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2 out of 5 stars

Can't believe so highly rated.

Curtis, 03/03/2019
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Research head gasket failure with 2.5i engine, cost to repair, and recurrence of failure.

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Subary Legacy 3.0R

tdoggydog, 07/09/2007
2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi, VDC (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is a great car - rides smooth, corners well, sounds great! Can't wait to open her up after the 1K mile break- in period with the Sport Sharp mode. Everywhere I go people are asking "What's that?" and are amazed at not only the style, but the features, performance and out-the-door cost. This is my first Subie and I think I'm going to be a lifelong customer.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

An OK Car, Nothing Special

Johnny, 06/24/2008
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is OK, nothing special, it was a cheap lease. I had a VW Golf which blows the Subaru away in overall performance and quaility. The Subaru doors close like a tin can, power in the engine is non-exsitent, and the road noise is high. But it is new and get about 24 MPG, not bad for an AWD

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Happily Pre-Owned

gioguy21, 03/05/2009
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I Special Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

So far I've owned my Legacy for a little over a month and I have to say it's by far the best car I've ever owned. I was in the market for a car that was great on the highway (safe/mpg/fun to drive) since I drive an hour each day to and from work. I will surely be purchasing another Subaru whenever this one bites the dust hopefully a long time from now. I love the sound system, was able to tweak the quality of the speakers through my ipod, the moonroof is wonderful and the car handles like it's on rails. I highly recommend anyone that wants a great car at a great price, pre-owned might be the way to go. Low miles for 5k cheaper than new a year old?...be stupid not to.

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5 out of 5 stars

Subaru all the way from now on.

Kate A, 06/16/2008
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 I Special Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Was reluctant to look at a Subaru until I disappointingly test drove Toyota's and Honda's in the same class. I fell in love with this car from the minute I set foot in it. I have found it handles highway driving brilliantly. But I especially enjoy taking it down winding back roads where I get to show off its superior handling and give the engine and suspense a great workout. It is effortless to drive and makes long distances feel like a breeze.

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