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2003 Subaru Legacy User Reviews

2003 Subaru Legacy Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 10 reviews

  • Performance:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5
  • Appearance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 4 reviews
"awd" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"comfortable car" 2 reviews
CONS
"power" 2 reviews

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FosterDogMom writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Review
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Pick up, gas mileage, comfort, handling

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Can't see radio display on sunny days, would like automatic trunk opener

FosterDogMom
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Love It — I love this car. Handling is great, pick up is good. Really like the interior. It would be nice if there were an automatic trunk opener on the entry fob. The car is a lot of fun to drive, handles great in traffic. Have not had any significant issues.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brian writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Review
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all wheel drive, great breakes, handling, powerful engine

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fuel consumption,sucks

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My Wife's Hauling Toy, Baby Mobile,whatever U Wanna Call It — Good car, well built and relaible.No rattles and squeeks, considering it had 60000 miles on it when we bought it. Do not like tha factory sound system, terrible,suprised me for a japanese car. handles very well,brakes are good.Engine is powerful for a 4 cylinder, however, do not drive it enthusiastically, as it will drink gas like crazy!!! Worse than my Chevy Pick up!!!! Gets the same gas mileage 20 mpg!!!!!!Sheesh.

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pinkyisback468 writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition Review
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It's a great car its very reliable and never let's me down and the AWD is awesome in the snow

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I wish I would have gotten a 5 speed and it  has the typical subaru rust...

pinkyisback468
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Subaru > Everything Else — I love subaru's they are very reliable and good looking. The AWD is great. It always keeps me safe on the snow and ice. This is my second subaru and I don't think I will own anything else for a long time.

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Lacey writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy Review
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surprised me being a subaru

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want the fog light to be replaced for free haha

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Recommend To All, Perhaps Even The Turbo Version — Snapped an alternator belt which in turn skipped the timing on the cambelt. got that replaced by my awesome mechanic dad. apart from that been a real pleasure to own, considering its a subaru. love the air con, rims are 1 of the easier brands to clean.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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PhilDiamond writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Review
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Everything. It does everything, as if it's nothing. It's really an all-purpose vehicle. Whether going on a road trip down 95, or going off-road or in the snow (and blizzards), it drives and keeps you in control. Really a great car.

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The pins that hold the side molding occasionally pop off and need to be replaced. No damage to the car, just an annoying quirk.

PhilDiamond
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Everything Every Car Should Be — I've really enjoyed owning and driving this car, and it never once failed me. When I left it out in a blizzard for a few weeks, after clearing off my windshield and rearview, I was able to drive right out. I didn't even shovel the snow. It has serious power, and in my opinion serious resolve.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Ryan writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition Review
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AWD, Gas Friendly

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Fun — I like the handling of the car. In turns at higher speeds there is less body roll, hugs the road. Rain and snow is no problem if your ever worried about getting to work with bad weather. Plus my mother owned one, and liked the car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Avrumie writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy L Review
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all weel drive

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bad pick up

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My Review — car is good for any kind of driving especially rain and snow.....great breaks and good miles i definitly recomend the car. it even has standard sunroof which is really cool...this is a fun car to drive and its safe

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Sal writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon Review
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Look, speed, the fact that its automatic

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Cant think of any

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Excellent Ride, Smooth And Sofisticated! — I love my car, it rocks! She is smooth sleek, sofisticated and well worth the monry. top Gear team were right! The parts are expensive but the thing about this car is it doesnt really need parts that often as they never seem to break!

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Jim writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition Wagon Review
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Decent mileage for an all-wheel drive vehicle.  Roomy.  Reliable.

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Performance.  Craftsmanship could be a bit more refined.

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The Family Truckster. Reliable And Unbeatable In The Snow. — I am a Subaru fan. The car is not a powerhouse, but since I've owned it, the only time I miss my full-size pickup is when I need to haul a sheet of plywood or drywall. Otherwise, you'd be amazed the things I've hauled home from Lowe's in this thing. Oh yeah...and it's great in the snow.

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Tyler writes:
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon Review
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lots of cargo space, reliable

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low quality interior, unattractive fascia, numb, slow

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If You Only Need A Car For Carrying Your Stuff, This Is Your Car. — this car is an appliance. you drive it and it gets you to the place you wanted to go. It's useful. It can carry a shizz load of stuff in the back, but the engine is inadequate, steering numb and the seats don't adjust vertically. Interior materials are hard and cheap. Exessive wind noise. Exterior is OK. The rear and sides are quite nice, but the restyled front is just plain ugly. Roof racks are useful. Gas mileage is unimpressive for the size of car. If you just want something to throw all your stuff in, this is your car.

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Cost $7,011 Average Instant Market Value $9,220 Average Instant Market Value $7,543 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 25 25
Horsepower 165 165 165
Crash Test Rating 4 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.4 27.9 27.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.3 42.9 42.9

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Subaru Legacy Reviews

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It Will Be Hit Or Miss If You Get A Car The Has A Horrible Vibration By suby

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2012 Subaru Legacy Reviews

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This is my first Subaru and the best overall car I have ever owned when it comes to simply getting you to your final destination. I can trust that I won't have any wild reliability issues and when I g... Read More

Very Nice Auto In Many Ways. Not A Hellcat Performance- Wise Like My 4th Gen 2.5gt By bonomia

I think I said it all above. If you need to be the fastest one on the road, keep looking. If you want to balance luxury, bells & whistles with solid performance and all weather confidence, this shoul... Read More

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2011 Subaru Legacy Reviews

Good Overall Car By bigalex76

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The Impreza's Big Brother. By chris_rager

This car is great for a first car it's sporty and roomy. 0-60 is slow but once you pass 50 and you put your foot down it's fast. It's underrated because of the wrx sti impreza but is just as good. If ... Read More

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2010 Subaru Legacy Reviews

Super Car By jntwest

Ride, fuel economy for AWD car. CVT transmission nice. Very roomy. Very reliable. Great in the snow, Doors shut like a Mercedes, very solid. 60/40 back seat very useful for packing, especially ski... Read More

Spacious Luxury Awd Look A Like For Fraction Of The Cost By nyhans56

Being in the north east and being 6'6" and looking for fuel economy then this is the car to get. I am highly pleased with all of the cargo room that it has, I traded in my 2008 Tahoe. Subaru + manua... Read More

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2009 Subaru Legacy Reviews

Love My Subie By pjn2557

This is my 2nd subaru and I love the way that it handles the road, epecially during the winter. My only gripe is that I wish it had a bit more power. I am getting 25-28mpg with daily mixed commute. Read More

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Se By Rosstyfavrey

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