Used 2015 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
Not Just for a Niche Market Anymore
Test drove numerous mid-size family sedans and ended up with the 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium in Carbide Grey Metallic. Two weeks in and I'm very happy with my choice. Living in the northeast means traction is important during the winter months and the Subaru delivers with its Symmetrical AWD system. I've never had an issue getting to work and I've always felt safe driving this car. I got the base 2.5i premium with no extra options (no Eyesight, moonroof or navigation). This is still a very nicely equipped car for the money.
First Subaru... Last Subaru
I bought this Legacy primarily for an economical AWD sedan for MN winter driving. It is a nice car but the wind noise is too much for a car in this price range. There is a repair kit for the windows to reduce the wind noise which feels like about 10% improvement. Heated seats are great and the seating is comfortable. I drive a lot of different cars in my job and the CVT in this Legacy is about the worst I have experienced during low speed maneuvers. Higher speed CVT action is fine. The factory battery is a tiny 350 CCA and insufficient for MN winters. The rear glass has some weird optical distortion. And if you turn off the car when the head lights are in the auto position but don't take the key out, the lights will stay on and drain the battery. So there is no battery saver feature. I really want to love the car but I'm moving on.
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- 2.5i Premium SedanMSRP: $7,976In-stock online
- 2.5i Limited PZEV SedanMSRP: $9,998In-stock online
- 2.5i Limited PZEV SedanMSRP: $18,998In-stock online
2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6 limited under performs
OK here is my verdict on 2015 3.6 Legacy (On a three year lease) Pros: • Drive traction • Safety features Cons: • All six cylinders do not fire all of the time, 4 cylinders run until almost red lining. • Interior rattling noise everywhere. Areas in which you can’t reach to try fix yourself. • Technology- Radio, Nav, etc. The touch screen does not always respond to touch, you have to hit the section a few times for it except the command. • The seats have no comfort at all, hard and low quality leather. • I’ve been back 4 times for 3 different recalls. I understand this is low to mid 30K car but come on, how much profit does Subaru really need to make. My wife and I can’t wait for the lease to be over! Once a Subaru admirer.
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Car for All Seasona
This car is full of surprises - all pleasant! I had some misgivings about the CVT and noise and acceleration., but it was unfounded. The artificial shift points keep the car responsive and quiet, and the paddle shifter is works well in mountainous terrain. The car inspires confidence in all situations thanks to the all-wheel dive and great suspension. The most amazing feature, however, is the EyeSight adaptive cruise-control, especially in heavy freeway traffic. Just set the cruise control speed, steer and EyeSight does all the slowing, stopping and speed resumption. UPDATE: I've taken the car on several long road trips, mostly on challenging mountain roads. (Route 12 in Utah was a feat test for the car's braking and handling, and it inspired confidence.) Minor complaint: The GPS system has some outdated and inaccurate.
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2015 Subaru Legacy - Homerun!!!
I've had a 2008 Legacy, a 2012 Legacy, but this 2015 Legacy Limited is AWESOME! I wasn't expecting a complete new look (thankfully), but the subtle exterior changes are nice. The 18" wheels are really nice. The fact that this car has safety features NOT EVEN OFFERED by it's main competitors should be reason enough to give it a look. You get a lot for $30k, especially at trade-in time. I owned an older Mercedes and recall that the S-class had Distronic Cruise Radar for $3,000! The Legacy with EyeSight crash avoidance won't set you back nearly that much. It also has blind-spot monitoring. But in addition to the best in class safety features, I really like the upgraded interior.