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First 1500 Miles
pluffs, 04/02/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
83 of 83 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2019 Subaru Legacy Premium with the Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Fog Lights package in February 2019. This was after at least a year of toying with the idea of getting a new car. I compared this against the new Accord, Forester, Ascent, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, among others. I didn’t have an exact type of car in mind, I wanted something comfortable, safe, reasonably priced and that wasn’t overstated in its outward appearance. After many test drives of all the cars and trips to the dealership to look at the cars in person, I decided to get the Legacy. It had the best blend of all my checkmarks and considering the favorable financing terms and the new model for 2020, I hoped I could also make it the most financially attractive car as well. I am lucky where I live to have a handful of Subaru dealerships within an hour or two from my house. I played the game and shopped around to each, each time chipping away at the bottom line price. I finally found a price where I thought I was just wasting time if I continued so I decided to buy. I’ve now got about 1,500 miles on the car and have some things I love about it and some I do not like at all. Pros - Comfort. This car is seriously comfortable and plush for the price range. Short or long trips are a breeze. - MPG. With mixed driving, I am getting a little north of 31 MPG, which was a very pleasant surprise. - Tech. I find the infotainment system and menu are easy to understand and navigate. - Stock radio in the premium trim. I was on the fence about upgrading to Limited to get the upgraded speaker system. I am glad I didn’t. I am not a complete audiophile, but I want my radio to sound good. I find the stock 6 speaker system in the Legacy Premium to have clean, punchy bass and clear highs. - Cell phone holder. I have a mid-sized Google Pixel and there is a place where my cell phone can rest easily near the shifter. This is a small pro, but I find it very helpful and practical. I think Subaru may not label this specifically as a cell phone holder, but for my sized phone, it fits great. - Eyesight. So far it works great. It gently nudges me when I get to close to either side of the road. The adaptive cruise control is fantastic for highway driving. So far it works as advertised and is great to have as my last car didn’t have any updated tech or safety in it. Cons - Interior Rattles. This is by far and away the biggest complaint I have. The driver's side door, steering column and dash all rattle randomly when going over rough roads. Sometimes they don’t, other times it’s very intense, which makes bringing it in for warranty service difficult as it’s not 100% reproducible all the time. I did this once already and I received a hard time from the dealer when asking them to look into this and resolve it. They were able to take care of one in the door, but the dash/steering column are still problematic. I’m going to try a different dealer closer to home and see if they can help. - Reflections from the bright sun. Since the interior is a lot of piano black and glass around the dash and controls, reflections are a serious concern. If the sun is just right, it can cause a glare which can make you want to squint or turn your head out of instinct. - Touchscreen. While I find it works great, it is a fingerprint magnet. It also seems to not be able to absorb and hide gentle surface scratches. You have to be very careful to not touch the screen with anything that could cause a superficial surface scratch. Ride quality is just what I wanted. A middle ground between absorbing all road imperfections and a sporty feel. The car has a nice, heavy stance and handles well when taking corners. As others have pointed out, there is a lack of real power but for the majority of drivers, I don’t foresee it being a big problem. If you need a performance vehicle I’d look elsewhere. Seating room is great, I can fit 4 full sized adults in the car with plenty of space to spare. So far I am happy with my purchase. The pros outweigh the cons and if I can get the rattling taken care of I’d be over the moon. Hopefully, I can get some help from a more friendly and capable dealership.
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Great car for the money
Kyle Lundby, 02/25/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd legacy and 6th Subaru. If you are a Subaru fan, you know that they aren’t rockets, but that’s not why we love them. This is a solid car and great value. It packs in all the latest safety features, has great visibility, plenty of gadgets (love Apple CarPlay), roominess, and of course AWD. I bought this particular legacy to replace the Outback (another great vehicle) that I passed on to my teenager driver. If you want a Ferrari experience, this is not the car for you. If you want safe, reliable, practical, a nice look, and decent acceleration, the legacy is definitely worth a look.
