Difference between GT and GT LTD?

06-08-2001, 08:14 AM

What exactly is the difference between the GT and the GT Limited?

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Subie Gal · 06-08-2001, 08:45 AM

you mean besides gold wheels and a leather interior

ummm........

gee... i dunno

see: www.subaru.com - they have all the specs... basically an identical car... w/some added cushy crap.... erm.. i mean stuff

j. www.subiegal.com

JoeT · 06-08-2001, 08:52 AM

In Canada, the LTD gets Auto only, UV Glass (this is bull), Leather Interior, and fancier radio.

That's about it... Oh yeah, the fancy LTD badge...

mvb · 06-08-2001, 08:58 AM

Leather/wood grain. That's about it. Picking mine up @ 2:00 today!

06-08-2001, 09:34 AM

Thanks. My wife just got a GT LTD but we didn't really know what the diff was. She likes the leather though!

jacobhorn · 06-08-2001, 09:58 AM

Differences in the Limited include Leather, (fake) wood trim, height-adjustable seats, CD/Tape/WeatherBand Radio, and body-colored trim, including side skirts, front bumper spoiler and rear bumper spoiler. I think thats it. Also, I think only the 1999 GT Ltd. came with gold trimmed wheels. My 1998 has solid silver wheels, only the "LIMITED" and "2.5 GT" badges are gold. Hope this helps.

Subie Gal · 06-08-2001, 10:07 AM

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Limited include Leather, (fake) wood trim, height-adjustable seats, CD/Tape/WeatherBand Radio, and body-colored trim, including side skirts, front bumper spoiler and rear bumper spoiler.

all that for thousands more!!

my GT had height adjustable seats... but manual not electric... i think the limited are motorized like the SVX....

j. www.subiegal.com

Subie Gal · 06-08-2001, 02:29 PM

heya chris

they hold their value VERY well...

the GT's in general do... esp the ltd.'s...

i got 22k for my totalled out 99GT w/60k on it! that's not too bad... i'd rather have the car back... but what are ya gonna do?

take care!
j.

froggert · 06-08-2001, 02:40 PM

jamie - this is kinda ot, but did the insurance company give you that much plus you got to keep your upgraded parts? i'm just curious..

roger

silverSurfer · 06-09-2001, 12:23 AM

No such luck jamie, mine only has the manual height adjustable driver's chair. Other than that, I get the option to call my call Ltd!

-chrisC
oh, and i guess its worth a few bucks more when I sell it/trade it in

Jason · 06-09-2001, 10:18 PM

LTD also gets 2 side air bags.

silverSurfer · 06-10-2001, 02:38 AM

I believe that's for the MY00 and up Legacys that get the side airbags.

subarurabbit · 06-10-2001, 01:16 PM

I thought the GT does have a moon roof...

Roger

silverSurfer · 06-10-2001, 02:33 PM

i bought my GT Ltd. at below retail costs!

(Note: i bought mine 1 year used w/13k miles on it)

-chrisC

AZ-GT · 06-10-2001, 03:46 PM

The difference is thousands of dollars and extra weight.

motorob · 06-10-2001, 07:55 PM

You don't have to have a LTD to get leather either, in 97 and 98 you could get leather as a stand-alone option on a "regular" GT.

Jonathan · 06-11-2001, 12:58 AM

Those gold "Limited" badges on the front doors serve as something of a flag to Subaru dealers. Basically it says "this customer enjoys spending large sums of money, so please make a special effort to overcharge him/her for everything you do".

Baically the aurgument in favor of the limited goes like this: If you add the premium leather, the upgraded stereo, and a sunroof to a regular GT, you are spending more than you would if you just went out and bought the limited.

Problem is after you buy the limited, you think to yourself, "Gee I spent all this money, and what do I have to show for it" ?

The leather seats on the Subaru are no better than the regular seats on the standard GT, they just have leather on them.

The Moon roof, while nice, seriously restricts the available head room (perhaps by as much as 2 inches), and there really isn't an advantage to having it in place of the regular sunroof if you always keep it closed so you don't bang your head against it...

froggert · 06-11-2001, 04:57 AM

in 96 and 97, i believe the factory installed leather was only available on the limited. in 98, they sort of merged the two models.

roger

motorob · 06-11-2001, 07:14 AM

I have a 97, non-Limited, with factory leather. I also have a 98 brochure which clearly lists leather as an option on non-Limited cars.

froggert · 06-11-2001, 08:02 AM

i stand corrected on the my 97, then.

guess you learn something every day.

roger

subarurabbit · 06-11-2001, 09:51 AM

Right now I can get a Legacy for $100 over invoice through work.

