Solidtrance

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The only way this would even be a hard decission for me is if I could find a Legacy GT in the B Spec trim. That would make it a dificult decission. Other wise the MS6 wins hands down for me. However, i already voted with my wallet a few months ago. Love the MS6, no regrets.

Kane

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Spoken for truth - as an 8 and a MS6 owner.

Aznxkaiser

Legacy GT is faster, more reliable, and the spec B is a joke if you plan on modding it, better off with the GT spec.

Solidtrance

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I don't know much about the Subaru Lineup, I just remember reading this article;

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109487

Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2

very nice article! enjoyed the reading. it kind of tells you something when the legacy gt spec b is faster on the straights but the speed6 has better handling. it kind of reminds me of the whole rx8 vs __insert car here__ seems like the awd system in the speed6 was built for handling rather than putting mad power to the wheels.

Solidtrance

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Agreed....Its almost as if when Mazdaspeed engineers sat down to build the MS6 they came up with.......A MAZDA. Great in the corners, but not the best in a strait line. Like the article says, this is mazdas calling card. Its also what I love about the cars. I would say that most Mazda owners would rate handling over strait line speed.

Krazed_Rx8

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No one has mentioned the Evo?

Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2

its been somewhat mentioned. haha

Feras

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evo's not the same kind of car...if mitsu still made a Galant VR4 it would be in the mix.

Aznxkaiser

Well I doubt the new 2010 Evo X MR is in his price range, since he is looking at used MS6's (which go for <18,000) and LGT's. The 2010 MR has full leather interior, Navi, lip spoiler, HIDs, Full color display screen, moonroof, etc.

Steiner

Plus I think the Evo is still considered a compact and the Legacy and 6 are considered mid size sedans?

newguy

Id definately consider an evo as well having built up 2 DSMs (Talons) in my past. Ill have to check prices but when I got my 8 recently EVOs with decent mileage were still above 18k around here.

Also looking at MS6s they seem to be 17k w. good miles so I will probably get the Legacy GT, I see them for 13-15k with low miles around here(for an 05, MS6 didnt come out till 06).

Ideally Id like to spend 12k since Im financing 100percent. I like cheap which is why I modded Eclipse/Talons and I got my 8 used for 12.5k on a weekend special sale. I love my 8 though and would have paid more after the test drive but was shocked when salesman said I could get it for 12.5k on sale down from 14.5k so I jumped all over it.

Steiner

Are you looking for a manual or automatic LGT? Wagon or sedan? Limited or standard trim? There are deals to be had these days. I found my car on the LGT forums. You should check it out.

newguy

manual sedan, trim not too important. Thanks for the link!