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Excellent winter weather performance
Dave, 02/23/2019
updated 08/26/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru and there's a lot to like about the 2019 Legacy as well as a few things not to like... but more on that later. It's strong points are pretty obvious and I'm not going to dwell too much on what's already well known about these cars. It's excellent on snow and ice covered roads and it has a great safety record should something go awry. These were my primary considerations when I purchased the car and I'm perfectly satisfied in these regards. On the subjective side, I find it comfortable, attractive and well equipped for a mid-level trim option. In a nutshell, it's doing exactly what I expected it to do (especially in inclement weather). What I'm not an overly big fan of is the 2.5 boxer and how works with the CVT. Subaru programs their CVT's to simulate shift points which eliminates the droning of other manufactures CVT's and for stop and go traffic it works very well. This starts to fall apart as you enter modest acceleration where the simulated shift points become painfully slow. Think of your grandfather rowing through the gears on his old 3-on-the-tree Dodge Valiant (seriously, this really isn't much of a stretch - under certain acceleration loads it's almost that bad). I can live with it but it's very annoying (and unfortunate) as the CVT eliminates any hope of spirited driving. The 2.5 boxer is also a loud engine that transfers more noise into the cabin than it should, even under light loads... not the exhaust note, but the engine itself. It's not a particularly powerful engine but I do feel it's adequate. With that being said, kudos to Subaru for getting 34 mpg out of a full time AWD car. Some other things you may find annoying are the factory low beam headlight setting. Plan on having the dealer adjust them up a bit and then they're fine (and yes, you can raise them to acceptable levels and not get flashed). My final critique is that even the smallest amount of snow or ice in the wheels and the car develops a vibration from mild to wild. Obviously this can happen to any vehicle but I've never had a car so prone to it. The car wash guy loves me... I've had to make many more trips just to spray the wheels off than every before. In a perfect world, this car would be raised up maybe another 2" for just a bit more ground clearance and come with an inline 2.0T and automatic transmission. Overall this is a very good car and it has no problems excelling in what it was designed to do which is get you and your family comfortably and safely to it's destination in less than ideal conditions.
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2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6r with the Navigation Packag
Andy, 03/19/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Has met or exceeded my expectations! PROs- The Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. I was getting through the snow with no issues. Driver Assist Technology is the best! The safety in the car is magnificent, especially with the automatic reverse breaking. Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is one of the most accurate I have ever used. LED Steering Responsive Headlights is excellent especially going around those turns! The 3.6-liter DOHC engine Power: 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm Boxer engine is quick and powerful. -Harman Kardon premium audio system is an outstanding sound system! You don't hear much about it, but is is dynamic. CONs- Remote Engine Starter - don't like the fact the engine cuts off as soon as you touch the door and have to restart. Additionally, you can not use the Subaru remote start App with the Legacy!!! However, the remote start works well at a distance and I like the indicator that the car is started. the gas millage is poor 20-22 mpg. STARLINK™ 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation has fingerprints that are very obvious. Need to clean often.
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Eighteen months with my Legacy
Stephen Starr, 12/25/2018
updated 06/29/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Biggest quibble is remote starter is not standard equipment! Car has been very comfortable, with phenomenal visibility. The acceleration has been very good, even though it is a relative small engine. All safety features have worked as advertised. I still enjoy owning this car. Entertainment system with Navigation can be problematic at times- sometimes freezes and will not resume until car is turned off and turned on again. A/C both work adequately, so if you are interested ina really cold or hot car, this isn't it.
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NWDriver, 07/29/2019
updated 02/06/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
**February 2020 Update: The points below all remain pretty valid. The car is still fun to drive and very comfortable. I suppose I have two minor gripes: a) I get a slight rattle-buzz on rougher surfaced roads where the windshield meets the interior roof in the top middle. A little push upwards on the structure on the roof there resolves it so it's really a minor complaint; and b) It would be very useful to have the apps - not phone function, but apps like Waze, etc - on the phone connect with the car system without having to be physically connected with a cable. Maybe there's a way to do this that I don't know about, so might be a complaint without basis.** This is the second Legacy I’ve had with the previous 2011 being passed on to the kid. Overall, I like it a lot and would very likely buy it again. I’m in the Northwest and brought it home from the dealer in February right in the middle of some sustained cold, snow, and ice. Right now it’s got about 3,500 miles on it. Some points are: Weather – The AWD is just great on this. It drove like a tank in ice and snow when other cars just could not make it and SUVs were ending up on sidewalks due to sliding. Truly impressive. It does well in different degrees of rain and wet surfaces and gives confidence in holding the road. Engine – The 3.6 is fun. The car feels like it has a lot of power and gets to highway speeds+ very easily. It’s not going to blast off the line and 0-60 might be a little slower than competitors although I’ve seen online it’s supposed to be able to do it in 7 seconds. My experience is 0-20 seems a little sluggish. Going from say 10 or 20 – 60+ is another story. It does that very quick and easy and makes a nice little growly sound doing it. My previous 4 cylinder Legacy definitely did not have that. Handling – The car is fun to drive and can really hold lines on curves. The negative is body sway. You’ve almost got to hold yourself in place with one hand if you’re going into a curve with speed. Spiffy sport seats would probably help, but this is a Legacy, so… A negative is that the car feels kind of heavy and less nimble compared to my 2011 Legacy. Mileage – Right now it’s averaging just about 24 mpg overall. It will eat up some gas in stop and go traffic, but does pretty well on the freeway. Interior – The interior is very comfortable and in my opinion the seats are great. The 8” touchscreen is plenty big and easy to use and the sound system is good. No complaints at all on interior trim. Visibility is very good. The reverse camera and its graphics are great and very easy to use. Pretty quiet inside with the windows up. Safety goodies and assists – I haven’t really delved into what the various things do. I know that the blind spot detection is handy and useful. The warnings about coming up too fast on a car ahead or the car ahead moving on (aka “quit playing with the radio at the light”) have been useful. The various Subaru passive things like brakes, etc, seem great. I haven’t noticed the problems others have had with Eyesight but maybe I experienced it and just didn’t notice?
