Quinten

Hi all,

Don't see too many posts about these, so I may be knocking on the wrong door, but at least I know I'll get some pointers hopefully.

I'm currently driving an Octavia vRS which I'm looking to replace with something new this year. Someone suggested a Legacy 3.0R Spec B as I need it to be reasonably big to carry the family around, but I'd also like it to be a lot quicker than my current car.
As the Legacy only has 30bhp more than my car (JabbaSport remap to 216bhp) I am trying to find out if it is possible to remap the car to make it an even more attractive proposition. I couldn't find any references to any official Prodrive packages for it, so I assume that it is not possible?

Thanks,

Q.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

These are a 3ltr N/A engine and not turbocharged.

Tony

Mick

iTrader: (1)

How about an import B4 RSK - twin turbo - plenty of tuning potential - see here for enthusiasts forum... http://www.uklegacy.com/

Cheers

Mick

Mick

iTrader: (1)

Interesting vehicle for sale on scoobynet here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=518288

Mick

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Yup that one is very nice though im not sure what he means about "It's the same engine as the Impreza Japanese imports but with a more refined twin scroll turbo (increases low-end torque). " as my twin scroll JDM has a considerable ammount of torque low down (plus its roller bearing ) but its a tempting car that even i would go for (but im not THAT sensible yet )

Tony

Quinten

Thanks so far. So a Spec B is not my best option if I want more ponys. Am not sure about imports with new cars (regarding warranty issues, etc), but as I'm looking for a year, 2 year old car I suppose that matters a lot less. Do mainstream dealers have any problems servicing those imports? With regards to parts, etc? Or is it only suitable to be serviced by specialists?

suffolkdar

Most main dealers will shake their heads and say "no way sonny!"To any type of import, But there are so many specicalist garages out there there that really need not be a problem.....

john banks

B4 twin scroll has 343Nm at 2400 RPM. Higher compression than the Impreza, smaller turbo as well?



Spec B as std is a nice "normal" car, not especially quicker than my wife's old vRS. Guzzles fuel in comparison though.

Quinten

Are these up to a 30K miles a year life? What are service intervals like for them? I suppose I should have a good look at the uk legacy forums as posted above. Any recommended specialists near Aylesbury?

bluenosewrx

iTrader: (2)

Have you considered a Forester STi, plenty of space and rapid into the bargain, see below.

www.litchfieldimports.co.uk

Mac

G00ner

Don't pay main dealer prices, these things plummet like a stone.

Great engine, chassis, interior, but the dealers are mostly crap and the plastics inside soon get creaky.

I've had nothing to really complain about in 32k miles, just the depreciation.

Quinten

As much as I like a Subaru, the Forrester is too much 'agricultural' looking for me