The Budget WRX!? -Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Review

[@assassin72]

Dude....take the video down....this car is one of the best kept secrets in the Subaru community LOL

[@duncanmcgee13]

Dylan Buell my 2000 lgt still runs perfectly, maybe you or a previous owner didnt take care of it

[@calebjames7314]

assassin72 lol I can tell you this but it's true😂😂

[@nathansletten8989]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@stephendeben1590]

Dylan Buell my 200k mile lgt has been extremely reliable for me for over a year now.

[@nightspeed98]

I'm curious how a car with a higher sticker price than a WRX, more luxury features and refined than the WRX is a "budget" WRX...

[@MotionAutoTv]

My Ex girlfriend had one of these, man I miss that car..

[@tokyosplash8584]

Cough miss ur girlfriend

[@MotionAutoTv]

+zion merritt She was crazy

[@mrhighboost8474]

Subaru bitches are crazy lmao

[@ImEnhalos]

+MotionAutoTv alot of room for activities

[@mrhighboost8474]

ImEnhalos back to the awesome life haha

[@PoorManMods]

i actually like the legacys more than the WRX and STI

[@Ash-928]

Poor Man Mods I agree. The Legacy is a nice understated alternative.

[@andrewaguirre7872]

Me too lol

[@digits8490]

Its a bloody nice looking car to, don’t see much better looking ones on the road

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

@@Ash-928 My Subaru B4 RSK has 280 Hp now 340 HP on 94 octane. They cost like 2000-3000 USD in Canada.

[@DARKSTAR13SPENCER]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 lol 3000.00 for a clapped out boost leaking head gasket blowing piece of shit

[@GearsandGasoline]

Glad you liked the LGT! You should come try out my Spec.B :)

[@lukesites2457]

I would kill to have a spec b

[@milomiester]

LGBT community

[@rite2beararms]

@@lukesites2457 build your own! My Outback Spec B swap is well on it's way to being the car that never was.

[@lukesites2457]

@@rite2beararms I actually moved in to the sf5 chassis and am doing an eg33 swap from an svx

[@Ty-hg8bo]

Unless you have a numbered spec B. It’s trash. And I doubt you have a numbered one 😂

[@raine0acid]

The rims make it look more like a family car. If you changed the rims it would be much better looking. On another note, Great job David. Another well done review!

[@rumblgt6638]

+bailey green Hey, I own the car. If you want to see some pictures with the summer set on, scroll through this thread. legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/offical-low-legacy-thread-150396p674.html

[@MrDalin999]

+RUMBLGT Have you ever thought of adding a 2015 sti wing to it? I've seen a few and they look really good!

[@rumblgt6638]

MrDalin999 The car will stay wingless. If anything, maybe a carbon fiber lip spoiler.

[@MrDalin999]

That would look mad!

[@rumblgt6638]

+dead prez It does make sense. I didn't feel like swapping sets in the morning so I didn't. The weather still isn't nice enough to put the Summer set on and I'm definitely not going to put them on for just a couple days. By the way, summer tires are actually better in rain and I'm not going to buy an entire car just so I can keep a set of wheels on my car.

[@roundthirteen]

I love my 2008 Spec B, 6 speed, R180 diff, aluminum control arms front and rear, OEM Bilstien struts, navigation, doesn't get better. An executive STI.

[@GoldRanger1]

you're buddy was smart with this buy. after looking into it you can find 09s of this car with "low" milage for MUCH cheaper than OLDER wrx/sti with MORE miles

[@digits8490]

I own an automatic one, straight stock. Couldn’t be happier with it so far and still gets a good sound when you floor it. Intend on modifications in layer years but i would recommend it for first car subie lovers

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thanks for watching guys! What do you guys think of the legacy?

[@mrhighboost8474]

Awesome sleeper!

[@anthonybarbosa7850]

+ThatDudeinBlue makes me sad because I almost bought one lol

[@austondoughnut6232]

You should review a c7 z06. If you can find one

[@jerrenb...]

+ThatDudeinBlue I know your swampped but how bout a video eventually on how to stick my first car is an automatic I drove stick before but dont remember

[@jakejohnson646]

Love them, all the fun of a wrx with more room, also kept my brother safe when he flipped it on a back road. He only had a scratch above his eye. I was gonna get one but it sold before I could get to it. I got a Fiesta St instead.

[@squeeze309]

Man i thought i was the only one who thought these cars were slept on

[@liampeters3079]

this is my dream car they are so underrated and sleeper af

[@aaronsanders6894]

Bruh you gotta dream bigger

[@digits8490]

@@aaronsanders6894 LMAO

[@monkylondon]

Legacy has my vote nice video, your opening sequences look awesome. I'm glad Subaru have gone back to the saloon shape with the new WRX, still looks a bit weird but hopefully a few face changes will sort that. Shame about the Evo though come on Mitsubishi sort it out!

[@Whoorms]

update: still waiting on the evo

[@ronald6756]

i have one of these but with the 3Litre EZ30 Spec B, absolute ripper of a car!

[@jordanadams7168]

These are soooo clean. Kinda feels like a wrx fell in love with an is300 and had a kid. I love finding out about these hidden gem "poormans" version of legendary cars I never knew about. For example, the skyline gtst

[@WorTuned]

My dad owned an 05 Legacy GT, they are defiantly awesome. It's just as fast the WRX same motor, more room, and I like the looks better. I'm 17 and hopefully by the end of the summer if hardworking pays off I'll have one :D

[@adrianr7831]

WorTuned®️ did u get one

[@dachba213]

Do you want one?

[@ThatWasherNerd]

I'm 17 and just bought one...at the end of the summer after working. lol

[@mattyee9369]

The 2.5 small block is the same as the STI.

[@JendyVisionary]

Lollll I’m 17 and getting mine tomorrow 😂

[@FloridaManRacer]

i own an 08 2.5i non-turbo sedan. even that is an absolute blast in my NY winters. Slide that thing around like a rally car all day with one hand. they're that good...

[@gabrielrosales4344]

Super gramps!

[@ScantSphinx9]

+Gabriel Rosales Ayyee, nice MCM reference! :D

[@spud4242]

+Gabriel Rosales wondered if anyone would say this...lol

[@kai_291]

+spud4242 how could you not talk about mcm😀 they are the real deal. The new nissan stagea build on mcmtv2 is awesome

[@gabrielrosales4344]

Kai -291 that is coming out amazing

[@ScantSphinx9]

Honestly, I love how MCM can take an otherwise seemingly garbage car and beef it up to something you'd be proud to roll around in on the streets!

[@dlc6398]

LOVE LOVE LOVE my lightly modded 2006 GT LTD with NAV. Bought it in 5/06 with 19 miles on it. As for brakes I upgraded to Dot 4 fluid, steel braided lines and Porterfield RS4 pads and Cusco Master Brake Cylinder bracket. Big Difference. These are getting RARE!!!!!!

[@eggncheezy]

intro song is indigo-hope you're welcome

[@tyrique117]

Thanks

[@travisproteau8285]

Sandstorm

[@punkhazzard7248]

I thought it was a J. Cole- She Knows remix or sample...

[@lukesenerchia7241]

+eggncheezy mixes Thank you! BEAT IS FIRE

[@wvstreets6627]

What's the song at the end?

[@KAS470]

There was a 07 Legacy GT in my area with 70k miles on it, fully decked out with all of the options and standard for like $7k. WRX's with twice the miles are still priced higher lmao. For sure underrated. These cars are nice.

