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Reliability
I think the number of old Subaru’s on the road speaks for itself, an ever growing customer base, and good customer loyalty would seem to suggest that these cars are as reliable as they come. As far as I am concerned we have not had any reliability issues with any previous ... Read review
Advantages: Stylish, Handling, Comfort Disadvantages: Not the most Economical
...in almost all of the Subaru Range, I can honestly say that this car is the comfiest of the lot. The driving position is divine, and you could easily clock up big miles without having the need for a stretch break. The front passenger position is similar to the driving, loads of legroom, in an almost laid back position.
The back is probably comparable to any other car, however the extra headroom will make this a more comfortable car ... ...Fuel Consumption
Subaru are notorious in producing cars that guzzle petrol. This car however does on average 30 mpg urban mileage, and as much as 40 ish mpg extra urban. It prefers longer journeys in terms of fuel economy, but for a Subaru, the fuel economy is better than expected
Overall Impression
This car is lush, I love it. As a young (ish) female it may be an odd choice, however I think that it’s ... more
This review is based on the 2004 model Legacy 2.0 I Sport tourer.
Firstly some explanation, I do not profess to be an expert on cars, I just listen well when my better half starts to talk about things. What I do know is how it feels to drive this car, and the difference to my usual car, the mighty Fiat Punto.
The car was £16, 985, offered at the moment with 3 years free servicing (quite a substantial chunk of dosh).
Reliability
I think the number of old Subaru’s on the road speaks for itself, an ever growing customer base, and good customer loyalty would seem to suggest that these cars are as reliable as they come. As far as I am concerned we have not had any reliability issues with any previous Subaru’s and I would not expect any with this one. I’m sure there are techy reviews of why this is a reliable car, but I’m no techy!
Safety
I feel safe in this car, driving around the country lanes at speed I don’t feel as if I am going to lose control, probably something to do with the permanent 4-wheel drive. The brakes are good, and all models come with ABS as standard. Inside, it’s a case of Airbags all round. Standard kit includes front and side airbags with curtain air bags on other models.
Spaciousness
Sitting in this car, you appreciate how much space there actually is.
Front The driving position is very comfortable, and the windscreen is slanted so that it feels as if you have a panoramic view. There is loads of headroom and little cubbyholes for storing stuff! As a passenger I also find this car very spacious, with plenty of room for leg stretching, even with someone in the back seat.
Back Behind the driver there is adequate room for an adult to sit comfortably, again headroom is more than adequate, with at least 6 inches of air above my head
Boot As expected in a Sport Tourer, the boot is large, I would say this boot is bigger than that in a Rover 75 estate, both in depth and length. The spare wheel (space saver) is stored under the floor, however there are also storage spaces above the wheel. Shopping bag hooks come in handy too!
Comfort Having driven or been a passenger in almost all of the Subaru Range, I can honestly say that this car is the comfiest of the lot. The driving position is divine, and you could easily clock up big miles without having the need for a stretch break. The front passenger position is similar to the driving, loads of legroom, in an almost laid back position.
The back is probably comparable to any other car, however the extra headroom will make this a more comfortable car for the taller people amongst us.
Handling
This is where this car explodes out of the pack, it flies around corners like it’s stuck to the road. At speed it is able to be thrown around with confidence (not by me though, by the more confident other half) and is much sportier than the Forester, I have been told that driving this car is more like driving the Impreza, although not quite so scary! Even on a wet road you don’t lose any of the performance. I feel like I ought to mention the gearbox here, as it is possibly the smoothest gear box I have used, and as such this car drives smoothly, but accelerates quickly in lower gears if needed. Driving on a road that has subsided considerably, the car cruises easily, not jolting you out of the seat with each and every bump.
Customer Service
We have never had bad customer service from Oaken Garage, however if something does go wrong with one of these cars and parts have to be ordered, you may have to contend with a substantial wait as many parts are then ordered from Japan.
Security
Comes with good alarm system: Thatcham Category 1 alarm/immobiliser (again I don’t personally know the techy bits but am reliably informed that it is!)