I didn't know the GT wagon was only 80 pounds heavier than the limited sedan. Of course the limited has the weatherband radio

Roger

EricR · 06-11-2001, 11:47 AM

Geez Johnathan how tall are you? 6'5 or something? I am 6 feet and there are no problems with head room at all.

I think you also get the floor mats, rear seat cup holder and base cube under the drivers seat. Whoop-de-doo. Since I only paid a few hundred over invoice for mine I was okay with the extra frills.. Debagging the Ltd makes it look cooler though

AZ-GT · 06-11-2001, 07:30 PM

Hmm you might want to negotiate some more . I paid $1000 under invoice for my 98' GT wagon. My mom went to the same dealer a year later and got a 99' GT wagon for the same $1000 under invoice.

Jonathan · 06-12-2001, 06:12 PM

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As posted by EricR
Geez Jonathan, how tall are you ? 6'5 or something ? I am 6 feet and there are no problems with head room at all.

I am just a tad under 6 foot (but I have really short legs, and a fairly long torso) Of the cars I looked at the Subaru seemed to be fairly roomy. That was a key selling feature for me. After driving for a few days and banging my head against the inside of the moonroof opening a few times, I learned to keep the moonroof shut just so I wont do that...

2001LegactGT · 06-13-2001, 06:42 AM

haha this is a funny post. there has been a lot of different thoughts thrown out here. Personally if you really want to know I would just go to subaru.com and look it up but basically the Ltd comes with side airbags upgraded stereo and leather. Thats basically it.

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06-08-2001, 08:45 AM	#2
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	you mean besides gold wheels and a leather interior ummm........ gee... i dunno see: www.subaru.com - they have all the specs... basically an identical car... w/some added cushy crap.... erm.. i mean stuff j. www.subiegal.com

06-08-2001, 08:52 AM	#3
JoeT Scooby Specialist Member#: 3956 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2000 Turbo Legacy GT Titanium	In Canada, the LTD gets Auto only, UV Glass (this is bull), Leather Interior, and fancier radio. That's about it... Oh yeah, the fancy LTD badge...

06-08-2001, 08:58 AM	#4
mvb Scooby Newbie Member#: 5653 Join Date: Apr 2001	Leather/wood grain. That's about it. Picking mine up @ 2:00 today!

06-08-2001, 09:34 AM	#5
ToJo Guest Member#:	Thanks. My wife just got a GT LTD but we didn't really know what the diff was. She likes the leather though!

06-08-2001, 09:58 AM	#6
jacobhorn Scooby Specialist Member#: 5122 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Maple Leaf Vehicle: 1998 Legacy GT LTD '02 HD Softail Deuce	Differences in the Limited include Leather, (fake) wood trim, height-adjustable seats, CD/Tape/WeatherBand Radio, and body-colored trim, including side skirts, front bumper spoiler and rear bumper spoiler. I think thats it. Also, I think only the 1999 GT Ltd. came with gold trimmed wheels. My 1998 has solid silver wheels, only the "LIMITED" and "2.5 GT" badges are gold. Hope this helps.

06-08-2001, 02:29 PM	#8
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	heya chris they hold their value VERY well... the GT's in general do... esp the ltd.'s... i got 22k for my totalled out 99GT w/60k on it! that's not too bad... i'd rather have the car back... but what are ya gonna do? take care! j.

06-08-2001, 02:40 PM	#9
froggert Scooby Specialist Member#: 768 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj Vehicle: OB, legacy, 911, ram 1500, 1098s, m620	jamie - this is kinda ot, but did the insurance company give you that much plus you got to keep your upgraded parts? i'm just curious.. roger

06-09-2001, 12:23 AM	#10
silverSurfer Scooby Specialist Member#: 1361 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Used to be Long Island/NYC... Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GT Ltd. 2006 Rav4 Sport Silvarrr	No such luck jamie, mine only has the manual height adjustable driver's chair. Other than that, I get the option to call my call Ltd! -chrisC oh, and i guess its worth a few bucks more when I sell it/trade it in

06-09-2001, 10:18 PM	#11
Jason Scooby Specialist Member#: 105 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Fremont, CA 94538 Vehicle: 2000 Legacy GT Ltd WHT	LTD also gets 2 side air bags.

06-10-2001, 02:38 AM	#12
silverSurfer Scooby Specialist Member#: 1361 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Used to be Long Island/NYC... Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GT Ltd. 2006 Rav4 Sport Silvarrr	I believe that's for the MY00 and up Legacys that get the side airbags.