[@highfructosefun7503]

I searched used Subaru legacy's in my area and I got over 100 results, but as soon as I put in manual transmission only it got 2 results. and they were both an ugly brown color. so sad (cry cry)

[@nardomedia1689]

+HighFructoseFun thats because 70% of legacys are automatic lol

[@WorTuned]

My dad sold his for $200 with a blown turbo and head gasket with 250,000 in 2013 it was manual and the guys swapped it with a totaled WRX and sold it for 5,000 just because the manual

[@adamhawk160]

I've found a lot of people skip over the transmission part and it automatically goes to automatic.

[@SMFizzy]

Adam Mashburn same id look through photos anyway to see if it has 3 pedals

[@mattyee9369]

Paint it

[@Aless_Cnz]

I love how subtle these cars are. The wagon is even cooler imho. If i had one and did the front intercooler mod, i would consider losing the hood scoop just to make it even stealthier

[@stormjett2608]

I got my 06 Limited GT for 8k. As soon as I got behind the wheel, and started it? I fell in love!

[@coopsnz1]

8k gezz . I can buy are legacy sti in my country

[@FN2OOO]

Thanks for another great video David! You hit pretty much every point for why you should get a Legacy GT over a WRX. I have a 2006 Spec B. (the 2006 came with a 5 speed) and absolutely love my car! Maybe when I get some more stuff done to it, I'll get you to review it! Thanks for being awesome and keep up the good work!

[@rite2beararms]

Budget?! lol. It's a Subaru, man. There's no such thing. I own one.

[@haze1281]

Facts

[@BboyMobster]

This car is such a clean example! I've always liked this body style of legacy. Great video Dave.

[@killaamike3515]

How's the 240 coming along David? Any substantial progress on the build?

[@eliminatorxx713xx]

+RAnDoM grEnaDe3 I think we are all anxious to see a least a tiny bit of progress cause man that build so far gets me pumped.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Still stuck in Baltimore unfortunately.

[@killaamike3515]

+ThatDudeinBlue that sucks man hopefully you'll get it soon

[@stancedg3795]

+ThatDudeinBlue why lol

[@bostonceltics727]

+Stanced G37 snow.

[@dirkdausl7087]

Just a few days ago I took a ride with a friend, who owns a Legacy GT 2.5 and I recognized, that this is an awesome car.. Really much fun!

[@jimmybmw1]

man awesome review again ! loving every video of you!

[@ricky6475]

I've been waiting for this video!!! Thank you so much! I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy. I haven't found any actual good videos on this type. Thank you so much!

[@mckreggen]

With different rims i would buy this car off him. for my soul

[@slimthedipp8280]

What I look forward too on this channel the most... The glamour shots.

[@tylerdowd]

There is nothing "budget" about Subarus. Lol

[@rumblgt6638]

+Tyler Dowd Budget is used loosely but I saved a good deal with used components. It definitely isn't as expensive as some people make it out to be if you're smart about what you buy.

[@theCuki3M0nsta85]

+RUMBLGT how much have you spent on mods alone? turbo, exhaust etc.

[@FerpiliciousProducts]

+Gerardo Espinoza I built a GC8 98 WRX for a friend and he used 100% used parts. Engine was an EJ20K. We used the stock vf22 for the turbo, made a custom front mount setup with an evo 6 fmic. He spent most of the money on a new head. Ended up using EJ20G block with a built 20k head he got for $300 from a part out. Reliability issues out the ying yang though, lots of electrical and a few fuel delivery issues. Total cash spent not including the car was 2700 for 390 awhp.

[@theCuki3M0nsta85]

FerpiliciousProducts legit build tbh. Sounds good. You have any videos?

[@FerpiliciousProducts]

+Gerardo Espinoza nope never film a thing. I can give you a mod list except what was in the block/head though if you're interested

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Looks like a really clean build! Kudos to the owner! Speaking of which any 90's kids remember Kudos the candy granola bar, what happened to those? Im hungry....

