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OK But Doesn't
lukewarm, 01/31/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We went the Suba-route once the repairs on our '90 Volvo 240DL wagon became prohibitive. Many if not most of our friends drive Subaru wagons (mainly outbacks) and LOVE them. Unfortunately, I don't. The Legacy is quite a low rider, and the interior design seems to hinder visibility and is a bit cramped. I'm not that tall (5'8") and I find the driver's seat a bit snug. The interior styling could be a touch more sophisticated at this price point. But on a positive note, it handles wonderfully in poor weather.
The newest update on the 03 Subaru Legacy!
Edward , 03/27/2024
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about a year now, It has been family owned its entire life and has only broke down once in its so far 21 year reign. While my Legacy has only a baby 74k on the odometer it is a great car. The car rides beautifully smooth and the power is on the weaker side. Maintenance has been done very regularly on the Subaru since 03 and about 10k has went to repairs. The a/c does die or will most likely need to be recharged for whatever reason so look out for that when buying. Also a great thing to mention is how large the trunk is on the sedan model. It is literally the exact same size in sq ft, but lacking in height where the wagon prospers in its space. Amazingly with a dealer tune up this car still pushes 22+ mpg daily and I could do better if I didn't love the "Sport shift" that comes in the automatic trans I have. THE HEAD GASKETS have not yet gone wrong, a little spooky to be lingering as it is almost inevitable but not even the slightest leak to this day and almost every part in the engine bay is original and functioning. RUST is a big thing with these cars as most have been bought for AWD in the snow, The rust on my car is mostly affecting my exhaust and hasn't even bothered the frame past some very spotty and light on the frame. Overall the car has held up beautifully and hasn't faltered on me whatsoever but works as a great daily you can trust for its AWD.
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My fourth Subaru
Vince Toman, 10/04/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I haven't had this particular car long but it is my 4th Subaru and I know what to expect. So far, this vehicle has met all of my expectations of fit and finish and overall performance. I expect the winter driving experience to meet all of my expectations as well. I picked this car up on Tuesday and drove it 1200 miles to Ohio without a mechanical problem. There was some wind noise at speeds around 45 mph that I didn't expect and when I returned, I mentioned this to the dealer and they were able to correct that by adjusting the glass track and replacing a mirror gusset (?). It now has the quiet ride I anticipated.
Great looking date, but has to get loose
Plains Drifter, 11/17/2002
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I find the look of the legacy to be attractive but my beef with the car is clear in the amount of HP it has. This car is built for safety first and that as the driver you certainly can tell. However, with safety comes alot of weight and this car needs at least another 25hp & also a 6spd tranny. On the bright side, I've never driven a sports car that handles better, the AWD is awesome and this car is just as sure footed on wet ground as it is on dry ground
Faulty Head Gaskets Still - Buyer Beware
Faulty Head Gaskets, 01/26/2008
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Clutch shudder 25K miles. Replaced under warranty. Both head gaskets leaking at 89K miles. Fixed at a cost of $2K. Reputation for reliability is based upon pre 2.5L models. These cars are prone to issues by design and are expensive when need to be repaired.