Going up a star
Vbsteve, 05/17/2020
updated 05/24/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
AWD is great. Driver seat started sqeeking. Rear passenger door squeaks. Audio randomly goes out (I have to unhook the battery to reset).. I would have bought a different car knowing what I know... I’ve owned this car for 8 months and my 2011 Toyota drives better, has never had the problems this car has had. Bought the 3.6r limited. The car tries to be something it’s not. They are utilitarian vehicles and I should have went with a different brand for what I was looking for. Not happy with warranty service... our forester was great but that was a base model suv for 26k. Maybe think twice about getting an upgraded Subaru.**** update*** they fixed the seat squeak. The head unit still randomly drops all treble and blasts base (the head unit has already been replaced so I give up on the blasting base issue). Overall I enjoy the car. I haven’t had a warranty service in a while. I did buy the extended warranty. I bought it for half of what my local dealer wanted by calling outside of my area. I felt that with the electrical issues and piece of mind it’s better to spend the money on the warranty. (I believe it’s refundable at a prorated rate as well).
Best small sedan that we tested.
JL, 06/15/2019
updated 12/20/2024
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We looked at the Honda Accord, the Mazda 3, the Mazda 6, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla and the Subaru Legacy. We chose the Legacy. The handling on mountain roads is great. It hugs the curves w/o a problem. The comfort is excellent. Would have preferred manual controls on the climate system. The car is comfortable on road trips (5-600 miles, no problem). The safety features are NICE!! Makes a difference in parking lots as well as on the road.
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Tom McKnight, 01/29/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
As I aged and most likely everyone our driving skills age also. I feel like I need all the driving help I can get and with the features on the Legancy I feel like I am better off. Everyone should check this vehicle prior to purchasing and compare the features. Its rating are justified.
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Check your new car thoroughly
Jinx1313, 09/12/2019
updated 03/12/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought mine brand new back in May of 2019. Haven't had it a year yet and had to take it back to the dealership for rattle noise that came from the cover of the EyeSight cameras and paint that's peeling from a weird place on the car. Subaru will not repair the paint saying that the peel is caused by "outside influence" . I haven't had this car six months and it already issues from what looks like the build quality. Update. COVID-19 put the breaks on me trading in. But since then, there has been another issue, my Drivetrain was making a weird noise, with less than 10k miles on the car. Turns out the car needed a new one. This is where the warranty came and gave me some faith back in the brand. They loaned me a new 2020 fully loaded Legacy that seemed to have fixed most of the issues I had with the 19 everything felt better from the in-dash touchscreen which sucks on the 2019 model and can seem to be unresponsive at times to speed and handling of the car. In my eyes, my 2019 model is that good given the problems I've had. But I will say that the dealership (Jim Kerra's) was able to fix all of the mechanical issues with my car. And driving this car in the bad 2021 snowstorm having all-wheel drive was a lifesaver when I had to go out for food and water. I just may give them another chance, if the 2021 model doesn't have that engine off at red lights crap.
