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Get the 3.6r!!!
George, 05/28/2018
2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Three words: engine, engine, engine! My 2015 Outback was a refined and capable truck that was let down by its asthmatic 4-pot. It was loud, slow, unresponsive, barely drivable in the winter before the engine warmed up, burnt/leaked half its expensive synthetic oil every 3000 miles and had a cylinder knock at around 2500 rpm. Junk! The six-cylinder engine transforms the car into a luxury experience. Honestly it drives like a Lexus or Audi in the limited trim. It feels twice as fast and twice and responsive as the 2.5 legacy/outback (better transmission with the 3.6), and all the while the engine is whisper quiet at cruise and around town. When you do goose it, you get a nice low-end burble from the boxer H6 engine where any v6 would sound coarse and raspy. This engine is Subaru’s best kept secret in my opinion, one of the last delicious holdovers from the company's pre-recession push to be Japan's BMW and make crazy performance trims of their family cars. It will be sad day when they discontinue it and stick their loud, laggy “two-point-O-tee” engine from the Ascent in the next generation. Apart from the 3.6 engine there are many other reasons this Subaru is the best-kept secret of the midsize sedan market. First, it’s a slow seller for a company used to chronic supply shortages, so dealers are willing to let these go cheap to score more SUV allotments from the factory. Second, the full time all-wheel-drive is a godsend even if you never go off road or in snow. I have never screeched the front tires…ever…even when flooring it to make fast left turns across oncoming traffic; this car takes fast corners and abrupt maneuvers like it’s on rails. The all-wheel-drive also gives the car criminally smooth acceleration. I’ve driven much more expensive cars whose designers need to sit in this sedan and take notes because it advances from a standstill like a magic carpet. Drive this and then drive the v6 Camry/Accord/etc. and they will feel like porpoising wrecks that want to torque-steer you into a bush. Third, the Legacy has the best midsize-sedan interior and certainly the best Subaru interior. The designers took a page from the Volkswagen playbook and created a clean, symmetrical, timeless aesthetic out of materials that feel solid and don’t rattle/creak, all without copying VW’s tiny infotainment screen and bad UI. The front seats are comfortable enough for road trips yet easy to shift around in when navigating busy cities. The back seat headroom is admittedly not the best, but people under about 6’2” will be fine and Subaru makes up for it with tons of legroom, heated rear seats and rear USB charging ports. The doors are also well laid out for taller people like me, even with the seat back almost all the way the B pillar is never an obstruction to entry, nor does it impact the rear passengers like in other cars. Complaints? Apart from personal preferences there are just a few niggles that everyone will find annoying. First and foremost is the music auto-play, the radio starts blasting every time you turn the car on OR off without setting the volume at zero. This is a feature in all new Subarus that nobody I have talked to likes and it should be axed accordingly. Second, even the closest setting on the adaptive cruise control leaves a gaping chasm of space, which every manic rhode island driver proceeds to fling his or her Nissan Maxima into without warning and make my car hit its own brakes to make room for the next guy. Third, in a similar vein, the warning lights and correlated bings and chimes are a hazard because they come on prematurely and usually mean nothing. Let some air out of the tires because the dealer inflated them way over the recommended psi? Tire warning light. It’s cold outside? Cold weather warning light (not kidding). Quarter tank of gas left? Fuel warning light. I actually ran the car out of gas once partly because I was an idiot, but also because the warning light usually means nothing and is ignored accordingly. These are small grievances though in a fantastic sedan that I will buy again in a heartbeat if given a chance. H6 engine or not, I hope Subaru doesn’t follow Ford off a cliff and kill off the Legacy because of the current crossover fad. Even if it isn’t as popular as the Outback, the Legacy is an important brand ambassador because it makes a compelling feature and value proposition to midsize-sedan shoppers who would not otherwise consider buying a Subaru.
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Amazing car!!
Adrian, 01/31/2018
2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Legacy 3.6 is Best car I’ve owned. It accelerates great is quiet and handles the road easily. I got my Legacy fully loaded, dark blue pearl and tinted the windows. It looks great and I get los of compliments ! Couldn’t be happier
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Great car for the money
Sean Grobe, 07/14/2018
2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had to move from a sports car (370z) to a sedan to accommodate my growing family. I looked at several options and settled on the Subaru Legacy Sport. I chose this trim because the features to price ratio fit my budget. The extra cost for the few features I would get in the limited or limited 3.6r wasn't worth it to me for a daily driver. While many reviews say the car is underpowered, the 2.5 boxer is in the range of similar cars (albeit the lower side of the range), I have never felt it lacking for daily driving in traffic, which accounts for 90 percent of my driving. The ride is very smooth. There is a bit of body roll, but it holds the road well, even when I push it a bit. The interior is very roomy, and the large trunk space is free of obstructions, allowing for decent cargo hauling. I can fit comfortably in both the front and rear seats, though taller people would probably have a headroom issue in the back. The full-time all wheel drive is a great feature - My wife's Nissan Rogue has it and handles well in the winter, and I expect that the Legacy will also be a decent car for inclement weather. For my favorite features, I am torn between the infotainment system and the Eyesight system. The basic infotainment system of the sport has Tom Tom navigation and a host of other features that work great, but Android Auto is a very good too. I tend to use Bluetooth for short trips, and Android Auto for longer drives where I want to use Waze or be able to use the car's screen to change music, etc. Eyesight is impressive, and getting those features at under 30k (about 20k less than luxury brands offer similar features) is great. The adaptive cruise control is very smooth and can handle stop-and-go traffic, and lane keep assist and departure warning come in handy. Looks-wise it is a little generic, but still has nice lines. All in all, I find the 2018 Legacy Sport to be an underrated car that makes a great family sedan.
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Like my old Camry, but with all-wheel-drive
Geoff R., 05/16/2018
2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2018 Legacy 2.5 Limited with Eyesight, Navigation, LED steering responsive headlights, and exterior dimming mirrors, and I love it already. It reminds me of a 2012 Camry I used to have, but has a better ride and improved safety features. So far it has been comfortable, quiet and smooth. Visibility is very good all around, and I find the engine power to be more than adequate. Braking is sure and steady. The safety features are helpful yet unobtrusive, and the interior is very well made. I thought that the front seats could use a smidge more thigh support, but I think they're pretty good nevertheless. Most people should be able to find a good seating position using the 10-way power adjustable seats. Phone, navigation and other entertainment features seem to work well, and the controls are good. The handling is slightly better than my Camry, and the steering feel is fine. Storage is excellent, with numerous cup holders, and the scissor trunk hinges allow additional room and access. This is no sports sedan, but I think it will be a comfortable and reliable car for years to come.
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Another New Subaru Fan!
Chuck, 11/22/2017
2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Just about 400 miles on my new 2018 Legacy and I love it! So far, so good. Everything seems great. I'm expecting this to continue. Our Legacy is a very nice looking sedan; twilight blue is the color we selected with a gray cloth interior. The sound system is fabulous! We love the clear quality of the sound whether it be radio, CD, or Sirius XM. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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