Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE Tourer (estate) 2004 model

Advantages: Original, refined, handling and ride, reliability, dealers
Disadvantages: Highish CO2 rating

...regarded dealer networks in the country. Most of the dealers are true enthusiasts, many run their own small rally team, even if only at local club level. Being neither a farmer, nor do we (unfortunately) live in the Lake District, I have to say that until relatively recently, Subaru was a brand to which I had paid very little attention. Then, one damp, grey day, around six years ago, whilst on holiday in the area, I attempted to follow a completely standard Subaru Legacy Estate on the wonderful A689 'Weardale' road. On the map this appears a relatively unchallenging route between Alston and Stanhope. Far from it, in my experience it comes pretty close the "Alpine Route" at the Millbrook Testing Ground, which doubtless you have already read me raving about. I am sure that there are more appropriate places to eulogise about a twisting, dipping...

RICHADA 29.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.5 Estate

The ultimate Legacy

Advantages: An excellent allround luxury car, for a reasonable price
Disadvantages: Bit heavy on the fuel

...This car is everything the 2.5 auto is (read my review on that), and a little bit more. I said that I always look forward to driving the 2.5 auto as it is such a superb ride in every respect. Well this car is all that, and more. It just has those little extra touches that make you feel like a king! The seats inside this car are amazingly comfortable ? and they really do look the business. All the other little extras, such as climate control, are all those little touches which all go together to bring perfection. Though the lux-pack legacy is a few thousand more than the standard, I really believe it is worth it. Consider what you are getting for your money, and compare it to the competition ? you wont be disappointed. If you have the money and are considering a car of this nature, just buy it!...

scoobyman 30.09.2000 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.5 Estate

Subaru backwards reads U R A BUS

Advantages: performance, anonymity, comfort
Disadvantages: Only available as parallel import

...Subaru: a company with a severe personality disorder. They are known in this country for three of the most diverse cars available: you can select either a pocket-rocket Impreza Turbo, usually painted bright Kingfisher blue with a huge wing, loud exhaust and banzai driver; a rather good ?soft-roader? mini 4x4 called the Forrester, or a sturdy estate called the Legacy, usually seen covered in farmyard muck and driven by the sort of ladies who wear sensible shoes and a scarf all year. One day the engineers must have had a few too many glasses of Sake and got bored: ?Let?s combine the Impreza with the Legacy?. It must have sounded like a good idea at the time. So this is what they did: Recipe for GT-B: Step one: Take one boring farmers estate car. Add a little wing at the back and front, with side skirts, which fall off as soon...

tonytb 25.04.2002 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy GT-B

A Dangerous Legacy. "Legacy" DVD

Advantages: Fast paced action movie. Bargain price.
Disadvantages: Felt the movie was geared towards making Mr Hasselhoff look good!

...Review of ?Legacy? DVD format. Production Year: 2002. Genre- Action/Adventure . Classification: 15 years and over ASIN B00006LSFP. Run time 102 minutes. The DVD Legacy is from Prism Leisure, it is an action/adventure movie The DVD I am reviewing is a one disc standard edition, the only special feature included in the DVD is a chapter selection. Cast The main roles are taken by David Hasselhoff and Rod Steiger. The Plot Hasselhoff plays war photo journalist, Jack Scott. Jack is a photographer who leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the ultimate shot. The movie starts with Jack in an Asian war zone, he risks his own life and safety to capture a picture of war atrocities being committed by rebel factions in the area. As a result, Jack photographs a sensitive situation and comes to the attention...

brittle1906 17.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Legacy (DVD)

Subaru Outback Station Wagon 2.5 (2004) review

Advantages: Ride quality, AWD, road clearance/height, visibility, station wagon 5 door
Disadvantages: Cockpit convenience design eg cup holder positions, lack of cubbyholes

