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This is a discussion on Subaru Legacy GT vs. Volvo S60 vs. 325i within the Comparison: WRX vs World forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; Later this month I get to ring the hell out of these cars in Houston for Road & Track. I ...

  1. 07-03-2004 01:51 PM #1
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    Subaru Legacy GT vs. Volvo S60 vs. 325i

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    Later this month I get to ring the hell out of these cars in Houston for Road & Track. I will let you guys know what I think. I will be testing 0-60, 1/4, 60-0, emergency lane change and road course. Cost = $0 I will try to get some pics also
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  2. 07-03-2004 02:13 PM #2
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    do your best runs with the legacy and do average runs with the other cars
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  3. 07-03-2004 02:34 PM #3
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    Beat the hell out of everything.

    Also, I'll mail you $200 if you manage to crash all 3 cars.
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    Originally posted by TurnWRX
    do your best runs with the legacy and do average runs with the other cars
    That's not really necessary. Unless the Volvo is an S60R, neither of the two will be any competition in a straight line.
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  5. 07-04-2004 02:02 PM #5
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    unfortunately its the regular S60- I think 220hp. I am sure the Legacy will be the best to drive out of the bunch
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  6. 07-04-2004 02:56 PM #6
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    Why dont they take the S60R and the 330i instead of the base S60 and the 325i. At least it would be a little better comparison. The legacy is going to hand both those cars their asses.
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  7. 07-04-2004 03:13 PM #7
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    Originally posted by silverscooby
    Why dont they take the S60R and the 330i instead of the base S60 and the 325i. At least it would be a little better comparison. The legacy is going to hand both those cars their asses.
    Probably because those cars outprice the Legacy by 10K when loaded up like the Legacy GT Special Edition. I know the 330 and the S60R will be better competition, but this will show just how great a car the legacy is for the $$
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  8. 07-04-2004 05:43 PM #8
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    I guess my point was, why not compare it with similar performing cars and when it outperforms those (which I think it would still do) that cost 10k more, it would be an even better illustration that the Legacy is an awesome buy.

    Its a foregone conclusion that the legacy will outperform the 325 and s60.
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  9. 07-04-2004 06:08 PM #9
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    Thats kind of what Car & Driver did when they compared the WRX to the S4 and the 330xi
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    Yep, that's exactly the time I was thinking. It made for an awesome article.
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  11. 07-06-2004 07:58 AM #11
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    I'll be testing the same cars in North Hollywood, CA August 8th. I'll post back with my "unbiased" results.

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    I might do the one in Chicago on my birthday (August 29). I'll drive my new Legacy GT down there probably. Wouldn't that be funny? Try not to let the stock RE-92A tires get you down. I have not had much of a problem with them, but I am still breaking in my car.
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  13. 07-07-2004 12:27 PM #13
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    Originally posted by Th3Franz
    I might do the one in Chicago on my birthday (August 29). I'll drive my new Legacy GT down there probably. Wouldn't that be funny? Try not to let the stock RE-92A tires get you down. I have not had much of a problem with them, but I am still breaking in my car.
    Yeah those tires are going to be a problem in the emergency lane change and road course. (Gumby)
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