2005 Legacy GT Review - Subaru's Sleeper Sedan

At first glance, the 4th gen Subaru Legacy GT doesn't appear to be anything special. But take a closer look at the spec sheet and you'll notice that this understated sedan isn't far off from the boy-racer WRX of the same period. Michael's Legacy GT is a lightly modified (Cobb Stage 2), low mileage example of arguably the best looking generation of Subaru's sleeper sedan.

[@ThatWasherNerd]

Looking at picking one up tonight. Super excited!

[@yournamehere3679]

Never understood how much power gains were affected by air temp until I got my hemi screaming on a 40-45 degree day, I can’t imagine how bad it affects boost levels, definitely want a legacy gt

[@Datsun510zen]

Interesting choice for a review. Great dialog and content as usual. Obvious Michael knows his car which makes for a good flow of useful information.

[@oscarpark1523]

I wanted white on white.. Such a good color for that car. I got obsidian black and I love it too.. These cars are leaps and bounds better looking than the new Legacys. It's like someone at Subaru said "WOAH-we are making WAY too much money.. Let's sabotage the Legacy line."

[@evanwallace1744]

huge fan of the legacy

[@TheBb6prelude]

It seems like a pretty fun and cool car.

[@roimatatamihana5681]

I’ve got the 3.0r or h6 spec.b I feel like that is a legitimate sleeper car, no hood scoop but still gives out a factory 180kw

[@nfsfanAndrew]

Just rebuilt 2 of them. Cheap with blown engines/misfires. :) Thinking about doing some upgrades to one.

[@mattyee9369]

My '06 LGT doesn't have much body roll. Anything you turn fast will have some roll. And my brakes are fine; just regular ceramic brakes. Also, it's AWD not a 4x4. It shares the same small block 2.5 as the sti but has the internals of a wrx. I had a 02 bugeye wrx, and this Legacy with a 5spd was way more fun. The top mount intercooler is better than front mount, because you have to remove certain safety peices of the bumper to fit it.

[@martytdd1606]

I don't think anyone would expect the AWD system to be the same as a Landcruiser, Landrover or a Jeep bud. No need to explain.

[@nicodjulianto1733]

Love this car!

[@johnnie2388]

What year STI did you get that driver seat from? Beautiful LGT by the way!!👍

[@ZobedRevolution]

Body roll? Have you ever experienced body roll? I won a 3-litre 05 Legacy waggon (not Spec.B) and there's barely any body roll... Was this a mistake?

[@guitarguync]

Yeah I have a 2.5 gt sedan, and there is virtually no body roll.

[@ZobedRevolution]

Maybe he is mistaking body roll of something else?

[@ZobedRevolution]

My point still stands, have you experienced a car with real "body roll"? All cars have body roll to some extent, the Spec B is even less in that regard, and the standard Legacy isn't advertised as "sporty". I don't know... Each to their own.

[@itialianpasta]

the legacy gt's suspension is a bit soft stock. Swaybars, links, etc would help a lot. My legacy is lowered on bc coilovers and even has some oversteer, at least with a bit of throttle. Also has '04 sti brembos in the front (bolts right on). It might ride like shit but she also grips.

[@therealchicken7395]

Where was this filmed?

[@dandolson3409]

Just bought one of these last night. Never had a subaru before and to be honest I'm shocked how fast it is lol. I had no idea what these are capable of

[@tfaubus]

The mishimoto radiator cap goes on the upper tank, not the radiator.

[@samuraiscyther7984]

If I get a short ram intake or cold air intake would I have to get a tune?

[@areohwhyM]

What sweater are you wearing? It looks similar to a Narita Dogfight sweater I have.

[@Zygrene]

It's a Circuit Spirit hoodie. The local NSX club did a group buy. Very high quality and comfy!

[@SpyceptModz]

I actually own a 2006 Spec B haha its a great car

[@nilancheelsevijf9075]

I have this but jdm right hand drive 2.0t tdo4 hla 19-t i put a intake and remove cat my best ran was 13.4

[@trashedsti7869]

The GD wrx 02-07 was an EJ205

[@rhys9957]

are you confusing turbo lag with the boost threshold? you said turbo lag then you said its fine above 3500rpm?

[@Zygrene]

Yes, technically I meant boost threshold but almost everyone uses the misnomer "turbo lag" nowadays so I tend to do the same

[@euroimport531]

When is the video about your next car coming out?

[@Zygrene]

In the next 1-2 weeks. I'm trying to make moves on a particular car right now, stay tuned!

[@joeyAlmeida1295]

Were did he get that carbon fiber trim

[@andrewstathis8431]

have you found where he got it?

[@bunkev8906]

he has 06-07 legacy gt spec b rims

[@Earth_By_Board]

Is the blow off valve after market?

[@tfaubus]

Jake Fox yes

[@Oldmanlos]

I'm about to get me one of these at a 100,000 miles . Is there anything "special" I should look for?

[@tbygate810]

The Spec B version of the Legacy GT has number of STI updates (e.g., 6 speed transmission, tighter suspension, etc.) but there were fewer, so they are more rare. My mechanic, who owns an 06 LGT, was telling me that the 05 & 06 have the same blocks as the STI, and the 07 - 09 have the same block as the same year WRX. Check the legacygt com site for common problems to watch for and for sale by owner listings.

[@nilancheelsevijf9075]

Love it all day push prety hard

[@dahlquist64]

Love this car. Ive owned one for 12 years and am considering selling. Each year I say the same thing and keep it another year. www.blindedbythesite.com/Subaru.html Its got 116K but still looks essentially the same.

[@fondajames]

the body roll sounds like my Saab lol but maybe not as good overall aside from the engine

[@JanMichaelFranklin]

Anti roll bar upgrade.

[@MrPOLO-zf8bi]

This was still far from the grip levels that this car can achieve

[@jabbers2126]

He keeps saying 4 wheel drive but I think he means all wheel drive. 4WD is typically on SUVs and trucks, AWD is typically on sports cars , sedans and etc.

[@growingup4487]

you're thinking of 4x4, 4wd is correct here for an awd

[@suhailahmed4449]

Is this a new trend tht these guys r turning to subarus instead of cadillacs

[@vergecryptocurrency4552]

The car owner is like a male version of that girl from american pie "this one time, at band camp"

[@suhailahmed4449]

The world shoud get ready to see 30 inch chrome rims on subies now

[@jabbers2126]

Why he said Colin Mcrae, was a great rally racer.

[@Sube-Tube]

I thought the wrx had a 2 liter and the wrx had a 2.5

[@Zygrene]

For 2015+ the WRX has a 2 liter while the STi has the old 2.5

[@ararson4710]

you shift to slow you need to shift fast in order creat a forward trust

[@codybersicc7939]

LMAO sloww

[@dolan4utube184]

The Real Cody Bersick shut up bitch