Overview & Reviews

A mild face-lift, a sporty new "3.0 R Limited" trim level, a redesigned instrument panel, the cancellation of the wagon body style and the addition of a few new standard features (including tilt and telescopic steering wheel and an auxiliary audio jack) are the major changes for the 2008 Subaru Legacy line.

• Attractive cabin design with high-quality materials, strong performance in GT trims, standard all-wheel drive, athletic handling, comfortable highway ride, outstanding crash test scores.

• Smallish backseat and trunk, limited availability of stability control and navigation systems, upper trims can be pricey.

User Reviews:

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  Favorite car - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Sandi - June 30 - 12:03 am

  Just traded in a very expensive to mantain VW Passat that I loved, but this Subaru Legacy is now my favorite car so far. I just drove to Las Vegas and averaged 31-32 miles a gal at 75- 80 mph. I faced some extreme winds and the car held its own quite well. I cant wait to take it in the snow!

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  The best - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By TOM - May 23 - 4:06 am

  I love this vehicle snow, rain, ice, whatever the world throws at you it handles. I autocross and it is impressive there. On the highway I avg 32 mpg hills 28. I love it and recommend it

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  Won Me Over a Passat - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Adam - May 9 - 2:16 am

  I few months back, I traded in my 2002 GMC Envoy with 140,000 Miles for a 2008 Legacy with 16,500 Miles. I was originally going to purchase a Passat, but I wanted something that was more youthful. Overall, I do not regret my purchase at all in any way. It may be a little slow off the line, but it can haul. I do long highway stretches, and average around 80mph, but still get 25 mpg.

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  2008 LGT 5M Dark Grey Metallic - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Matt - April 25 - 11:46 am

  Purchased an 08 LGT 5m about a month ago. So far the car has been great. I give it good mpg ratings as my current truck gets about 11 mpg. I was really surprised to get ~26.8 mpg on a 360 mile trip on country roads driving somewhat spirited, this was before the motor has even broken in. I really like the solid quiet interior. The perforated leather seats are great and supportive. Clutch feel is solid thus far and is very easy to drive.

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  Great Car until 85,000 miles, then it started to fall apart. - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By chk34kk - February 9 - 2:02 pm

  I really tried to love Subaru and become a lifetime buyer of there cars. My 2008 legacy provided me with great awd traction, great highway mpg 30+, low maintenance costs. The negatives started at 85,000 miles, head gasket leak, end links failure provided very loud clunking noises, power steering pump wine, heat shield rattle at start up, door panel clunking, dashboard clunking. The problems started in June 2014 and by September I gave up on the car after I realized I have the dreaded Subaru head gasket leak. The car also became a rattle box inside after about 80,000 miles which surprised me. I planned on keeping the car to well over 100,000 miles. City mpg was also sub-par 17-19mpg.

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  "Sub" impressive - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Steve - December 27 - 8:10 am

  Bought it new. First disappointment was how big the combination key/remote is. Wont fit in my pocket. Then I found out the TPMS must be programmed by the $ dealer each time I put my snow tire rims on. I traded in the car after 18 months and 17,000 miles because the suspension is so stiff I could not take it any longer. Wind noise is awful. The engine was very rough and loud while the car was not moving. Trim on the driver door started falling off. 4 screws fell off the armrest and it fell apart. Hardly any heat would reach my feet. Annoying loud beeping sound when the trunk was opened. Way too small of a car for a six feet tall person. Seats stained from rainwater. Oh I could go on and on.

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  Great Bang for the Buck! - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By mcool - September 18 - 5:30 pm

  I upgraded from a 2005 Honda Accord Special Edition Coupe, and Im very satisfied with my choice. Subaru was definitely not a brand I would have considered, but when I saw the Legacy, I fell in love with it. The car has a look that rivals its German counterparts, yet it drives and feels like a true Japanese car that dominates its path. The Legacy has enough power to pass as a basic 6-cylinder, but it has the awesome gas mileage of a 4cyl., even with AWD!!! The design of this car is superb, and the standard features are truly unbeatable! If youre looking for a car thats not basic, but not expensive, this is the car to look at! Once you drive it, youll refuse to look at anything else!

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  Subie convert!! - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By sarduchi22 - August 1 - 10:48 am

  AWESOME car!! Very well appointed and classy looking interior. Great quality and look to the interior materials and lighting. Ride quality is super smooth yet firm enough for cornering. Feels firm over uneven road surfaces but doesnt break your back. Seats are firm and comfy even on long hauls. The 2.5i is a little sluggish off the line but over 30mph has plenty of power spooled up for passing. Fun factor is moderate only lack of power hurting this aspect of the sedan. Back seat is a little tight not reccomended for people over six foot. Also passenger side footwell is a touch shallow and the seat needs to be slid back to for a comfortable leg position. Over all look is handsome!

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  Drove in snow for first time! - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Granby - July 31 - 9:53 am

  I just drove my Legacy that I bought in April in snow for the first time and it is unbelievable! My driveway had over a foot of snow in the driveway and I just plowed right through it! Cant put a price on that. Ive been very pleased with this car since the day I bought it, but seeing it perform in these conditions makes me LOVE this car.

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  Great Price and Value, Love it - 2008 Subaru Legacy
  By Nate - July 16 - 1:16 am

  This has been a great car for the past year. Very clean look and feels great on the road.