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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  ...it gets better - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By HappyOwner - September 10 - 1:53 pm

  This is my 4th Subaru. With my previous one being the 98 Legacy GT, I can honestly say this is a whole different experience from the traditional Subaru owning experience. I loved my 98, but always wanted a bit more...well the 2005 gives it. Add a few hundred more and it gets better...just add K&N stock replacement air filter and Cobb Tuning AccessPort (you will feel the difference, without getting your hands dirty). Subaru has really stepped up to offer its loyal owners something to brag about other than reliability and AWD.

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  Great value - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By ultimate driver - August 14 - 3:33 am

  After driving BMWs, Corvettes and Audis, I needed something that would drive well in all weather conditions, including snow and ice, and yet give me good performance with superior reliability and that was also fun to drive. The Legacy GT wagon with the turbo and 5 speed short throw stick is all of the above and then some. I highly recommend it, and at the price, there simply isnt anything else that comes even close. GREAT car.

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  Must have been built on a Monday - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By kd - August 3 - 7:20 am

  This car is fun to drive. Have had quite a bit of trouble with little things. Had the check engine light come on in the first 1000 miles of driving. Well, if any of you have had this problem you know that the cruise control does not work. Not good for long trips. Fuel pump went bad. In the shop three times for cruise issues. Do a lot of travel and not having cruise stinks. Had to adjust drivers window due to high pitch noise. Would not buy these high priced cars again. Does not hold value very much like other cars.

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  First Legacy - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By kat95 - April 22 - 9:00 pm

  My first Subaru was a 1995 Impreza coupe which I loved dearly. For practicality I had to get the Legacy so hubby would be a bit more comfortable. I have had the Legacy one week and have not quite warmed up to it. Time will tell if its reliable. I can say that Subaru in general makes a good car. I live in snow country and can attest to the AWD; I couldnt picture driving anything else.

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  Good car to own and drive - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By avkesq - April 8 - 2:52 am

  When my 1998 Subaru wagon bit the dust (failed transmission) after 168K miles, I decided to buy the new sedan, in late 2004. It now has over 60,000 miles and is still running well. This car provides the best mix of comfort, performance, fuel economy and road grip/stability that I have come across. I travel a lot and have used a number of rental cars (many brand new), but the Subaru beats them all. Highway fuel economy is at 29mpg, provided I keep at or below 65mph. Acceleration is good when I flip to Sports mode, enabling me to join the freeway from the ramp with lots of power to spare, and agility and road grip make me feel safe. Truly fun car to drive for the money, and very safe.

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  Good, but not Great - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By havertownrider - February 19 - 11:49 am

  We bought this car used in 2008. I negotiated the full warranty for a new car, 6 yrs and 100,000 miles, it expired in in october 2010 and soon after our transmission fluid and oil covers both leaked. Cost $500 to fix. It has been solid, but not what we expected. It is our first subaru and we are hoping to get 150K miles out of it. We bought with 45K and now have 75K. A few other nuiances are breaking down too but nothing major. I hope this last repair shop visit will last.

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  Austin GT Limited Sedan - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Danny Kemp - February 14 - 1:00 am

  The only issue that I have had with this car is thaat the a headlight will burn out every six months or so. I am not too crazy about the gas mileage, but with the way it can zoom around, I overlooked it. Due to the fact that there arent that many Subarus around in comparison to the rest of the cars on the road, people always ask me, "What kinda car is that?" I answer, and they return a strange look. I guess some people have a bad view of subarus. All in all, a good car, solid ride, and decently comfortable.

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  Great Car Skip the Automatic - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By nlap90 - September 16 - 7:17 am

  Love the lines and the style of the car, bought mine used with 70,000 miles on it. First few hours i owned it the transmission sensors failed... fine cars have issues sometimes. later on started to notice electrical issues with the lighting dimming on its own or the radio controls not working when you hit the buttons. in the past year , i have replaced the turbo, the ac condensor because it seized and shredded all the belts and tore through the electrical, the transmission had to be rebuilt, and now the wheel bearings are going.... I must have gotten a lemon.... Love the car other than these issues. about to trade it in. Stay away from the turbo Automatics they have major issues!!!

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  Hot Sport Wagon - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Subywagonguy - July 28 - 12:33 am

  The GT Limited accelerates like a hot sports sedan and handles reasonably well. The front seats are very comfortable and theres plenty of room in the back seat. Both rear seat legroom and cargo space is much better than our 99 Audi A4. The stock Bridgestone RE-92 all-season tires are a weak point. Too much initial understeer and poor on-center response. Replaced them with a set of Goodyear F-1 GS-D3s which are much better. Factory optional STI shifter is a "must-get." Throws are MUCH shorter and feel is MUCH better in all 5 forward gears, but its a lot harder to get into reverse with the fast shifter. Shocks could be a little firmer-- too much float at high speeds.

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  13000 miles and no problems - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Chris - July 22 - 3:56 pm

  I had a 2000 Audi A6 Biturbo and then upgraded to a 2003 Allroad, before I finally got smart and got the Subaru GT. It is just as quick as the Audis, with more road nose, while the interior materials and finishes are 80% of the Audis. The Subaru does not handle nearly as well as the Audi, but there are no mystery 45 MPH wobble, dont have to have the brakes replaced every 5,000 miles, and no electrical problems. (all of which plagued both my Audi’s) As a consumer I would say that Subaru took the A4 – A6 and copied as much as they could to make an inexpensive version that is much more reliable. All in all the Subaru GT has been a great choice for my family, but I do miss the A6 Biturbo