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Great Performance But Annoying Issues
JB, 05/29/2019
updated 12/18/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
My Legacy 3.6 R Limited has plenty of power and handles well. It is no sports car but there is great steering feel and quick response. But, it sometimes feels unstable (front end feels light) at expressway speeds if there are strong crosswinds. Dealer "could not duplicate" because the high winds were not present at the time. Driver seat is very comfortable and adjustable for a wide range of preferences with the 10 way power adjuster and tilt/slide adjustment of the steering wheel. Wish the passenger seat had more than 4 way control. Mileage is as EPA rated, about 23 to 24 mpg in mixed driving. So far, have not gotten more then 25 on the highway (rated 28). After less than 3500 miles, there were numerous scratches in the paint. More than in my old Impreza after 70,000. Dealer sent pictures to Subaru but they say the problem is road hazards, not the paint quality. I disagree. Controls for most functions are easy to use but there are some that are difficult to use while driving and some displays that are hard to see. I usually wear polarized sunglasses which reduce glare. I carry a microfiber cloth to keep the shiny surfaces clean on a daily basis. Overall, I am quite satisfied but the little annoyances do add up. Operation and maintenance costs are low since it uses regular fuel and conventional oil. The electronic safety systems work well generally although Eyesight sometimes shuts off in bad weather and then can take several minutes to restart after the windshield is cleared. The lane change warning comes on far too late when a vehicle is overtaking at a slow speed differential. Lane keeping assist will not show the road markings in the display and turn off at times when the markings are quite visible. But oddly, the lane departure warning which operates using the same sensors, still works. There have been problems with the infotainment system including two recalls. The head unit will be replaced under warranty because of memory issues. One annoying issue that apparently will not be fixed is the radio turning on every time the car is started, even if it had been off before shutting down. Follow Up: The head unit was replaced but radio still loses presets. Now, they all go out at once rather than a group at a time. It is difficult tune to while driving. Eyesight is cutting out more often during bad weather. Update 2: Software updates seem to have solved the radio problems. Installing an update required a download to a PC or other device. PC downloads that include navigation map updates can take hours even though they claim to be less than 16 GB. After loading them to a flash drive, they must be installed WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, not just in the accessory mode or with ignition on. That can take another 1/2 hour and wastes fuel and time. The infotainment system cannot be used during the installation. Otherwise, there have been no new problems as of 13,000 miles.
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Much Better than you might think!
M.L. Camp, 06/06/2019
updated 06/12/2023
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have driven a little over 31,000 miles in my Legacy premium and couldn't be more pleased! It is quiet, comfortable, sure footed and very enjoyable to drive. While it may not "break your neck" on initial acceleration I have found that it has all the power that I need for my driving experience. Fuel economy is as advertised. I like a couple of the "little things" such as racheting headrests and the trunk hinges don't protrude into the trunk storage area. The "eyesight" system is great. The Legacy is basically an Outback with a sedan body. I highly recommend this vehicle for those who aren't impressed with "burning rubber".
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4-Cylinder Has All The Power You’ll Need
SodaCity, 09/02/2022
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! Ride is luxury quiet and comfortable, yet handles well too. I had concerns about purchasing the four-cylinder after reading a few reviews that focused on 0 to 60 times as if this car is being purchased to drag race. I cannot believe anyone would say this car is under-powered. This car has plenty of torque and acceleration for every day driving in the city or on the interstate. If you’re towing a heavy load or live in a mountainous area, then yes maybe you should consider the six-cylinder but that would apply to any car. This car has all the latest safety features and Apple CarPlay. I agree with other reviewers that the lane keep assist is overly aggressive but there is a switch to turn it off and it stays off. You only get a beep if you happen to change lanes without using your blinker. I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants a very comfortable sedan that gets excellent gas mileage too.
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Great AWD sedan for the winter
Sergiy Rubashov, 02/21/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car has been very solid and stable. AWD for the winter is great ! Fuel economy is excellent for AWD sedan .
