All 2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 26,995 - 44,995
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Avg Price
Used
$ 11,781
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I Say
81 %
(2.5GT Spec.B)
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I Say
82 %
(2.5GT Spec.B)
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I Say
80 %
(2.5GT Spec.B)
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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SI-DRIVE auxiliary button skips one setting
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Light on horsepower compared to competitors
Interior fake wood accents
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Slick 5-speed automatic transmission
Exterior styling enhancements
Fantastic handling and grip
Superior all-wheel drive system
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Shifter feels out of place in a performance car
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No armrests
Feels a few features short of its price
Sometimes lumpy power delivery
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Tremendous handling capability
Reasonably comfortable ride
Neato SI-Drive system
Confident all-weather operation
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Tight cockpit
High price
Choice of only two colors
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Impressive performance
Sweet handling
Comfortable seats
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
     |
| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
     |
| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
     |
| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Complex SI-Drive system
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AWD
Power
Interior versatility
Cargo room
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