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Love this car
Robert Jackson, 10/30/2015
2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
If youre not into street racing and you want a solid, comfortable driving experience you will love the 2016 Legacy 3.6R Limited. I have had mine for three weeks now and have put about 1000 miles on it on interstate highways and mountain roads. I can say that in my 70 years I have never driven a finer vehicle. The boxer six provides plenty of power for my needs. The steering is firm and positive. The interior is very comfortable. The sound system is outstanding. And the electronics are intuitive and easy to use. You can pay more for a midsize sedan but you will not find a better value.
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Robert Markham, 04/15/2016
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a quality vehicle. It looks good and has all the bells and whistles you could ask for in a car at this price (MSRP $32K). We've only had the car a short while, but have noticed a couple of minor annoyances . When shifting from reverse to drive, it takes too long to drop into gear - a potential issue when executing a three point turn in traffic. Also, the driver's seat memory function responds to the first individual who unlocks the car, not necessarily the driver. This can be annoying. Generally though we love the car and expect a great experience.
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Love it but . . .
David W, 03/09/2016
updated 04/28/2016
2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
We drove everything in the segment, everything. This is my daily driver. What I like: - All wheel drive - Technology is intuitive and easy to learn - Spacious, well designed interior - Smooth power delivery from the V6 - Huge trunk What I'm neutral on: - Handling - It handles more than well enough for 95% of daily driving, but it does roll and feels a bit ponderous if you try to have some fun. What I don't like: - The fact that Eyesight does not work when I can't see (sun glare, rain, snow). Isn't that exactly when you want a safety system? - The brand advertises being dog friendly, but they don't offer any dog friendly accessories (rear seat cover, rear foot well cover) - Wind noise on the highway is a problem. When using the hands-free phone people have difficulty hearing me.
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Still love my Subaru Legacy
Sharon Yount, 03/18/2016
updated 03/22/2017
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I won't repeat my previous review but instead update a couple of things now that we've owned the car 7 months. The driver's headrest is uncomfortable for my husband who is very tall- 6'3". He finds that it tilts forward farther than he likes. It is not a problem for me- 5'5". I also find the gas a little too sensitive- it's difficult not to spring forward too quickly. While I've adjusted to this, I would prefer for it not to be so sensitive. I enjoy the acceleration better in our Toyota Camry Hybrid which we also bought recently. I do love the brakes in the Subaru though- no catching or any problem- better than our Camry. The headrest in the Camry is not a problem for my husband. Eyesight is still awesome- I love the way a light flashes when a car is in my blindspot. My opinion on the adaptive cruise control is mixed now. While it is good that you don't get too close to another car in front of you because the car will slow to match the speed of the car directly in front, if you don't realize the car has slowed down, you may be traveling slower than you want because you failed to notice the speedometer. Also if the cruise control is set and you pass another car, esp in 2-lane highway situations, if you take your foot off the accelerator, the cruise control will actually brake you- this is not good when you are in the on-coming lane! So I have learned to turn off the cruise control altogether when passing. It brakes you in regular traffic as well rather than just letting you coast. This is annoying when I am going down hill and gaining momentum. If my car gets closer than the range set (1-3 car lengths), then it will brake and I lose the benefit of the momentum. So again, when I am traveling in a situation when this might happen, I turn off the cruise control. On the positive side, I find that when I am in traffic where the speed is changing quite a bit, such as when there is road construction and there is only one lane, I use the adaptive cruise control to match the speed of the car in front so I'm not having to constantly adjust my speed. So overall, though there are pros and cons, with the adjustments I make with the cruise control under the situations mentioned, I think I like the adaptive cruise control overall. The Legacy gives a smooth, comfortable ride and is easy to drive. I still prefer it to our Camry though it is also a great car. When deciding which car to take for a trip, we have to compare the better gas mileage of the Camry Hybrid (40+), Legacy (30 highway) with the sense of feeling safer in the Legacy with all of its protective features, eyesight and collision avoidance especially, along with 4-wheel drive. The avoidance of a collision by braking on its own did come into play one time on a trip when my husband was in heavy traffic on an interstate slowdown and looked away briefly when the car in front stopped. The Legacy braked itself and kept us from tapping into the car in front. So we feel safer in the Legacy and it often wins the battle between which car to take! I still strongly recommend the Subaru Legacy! Addendum to my previous review: I have found that Subaru does not update its Navigation system very well so that it is out-dated. While it works pretty well, it needs to be kept up-to-date with new roads, etc. which Subaru does not seem to be doing. I prefer my Garmin GPS. Most people use their phones anyway but it is handy to see the upcoming roads on a larger screen, so I like that aspect. I think I will contact Subaru and put in my complaint. Maybe they will improve. But yes, I still love my Subaru Legacy!
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Love my grandma car!
JP, 04/19/2016
updated 04/19/2018
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I came to the Legacy in a very strange way. I had no interest in buying a middle of the road sedan. I was set on buying either a F-150 or 4-Runner (my previous vehicle). But I had been without a car for nearly 2 months and after looking at the $40k price tag of trucks/suvs, I came to the conclusion I'd get a car then later buy a truck as a second vehicle. When selecting a car I typically prefer hatchbacks but don't care for the pokey 2.0 engine in the crosstrek/impreza. I also looked at some other sedans but what I like about Subarus is the large pass through from the trunk to the back seats when folded down. I can fit my bike in easily and it just has tons of cargo room. The interior is also very spacious, and I liked the extra cabin space and room around the driver (remember this is same platform as the outback). For the price of $25k (and I didn't even negotiate as I was exhausted after 2 months of car searching), it came with features more expensive vehicles didn't have (homelink, all-weather car mats, heated seats, awd). I was going to go with the 3.6 limited, but this was just a 'commuter car' so I didn't want to spend another $7k for the bigger engine and leather. Also, I have been pleasantly surprised at the acceleration of the 2.5 engine when paired with the CVT. It is way better than what I remember when driving other people's Subarus. Not to mention, I'm averaging 30mpg with 90% city driving!!!!! So when I say I love my grandma car, I mean it is a 4 cylinder sedan that hauls lots of stuff and gets great gas mileage and is very comfortable in town as well as on the highway. I also looked at the Honda Accord, Mazda 6, and VW GLI and VW GTI (which I have previously owned). All those cars have their positives. Overall I liked the space and cargo capacity of this one. I also like the easy/simple LCD display, traditional tachometer/speedometer, and well designed ergonomics. The only downside I have noticed of this vehicle is the CVT transmission can be a little rough when decelerating/going downhill at certain speeds (mostly I notice it right about 35-40 mph going downhill). But other than that, I never really notice that I'm driving a CVT. The stock speakers were also terrible (I upgraded mine). A good choices for a sedan if you value spaciousness and cargo capacity. And apparently resale is excellent on these vehicles (as it is with most Japanese brands). Great practical car. You just won't win any fun awards with it. Update: I sold mine after a year of ownership to buy a vehicle with cash. It was a great car and definitely one of the best sedans out there. That said, not sure that most people need AWD and there is a little gas penalty for it compared with something like an Accord. But the comfort of the Legacy and driving experience is excellent!
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