Overview & Reviews

Subaru celebrates its 35 years of U.S. sales by offering a 35th anniversary special edition of the Legacy L sedan and wagon. Included are all the usual features found on L models, along with the addition of a 35th anniversary logo on the front fenders, 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sunroof and embroidered floor mats. In other news, all Legacys get new red burl interior trim, while ebony-patterned interior trim is available on GT models.

• Side airbags available only on GT models, smaller backseat than most competitors, no six-cylinder engine offered.

User Reviews:

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  Definitely wont buy another Subaru... - 2004 Subaru Legacy
  By subaru_andrew - June 27 - 10:40 pm

  I purchased this car new in April 2004 and have since put approximately 97500 miles on it. Build quality isnt too good; I have experienced engine knock when cold since 20000 miles. Dealer wouldnt touch the issue, saying its typical for these engines. Cold (under 20 degree F) starts are painful, sometimes requiring 4 or 5 tries before the engine will stay running. Ive had the A/C lose charge twice (dealer and independent shop cannot find leak, so it gets charged once a year) and had the clutch bind and squeak. Dealer replaced the clutch, didnt fix the issue, I found a bad slave cylinder. Rear suspension sags at least 1.5" even with nothing in the trunk. But, I havent been stranded-yet!

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  "Bummer" Should have been recalled! - 2004 Subaru Legacy
  By Woody - January 18 - 10:00 am

  During my 160,000 miles I have had to replace the catalytic converters 3 times and now that inspection is due wouldn’t you know it engine light is on and needs another catalytic converter. Both front windows after 1 year leak air flow sounds like a whistling jet is landing no satisfaction from the dealer or Subaru.

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  Manual Sedan - 2004 Subaru Legacy
  By mjc440 - August 4 - 2:00 am

  This Legacy has a great ride, almost perfect steering, and is practically unstoppable in the snow. The negatives are inferior interior materials (compared to Honda and Toyata) and an engine with not a lot of power (although it performs well for a four cylinder). My biggest complaint is that the 5 speed manual is geared too low for normal highway driving. The engine screams at 3,000 RPMS at 70 MPH (and everyone blows past you). It really needs another gear. Also the manual transmission is sometimes hard to put into first gear. Shifting feels like youre shifting through gravel. Cloth seats are also uncomfortable.