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No Thanks
Abigail, 06/27/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
As someone who worked for 3 years in the car industry I bought my Subaru Legacy Limited model brand new in Oct. of 2018 and was so thrilled to get a 2019 ahead of the year starting! At first, compared to my 2012 Impreza that had been plagued with constant rotor, brake, and wheel problems, the Legacy seemed really nice. But the longer I owned it, the more troublesome it became. The touch screen is not very sensitive. I was fumbling around trying to press anything on the screen--and I have warm hands so it wasn't an issue that the screen couldn't register the touch. Then came the complete lack of power. Accelerating onto the highway was somewhat terrifying since the car really isn't strong enough to get up to speed quickly. It's a 4 cyl. with around 175 hp (pretty underpowered for a larger sedan). It's fine for around town but highway was a loud and uncomfortable ride. Subaru seats haven't upgraded much since the old days! The interior feels cheap and the electrical started having issues...at 9k miles. Music and radio would suddenly go mute while driving and not come back on until the car was turned off and then turned on again. Also consider that the 2019 Legacy already has 2 recalls, neither of which are small things. The one that affected my Subaru was the fuel pump--which can cause the car to stall out completely. Thankfully when I got the letter I had already traded the car in for a different brand (2020 Dodge Charger) which hasn't given me a single issue and was killer in the late March slush and snow (AWD v6 model). Moving from a car with 175 hp to one with 300 hp and having only 1 MPG difference between the two was crazy! I want people to know that the 'top of the line' Subaru Legacy isn't really worth the hype. Subarus and snow are great, but so are other cars. Consider that snow driving has multiple factors: the snow tires, the AWD system of the car brand, a car's weight, and the driver's skill in snow and ice conditions. As someone who thought Subarus were the 'best' car for New England and reliability, my mind has changed after owning two. No thanks, Subaru!
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From Honda to Subaru and never looking back!
PASF, 03/29/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
First time Subaru owner here and I'm glad I made the switch from Honda. After owning my previous car for over 12 years, which was a Honda Civic, I was shocked that I ran into electrical issues at only 93K miles!! Plus, after babying my car, hand washing/waxing for the lifetime of this vehicle the paint started chipping, well I'm done with Honda. Adios! I wanted to try Subaru and purchased my first one, a standard 2019 Legacy a few weeks ago. I'm extremely impressed with this vehicle, not only the safety options that came standard, but the comfort and pleasure of driving this car. It is a very smooth ride, the interior is very spacious, so far fantastic gas mileage (I'm only at a 1/2 tank and have 240 miles - city driving too, no interstate) and I love the backup camera. I have not driven in snow yet, but I'm looking forward to trying the AWD. The only thing I really dislike are the side view mirrors and the goofy directional joystick, awfully cheap and very hard to maneuver. The side mirrors are odd looking too which it makes it difficult to see. Plus, I wish they folded up!!! I have a very narrow garage and this just fits. If the mirrors folded up it would make it so much easier to get in my garage. This is the only thing I dislike about this car. So, with all the features that come standard, great gas mileage, AWD!!! for the value of this car, you just can not beat it!! Don't hesitate to buy this car, you will love it (besides the side view mirrors...)
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Where does their reputation come from?
David W, 04/06/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
26 of 41 people found this review helpful
I originally wrote a decent review of my 2016 Legacy 3.6R. Now I am filled with regret about buying this car. It has had several warranty repairs, including a new battery, and now just three months after the warranty expired, it is sitting dead in the street. The local dealers basically told me to pound sand. In addition to the above issue, the voice recognition has not worked properly in more than a year, despite a dealer reset, the lights behind the letters on the gear shift are out, and the paint has chips in it. Let's not forget the hail storm: Wife's Toyota was fine, as was neighbors' Fords, Hondas, and Toyotas. I am not exaggerating when I say my Legacy looked like a golf ball; having incurred $5,000 in body damage. To think, my wife didn't want me to buy a Chevy Malibu because she was concerned about the quality.
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Connie1979_furr , 06/30/2019
updated 07/06/2022
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've wanted a subaru for over 15 years. I've had almost everything from Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and a dodge. I liked them, but always liked the Subaru. Broke down last year and bought a 2019 subaru legacy sport. I AM HOOKED!! UPDATE: One year later, still could not be happier with my 2019 legacy sport. My next car will be another Subaru. (Either legacy or outback) It’s 2022 now & still loving my Subaru Legacy!
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My 2nd 2019 Subaru Legacy
pluffs, 10/12/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd 2019 Subaru Legacy. My first one actually got bought back with a lemon law claim. I loved my first one so much and was very disappointed when it was bought back from Subaru. I chalked it up to just bad luck of the draw. I had purchased another car in the meantime and was not 100% happy with it. I found myself admiring other 6th generation Legacy's on the road and not enjoying the car I had at the time, so I decided to try and find a CPO one and sold the car I purchased in-between. I could not be happier with my decision. My first model was a Premium trim and this new one is a Limited trim with the navigation and sunroof package. The car is as nice and solid as I remember it being. The Limited trim is near-luxury and the Harmon Kardon sound system is such a nice upgrade. I love the understated, handsome appearance of the car and the comfort of the seats. Long rides in this car are so much easier on my lower back due to how supportive yet soft the seats are. It was a bit of a twisted road to get here, but I am so glad I decided to make the4 decision to purchase another 2019 Legacy. I have faith this car will be there to serve me for the next 10+ years!
