2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited

Pros

Sport suspension, paddle shifters, bolstered seats, rear seat hip/leg room, mp3 jack in console.

Cons

Needs bluetooth, possible nonfunctional hood scoop, not enough storage trays, needs memory seats.

I've been looking at Subie's for awhile and liked the specB but am more of a fan of auto trans. Then, the 3.0R came out and after I test drove it, was sold! It corners nice and gets lots of looks from people - everybody says "what's that?" and I have to explain to them that yes, Subaru does make other vehicles than the WRK and Outback. The trunk is ginormous and, as a snowboarder, could easily swallow a couples' gear without perhaps even having to crack open the pass-through in the backseat. The AC blows super cold and having dual climates is nice. Unfortunately, I'm still in the "break-in" period for the first 1K miles and therefore have not yet been able to fully use the Sport Sharp mode. Add-ons purchased were the all weather mats, Momo shift knob (way better than the standard), spoiler, mud guards, and sunroof deflector. Have already had the windows tinted and this thing looks mean. Has an aggressive stance and people love the rims on it. If you are considering this car, don't wait. Also, check on Legacy chat boards as there are ways to join organizations and gain access to invoice minus 2% pricing. Good luck!