RckyMtn

I bought a 2008 WRX 2 weeks ago, and have been going through the manual and didn't find anything regarding the Homelink system. I tried a couple different methods (learn mode on opener, and press button until lights blink, and also using the remote and holding the button up to the mirror and pressing the button until the light blinks(don't think it ever did on this one)). Neither have worked, and since it's Sunday our dealers are closed so I thought I would try here in the meantime. Also, how did I do on purchase? 2008 WRX Premium, silver, sport grille, exhaust & SPT decals 32 miles on the odometer MSRP $28,349 Deal price $22,888

Well I finally went back and looked again at the Legacy & WRX, and unless there are some MAJOR redesigns on the Legacy for 09, it will be a WRX in our future. I sat in the back seat of the Legacy and I had to tuck my head behind the roof line to sit straight, or bend about 60 degrees if I didn't want my head against the rear window. I am shocked that the rear seating is so TERRIBLE in the Legacy.

I'm 6'3" & 200lbs, so the wrx seats currently fit me pretty good, the legacy isn't too bad either. The knee issue is why I've chosen the 2 types that I did. I've been in outbacks & forresters, not impressed. I'd be planning on at least 4-6 years, long enough to pay it off and replace my daily driver, unless we love it and it's not costing us a payment to keep running. The subaru will be my wife's commuter while I drive it weekends and evenings. It will probably see 12k miles per year, that's what we're doing on the SUV, but it may get driven into the mountains more. We aren't planning on anymore kids, at least anytime soon, so we should at least get through the planned life of the car. As I stated above we currently have 2 vehicles, so heavier DIY store trips won't be an issue, I have a mid-size truck and access to a 3/4 ton and trailer for those really expensive runs. I just want to make sure the WRX (since it's slightly smaller) is quite liveable day to day if we go that route. Our last 2 purchases have been somewhat rushed due to circumstances and we didn't quite get what we wanted, but it filled a purpose. This is really starting to sound like do we want to have a light fast and fun car, or a slightly larger still fairly fun with a lot of toys inside car; we do like the memory seat in the legacy, as their is about a foot difference in our heights, though the wrx seats are quickly adjusted.

The seats seem good to me (at least the driver's seat anyways), I was just trying to point the direction we have to go in for the vehicle's and why. Supportive seats are a must. I am looking for all information but also just daily use as well with any complaints that the vehicle isn't big enough or needs more trunk, works great etc... especially coming from an SUV that also hauls the stroller, groceries, some light trips to the infamous DIY stores and all that. Price isn't much different between the Legacy GT and the WRX (with premium package), so it's basically down to what would serve our needs better? I don't want to buy one and think 4 months later I wish the backseat was more comfortable, or we had more trunk space...

After a short search looking around for a nice place to get some opinions, I think I found it! My wife and I are looking to replace an SUV in the somewhat near future, and we are looking at Subaru to fill the void (while using a little less gas). Due to height & back constraints(need a really good supportive high backed seat), we are looking at a WRX or a Legacy GT. We are currently a family of 3, so car seats and grocery store trips are a must since this will be our main family hauler. Our impressions so far with a test drive are the WRX says DRIVE while the Legacy is a little more laid back but with a lot of toys & more room, however the back seat isn't quite as comfortable for my wife as the WRX. So these are our first impressions, what I would like to see is maybe some real world comments from people that already use these vehicles, you! Thanks in advance!