Used 2010 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
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Chris L, 04/05/2017
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought the car from my grandfather after he could not drive in 2014 with 23,000 miles on it. currently in April 2017, the Odometer is reading a little over 91,000 miles. Ive done all of the scheduled maintenance (probably a little more then I've needed) but I do a lot of distant highway driving so in my opinion better safe then sorry. Ive taken the car from NJ to South Carolina and back and it was just as smooth as a ride to the corner store after 14 hrs of sitting in traffic. In the 91,000 miles i have never had any issues other then my meticulous need for scheduled maintenance. I came from an older Dodge and that gave me nothing but headaches so this car is a breeze and I would definitely recommend it to anyone, from 25 yr old males like myself who enjoy speed and performance to the old lady who needs a car to go to the store. I do live in NJ and am frequently in Boston and Upstate NY and this car is the best I've ever owned and driven when it comes to our getting slammed with snow. My only "complaint" is the acceleration could be better as could the technology and instrument panel. Other then these 2 minor complaints It is a great car that Id like to
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R A N, 10/28/2010
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I went in initially looking to purchase a 2005 Legacy but felt to cramped. Saw the redesigned 2010 & took it for a drive. The space is great, front and rear (coming from a Honda Civic Coupe). Looks great from the front, so-so from the rear. Smooth handling on most surfaces, but stimulus money can only make so many roads perfect. Acceleration is to be expected with a 4cyl AWD vehicle & passing ability is adequate. With 13,500 on the clock I've yet to have any of the pulling/shaking issues described in other reviews. I have experienced the shifting "clunk" sound a couple times, though it is always when parked on an incline. Overall I'm pleased with my purchase & would recommend it to anyone.
2010 Legacy Nice Car
tsizzle, 10/16/2011
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car new and have over 40K miles on it. Great gas milage especially on the hwy going 70-80 mph. - Averages 34 mi/gal. The ride is smooth both in the city and hwy. Very peppy. I have the upgraded radio which is nice. No problems at all. The car is very light but I feel safe. Great handling - almost impossible to loose control. It's a great car I plan to put alot of miles on. Love the paddle shifters on the steering column - I downshift alot instead of using brakes. Lots of trunk space. I use full synthetic oil and change it every 10K miles. I recommend this for a commuter car and have 2 boys 9 & 5. Very good for my lifestyle and budget.
Torn between loving it and hating it. I hate it!
Adrienne, 08/12/2021
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Subaru just over a year ago after saving my hard earned money and carefully seeking out the best car that will last me. I thought it was a Subaru being I've seen friends and family exceed 300k miles on theirs.. I want to start by saying that I love my Subaru Legacy Sedan, everything but the CVT Transmission. This was my first purchase of a car on my own, paying cash and I thought it was safe buying a Subaru because of the known reliability and reputation that Subaru stands for. I was mistaken, and not only am I now out the $7,000 that I paid for it, I am now stuck with a shell if a car that soon will fail due to the CVT transmission. My car is beautiful, super clean and appears to some as if it's a new car or at least lower then the actual miles of 125k. Some would say it's not even broken in. Apparently it's expired because every Subaru specialist or transmission mechanic tells me that I was lucky to get over 100k out of the transmission. Their experience in the field, nobody has ever replace the tranny for quoted price of $8,000. This exceeds what I paid for it. To sell it as it is now, I would be lucky to get any more the scrap metal price at the local salvage yard. This has been the biggest disappointment and mistake I've ever experienced. If I reach 1 person to prevent them from making the same mistake I made, still wouldn't make me feel any better but maybe someone avoided the same despair. My question now would be, why doesn't Subaru just make a crap car that won't last. Match it up with the life expectancy equal to the CVT models. ANYONE IN THE MARKET FOR A SUBARU LEGACY? I got one for sale!
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john, 06/12/2010
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After years of Honda loyalty I cannot believe this clunker is how I satisfy my Subaru dream. Like numerous other posts I too experience the road drift at highway speeds as well as the vibration. My headliner has been replaced as has my barely mediocre radio due to defects. Occasionally my "new" radio will not turn on at all. The car often "slams" into reverse, and constantly hesitates from a dead stop. Car nearly stalls whenever I brake hard, idle, or turn the AC up to max, which is still inadequate and insufficient to keep my baby girl cool in the back seat. Local dealer attributes the RPM drop to strain on the electric system.Really. Expensive maintenance reduces value.
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