Is the 2006 Subaru Legacy a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 Subaru Legacy?
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Review
Bought my Legacy w/85k mi on it less than a year ago. If you're looking to buy one, this is what you need to know: The GOOD: AWD offers great stability and makes the car fun to drive, good in snow but won't help you brake better in snow. THE BAD: The AWD system is delicate, no more than 2/32" difference in tire tread depth. Which means if you have 1 bad tire, you'll need to get 4 new tires as I have already done. I've had recurring Alignment issues as did others. I've had Tire Air leaking issues, as did others. Engine hesitation/misfire seems to be normal even when bought new. Gas mileage is not impressive. Used to get 25-27. Now I get 20-24 since the misfire issue got worse. Never again!!
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What options are available on the 2006 Subaru Legacy?
Available Subaru Legacy 2006 Submodel Types: Sedan, Wagon
Available Trims: 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium PZEV, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Limited PZEV, 2.5i, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i PZEV, 2.5 GT Limited, L, 2.5 I Limited, Outback, 2.5i Sport PZEV, L 35th Anniversary Edition, L Special Edition, 2.5 GT, 2.5 I, 2.5GT Limited, 2.5 GT spec.B, 2.5 I Special Edition, 3.6R Premium, Brighton, GT, 2.5GT Premium, 3.0 R Limited, 3.6R, GT Limited
Exterior Colors: Twilight Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Carbide Gray Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Crimson Red, Satin White Pearl, Graphite Gray Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl, Ruby Red Pearl, Atlantic Blue Pearl, Lapis Blue Pearl, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl, Steel Silver Metallic, Newport Blue Pearl, Diamond Gray Metallic, Deep Indigo Pearl, Azurite Blue Pearl, Sky Blue Metallic, Seamist Green Pearl, Deep Bronze Metallic, Regal Blue Pearl, Regatta Red Pearl, Silver Stone Metallic, Deep Sapphire Pearl, Mystic Blue Pearl, Quartz Silver Metallic, Caramel Bronze Pearl, Garnet Red Pearl, Glacier White, Harvest Gold Metallic, New White, Quick Silver Metallic, Seacrest Green Metallic, Timberline Green Pearl, Timberline Green Pearlcoat, Titanium Silver Metallic, White Birch
Interior Colors: Slate Black Cloth cloth, Black, Slate Black Leather leather, Warm Ivory Cloth cloth, Ivory, Warm Ivory cloth, Titanium Gray Cloth cloth, Two-Tone Gray Cloth cloth, Warm Ivory Leather leather, Slate Black leather, Slate Black cloth, Off Black cloth, Warm Ivory leather, Titanium Gray Leather leather, Ivory cloth, Taupe cloth, Gray, Taupe/Ivory cloth, Off Black, Ivory leather, Gray Moquette, Taupe
Popular Features: AWD/4WD, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm, Trip Computer, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Aux Audio Inputs, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Power Driver Seat, Bluetooth, Heated seats, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Back-up camera, Post-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Leather Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Keyless Entry/Start, Navigation, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Parking sensors, Remote Start, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive
