Originally Posted By: smc733
Originally Posted By: Picky1
I went through the same process in 2012; my first choice was the Mazda and the Accord was a close second. However, the Mazda did not have enough head room for me (since I was looking for one with the sunroof). I like the Accord a lot, but I picked the Subaru as it was priced about the same, had a lot of the same tech goodies, has a huge back seat, the gas mileage was fairly comparable, plus it had AWD which is great in the northeast.
You are right to get the Navi in the Subaru is a lot of money…skip it and just use your smartphone or buy a portal GPS for $100. Either option is a lot cheaper and typically better than any built in Navi unit. Also, if you are not comfortable with the CVT you can still get a manual with the Subaru.
I definitely don't want a manual right now, but everyone tells me the Legacy is due for a revamp, so I don't want to be behind the curve. Aside from that, they're a very tempting vehicle.
2013 was the mid-cycle refresh for the Legacy. They made some visual changes (lights, wheels, front bumper, etc.) along with interior changes to the seat material, dash, and rear HVAC. However, the biggest change was an improved CVT, suspension updates, standard 17” wheels, and a new motor!
I doubt based on these changes that anything major is going to happen in 2014; however, I am thinking that in 2015 the car would be due for a big refresh.
Originally Posted By: Picky1
I went through the same process in 2012; my first choice was the Mazda and the Accord was a close second. However, the Mazda did not have enough head room for me (since I was looking for one with the sunroof). I like the Accord a lot, but I picked the Subaru as it was priced about the same, had a lot of the same tech goodies, has a huge back seat, the gas mileage was fairly comparable, plus it had AWD which is great in the northeast.
You are right to get the Navi in the Subaru is a lot of money…skip it and just use your smartphone or buy a portal GPS for $100. Either option is a lot cheaper and typically better than any built in Navi unit. Also, if you are not comfortable with the CVT you can still get a manual with the Subaru.
I definitely don't want a manual right now, but everyone tells me the Legacy is due for a revamp, so I don't want to be behind the curve. Aside from that, they're a very tempting vehicle.
2013 was the mid-cycle refresh for the Legacy. They made some visual changes (lights, wheels, front bumper, etc.) along with interior changes to the seat material, dash, and rear HVAC. However, the biggest change was an improved CVT, suspension updates, standard 17” wheels, and a new motor!
I doubt based on these changes that anything major is going to happen in 2014; however, I am thinking that in 2015 the car would be due for a big refresh.