Overview & Reviews
Subaru is building on last year's successful redesign of the Legacy by making a few additional improvements for 2006. For instance, Legacys with normally aspirated engines feature a new variable valve lift system that slightly improves horsepower and torque, while a new DVD-based navigation system has been made available on selected trim levels. The trim levels themselves have also changed slightly. The budget-performance 2.5 GT trim has been discontinued, leaving buyers to ante up for the pricier GT Limited. There's a new Spec B version of the GT Limited sedan with a firmer suspension and 18-inch wheels. Also note that GT wagons are no longer available with a manual gearbox. Base Legacy 2.5i sedans and wagons have bigger wheels, stronger brakes, an air filtration system and an engine immobilizer as standard equipment this year.
User Reviews:
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Spec. B. - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Roger Wickersham - September 24 - 5:50 amI was looking at the Audi A3 or A4 and the Cadillac CTS and then I drove the Legacy and knew Id found the right car. Its beautifully finished with maroon leather seats (I think they call it Dark Brick). My car is the Spec. B version and the handling is the best of any car Ive ever owned. Very predictable and agile, but not jarring like my old Trans Am. Its also nice to know it was made in Indiana. I appreciate that. Ive been as far as Iowa in the car and really never got tired of the driving.
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Great Car that Exceeded my Expectations - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Noel - August 25 - 9:33 amI bought my 2006 Subaru Legacy GT to replace my Audi A4. I was tired of constantly repairing that car at great expense. Now that my car has 16K miles on it, I can report that I have had absolutely no problems with it (aside from a dead battery from my leaving the interior lights on for 4 days). After driving a German car for many years before this I can report that Subaru feels like a German car inside. Great interior. The suspension is nicely sprung and valved but the car does lean in turns more than I like. The engine is truly incredible. The car is faster than my 1980 Porsche 911 track car, which is not bad for a daily driver that included comfort. I would recommend this car!
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Amazing All-Around Vehicle - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Andrew Milham - July 24 - 12:33 pmThis vehicle has been excellent. I could not be happier with my choice. Its fun to drive, it has an upscale look and feel to it, a comfortable interior, excellent Subaru reliability (rated #1 by Consumer Reports several times), and a friendly and helpful enthusiast following. And perhaps most importantly, it has received the highest marks possible for vehicle safety from the IIHS.
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Until you can afford your toy - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By drjeff - April 8 - 12:43 pmFor a reasonable price, the Legacy GT is fast enough to be fun, agile enough to be safe, comfortable enough to be a family cruiser, and economical, reliable, and durable enough to be a daily commuter. This cars performance will surprise a lot of sports car owners, but its appearance doesnt attract speeding tickets or thieves. And if all that isnt enough, this car is more stable in bad weather than any SUV Ive ever been in. Unless you can count on dry roads, consider all wheel drive; Subarus AWD system incorporates superior engineering. See for yourself.
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I Dare You - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Kevin - April 1 - 10:00 pmIve had my 2006 Legacy sedan for about 5 months now and I dare you to find more car for the money. Top notch safety, beautiful interior (really, SO much less "cheap" feeling than Camry or Accord), very sporty exterior, strong engine, sure handling, tons of great standard features (never been a real car buff, but I love my 17" wheels!), and excellent predicted reliability -- all in the low to mid $20s. I have done a ton of car shopping lately (I am now looking for a new car for my wife; well probably get the Outback wagon) and nothing comes close to what you get for the price of this car.
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WOW! I cant wait to drive to work - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By ScottNevin - February 18 - 6:46 pmWhat a car. Subaru as created a vehicle with attitude that doesnt flaunt it. I spent a year considering this new car purchase and Im very pleased with my decision. This is a fast car with jet like g-producing acceleration. The interior is very nicely executed. The "cockpit" is a pilots dream. The red instrumentation and electroluminescent dash are very comfortable for night driving. Im glad I got the 5 speed gear box, the AT just shifts bizarrely. 60 MPH in 2nd gear, you bet. Dont buy this car for your teenager unless you like paying their speeding tickets! Fuel consumption runs at the lower end of the EPA ratings. Switch the display over to instantaneous MPG to get a real scare.
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Feels Very Euro - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Paul in L.A. - February 17 - 3:06 pmThis is my 3rd Legacy since the early 90s. I traded my 2003 Legacy SE Sedan for a 2006 on the current Subaru promotion and got a great deal! The car feels very luxe and like a Euro import ... more like a Volvo or Audi (I had a 99 A6 for comparison). The jurys still out on whether my 06 corners as well as my nimble little 03 did. Im a total Subie fan, and love this car. Seating comfort is WAY superior to the 03 ... nice gauge lighting, inner door design, dash design, console. The chrome pipes at the back look great, same for the 17" wheels ... no regrets at all.
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Legacy GT, Thumbs-up! - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By perrito - January 5 - 6:00 amJust walked away, actually, drove away in a new Legacy GT with auto (red/black leather). What an amazing car. The calm thrust, great handling, and sure-footedness of all wheel drive will be of comfort in my colder climate. Its fantastic - you have to test-drive it if you are in the market for a sporty sedan, and it is roomier than it appears.
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Awesome car for the Money - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Jamie - November 30 - 10:26 amI bought my 2006 Subaru Legacy on 10/17/05. I never thought I could love a car as much as this one. Its so much fun to drive & it is EXCELLENT on gas. It is the Special Edition (pearl white) including 17 inch rims, a sunroof, & power seats. I work at the dealership where my car was purchased & out of all the cars that I come across this one is by far the best in quality & value. I would definitely suggest this car to anyone looking for something fun & sporty to drive.
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What a Find - 2006 Subaru Legacy
By Landshark - October 28 - 3:46 pmI am not your "typical" import buyer. I only owned one other import make in my life and that was a Honda Civic I purchased new. That was built in Ohio, and this car is built in Indiana - an excellent selling point for me. My son crashed my Saturn Aura so I was put into the used car market, and my wife and I settled on looking for a good buy on a Subaru since we did not really want to have 2 trucks or SUVs. This little machine is great. I dont live where I can do the things I really like very often(boat, fish, swim, jet ski) but what we do have is some excellent twisty, hilly roads that those in coastal locals often dont have. With the Subaru,I get to have fun on my way home from work! Get1!
