JayList

Hi.

I am looking to buy a fast saloon (upsizing from my RX-8 due to 2 kids).

Got down to the last few, one of which is the B4 RSK.

I think the normal Impreza is a bit small for my needs, and looks too cheap and tacky inside (although an otherwise great car).

Hence I'm looking at a Legacy B4 RSK.I have found one that appears to be in good nick.

2 questions.

1. Do you get used to the super light steering and Valley of Death?

2. I was revving this car and when flooring the accelerator went to near the redline before shifting. Is this normal or clutch slipping?

Cheers

Jay

craigdmcd

iTrader: (2)

1, Yes you do on both counts
2, They do rev a lot more freely than Imprezas, but it does sound quite suspect, and it is slightly harder to do a clutch due to the twin downpipes
Craig http://www.legacy.manxforums.com

AJbaseBloke

As above - VoD and steering (never found it a prob meself, but each to his own) are things you defo get used to IMHO. But, sorry, being a bit thick I gotta admit not understanding #2.

Any more info available, both on the car, and #2 (if you want of course) ? Sorry to answer with a question...

Cheers

JayList

When I floored it form 40 mph, the rev counter went very high, near the redline, before lowering down, indicating either the auto box was holding the gearing for a while, or that the clutch is wearing out and needs replacing.

Unfortnatley I was testing the car in london so I couldn't do a thorough test of this.

I though the steering was incredibly light, a bit lifeless, but perhaps you get used to it, and I've read it works better at speed.

Are the people who've bought one happy with it??

Gary C

???, if its an auto box then its not got a clutch ?

Sounds like kickdown is holding revs up to maximum before changing up, which is normal on the autos I have driven.

Unless the RSK box is different, you have a fluid torque converter between the box and the engine. When you floor the accelerator, most autos kickdown a gear then hold it upto maximum revs.

Or am I missing something here

As to light steering, I had a 200SX which was slated for having overlight steering, but once you get used to it, it was fine.

DuncanG

The Legacies have a 2 level steering assistance - light at low speeds and not quite so light at higher speeds. You'd get used to it. The GTBs (wagons) are more practcal and more stealthy though.

Holy Ghost

have a nose for one of these -

http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/news...doc=sub9910221

limited edition b4 rsk blitzen - jap import only, exterior design by porsche.

nice.