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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  my second subaru - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By kenct9 - December 4 - 6:06 pm

  I owened a 97 legacy 100,000 trouble free miles the best car I ever owned I bought a new one this year and i didnt think it got better than the first car it does the new car is a little bigger,some improvements in the interior design makes the long trips so much more comfortable, because I owed a subaru before I know about its reliability so together with the improvements in the new car plus awd its a warm fuzzy at an affordable price

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  im lovin every mile - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By eggya - November 9 - 5:00 pm

  This car performs best in blizzards and thunderstorms! The grip on the car is amazing. I recommend this car to anyone looking for a fast, fun to drive reliable car in the $25- $30k range. Get it fully loaded (GT limited) with all the options you can afford.

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  This car is been great! - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Bobo - October 13 - 6:50 pm

  I have owned this car since I bought it from the show room in 2004, when this new style just came out. I still love my car and its still running strong with almost 90K miles. I havent had any problem with regular routine maintenance.

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  Overall, just a great deal - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By cogset - September 30 - 4:53 pm

  Great handling and pickup. Interior is now competitive with anything in its class. I dont use CDs anymore so the 6 CD player (in dash) is gathering dust (using an MP3 player with FM transmitter). Some complain of the turbo lag but I dont find it bothersome, especially as long as you give it some revs. AT 4k miles, two 8 hour trips and one big snowstorm: very, very happy. Im in the NorthEast and forgot how much AWD helps all the time. This much HP in a FWD car would be a bit scary, RWD would be almost useless in snow here. Anyway, AWD comes in handy more often than I thought... you just feel it.

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  my subie - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By my subie - September 28 - 9:03 am

  Great car. When you step on the gas it takes a second to go then it takes off. The seats though can be more roomier and needs more leg room in the back. Never had mechanical issues. Love the all wheel drive it is great in the snow!

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  Fun To drive stealth rocket - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By JonFo - September 24 - 2:23 pm

  Love the power, excellent handling, quality build, reliability of this Subaru. Wagon is the way to go for convenience and for its excellent stealth characteristics.

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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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  Wow, This Subie is HOT!! - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By New Subie Owner - September 1 - 1:33 pm

  My previous vehicle was a Buick Regal GS which was very fast on its own. This Subie is unbelievably fast. Not only is there more than enough power when accelerating from a red light but there is reserve power at 70mph on the freeway to make many other sport car drivers feel a little embarrassed. Oh well, poor them.

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  A++ - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By A.J. - August 22 - 4:43 pm

  WOW what a blast to drive. I looked at 6 different makes of vehicles, but I kept coming back to the Legacy. Sporty and comfortable with plenty of room (Im 63"). Not bad MPG if you can keep your foot "out of it": 25 mpg with a 50/50 mix of city to highway usage.

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  Great Stealth Performer - 2005 Subaru Legacy
  By Keith - August 21 - 9:56 am

  I looked at a lot of vehicles before deciding on the Legacy. Audi, BMW, VW; but none compared to this vehicle for the price. This car has good interior room, with easy folding rear seats. The performance is excellent, especially in the manual with the short throw shifter. The fuel economy is a little less than what I expected, but the range on the tank is not good. I only get about 19-20 MPG with a range of just less than 300 miles. The AWD is wonderful in the Midwest winters. Overall, very pleased with the car so far and would consider another Subaru in the future.