[@stiliqn007]

oh god,now I keep imagining a big eared animated mouse sneezing under the hood. XD

[@reesedavisvideos77]

Finally a review of this car. I've needed this to know if I want one or not

[@jayysdaily9081]

That voice crack at 2:17 tho

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

I really like what a Cobb Stage 1 tune and a set of Bilstein B6's all around with fresh Subie springs has done for my 2005 LGT wagon. I have never driven a WRX, but I can really throw this wagon around to my satisfaction. On a 0 degree F morning, be real careful, both hands tight on the wheel in second gear. The turbo loves that cold air. Wish it had six speeds. The Limited cloth interior is elegant and durable, a few Momo and STi trinkets make it a bit more special, especially the STi grill. Debadging makes it look a lot cleaner in the back. Hard to think of a reason to change to something else, except for the lack of room for my size 13's under the dash.

[@evan_lau]

Great review! I always had a soft spot for these cars... Maybe it's because my cousin had it :P Keep up the great work!

[@justinjustintheman8816]

the intro was golden

[@flyboy373]

almost like Super Gramps cousin

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Warthog99 chop chop

[@booaph5303]

hey mayte great vid, your a great guy i can see. i liked how you didnt turn it into a comedy show and actually shared quality details about the vehicle -

[@schlimegod2175]

Omg I love the legacy 2.5!!!! Does anyone know how much these will be in 5 years with about 100,000 miles on? And dang that thing looks mean af with it lowered and the body kits!

[@hardballhobbies]

+_carbon_ Should be pretty affordable ~10 grandish

[@schlimegod2175]

+Hardball_Hobbies thanks man! I wanna get one for my first car and join the SUBIE club! #subiegang

[@hitekcorolla]

+_carbon_ I bought mine with 64,000 miles on it a year ago for $10,500

[@ChrisRestores]

If your still in the market fpr one. We had a 2006 Legacy Gt Spec B #487 .. we had it for sale at the dealership and it sold 2 days later after we got it. It sold for $8000 at 100,800 miles

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Body kit? It has a lip, that's all

[@swansmeister]

I like his reviews, he never bores.

[@MrJewripper]

whats the point of the hood scoop if it's got a front mount?

[@MarcusAdze]

+MrJewripper Well it didn't always have a front mount and you're also not going to replace the hood for no reason.

[@KaMil-gw2qr]

the song you chose for your intro on this video should be your exit or outro song on all of your videos. wicked. feeling that shit

[@elliot438bcfcVTEC]

It's not a fucking straight pipe if there is a cat!

[@TheJines123]

thank you! lol

[@rumblgt6638]

+elliot438bcfc Well mostly at least. People get pretty worked up over this but it's much easier to say "straight pipe" vs. "catted downpipe without mufflers and resonators". I'm probably going to end up gutting the cat to make it a little louder, it's on its way out anyway.

[@shawnprickett4099]

Great review David keep up the awesome work. It would have been hilarious if you were wearing one of TRC's Driver Mod shirts

[@deepydeeps]

6:58 spits on steering wheel

[@chrisg2122]

I'm about to take my training classes for driving this summer and I'm so pumped to get behind the wheel! I've been practicing a little on streets where there are never cops . The car I will be driving is a 2002 mustang v6 manual with some transmission upgrades ! Hopefully everything goes good !

[@julioruiz6665]

I really want this car as one of my first but a bit to expensive I think

[@theonlybucko]

im looking at a bugeye. They can be found pretty cheap.

[@mrhighboost8474]

Get the old one

[@iansoderlund3539]

Go for the hawkeye. One of the best models they've made.

[@nikomak9979]

+Ian Soderlund that's hella expensive.

[@iansoderlund3539]

Nikomak99 If I were to be totally honest, a used subaru is most likely going to be expensive. They hold their value extremely well, perhaps less with the 2.5s though. I love the hawkeye version, but you probably aren't going to find one under $10k.

[@halc.2899]

Known turbo problems on the '05-'08 Legacy GT. I have an '05 Legacy GT wagon that I have owned since brand new and it has 107,000 miles....but my fingers are still crossed as far as the turbo is concerned. Very good looking and handling car and mine is bone stock.

