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2007 Legacy GT Limited...NOISEY

After driving this for a few months (5-speed auto), it's gotta be one of the noisiest cars I've ever owned.

The tire noise isn't too bad, but, there's a "wind noise" kind of noise (I don't think it's actually wind, as, it starts at ~30 MPH and builds from there) that can pretty much drown out conversation at 60 MPH. I guess it could be the drive train, but, it doesn't sound like a gear kind of noise or a whine. If I open a window a crack at high speed, THEN I hear LOUD wind noise, but, with them all closed, I hear this pretty much all the time.

Are they ALL like this, or, do I have a problem?

Thanks!

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Bill Bradley
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My 05 LGT is noisy as well. Tire noise can be instrusive depending on road surface, and wind noise at higher speeds is obvious. The econocar roots show through. Some drivetrain noise as well, as might be expected in an AWD setup.

That said, I find this car the most bang-for-the-buck ever, and can't bring myself to trade it for any reason just yet. It dusts most every car on the road with ease.

The GT is made for people who will take advantage of its capabilities. Others should stay with far less noisy Camry's or even quieter Lexus.

Have your car checked for boost leaks; maybe something is wrong?

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Bob H

Yes, Subarus and wind noise are an item, not justifiable but they are.

Have your dealer get rid of the wind noise, I imagine your car is still under warranty.

Keep in mind that if you have a roof rack, the cross members could be causing the noise too. I took them off cause I do not use the roof rack.

Good luck

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Bill Bradley

This is the sedan, not wagon, so no roof racks.

I'm due for my 3000 mile initial check in a few weeks, so, this is top on my list...

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Bill Bradley

Should be easy enough to go drive another '07 to confirm 'they all do it'.

Shift into neutral and coast sometime (when safe of course) to possibly alter loads in the tranny and maybe pinpoint a problem area or exonerate the transmission..

Also, train yourself to avoid pushing on the glass when you close the door.

Take it to the dealer - they likely know where all the noise complaint areas are.

Carl

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Bill Bradley

Ride a sportbike for a few years 10k+ miles per year and you'll appreciate how much better a car (any car, even an econobox) is than a bike with any kind of helmet. Even the expensive "quiet" helmets. The windshields on bikes suck. And even if they did not you'd roast in sunbelt summers due to no wind to cool you off. Is the noise the same with all three settings of Si-drive?

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