+ etc? Interesting in feedback/opinions.

Looking to replace my ageing TT with either a 3.6 or 2.5T. Both seem rare and hard models to find.

The torque curve and power figures of the 3.6 looks promising, close to a TT. I prefer the low down grunt of the TT with drivable torque vs outright top end.

Do worry that the suspension on the Legacy might be a bit soft - use to my uprated adjustable KYB's in the TT.

 

Thoughts on if the H6 makes the car a little nose heavy? Yet to test drive one to find out.

Thanks
Raymond

[GorGasmSpecB]

TT has no mid/low torque at all compared to a 3.6r or a 2.5T.  The 2.5T is faster, the 3.6R smoother.

 

TT is all about top end.

[boon]

I've driven a 3.6 Outback. Feels a LOT like my 3.0R Legacy, just a little more lazy and with a tiny bit more urge if that makes any sense.

[Kiwiflyboy]

I have the 2.5gt which i got after my 2.0TT. Love the power of the 2.5gt, power much more stable over the TT and pulls hard through the revs once. Much quicker and more fun than my old TT. Didnt get a chance to try the 3.6 as not many i could find that were same condition as 2.5gt i got

[ris2t]

So tried a 2015 3.6R and 2014 WRX (2.0 Turbo) this weekend.

The 3.6R is a very nice drive. Comfortable in it within 5 minutes. Nice 0 - 50kmh power and sharp round town driving. All the eye sight gadgets. Brakes were nice and tight an pulled up quick and sharp. Very clean and sharp interior.

 

The cons:

Despite its 191 odd kw the power delivery for an on ramp sprint or over taking was slower compared to my old TT or the WRX. Likely quick enough given Auckland car park motorways but a little disappointing compared to the theory of the torque curve and total power. Trade off I suppose.

The B pillar for blind spot was rather large. Can see past it but not quite the big viability you'd hope for. Similarly the rear view mirror gave you a view but boxed in by the boot and rear window. The side mirrors gave good visibility.

 

A little bit of body roll in the corners but nothing too bad - I'm use to firm suspension.

2014 WRX - hmm trim levels shockingly basic. Suspect it was a base model. All plastic bits and seats all mechanical adjust. And old style key rather than fob. 

Much nicer power delivery. Similar if not better pickup to the TT. Definite better on ramp sprint speed and associated overtaking. Nice firm suspension, no body roll on corners I took (or non to note) and going over speed bumps still smooth.

Braking was a little longer and softer than expected but acceptable.