[@ENGAGE_AUTO_GROUP]

Seems like nothing impresses you anymore

[@Jimmyjam241]

I know this an old video but I loved my 2008 Subaru Leg GT. Was station in Colorado and it was a blast to drive out there. Intake/exhaust/rims/tires was all it really needed to make it super fun to drive. Traded in in around 2015 for a truck and still got 8k for it with 150k miles. I bought her at 5 miles and she drove hard the whole times and she loved it. I wish they would bring it back but after 08 and the spec b it’s looked like a corolla.

[@Ak3emZ_]

Now You Gotta Do Someones Lexus IS300

[@jeffriggs9194]

I agree I used to work at a car dealership and I really loved the Legacy. Lovely car and nice ride.

[@Aaronksegal]

theoretically its the 2.5 comes before the GT

[@joshuacatron2]

Just picked an 08 2.5i for 500 bucks, found a rolled gt and am poppin the turbo in now. So Stoked

[@LeikkLeikk]

You guys haven't even completely watched the video yet. 😐

[@skyez3396]

Nope

[@webwebwebby0]

that blow off noise sounds straight out of gran turismo 2. so much nostalgia when I heard it.

[@LocDawgd]

I can't stand American flag stickers on foreign cars

[@IndianaStreetScene]

built in indiana bud

[@LocDawgd]

+ZackP27 Subaru is based in Tokyo. Even though it's built here, a lot of the profits go back overseas. We just keep a small percentage from labor, taxes, selling the car etc.

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

LocDawgd the car is built by Americans dumbass

[@Jez4prez1]

Yeah, shouldn't have an American sticker. False advertising. It's like trying to pretend Jaguar are still a British car. They're an Indian car, that pretends it's British for marketing purposes. It used to be British, but not anymore.

[@MazdaratiMan69]

Awesome video david! Love the camera angles and the backstory. I am seriously considering getting a legacy now

[@Thomascruz10]

Anytime I watch your vids I really feel like driving my 04 wrx wagon

[@zackariahgill1263]

FINALY A FREAKING LEGACY my god where was this vid all my life

[@devonlucas]

I own a 05 LGT Wagon that is going to get a new engine..they are so much fun and are cheaper than a WRX so why not? Every time I drive it feels perfect! Great car..

[@RevyM3]

Always nice to see this guy's car going up and down 95.

[@CuttinChris]

I recently turbo charged my usdm 2002 legacy gt 2.5 with a wrx td04 and my own piping and exhaust. Total sleeper, no one expects the 3rd gen legacy to have boost in it. I call it my ghetto B4

[@ThatWasherNerd]

Just picked up one of these beauties tonight. This thing is SICK

[@TownAndCountry13]

Ah no way! This video excited me way more than it should!!! I miss my LGT so so much. Incredible car. Great vid as always

[@austinshatzer]

Thank you sir! Finally a video showing what's up with the 4th gen LGTs. Miss mine every day. One of the best looking sports sedan IMO. Very below the radar. Find one with a built motor next time 🐸

[@brandonhoun]

My first Subaru was an '05 LGT, it was a great car. I don't know about anyone else but I think it drives like an STi without all extra boost.

[@MechRider89]

Love the under stated look the GT brings tot he table. Easy sleeper.

[@matt34323]

I saw this and was constantly thinking "Please be a wagon, please be a wagon". Still a very nice video as always, David. The channel needs more wagon love :D

[@IAMJAKETRIMBLE]

Looked around for clean gc8's and blob eyes, but everyone wanted way too much. Ended up getting really into legs. More affordable, more luxurious, less rice status, available as wagons, just as practical, and just as mod-able.

[@snardvark9699]

This is a good car to grab motors from, we swapped this motor into a 68 ghia hauls ass.

[@roguedogx]

before even watching the video, I love this car and I have always wanted one. and good news they are finally starting to come down to my price bracket.