...I have had this car for a year now, I live in the country on the Canadian Prairies and have therefore had the opportunity to put it through it's paces. I am also a past off-roader with experience with SUVs and old Land Rovers, as well as many other kinds of vehicle. The very best part of this vehicle is the "ride"; the best single word I have for it's performance on many difference surfaces such as gravel, snow, ice, sand as well as "blacktop" is GRACEFUL. Eg. on gravel it takes a lot to pull it around on the road compared to ordinary vehicles or part time 4*4s. The higher ground clearnce as compared to the Legacy and other standard cars gives the opportunity to explore a bit down tracks and trails you would otherwise not do even with AWD. It is also useful when the roads have not been cleared after a snowfall. Being...

Bittern 01.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.5 Outback

RICHADA GETS TO GRIPS WITH A SOFT ROADER

Advantages: Price. Engine. Economy. Transmission. 4x4. Handling. Build. Finish. Interior.
Disadvantages: Availability. Limited Colour Choice.

...the equipment offered as standard here you could pay another £10,000 for a BMW 320d Estate, or have a Mini with all the options - neither would have four wheel drive. I rest my case. DEPRECIATION 8 / 10 - Always the biggest running cost. A gamble worth taking I am predicting on this score. The petrol engined Outbacks have fared rather better than the standard Legacy models, particularly the hard depreciating 3.0 six cylinder saloons. However all Subaru models have suffered from well below average resale values. Prime reason for this has been the heavy fuel consumption - but there are also a complex and unusual set of other factors. In more remote parts of the country these are extremely popular cars, strong regional variations in price affect them that simply do not come into play with other marques. Many of us in the most populated...

RICHADA 31.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy Outback 2.0D

WHY IS OURS THE ONLY ONE IN EUROPE?

Advantages: Looks. Character. Comfort. Performance. Handling. Ride. Space. Equipment. Strength. Rarity.
Disadvantages: Rarity. Costs. Alarm. Smoke

...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. Whilst the Impreza is a common enough...

RICHADA 21.02.2009 (22.03.2009) · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.0 TD

Legacy Of Lies

Advantages: Initial storyline and concept
Disadvantages: Disappointing concluding chapters

...a bit of a maverick who was involved in the antiques business. At the funeral his business partner Marcus suggests that Rupert death was somewhat suspicious and tried to encourage Alec with his Police skills and Naomi being ex-Police to look into the matter and discover the truth. Alec is the main beneficiary of his Uncle's sizable estate. While he is out Naomi and her guide dog Napoleon are visited by a pair of thugs who break in. She manages to lock herself and the dog in the study and call the Police. The men say they want the money Rupert owes them before disappearing. This encourages Naomi and Alec to investigate and try to get to the bottom of Rupert's colourful life. My thoughts on the book: The reason I picked up this book was basically because of a fascinating introduction on the inside cover of the book. I really liked...

CPTDANIELS 01.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Legacy of Lies - Jane A Adams

Three Years In The Outback

Advantages: Ruggedly stylish, superbly reliable, ultra safe handling
Disadvantages: Slightly hard ride

...I bought my Subaru Outback in March 1998. All good things must come to an end and this is my retrospective of those three years of ownership. I have to admit that I am a dedicated Subaru owner (but I guess you either are or you aren?t). I had two Legacy estates and two GX estates prior to this ? some 20 years with the same marque overall. The Outback was introduced into the UK a year or so before it arrived in the US. This is the Japanese built right hand drive model and is imported on a very strict quota system. Consequently the Outback has always been in limited supply and is something of a curiosity on the road. I chose the automatic transmission option. So, why did I buy it? I have loved both previous Legacy Estates. The Outback just added a certain ?something?. The styling is bold, manly and distinctive with its upright...

Newfloridian 14.11.2002 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.5 Outback

Scooby Dooby DOO!

Advantages: Stylish, Handling, Comfort
Disadvantages: Not the most Economical

...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...

josarah 30.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Subaru Legacy 2.0