The 4th gen Legacy Spec B is one of the most underrated sedans Subaru ever built — and that's exactly why it'll drain your bank account. Here's the thing nobody on the forums wants to admit: the 6-speed manual, the bilstein suspension, the 2.5L turbo boxer — it all sounds incredible on paper. But these cars are 15-20 years old now, and every single one of those "special" components costs 3x what the standard Legacy parts do. The 6-speed alone is a ticking time bomb that Subaru barely supported with parts even when these were new. What this carousel breaks down: → Why the Spec B's "premium" parts are actually a liability at this age → The real maintenance costs that sellers conveniently forget to mention → The ONE scenario where buying one actually makes sense → Alternatives that give you the same driving experience without the financial pain I'm not saying these are bad cars. They're genuinely great to drive. But there's a massive difference between a great car and a great purchase ...