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Very subpar, behind the times, low quality, obsole
Subpar Subaru, top fails, 05/02/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my new 2019 Subaru Legacy Premium about 6 months ago. I have to many issues to list but will start. 1. The car weaves on the interstate (without lane keep assist on) feels like high winds 2. No control over radio when starting car (when driving you tend to turn the volume up to accommodate other sounds) when you restart the car, it comes on LOUD and no way to adjust it until the cars electronics are fully up) really embarrassing in a crowded place. Also when starting car and putting in reverse, radio becomes disabled. 3. Sometimes my "Eyesight" feature will disable while driving on a clear day. 4. No maintenance settings on car for oil change reminders, etc. for the past 20 years all my cars have had that feature. (I buy a new car most every year) 5. RESALE Value is Horrible - dropped 8,000 (35%) in 3 months 6. Now the AWD is top of the line, I've owned 3 other subaru's in the past (they were actually ahead of their time on features) I am just so disappointed in this car. Can't wait to get rid of it but right now I can NOT afford to take such a huge 8,000 to 10,000 loss on it. I do have more issues with this car but I think I got the point across. Thank you
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Sports car ride without the handling
Bill, 01/27/2019
updated 08/01/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 24 people found this review helpful
You'll feel every bump in the road compared to other sedans such as Accord or Camry. Steering is too vague and imprecise to qualify as a true sport sedan. The navigation is difficult to see screen details and menus are difficult to use.
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Nice car but poor infotainment system
Dylan, 12/28/2022
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I loved my Subaru Legacy until the issues with the infotainment issues began. Freezes, restarts on its own, stops audio, makes skipping sounds.
The WORST Subaru I've ever owned!
Joanne, 05/29/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have owned Subaru's since 1989. Purchased a 2019 Legacy in August to replace a 2010 one with just shy of 200,000 miles. (my husband is still driving that one and will NOT drive the 2019) I don't even know where to begin. I get better mileage than expected (The ONLY good thing I can say about this car.) but the car drives itself-even with all the self driving features turned off. It has yanked me onto the shoulder and almost into a guard rail, tried to slam itself into the back of a tractor trailer on Rte 80. Then it s slammed him into a pole-only after hitting the pole did it "mention" that there was an "obstacle detected". The eyesight not only turns off every time there is even the slightest bit of bad weather, it also turns off ALL of the safety features. Subaru acts as if this is normal and my husband (we bought it for him-I was to get the old one for farm use) is somehow at fault even though he's been driving since before the engineers were conceived.They "suggested" that a pair of sunglasses under the floor mat where the pins are was the problem. Or perhaps the E-Z pass 1.5 cm from the vent...Really? Why is the car such a snowflake that it goes nuts over something on the floor 2 feet from the pedals or something on the dash BEHIND the cameras? It has many bizarre "safety" features that make zero sense. It turns the radio on, no matter what, when you start the car. Annoying as heck-A fabulous feature at my cousins funeral. The car bings incessantly with the key in the ignition, as if you are too stupid to now you left it there. You cannot open the trunk with the 2nd key if the other key is in the ignition. The real ones don't work when you need them and the pseudo ones leave you scratching your head as to why they are they are there. Subaru is trying to be all things to all people and failing miserably on all fronts Purchase this car at your own peril.
Third Legacy
Mark, 02/05/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
The trade in value isn’t good but the car is an excellent choice for the money.
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Great Car!
KDreyes, 02/10/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Happy with all the features about this car, a long woth its safety features. Can assure I will be safe when driving this for a long distance drive. Joey Manuel at Victory Subaru showed me all the specs and features about this car. Fuel exonomy is great too 34 mpg!
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Very Dependable and Safe Vehicle
Sprkman, 07/30/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm very satisfied with this vehicle. I have over 36,000 miles so far. Very dependable! Very safe vehicle! Kind of expensive to mIntain
All I could hope for and more.
JS Arellano, 01/01/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Talk to any Subaru owner and you will get glowing reports 95% of the time.
