2005 sumaru legacy 2.5i limited mpg manual#
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The manual gearbox is well matched to this car. They share a turbocharged, intercooled 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder that generates 250 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 250 pounds-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. This is a tale of two very different cars: one manual, one automatic В— only one of which I can recommend. If itвЂ™s good enough for the WRX rally cars, itвЂ™s good enough for me. This could theoretically improve the carвЂ™s balance in aggressive driving, but I didnвЂ™t have any problem with the simpler all-wheel drive.

The automatic comes with more sophisticated electronically controlled Symmetrical AWD thatвЂ™s claimed to apportion more torque to the rear wheels.

Being a manual, this GT had the simpler of two standard all-wheel-drive systems, which uses a viscous coupling combined with the Legacy GTвЂ™s standard rear limited-slip differential. Front-heaviness is what causes many front-wheel-drive cars to push, or understeer, in turns. In so doing, all-wheel drive minimizes the influence of weight imbalances between the front and rear of the car. Its ability to transfer torque between the front and rear prevents wheelspin, a condition that promotes lateral sliding. Porsche and Audi aficionados were among the first to recognize that all-wheel drive isnвЂ™t just for inclement weather or off-roading. The Legacy GTвЂ™s poise and controllability are truly surprising. Where some Subarus are wanting for stickier tires, these seem perfectly matched. I took nearly every corner in a graceful four-wheel drift and completed the trackвЂ™s long sweeper curve, called the carousel, at the limits of the carвЂ™s traction. I still canвЂ™t quite believe how well this car handled. This is one of the premier racetracks in the country, designed for racecars and speeds higher than most people will ever experience in a car. Coincidence put me behind the wheel of this car at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The ride is firmer than average but unlikely to put off any sport-sedan shopper. Out on the street, the GT feels effortless to drive. In place of the regular LegacyвЂ™s 16-inch wheels are 17-inch alloy wheels with lower- series, Bridgestone Potenza RE 92 tires rated P215/45ZR17 ( tire codes). It also makes the steering feedback firmer. One modification over the regular Legacy is a faster steering ratio, so the steering wheel requires less of a turn to achieve the same steering angle. I found the Legacy GTвЂ™s handling to be very natural and confidence inspiring. The вЂњsport utility wagonвЂќ concept drew buyers to the Outback, but the quiet, comfortable ride and road manners made them devotees. Even so, artful engineering aided by standard all-wheel drive for years has endowed even the more pedestrian models with impressive ride and handling. Until Subaru introduced the WRX version of its Impreza, the brand wasnвЂ™t known for sportiness. I drove both the manual and the automatic, but only in the GT version, not the regular Legacy sedan or wagon. Recently redesigned, the 2005 Legacy GT sedan combines sharp looks with performance that surprised even me В— for how good it could be, and how bad.

2005 sumaru legacy 2.5i limited mpg full#

The country is full of buyers who will do anything to avoid buying a Toyota Camry В— a perennial Best Bet and an excellent car overall, but one thatвЂ™s not sporty or compelling to behold. So my question is: When I get my 3.0R how much worse mpg should I experience? 10% worse? Or closer to 20%?ДЄlso, I know it takes premium but it seems like you can get away with 87 or 91.IвЂ™ve long considered SubaruвЂ™s Legacy GT sedan the dark horse among midsize sedans, particularly those labeled sport sedans. We ended up using 8 L/100km (29.4 mpg) which I think is pretty good for an awd Subaru. I usually just go the speedlimit +10 km/h (6 miles) on cruise controll which comes to between 90 and 100 km/h (55-65 mpg). We did around 80% highway and a bit of backroads and gravel roads. Today we got home from a 300km (200 miles) easter/family road trip. I figure a 2006 Outback 3.0R will be the perfect vehicle for me and my family. I love the Outback but it could have more power and I'm not a big fan of the 4spd aut. cab truck now so no space for babies there. I had a 1st gen Forrester before and are eager to get back in to my own Subaru! We drive a reg. We are farmers and money is always tight in the winter so we were extremely lucky to be able to borrow a vehicle for that long. I've had my mother in laws 2006 2.5i Outback on loan for the last four month since my wife and I had out first baby.