Overview & Reviews

An all-new and vastly improved Legacy is introduced in sedan and wagon body styles. Topping the list of upgrades are a 250-horsepower turbocharged engine, a stylish new interior and a full menu of airbags.

• Stability control not available, smaller backseat than most competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Why buy a G35, TL, A4, or 330i? - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By ekarno - September 13 - 7:16 am

  You sacrifice a few irrelevant items (real wood, 6th gear, stability traction -- its got 4 wheel drive) in order to obtain a car that otherwise competes favorably in terms of pure performance with any A6, 545i, M35,TL etc., at 40% or more less cost. Only one word of advice; change the horrible Potenza RE 92s immediately for something decent such as Fuzion ZR1s or Avon MTech 500s. Brakes could use a bit of upgrading, but I havent looked into that yet. Everything else is about nigh perfect, even the faux wood and brushed aluminum.

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  Great Value - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By snscat - September 2 - 5:33 am

  Just purchased several days ago so here are my first impressions. It has a surprising amount of power for a four cylinder. The manual transmission feels easier to shift than the Impreza. The seats are very adjustable and comfortable. The stereo is pretty good for a factory unit with no upgrades. Mileage so far has been surprisingly good. The car is very smooth and handles great. Quiet ride even at highway speeds. The sound of the engine takes a little getting used to, but it grows on you. The trunk is pretty large and has a pass through for narrow objects. The car features a full assortment of airbags. In all, this is a great car with a lot of nice features for a reasonable price.

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  EXACTLY What I Wanted... - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Paul Boehm - July 23 - 10:43 pm

  The best thing about this car is its performance. Two hundred and fifty foot- pounds of torque accelerate the car very easily. And its at a relatively low 3600 RPM. At 55 mph in fourth gear, and 70 mph in fifth gear, you are right at 3000 rpm; it is just begging you to hammer the throttle. So you are always on the lookout for a Maxima or G35. The brakes are smooth and precise. But best of all is the cornering power. Turn in just under the front tires limit and you get very mild understeer. Squeeze the throttle and feel the rear tires slip angles increase. Start unwinding the steering wheel as you pass the apex and straighten it as you pass the trackout point under full song. AWESOME BALANCE!

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  Ups and Downs - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By jt51 - June 11 - 10:46 am

  Fail in love with car at first sight. Fun to drive, handles very well. Love the sound of the engine.

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  my Legacy - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By okcutim - June 5 - 5:13 am

  Almost great car that needs some work. No need to say more, I more than like it but less than love it. A little more attention to a few issues and this car will deserve every penny spent on it.

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  used to be a Honda fan....key word, used:) - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By cole46_51 - June 3 - 4:00 am

  This car is just awesome! My friend has a WRX, and the Legacy GT is the WRX, but with style. Has many luxury features for far less money than you see on other cars like Acura, BMW, Audi. Im still young, so insurance is a big thing; well Im sorry, but a 4 banger with a turbo putting out 250 HP... thats a sports car! But its not considered one, and because ALL Legacys have a 5 star crash rating, insurance companys love that and insurance prices are very good. Different story if you get yourself a Mustang or 350Z.

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  I traded an M3 for this - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By New to Subaru - May 4 - 11:53 pm

  Were starting a family, so I traded in my dream car, a 97 BMW M3, for this car. Did I hesitate? Of course. But Id do it all over again! This car has more horsepower (250 vs. 240), as much torque (250 vs 236), and on paper, is almost as fast 0-60 (5.9 vs. 5.7). On top of that, its got a more comfortable ride, has an adult backseat, cargo space to burn (folding seats!), and a 2700 lb. towing capacity. Hellooo boat. The gauge cluster is very nicely done, except the confusing lack of boost gauge. Feature for feature, the Legacy has almost everything the M3 had, including heated sport seats.

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  Lotta Fun - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Keving - April 29 - 1:56 am

  This is the most fun car to drive that Ive ever owned. The pick-up is just unbelievable, and the sport shift is the best of both worlds. The interior cant compare to the Acura TL, but I probably saved myself over $5,000 so who cares? Just test drive this Legacy, and youll want to take it home. Check it out.

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  Great car...if you dont have long legs! - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By gary1964 - March 28 - 10:00 am

  This is a wonderful vehicle. Unfortunately, for a tall person with long legs, its very difficult to be comfortable driving. After 1500 miles I am still struggling to be comfortable. The non-telescoping steering wheel is too far away for me. The seat is very hard and short (I have to use a pad under my butt). The angle of the gas peddle is too high and there is little room left over for the feet under the dash. The headreast does not tilt forward. Sometimes after driving 20 minutes, my right leg and back are very uncomfortable. Didnt notice this until after I bought it. I am 511" well proportioned. Power is smooth, and Sport mode comes in handy when passing quickly.

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  Coarse engine spoils otherwise great pac - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By ntk1 - March 19 - 7:20 pm

  The overall concept and package is excellent. The handling dynamics are about as good as you can get in a compliant riding sedan. The punch from the turbo engine means that you can really achieve some quick pace in the twisty roads. The downside is the coarse behaviour of the engine during moderate acceleration with a stuttering type response until you get past 5k rpm. This is not turbo lag but feels more like a fault in the engine management system. The dealer indicates the car behaves normally, however everyone who travels in the car comments on it