2003 Subaru Legacy

Pros: AWD, safe, dependable car.

Cons: Automatic transmission.

The Bottom Line: Great car!

Review: II have always owned Subaru’s. A 1984 Subaru Wagon was my first car. Over the years, Subaru has continued to improve on its first models introduced in the late 60's. They continue to have the H4 (horizontally opposed) engines and AWD. Since the ...

Pros: Superb AWD system, value for $, great reliability

Cons: Interior headroom could be better. MPG in mixed driving could be better.

The Bottom Line: If you are interested in a sporty, AWD sedan that comes loaded with many standard features, and is totally FUN to drive, you need to give this car a look.

Review: After a month of test driving cars I finally settled on a 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT and must say while I was extremely happy with my choice at the time, and I am more enamored with the car every time I drive it. Every time I drive the car I have a big, ...

Pros: great handling, very comfortable seats, a lot of car for the money

Cons: slight wind noise coming from windows

The Bottom Line: This car looks and drives like a more expensive car. I am very pleased with my 2003 Subaru Legacy L Limited Edition, and would recommend the car without hesitation.

Review: When I was shopping for new cars last November, my brother suggested I test drive a Subaru Legacy. ...

Pros: Reliability, durability, AWD, value, standard equipment

Cons: Not enough low-end torque. Could be a little bigger.

Review: This is my second Subaru Legacy L sedan, AWD. My first one lasted me 9 years and 139,000 miles. It is still going strong for its new owner. Love the AWD in EVERY season, not just winter. Great for rain, mud, dirt, dry pavement handling. My 2003 is ...

Pros: Peepy, sporty, comfortable sedan. Best yet Subaru

Cons: no complaints!

Review: Put your foot in it and go. It could use more power but what couldn't? Pulls hills great. I regularly pass high end (BMW-Lexus etc...) pulling the steep grade to my house. Combine that with 25 mpg, I have no complaints. Best ...

Pros: Style, Subaru All Wheel Drive, Lots of features, Price tag.

Cons: Trunk space, seat mobility, back seats don't fold down.

The Bottom Line: I was on a budget and I needed safety, reliability, and full-time all wheel drive. I love the looks, the features, and the drive. Buy a Subee.

Review: I was looking to dump my VR6 VW Passat because I was plagued with problems and I needed reliability. ...

Pros: See above

Cons: See above

The Bottom Line: Spend the extra cash on the H6 engine in the Outback and you could have potentially the perfect family car.

Review: When I bought my 2003 Subaru Legacy L SE Wagon, I wasn't even in the market for one. What attracted me was the price and allure of AWD in a cold climate. I'll put this in point form to save time: Pros: With winter tires, this thing is practically ...

Pros: solid value with space galore nice long distance cruiser

Cons: bangy transmission and some extras that should be included for $19k

The Bottom Line: great value when compared to Honda and Toyota. Live with some minor picking points, get AWD for free.

Review: We bought our 2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition Wagon new in Feb 03 with 17 miles on the odometer. Our horrible 1998 Ford Explorer Sport trade-in sat woefully as we quickly emptied the glovebox, hoping that the dealer did not change his mind on the ...

Pros: Price, all-wheel-drive stability

Cons: Interior ambiance, boring styling, marginal power, unrefined engine noises

The Bottom Line: Great potential not sufficiently realized.

Review: Once upon a time Subaru just made regular cars, ones that didn’t pretend to be SUVs. This began to change when Subaru created an Outback version of its large wagon, the Legacy in 1995. These days Subaru is best known for its quasi-SUVs, the Outback and ...

Pros: Excellent front seats; nice manual transmission; all-wheel drive; wonderful handling

Cons: Touch throttle; jerky engine; leaky moonroof; limited headroom all around

The Bottom Line: Tight, inexpensive sporty sedan with excellent brakes. Car could use more power but the big problem is an excessively touchy and jerky throttle. Leaky moonroof, too.

Review: I once had a much-loved pair of Audis, a 1986 4000 Quattro and a 1987 5000 Quattro. They were comfortable, interesting, had superb traction and — in the case of the 4000 Quattro — fairly sporty. I bought them cheaply, when the Audi brand was ...