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No Nonsense Performance & Practicality
jcgolfer, 08/09/2003
2002 Subaru Legacy GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.