Used 2001 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
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Family car for those born to drive
tauyeung, 07/12/2002
2001 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Do your research and you'll find out about the excellent crash test rating. However, the Legacy L is also fun to drive when you get the manual transmission. It is not a fast car, but it has the same mass-to-horsepower ratio as a MINI Cooper base model. The Legacy L only needs 87 octane gas instead of 91 octane gas, which saves you money as well. It's roomy enough to move 6' book shelves (one at a time), yet drives like a car. Take it to the snow (which I did) and AWD shines.
Just couldn't get comfortable
Phylo74, 11/15/2002
2001 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have always liked Subarus, especially the AWD. I had an 83GL; 91Loyale; 97Impreza; 98Outback Sport, and an 01 Legacy. However, I recently sold my Legacy after only one year and 12000 miles. It's a reliable car with great traction, it just didn't have enough leg room, the steering wheel didn't go high enough, and there is a hard bar or something just under the seat cushioning that would make my thigh numb after about 20 minutes. I now drive my 2000 Mazda Protege instead- really comfortable.
Economical, Practical & Fun Family Car
dadof3, 01/20/2005
2001 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Our Subaru has over 30k miles and stillloving it. We were debating between thewagon or a minivan to haul our 3 kids. We also looked at the Passat wagon.The Passat rode smoother, but the price was way too high for comparable features. We are very satisfied withour choice- great price for what youget, decent gas mileage (compared to theminivan anyway), and enough room for the kids and their stuff- can fit threechild seats across the back row. Recommend a car top carrier for longertrips. Pros: Reliable, safe, fun to drive, andthe awd can't be beat for winter driving(live in WI)Cons: Interior quality could beimproved, gas mileage seems low for a vehicle its size, needs more pep.
Gas Hog
Billy Williams, 07/10/2017
2001 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I've owned my car for a couple months it has 230000 miles on it it came from Pennsylvania and has terrible rust damage on it and under it. It gets terrible has mileage every and I do mean every 180 miles I have to put gas in it I fill it all the way up and from full to empty I only get 180 miles and then I have to fill it up again.
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Great for the Northwest roads!
greatnorthwest, 02/06/2003
2001 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first Subaru and all I can say is "WOW"! Since my vehicle was purchased in September I have grown to love it more. It handles excellent in the Northwest rain and snow. It has a peppy 165 HP motor, not bad for a 4 cylinder! I would highly recommend getting the auto-dimming/compass mirror. I bought one after the fact, installed it myself (piece of cake) and no more rearview mirror glare from trucks.