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2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan

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All 2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan Experts' Reviews

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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 26,995 - 44,995
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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I Say
81 %
(2.5GT)
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2008 Subaru Legacy First Impressions
Rating
81 %
By Mark Hacking
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (77%)
Accessories (82%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (77%)
Performance (82%)
Driving Dynamics (85%)
Safety (82%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (90%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (90%)
Driving position (90%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (70%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (90%)
Fuel consumption (70%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (70%)
Manoeuvrability (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (90%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)
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SI-DRIVE auxiliary button skips one setting
Light on horsepower compared to competitors
Interior fake wood accents
Slick 5-speed automatic transmission
Exterior styling enhancements
Fantastic handling and grip
Superior all-wheel drive system
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B Road Test (video)
Rating
82 %
By Justin Pritchard
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (82%)
Accessories (80%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (87%)
Safety (85%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (90%)
Comfort
Seats (90%)
Driving position (90%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (70%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (90%)
Fuel consumption (70%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (70%)
Manoeuvrability (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (90%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)
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Shifter feels out of place in a performance car
No armrests
Feels a few features short of its price
Sometimes lumpy power delivery
Tremendous handling capability
Reasonably comfortable ride
Neato SI-Drive system
Confident all-weather operation
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B Road Test
Rating
80 %
By Michel Deslauriers
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (82%)
Space and Access (76%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (75%)
Driving Dynamics (85%)
Safety (82%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (90%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (90%)
Driving position (90%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (70%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (90%)
Fuel consumption (70%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (70%)
Manoeuvrability (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (90%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)
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None
Tight cockpit
High price
Choice of only two colors
Impressive performance
Sweet handling
Comfortable seats
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon Road Test
Rating
81 %
By Amyot Bachand
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (80%)
Space and Access (84%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (80%)
Driving Dynamics (77%)
Safety (85%)
General Appreciation (90%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (90%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (90%)
Driving position (90%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (70%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (90%)
Fuel consumption (70%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (70%)
Manoeuvrability (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (90%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)
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No red lights
Complex SI-Drive system
AWD
Power
Interior versatility
Cargo room
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Auto journalist & Consumer Ratings

Auto123 Experts
81%
(4 ratings)
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Consumer Rating
74%
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