2002 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
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(30 Total Reviews)
Great car to drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My car has been very reliable, and the service records (I bought used) show no problems. Acceleration very good for a normally-aspirated H-4 engine and a 3400 lb car. Drove the H-6, but honestly did not think its acceleration and torque were that much better. AWD excellent, handling very good, and no problems with brakes. Interior is nice, but I have leather. Tune-ups are fairly easy. Re: other reviews: V6? Don't expect in Subarus because they use boxer engines. Upgrade interior? A $25K car will never have the tactile feel of a $40K car. There is some wind noise, seats could have more adjustment, but, again, IT'S A $25k CAR. As a package, hard to knock. Most auto reviewers like the Legacy GT.
Favorite Features
Side airbags, AWD, overall styling, boxer engine.
Suggested Improvements
What is the point? Look at the new 2005 model. Subaru addressed the short-comings: new interior, new exterior styling, turbocharged the 2.5 H-4 engine, sport-shift trans. If I have to suggest something, perhaps fold-down rear seats and a one-touch switch for the sunroof would be nice.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Have really enjoyed having and driving this vehicle especially in snowy and icy weather. It is comfortable, handles extremely well and corners like it was on rails. The heater warms up quickly in cold weather adding to the enjoyment of this vehicle.
Favorite Features
The AWD drive which makes for great handling.
Suggested Improvements
Add a CD player
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Subaru Legacy GT LTD Experience
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We are long distance drivers (40,000+ miles per year) and demand a lot from our vehicles. The Subaru Legacy GT LTD has offers a nice ride, but suffers from reliability problems. We had a re-occurring brake problem with freezing rear calipers (frozen open, that is). We replaced the wiring harness and spark plugs at 50,000 miles due to shorting in the coil. The catalytic converter needs replacement at 90,000 miles. We also had to have the trim around the driver side window re-glued. National Subaru customer reps are not helpful and rude. Next time we buy a Honda.
Favorite Features
AWD system is very nice. Works well on snow covered mountain passes without a problem!
Suggested Improvements
Make front passenger seat as comfortable as driver seat. Upgrade quality of OEM parts. Upgrade overall quality program, since performance seems spotty.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Wagon Love
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The motor went bad at 24000 miles. It was a manufacturing flaw. AWD is very nice. I have a manual and like to shift but I wish the center differential was an intelligent one like on the automatics.
Favorite Features
The car drives and handles very nice. It feels solid inside, outside and when you drive it.
Suggested Improvements
More power. Not tons, just about another 50-60. I also thought I would get a little better fuel economy, but the car is heavy.
Could have been great, but...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The performance of the 4 wheezing mice just doesn't cut it. I actually thought the car had a problem, and brought it in for service - the service manager stated that this was "just the way it is with the newer Subarus, because of the emissions control requirements". This is, of course, pure BS, as I have an even newer car (from another manufacturer) that meets emissions without this performance hit. The performance is *so* bad that I was going to upgrade to the 6cyl, unfortunately, a drive in that confirmed that this is a design issue, and not an engine size problem.
Favorite Features
This car is fun to drive, and has great mileage.
Suggested Improvements
The cheap plastics need to go: the car isn't even three, and half the plastic things in the care have either broken, cracked, or "depressed" (weird kind of sinking down effect - I've never seen this in my other Subarus). I think they just botched the 2002s.
quality declines in late model Subarus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Less than 26000 miles and have had major brake job (all 4 wheels), new clutch, repeated problems with wind noise and 'check engine' light coming on. Basically a big dissapointment compared to the many Subaru's I've owned in the past.
Favorite Features
4-wheel drive
Suggested Improvements
Brakes suck, big time!
1 out 6 people found this review helpful
Less Than Expected
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Seems to be issues with the front brakes, and the windows in front doors leak air. (BAD) Dealer doesn't seem to be able to correct this.
Favorite Features
AWD, exellent in snow...
Suggested Improvements
Craftsmanship,power,& more gear
No Nonsense Performance & Practicality
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car is exactly what I had hoped it would be. It is primarily a practical car with enough flair to make it fun and pleasurable to own and drive. The GT version handles well enough to have some sporting fun while the all-wheel drive allows you to drive relatively aggressively in the snow and ice. It is essentially a 12 month, 4-season GT car.
Favorite Features
The all-wheel drive feature allows me to tool around briskly in foul weather. The GT package make handling on good roads really quite sufficient, I'm rarely able to make my tires squeal as I throw the car around curves. At the same time it's a good quiet touring car.
Suggested Improvements
The interior is somewhat boring although practical. However I'm glad that Subaru didn't try to make it luxurious. "Luxury/performance" vehicle is an oxy-moron to me. The only other improvement I'd like to see is in the sound system. The sound from the radio and speakers seems cheap to me.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
love it!AWD is the best ever invented!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Subaru get an A
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Very reliable. Excellent in snow and rain. Stops on a dime.
Favorite Features
All-wheel drive. A+ in snow
Suggested Improvements
Not enough "get up and go" Would like to see a V-6 option
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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