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Used 2003 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Wagon

EMIL TOLEDO, 08/30/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I replaced a Passat and found the subaru less powerful and providing less gas milage than the Passat.The pluses are the all drive and the fa.ct that it runs on low test gas.The superior reliability and better braking are also plusses so on balance I like it better than the Passat.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Wagon for the $

Richardson, 09/16/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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After test driving both the Passat and Volvo V70 series wagons we weren't totally satisfied. Then we decided to give Subaru a try. First we drove a base model Outback & liked the look but not all the features. Then the sales person showed us the 2.5 GT Legacy wagon. We kept the car over night and really tested it out. The handling is superb, sound system rocks! Seats are comfortable with plenty of room to spare. We were a bit worried that the 4 cyl. engine wouldn't be enough power, but it's fine for most driving and it's quieter.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

New Subaru

MC98, 11/11/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Seems to be a great car, have 950 miles on it so far. Hope as good as previous Subaru's.

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