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Serious Design Flaw Not Resolved in 2011 Model
electricity1, 05/25/2011
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 65 people found this review helpful
The Subaru Legacy was plagued with design issues after its redesign in 2010 and unfortunately these have not been resolved in the 2011 model. Many of these cars (along with the Outbacks) have a "shimmy" issue at highway speeds and if you bring this to the dealer's attention, they will apply an extensive technical service bulletin (TSB 05-48-10) which is essentially a redesign to the car. After I had this applied the car had serious vibration issues and swaying at highway speeds, along with pulling to either side. Subaru refuses to acknowledge that there is anything wrong with the car after this fix was applied. Google "subaru legacy shimmy" and read the 64 pages of posts! Stay FAR away!!
2nd Subaru went south
Daniel, 11/06/2010
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Subaru but there won't be a third one. I thought the vibration on steering wheel issue has been addressed on 2011 models but they haven't done much. After road force balancing and the part change on steering wheel, it still vibrates after 65/mph.
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Performance good - navigation SUCKS!
efeld, 07/29/2012
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, the important things in the Subaru Legacy are good. Performance, great handling in snow, comfort. However, "leather" on driver's seat is coming apart after just one year. The big problem with this car is the navigation. Do NOT get navigation. I have to use my Garmin because the Subaru's navigation is a crap shoot on whether it will find the right destination. Couldn't find Boston, yes, that's right Boston! Couldn't find our local FedEx office, etc. I tested the Gramin on the same addresses and it had no problems. Also, whoever designed it has no clue - interface is about as user UNfriendly as possible. Voice recognition doesn't work either.
Best AWD midsize sedan available
bchguy111, 02/01/2012
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2011 Legacy since May 2011. It has exceeded my expectations. It's much peppier then the numbers suggest and I get great mileage. It get compliments on the exterior all the time, with everyone assuming the car is much more expensive. I sold the owner of a restaurant I have been going to for over 12 years a 2012 Legacy based on the looks and positive feedback on mine. The car handles great and is very stable and smooth at highway speeds. Amazing in wet weather. The interior is modern, but clean, and has loads of space. Plus, with the standard AWD, it drives much more solid then any Honda, Toyota, Nissan... I've had 6 Subarus and counting. Drive one and you will see why.
Best car I ever owned
Paul, 12/06/2015
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles great cannot stop this car in the snow. And no matter what I do I cannot make the tires spin out. All around great car
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