After comparing many cars in roughly the same class (Accord, Avensis & Mazda6 were also on my shortlist), I decided to buy a new (2005) Legacy Touring Wagon.
I am leaning towards the 2.5i (it will be mostly used by my wife, urban driving most of the time, with the occasional mix of motorway/secondary road journey) but I have read mixed reviews concerning the 4-gear automatic 'box. I don't think we need the extra kW of the 3.0R engine, but it appears that the 5-gear auto 'box, which is not available on the
2.5i, seems to suit the car better.I would be grateful if you could comment on your experience on either of these two cars - i.e. automatic 2.5i or 3.0R 2005 Legacy. Is the
2.5i too sluggish?