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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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Love my Subi
Kate, 11/03/2021
2003 Subaru Legacy L AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2003 Subaru Legacy, I love my and I will continue to fix whatever she needs fixed. I did have a bad head gasket, and some trouble with the radiator. I'm fortunate to have a husband who can do the repairs so for me the cost was minimal. It has been a great car, I bought it used about 8 years ago and even though she's had some issues, I'm still happy to own her. It's just a great driving car, almost 160k and running sweet.
You may wish to consider other cars
Brandon Schultz, 05/25/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned our Legacy 2.5 GT for 6 months. It handles better than any car I have ever owned. However, it has some design problems. When the clutch is cold, the car will vibrate excessively and now it has begun to make unusual whining noises. If you don't slam the doors, they don't close, and when the doors are slammed it starts to rattle. Sometimes you can push the remote 30 times and only the driver door will unlock although you hear a beep with each push. Other times, two beeps is enough. A little more hp would be better. You have to be He-Man to put it into reverse. Look at other brands before you buy this Subaru.
One Great Car!!
Princessssct, 12/03/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this brand new 2003 Legacy L Special Edition Sedan this past summer (I could not stomach one more repair on my Jetta). My search lead me to Subaru, I remember my dad had a subaru (banana yellow) wagon when i was kid and here in New England living on a hilltop we need the AWD and he always mention how good that car was! Dad was right, Subaru and my new CAR ROCK! It's fun to drive an unbeatable value compared to other 4 door sedans out there.I got the special edition which came loaded with all the accessories you could want CD, sunroof, alloy wheels, leather wrapped wheel and shifter and fog lights.
AWD Awesome!
SandMan, 05/07/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My son has owned 3 Subarus, including the sporty XT6, and sold me on the reliability and engineering of this car. I'm very pleased with the handling on mountain curves, and solidness of the body. The engine needed about 10 - 15 extra ponies, which I helped along with a cold air induction kit from Injen. Now, those wanting more power - look for the 2005 turbo! Ths is a fun car to drive, has great interior colors, and is a great engineering piece. Love it!