Hello Subie People, My Subie…
Hello Subie People,
My Subie story.
In 1980 traded my 2nd Toyota FJ40 for a Subaru DL 3 door hatchback, which climbed the same mountains as easily as the FJ40's did with the same aplomb.
We needed a roomier vehicle, so a 1987 GL became the 2nd Subie.
In 1991, I was helping my bro purchase his 1st Subie - a '92 Legacy Turbo. The owner of the dealership asked if I might be interested to get a Subaru. After saying no to him, he pushed and said he'll give me a great deal because I helped to sell the dealers 1st black Legacy Turbo. I bought the last manual Legacy LS wagon in Canada - a 1991 model. The 92's were automatic only..
In 94, we needed a 2nd car - a pre-owned manual 91 sedan with 160,000 kilometers (100,000 miles). Both 91's served us faithfully.
Back to 1 car and a red 1998 Legacy GT became our pride and joy.
We missed the space a wagon provided, so a 2005 Outback 2.5GT became our next Subie. This was a amazing vehicle - provided a cavernous trunk, great 2nd row legroom, awesome bucket seats, a panoramic sunroof and wicked quick for a family wagon.
In 2018, a 3.6R Outback Premier (Touring in USA speak) with Java brown interior and low slung roof rails, in dark blue became #7. It's a lovely vehicle, pretty quick, but not like the 2.5XT. Very comfortable, awesome safety and excellent adaptive cruise control.
We'll be checking out the 2026 Outback........maybe #8.
Take care y'all 🙂.