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This car is awesome
Joseph Piel, 03/24/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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great handling very fun to drive in bad and in good weather
Good car for the price!
Hokiebird, 03/30/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We were already convinced of Subaru's reliability record with our first used 1993 Legacy L Wagon. It's up to 220,000 miles and the only major repairs we've made were to replace a front axle and a new alternator. We choose a new 2002 sedan this time around, and have been very happy with through the first 15,000 miles.
Very Happy w/ My GT!
GT-Happy, 03/28/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Too my surprise, not only was the '01 Legacy GT a more attractive car on the outside (compared to the '99), but the interior was redesigned. A very important selling point since the '99 generation had a cup holder that covered the stereo. I love this car; it handles well (GT) in all conditions and is very comfortable. The interior is laid out very well and all instruments are easy to identify and operate. I highly recommend checking out the Legacy GT if you are into the high teens/low twenties price range. To Subaru: Upgrade the occansional cheap plastic and offer a V6 engine! If you do, you can compete better w/ VW and Audi.
Great car for the price
Fryguy, 07/30/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I just recently purchased my Subaru Legacy GT Limited and love it. It rides great and handles just as well. I was looking at similiar models from Audi, BMW, and VW but they do not come close for the price.
The perfect car
Macky, 07/02/2020
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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My 2002 Legacy GT Limited has 190k miles on it and runs n drives like new! The car gets around in snow and rain better than my Cherokee truck. Very good gas mileage, handles great. Nice leather interior with heated seats, sliding full moon roof. So much fun to drive and never failed me. Do basic routine maintenance and it should last well over 200k.
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Great Value
juice, 05/09/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We just picked up our 2nd Subaru last week for only $17,827. For that price we got ABS, AWD, wagon bodystyle, AM/FM/cassette, A/C, cruise, keyless, power windows, power locks, power steering, power mirrors, and carpets. Nothing can match the features for the price. The car feels solid and smooth, and was delivered with zero flaws. It's roomy, quiet, comfortable, and was best in class in IIHS crash tests. It's fun and practical. Warranty is better than Honda. Materials better than average for the class, too.
Incremental Improvements => Good Value
redeft321, 05/21/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We have driven a 1996 Legacy Brighton 5 speed 120K miles, and just purchased a 2002 Legacy L wagon wi 5 speed. Subaru's strategy has been to make many improvements on a good base car instead of running wi short cycle of major reengineering and redesign. Like VW's strategy of the 60s and 70s, this has allowed Fuji Heavy Industries to spread major design and tooling costs over longer multiyear production runs. The benefits of this strategy, wi modest yen depreciation, reflected in value. Our 1996 Brighton cost us $15300 with self financing. 2002 L Wagon with the improvements and added standard equipment noted below cost us $18500 with 1.9 percent 24 month financing.
4th Subaru (better each time)
ShawanoJim, 09/04/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I got a leftover '02 L-wagon for $600 under invoice w/3.9% financing. I love the car. Great seats and driving position. Wagon has lots of room for luggage/stroller and grocery bags. Everything is solid on the car. A well equipped vehicle for the L (base) model. Subaru’s are the most reliable vehicles I’ve ever owned (as good as my Acura Legend and Toyota X-cab 4x4 Pickup!). Very easy to service for the weekend mechanic. Truly Subaru's have best in class crash test ratings. Glad we had one when someone decided to cross a divided highway in front of my wife w/ her ‘95 Impreza. Have looked at crash ratings ever since!
A nice riding car
Ajene, 04/22/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have not purchase the Legacy, but I test drove. I enjoyed the suspension that was supplied on the car. The ride was very smooth and comfortable. Also, the 4 cylinder boxer engine produced enough power to push the car as if it was a V6. The only problem I had was the rear seating capacity. There was not enough room for people who want to sit in the rear seat.
Ain't None Better, for the money
rcpowell, 11/27/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I started with a '98 GT, graduated to a '02. I miss the hood scoop and the color white, but other than that, I like the car very much. The wife puts too many miles on it, but it goes and goes and still goes some more. The kids love it, the pep, the handling, etc. That took me some what by surprise, because it is a wagon. We are just another happy family with a Subaru to get around in.
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