I paid 25k for a Spec B that had done 1000 miles, including 1k service and blue tooth car kit that was very carefully run in or I told the salesman he would get concrete boots.



Although, the Blitzen is better looking still, in my opinion.

 

Are you sure thats wise? It would really suck to have someone spew up in your car on the first day of ownership.

 

Somebody sounds sour

 

Gooner,

Did you not have a 2.5i SE Legacy Tourer before? I remember the driveway!!!

How does the Spec B compare to the 2.5i?

 

In response to earlier post:

Paid £25K, car has 300 miles on it (price includes install and fit of rear park sensors).

Happy not to drink, only wife and daughter will be in the car, so no fun and games until the next day anyway.

Pics to follow...

G00ner - what bluetooth kit was fitted? Was it the one listed on the accesories page of the subaru website? If so any good?

 

Also, forgot to say, looks NICE in black (mine is silver - loved my WRX in black, but HATED keeping it clean and having every little scratch or chip standing out)

 

Highland, yes I had a silver 2.5 Leggy before, well spotted.

Can't compare the two really, the old car was a bit of mixed bag.
4-pot engine didn't suit the refined nature of the car and was a bit wheezy when pushed hard. Autobox was smooth enough, but with only 4 speeds it was always a little too fussy when driving cross country at pace.

I didn't really want to go back to a manual though so had a good look at the 3.0Rn Auto (5 speed), then saw the Spec B and my mind was made up there and then.

Suspension, a fraction harder than the standard setup, but less wallowing and less understeer. Very easy to live with on motorways and cross country routes.
Only real weak point is the brakes, don't feel very inspiring, although a set of good pads, discs and hoses will sort that out.

Silver, my dealer put in the Nokia bluetooth kit (CK-7W), not sure if it's the same as Subaru UK website.

 

Just had the Jap spec B on a 24 hour test drive from hendrys.

LOVED IT

Quick, quiet, not bad on the juice either.

I didn't realise just how good the twin scroll was until now..

I think when my STI is due in, it will be my next motor.

Even my old man (who's an Audi man) loved the build quality... so well done to Subaru.

 

Whats the insurance bracket on the Spec B then, and how painful was the premium? What are the costs for each service?

Very interested in this car, once it's done a couple of years' worth of depreciation. With Motorpoint offering them for 23K, I can see these (or maybe a ZT-T 260) going for 12-15K in a couple of years, at which point I may be able to afford one.