Used 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Sedan.
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Fabulous Car
san_san, Burnsville, MN, 04/08/2013
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I always feel this is one of those less talked about cars in the market. I own this year for more than an year now and extremely happy with the performance.
Subaru's AWD delivers when needed in snow driving conditions and I feel safe when coming to abrupt stops on icy roads.
Transmission tanked after 8yrs
Chris, Lexington, KY, 02/28/2021
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Extremely disappointed with my 2012 legacy. Did all of the scheduled maintenance, purchased brand new. Car lasted 155k miles before transmission issue. Was going to cost 8k to fix, worth more than car. Apparently transmission is an issue with 2010-2014 legacy.
Torque converter needs replacement @ 130k miles
Emily, Roseburg, OR, 03/05/2021
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Why would anyone buy a automatic transmission these days if your just going to need a new torque converter at a 130,00 miles. Better off buying a manual. Absolute B.S. nice job Subaru 🤬
Loving Legacy
cribley, Corpus Christi, TX, 09/15/2014
2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I purchased a 2012 Red Subaru Legacy from Onion Creek Volkswagen in Austin, TX on August 8,2014. I feel in love with the All-wheel drive boxer engine of the Subaru. I also love the package that included the sunroof and power seats with Lumbar support.
I do have to say the lumbar support can use more work. I drive 30 mile to work every day. When I get to work and get out the car, I … have a pain in my lower back. The hands free blue tooth unit is extremely difficult to set up. I also wish that the Legacy had the same ground clearance as the Outback. I feel that I will be happy with my 2012 Subaru Legacy for years to come.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Standard all-wheel drive
- Pro:excellent outward visibility
- Pro:diverse engine and transmission choices
- Pro:spacious cabin
- Pro:top safety scores.
- Con:Weak base stereo
- Con:fussy navigation system
- Con:unimpressive six-cylinder fuel economy
- Con:no automatic available with 2.5GT.
Full Edmunds Review: 2012 Subaru Legacy Sedan
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