06-10-2001, 01:16 PM	#13
subarurabbit Scooby Guru Member#: 4083 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Reading, MA Vehicle: 2006 OBS SE regal blue	I thought the GT does have a moon roof... Roger

06-10-2001, 02:33 PM	#14
silverSurfer Scooby Specialist Member#: 1361 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Used to be Long Island/NYC... Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GT Ltd. 2006 Rav4 Sport Silvarrr	i bought my GT Ltd. at below retail costs! (Note: i bought mine 1 year used w/13k miles on it) -chrisC

06-10-2001, 03:46 PM	#15
AZ-GT NASIOC Supporter Member#: 192 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco, CA USA Vehicle: 2011 WRX WR Blue	The difference is thousands of dollars and extra weight.

06-10-2001, 07:55 PM	#16
motorob Scooby Newbie Member#: 2878 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nuevo Mexico, usa Vehicle: 06 Evo IX MR	You don't have to have a LTD to get leather either, in 97 and 98 you could get leather as a stand-alone option on a "regular" GT.

06-11-2001, 12:58 AM	#17
Jonathan Scooby Guru Member#: 4021 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Natick, MA USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GT Ltd Quick Silver Metallic	Those gold "Limited" badges on the front doors serve as something of a flag to Subaru dealers. Basically it says "this customer enjoys spending large sums of money, so please make a special effort to overcharge him/her for everything you do". Baically the aurgument in favor of the limited goes like this: If you add the premium leather, the upgraded stereo, and a sunroof to a regular GT, you are spending more than you would if you just went out and bought the limited. Problem is after you buy the limited, you think to yourself, "Gee I spent all this money, and what do I have to show for it" ? The leather seats on the Subaru are no better than the regular seats on the standard GT, they just have leather on them. The Moon roof, while nice, seriously restricts the available head room (perhaps by as much as 2 inches), and there really isn't an advantage to having it in place of the regular sunroof if you always keep it closed so you don't bang your head against it...

06-11-2001, 04:57 AM	#18
froggert Scooby Specialist Member#: 768 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj Vehicle: OB, legacy, 911, ram 1500, 1098s, m620	in 96 and 97, i believe the factory installed leather was only available on the limited. in 98, they sort of merged the two models. roger

06-11-2001, 07:14 AM	#19
motorob Scooby Newbie Member#: 2878 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nuevo Mexico, usa Vehicle: 06 Evo IX MR	I have a 97, non-Limited, with factory leather. I also have a 98 brochure which clearly lists leather as an option on non-Limited cars.

06-11-2001, 08:02 AM	#20
froggert Scooby Specialist Member#: 768 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: nj Vehicle: OB, legacy, 911, ram 1500, 1098s, m620	i stand corrected on the my 97, then. guess you learn something every day. roger

06-11-2001, 09:51 AM	#21
subarurabbit Scooby Guru Member#: 4083 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Reading, MA Vehicle: 2006 OBS SE regal blue	Right now I can get a Legacy for $100 over invoice through work. I didn't know the GT wagon was only 80 pounds heavier than the limited sedan. Of course the limited has the weatherband radio Roger

06-11-2001, 11:47 AM	#22
EricR Scooby Newbie Member#: 281 Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Mill Creek,WA,USA Vehicle: 99 Legacy GT Ltd. Black, 91 GVR4 #1298	Geez Johnathan how tall are you? 6'5 or something? I am 6 feet and there are no problems with head room at all. I think you also get the floor mats, rear seat cup holder and base cube under the drivers seat. Whoop-de-doo. Since I only paid a few hundred over invoice for mine I was okay with the extra frills.. Debagging the Ltd makes it look cooler though

06-11-2001, 07:30 PM	#23
AZ-GT NASIOC Supporter Member#: 192 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco, CA USA Vehicle: 2011 WRX WR Blue	Hmm you might want to negotiate some more . I paid $1000 under invoice for my 98' GT wagon. My mom went to the same dealer a year later and got a 99' GT wagon for the same $1000 under invoice.

06-13-2001, 06:42 AM	#25
2001LegactGT Scooby Newbie Member#: 5089 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Willoughby, OH Vehicle: 2002 Audi A4 Denim Blue	haha this is a funny post. there has been a lot of different thoughts thrown out here. Personally if you really want to know I would just go to subaru.com and look it up but basically the Ltd comes with side airbags upgraded stereo and leather. Thats basically it.