[@xpmikebyrns]

I have the Japanese Subaru B4 Legacy Blitzen limited edition to this car. They are bad ass!!! twin turbo 2.0 straight from the factory!!!

[@tankster_749]

I have a 05 legacy wagon 2.5 gt Atlantic blue pearl let me just say I always get looks and compliments ohh and I got the black leather seats too which throws people off how clean it is…

[@chrisnavin123]

Ive got a JDM Legacy GT spec B estate, with the twinscroll making 320bhp, its pulls great. the mushy brakes are mostly due to the rubber brake hoses going bad, i had the same issue with mine.

[@kirk5434]

Here in Australia we have a limited run tuned by STI model and its sick

[@rbjoseph25]

beautiful car. when I was shopping, it was between the legacy gt and the Audi a4 Quattro. I ended up with the Audi. that was purely based on my specific car. saw it, fell in love, end of story.

[@kianajennings8278]

(3:45)- “Hella horns are like Subaru’s like thing you always see them in the girrl”-....😂

[@puffmonster689]

If you daily this car for at least 500 miles, you'll see how a 6 speed is MUCH needed in the GT as well. Cruising on the highways at 3000rpm doing the speed limit isn't that nice. Lol. And the rear sway bar is a must. Stock it feels like the whole body is on side rollers sitting on a chassis. Sways SO much.

[@bone476]

my brother was planning to get this car because his 2001 legacy wagon is dying. He mod it and it was a great fun wagon, but it was $26k with 30kish miles!! I told him might as well get the new WRX

[@naturesbest7977]

The wolf in sheep’s clothing. This was the one of those low key fun cars. And it looked sexy.

[@CaliBreeeze]

I own a wrx wagon but I love the body lines on these soo much!

[@ryanyee195]

THE most underrated Subaru out there.

[@mattyee9369]

The brakes are mush on that particular one. Mine arent mushy AT ALL, and it's nothing fancy. Just rotors and ceramic brake pads. Also, I dont like front mount intercoolers. You have to remove the crash beam behind the bumper to fit a FMIC. Top mount will be more efficient, given the shorter path from the turbo to intake. Also less likely to get damaged in a minor accident. Just get a top mount kit. I have a Perrin and it works just fine!

[@yu739w7]

holy shit the bass in the intro hit hard

[@dennism8754]

Had my 09 gt for 6 years now and I like it more than the wrx. Everybody has a wrx but the gt is rare. It's more luxurious and you can get it to the same 300hp that the stock sti has with a simple tune.

[@squidgarage8872]

Got my 08 lgt 5mt for half the price of a wrx with double the miles and a couple years older and I love it, its mostly stock and has 153k on it but im looking forward to owning it, as a 17 year old i couldn't really ask for a better Subaru in my budget,

[@domeraptor1506]

Nice work David, keep up the videos!

[@PinchingPennies1by1]

I have an 04 GT Legacy Wagon. Manual and the twin scroll turbo make it fun.

[@andrewsmith2125]

I just went and bought a legacy gt wagon 2001 as a project car and I love it

[@davem9034]

Love THOSE stock rims, they seem so rare. Only reason I've kept mine.

[@TheEpicCoww]

David, I just realised... You are damn good at talking about cars.. You should be a salesman! Love your vids man!

[@xXOAXxTempest]

I have a buddy that has a done up Legacy, it puts some power down but it does feel big for sure. I do agree tho Legacy is over looked and under rated, most people dont even know his car is a subaru because its debaged and when people think subaru it Fozz,BRZ,WRX,STI and it looks nothing like any of em. Very good for daily driving!!

[@puffmonster689]

I've been waiting for this all my life! Thank you! I own one!

[@ShaiyanHossain]

personally I think this is one of the Best Subarus of all timeWish the current crop of Subarus looked this good

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Just found a super clean one with like 125kmi. Turbo 2.5, exhaust on it and an auto.. really thinking about getting it, though i have an '08 gti lined up thats also really nice, both for like $4k no less!!