Looks
This car looks a bit like any other estate car, however I think it is stylish, and is not covered in badges and stuff. Understated might be the word!
Features
All of the Legacy range comes with electric windows and CD player as standard. In addition you get climate control, electric mirrors, with the option of a twin sunroof, 6 CD changer sat nav. and all the trimmings. Of course the more money you pay the more stuff you can get, like any car, however the basic model is quite well furnished, better than comparable cars in it’s class.
Fuel Consumption
Subaru are notorious in producing cars that guzzle petrol. This car however does on average 30 mpg urban mileage, and as much as 40 ish mpg extra urban. It prefers longer journeys in terms of fuel economy, but for a Subaru, the fuel economy is better than expected
Overall Impression
This car is lush, I love it. As a young (ish) female it may be an odd choice, however I think that it’s as suitable for me as it is for people who have decided to opt out of company car schemes and want a good car for big business miles. I showed it my dad and he was as impressed as me. All in all I think that this car is one that should be tried before you form a judgment, don’t take my word for it, try it yourself!
Advantages: reliable comfortable Disadvantages: not cheap to run, fuel parts insurance
I brought my legacy in late 2000 it already having 85,000 on the clock, I've tried to destroy it but failed, lol
Owning this car since I was 20 I subjected it to the typical lead foot of someone of that age and as you can expect it's rarely of the red line, 75,000 miles later the only problems I can report are a rusted cat requiring a new pipe, both rear shock aborbers needing replacing at about 135k miles, a new lambda sensor and the backbox is ... ...the original part I suspect.
Tyre wear is pretty even, lasting about 35,000 miles a time, although the outer edges of the tyres seem to wear faster, caused by exhuberant cornering.
Paint and bodywork is variable, the paint seems soft and panels easy to crease, I have many 'door dings', yet it has stood up well to rust. I gouged the sill heavily about 5.5 years ago and there is no sign of rust. this must be due to heavy galvinisation the paint also ...
tonyw151 04.10.2006 (06.12.2006)
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PLEASE NOTE: that the car shown in the Ciao picture is NOT a 2.0 Diesel version of the Legacy, but a 3.0 litre R Spec B. The Diesel has a very distinctive bonnet mounted air intake, different wheels and a completely different front bumper. Please refer to my own photographs for identification purposes.
THE REVIEW
Having painted a rather odd and confusing picture with both my title and the pros and cons listed above, a brief preamble to the review is in order here.
I am sure that you all know how it is; you buy a car and suddenly every second car that you see on the road is like your new pride and joy. For me, during my last twenty eight years on the road it has always been thus, that was until making, what in hindsight now appears to be, the giant leap of motoring faith that is Subaru ownership.
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RICHADA 21.02.2009 (22.03.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: exceptional Review of Subaru Legacy 2.0 TD
the brochure markets it as a "Crossover" vehicle; "Comfortable in any landscape", I see it as the perfect tool for the modern day James Herriott i.e. a country vet.
WHICH SPECIFIC MODEL?
A very good question that! The Subaru Outback 2.0D, or Boxer Diesel according to the badge on the back, reviewed here is, along with its Sport Tourer (conventional Estate) sister, a genuine "world first".
In order to explain this to you, unfortunately I will have to go into a few technical mechanical details, if that side of things bores you, please feel free to skip this section and move onto the next.
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Advantages: totally reliable, looks good, and lots of power Disadvantages: slightly dull inside, seats are a bit hard
there is just no way that you will find a more reliable car at an affordable price than a subaru. Not only do these cars look fantastic, performance wise, they are hard to beat in their class. If you are thinking of buying a new car and will plan to sell it in about 7 or 8 years, then an estate is the best choice. Estates sell much quicker and at a greater price than saloons. the 2litre version is a good choice if you wish to mix power with economy. they usually do about 30mpg. dont forget that you will save alot of money in the long run because they are so reliable. we have just bought our third legacy now and the first two both lasted 8 years. we only had to replace the exhaust on the last one in its eighth year which is alot better than most cars, considering it had done 130'000 miles. the four wheel drive is also a great ...
