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Used 2003 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2002 Legacy GT

Haydn, 10/30/2002
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive about 5500 miles per month. My Legacy GT has performed well overall. Highway mileage exceeds 31 MPG with the manual transmission. The cabin is very quiet; wind noise minimal. The engine is somewhat underpowered; however the handling and control are exceptional with the AWD. Fit, finish and value are exceptional for a vehicle priced under $25K.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Extreme Value and Performance

marzomi, 02/18/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Recently traded in my 2000 Grand Cherokee, for what I thought was a step down, a 2003 Legacy Specail Edition Sedan. I thought wrong. This car clearly is out performing my Jeep. Solid on the "slick stuff", great interior harmony, tight to the road, great option package and a true driving experience. And not to forget, less standing at the gas pump. I shopped the 03 Accord, 03 Camary and 03 Passat, nice cars,equal performance, but can't touch the value of this one.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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

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