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Great Car Often Overlooked
SensibleDriver, 01/15/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I have always owned new Subaru's since my first Legacy in 1991. It was a L+ edition that was $18k. I drove it thru college and 140k miles. I then purchased an 96 Outback. In Oct.2003 I purchased this L Sped Ed Wagon, one of two 2003's left on the lot. I have been pleased with it! Got it for $19,500! Not much more than my first in 1991, but with many more features. Love the dual sunroofs. Goes in the snow like a tank!
No Better Car Out There For The Money
Brian & Erin, 03/15/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Having parents that have owned two Subaru's for years and hearing how great a car they build, we decided to go out and buy one. After owning the car for a little over a year now, I can honestly tell you this is the best car I've owned. I am NOT a family car type of guy and I love driving this car. From the solid Subaru build quality to the All-Wheel drive and the suprisingly well cornering ability. The list goes on and on. At around $20,000 this car is a steal.
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Handling + Safety Topnotch
tanjv, 03/07/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The day I got this car there was a blizzard that evening and I drove home from a party. While all the other cars (especially SUVs) were skidding all over the road this baby cruised passed them like nothing happened. Not a single skid! Try this with a Honda Accord like I did and you'll be swimming left and right. I understand it got top safety ratings from the National Highway tests.
All the bells and whistles
Jason Kellner, 07/21/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Coming from an AWD Impreza, I thought the handling was good. My 03 Legacy GT far surpasses it. Because it sticks to the road like glue, I can keep up with Porsches and BMWs easily on mountain roads and fly right by clumsy SUVs. I test drove one with an automatic, and the complaints about power with this trans are warranted. I got a 5-speed and the sluggishness issues were resolved. I'm averaging 28 MPG in mixed driving. What's best is the '03 and '04 GTs have every option imagineable -- In-dash CD changer, heated leather seats w/side airbags, heated mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer, fog lights, 16-inch wheels, moonroof, etc. Very hard to find a 5-speed.
uncommon sedan
bratman2, 01/19/2005
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought this car while visiting our daughter in Colorado as an alternative to a SUV. We also had owned a 93 Legacy fwd and still own an old 87 Brat. We drove the 1800 miles back to the east coast in three days in this car so we got a pretty good feel for it. All I can say is outstanding ride, handling. Fuel economy broke 29 mpg with three in the car and luggage day three. Just passed 30k in the car w/ no issues, just maintaince. 19k for a sedan w/ all wheel drive, sunroof and pretty 16" alloys I while pass on Camerys and Accords. We sold our 97 Mustang when we got home, though it was a V6 and straight line would out run the Legacy, the Sub has got the handling, rain or shine.
nice car!!
tcooper, 03/15/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Just bought the legacy special edition. with only a thousand miles on it, too early to tell about reliability. I bought the car presidents day weekend for $18,200. The invoice was about that before destination charges. I believe I got a good deal. The amazing thing to me is that I purchased this subaru for only $500 more than my wife's Legacy sedan (L) in 1998!!! Look how much more I got! bigger engine, sun roof, leather wheel and shift etc.. I like the handling very much. I am getting about 25mpg right now, hoping for a little more after it is broken in.
Great value
mgraze, 03/18/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Recently test drove the special edition Legacy wagon. Impressed with the value in the package. Very nice ride and handling. At first acceleration seemed underwhelming but I found out that you have to really floor it to get the trans to kick down and get the engin into the higher rev range. Once you stomp on it, it goes pretty good. This thing is huge inside with the seats folded down. The cargo capacity rivals the much taller Honda CRV. I thought the interior was of good quality for the price range. Exterior styling is understated but it kind of grows on you. Overall, I think it is a great alternative to an SUV.
2003 Legacy S E......awesome car
VW72SUPBUG, 04/10/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my new 2003 Legacy Special Edition thinking it was a "so-so" car since it did not cost as much as my last 3 Acura Integra GS-Rs did. Boy, I was I wrong!....this AWD car is so awesome on the road.....you have so much confidence in wet/snow weather that you would not find in FWD cars. This car is built solid, inside and out. It could stand to use more power and a smoother shifter, but overall it is great value for the money, cheaper than an Audi A4 AWD.
'03 Legacy L S.E.
TZSUBIE, 05/06/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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What can I say, my wife and I love this car! In shopping for her new car we didnt even look at Subaru until I drove a WRX. I expected it to be fast and handle well, but it exceeded my expectations and surprised me with it's quality. That test drive led us to the Legacy, a more practical car for her. We commute almost 30 miles one way with an elevation change of 1000 feet on curvy two lane roads. This car is great on those roads, especially when it's wet! We bought it in Aug '01 and here in May we have over 18,000 totally trouble- free miles on it. I've even been thinking of buying another Subaru - an Impreza 2.5RS or perhaps a WRX - for ME
You need a Subaru!
Rhodes275, 05/12/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The best car dollar for dollar!!
great overall car
john V, 01/19/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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it handles well, fast enough for gettign around, gets the job done
This is the car of my DREAMS!
Etiklleh, 01/15/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my fourth Subaru. After two Legacy wagons and an Impreza Sport Coupe, I was ready to go for the real style of the line. I have NOT been disappointed. I get comments all the time about how classy the car looks. As for performance, I get the most out of the 4 cylinder engine. And the handling is outstanding. I am loyal to Subaru through and through, and I've even converted several friends and family.
It Grips
BargainBoy, 05/20/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Nice price for a nice handling good looking modestmobile. I really like its awd handling in the rain and in the mountains and hills where I live. Not fancy not frilly but very functional and quite comfortable. I wouldn't mind a little more zip at the high end or a little better mpg but I've been very comfortable and satisfied with this car from Day 1.
Trustworthy
Justin Williams, 09/08/2016
2003 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The only problem I've had is the rear sway bar and linkage and the right rear tire studs breaking
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ronme, 02/08/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Absolutely teh best car for the money. Incredible handling and comes with all the options you would want.
this car is great
rocco sesty, 05/07/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
this car is great
Snow Angel
Janice Marie, 12/28/2002
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall this is a reliable and fun car to own. It looks great on the road and drives even better! The Legacy has a clean and classy look that stands out against other automobiles.