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Last of the 3.6R
Mike M., 03/07/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Considering this was the first "new" car I've bought off a lot I was excited. The White Legacy I wanted sold the day before I got to the dealership. My salesman took me to a 2019 Grey 3.6r that was loaded with every option Except a heated steering wheel. Didnt even have 7k miles on it. $27,799 and I took it home. Took my chances and didnt even have my wife with me at the time. She loves it. Kiddo loves the sun roof. Did all the research and theres a chance I'll be a subaru fan now for life. Too bad the S209 on the showroom floor wasnt in my budget. :)
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My favorite car yet
jwdooley, 01/04/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2019 Legacy sedan with V6 engine is the best car I have owned. With almost all of the amenities one could want it is still very competitively priced. It has great performance overall which includes performance in snowy conditions.
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12-20-21 I bought the 2019 Subaru Legacy new
Anonmous in Anchorage, AK, 12/21/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
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12-20-21 I bought the 2019 Subaru Legacy top end trim line 3.6R Limited, 3.6L 6cyl CVT, new in November 2018. I have had no problems with the car, driving it 26, 000 miles in 36 month. I would recommend it for someone who wants an all wheel drive sedan. I am trading it now for a 2022 Legacy Touring XT, the top end trim line for the Legacy, not due to any problems with the 2019 model but due to wanting to stay in a newer car under manufacturer 36 month warranty, and wanting to stay in a newer paid off car.
Love my Subaru
Carm, 04/01/2023
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I already have this legacy trim , purchased in 2017. This 2019 was low mileage and an upgrade from the 2017 model. I love the safety features, the power as a 6 cylinder and that it is AWD. The car I just purchased was clean and met my expectations. It was an easy process to get it shipped near my home. I love it!
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Great car... overall
N. Franks, 12/07/2023
updated 06/09/2025
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
.Two things: - could use a little more power - noisy when you really get on it
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Too much electronic automation
Commando Dave, 02/26/2024
updated 08/28/2024
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2015 Subaru was a total loss. I was very pleased and impressed with my 2015 Legacy. I wound up buying a 2019 Subaru. I expected the 2019 to be similar but upgraded. Similar features, but the "New Improvements" made the Cruise Control much harder to operate. There is no separate CANCEL button that is a feature of every other car I have owned or driven. But I do like the automatic slowing if coming up on a slower vehicle. Likewise, the steering wheel audio control has lost the MUTE button. Other wise, the 2019 Legacy is very similar to the 2015 model. It does feel "heavier" and more solid than my old one. And it is quieter. But that could just be the lesser mileage and 4 years newer than the old one. After 6 months I still like it. But it has one annoying habit, When the cruise control is engaged, sometimes there is a bit of torque steer when it needs to increase power. My 2015 Subaru did not do this.
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[non-permissible content removed] EVER owned!
Jo, Andover NJ, 07/31/2024
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new-6 miles on it. It drove my husband into one of those concrete filled barriers within 6 weeks of owning it after it would not stop on Rte. 80 at the 287 interchanges in NJ. He has not driven it since. The Subaru dealer had it for 6 weeks-claimed nothing was wrong with it (even though there was a ton of evidence that they tore it apart). It has been NOTHING but a headache. Eyesight on/eyesight off. Obstacle detected for a chipmunk but not a bear. It bings, it boops, it chimes about EVERYTHING! I had to turn every single "safety feature" off that I could. It was driving me off the road, yanking the steering wheel out of my hands. Good thing I'm stronger than most women. Tonight, it decided to just lock up all 4 brakes-only going forward after I went in reverse and turned the engine off. It took 20 minutes to drive less than a half mile back to my farm-drove my 1997 Ford F-350 Crew cab dually home. So done with it! Have owned about 12 Subarus-Hubby still driving the 2010 model of the same car. All the rest were stellar-looks like Subaru is trying to rest on its laurels. Not a good business plan. They've lost our business.
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Super sedan
Dick B, 11/16/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Comfortable ride, lots of safety features and very good mileage.
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Too much efficiency can ruin the drive
Mike T, 01/23/2021
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
This little hard seating bucket of bolts like others I have driven lacks the ingenuity developed around more luxury cars at the same price point. Oh safety is Paramont but technology has brought other manufacturers to the same level as Subaru. Subaru kind of sits there now in their laurels as to get passed by many others. It’s bad when you just lean back in the seat and you can’t reach the radio volume button. I only drive it about 5 miles and know it was crap.
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