Used 2002 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Subarus are over rated
mr.z, 01/10/2009
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was very excited when I ordered my Subaru. That all ended after two weeks of ownership thats when the steering started going in and out. I never had a road noise issues it was the wind blowing through the window that never closed proper after two years that I had issue with. That was fixed four times it never lasted more than two weeks. At three years old the car started rusting (body and brake lines), the ABS was no longer working at this point. Maybe I expect to much when I pay $27k car. Last thing I had flat once and the jack broke. I sold this car with over 59k on it.
Subaru Legacy GT LTD Experience
shersr, 12/08/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Great car to drive
Gary, 01/27/2005
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
love it
subiegirl, 03/24/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
love it!AWD is the best ever invented!
2002 subaru GT sedan
nd, 12/14/2002
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought in November. Seems like a solid car. To early to tell about reliability. Live in the northeast. Have had three storms since buying the car.Great in the snow.
Worst car I ever owned
thebaaron, 09/20/2007
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I picked up this car with 30k miles in great shape and right away started having problems with window seals, moon roof seal, O2 sensors, head lights, check engine light, heat shield, clutch, electrical bugs, you name it, I've fixed it, until finally with 70k miles on the odometer, the engine jumped time and bent all the valves costing me $3500. No aftermarket support either, because no one wants anything to do with this lemon. I can't say that I blame them. I can't wait to be rid of this heap.
quality declines in late model Subarus
ssa, 10/28/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Less Than Expected
SjS, 08/28/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Subaru Legacy
eoj88, 03/19/2008
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First few years of ownership the car performed as desired. However in the third year of ownership road noise became louder. Car has started to rust in the rear door jams at the seams. The rear quarter panel has developed large rust areas. These days I would expect a car to last more than 5 years before rusting out.
Subaru get an A
2002 Subaru, 02/27/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Limited AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very reliable. Excellent in snow and rain. Stops on a dime.