Used 2005 Subaru Legacy

"My baby for almost 10 years!!"

"this was my very first car. Bought it used and it had a little over 55,000 miles on it and almost 10 years later, it now has a little over 240,000 miles. Even though this car sits low to ground, it was AMAZING in the winter time (only got "stuck" 3 times in all the years I've owned it), never had to put snow tires on it, but I can only imagine how well the performance would've been if I had. The power steering pump needed to be replaced at about 180K, and the blower motor went out around 125K, but other than those two things, never had any major mechanical issues. The sound system was absolutely AMAZING and it was STOCK - never upgraded it, didn't see the need. But now, my head gasket is failing and I'm searching for a new vehicle - preferably an SUV, I just want more ground clearance than what a car can offer me. I'm gonna miss this car, but sheesh! I've owned it since my last year of high school and almost til the end of my twenties, sooo. It's been good to me!!"

"Fun and nice"

"I bought this 2000 Legacy sedan in 2005 with 34k miles, now in early 2008 it has 82K. I will only drive an AWD, as I live in the snowy hiils of central NY. It is a beast in any weather. I previously owned a Subaru Forester, and the Legacy is so much nicer to drive. It handles like a dream. You don't have to slow down nearly as much to make turns. The seats and ride are comfy. It has been reliable, inexpensive to maintain, and starts up like a gun every time no matter how cold."

"Fun car but..."

"I bought the car brand new in 03/05. Fun car to drive and to drive hard when it is running good. Tires appear to make a huge difference in handling characteristics, too big of a difference in my opinion. Had to replace a bearing in transmission at 62,000 (warranty ran out at 60,000). Car has never liked city speeds or cold and/or damp weather - car chugs (feels like gas is on and off...), very irritating and two dealers could not find a problem. The car has been having erratic idling/running issues since turning 100,000 and throws codes non-stop during these spells. Again, dealer can find nothing wrong but did suggest the cam shaft pulley/filter needed to be changed. Seriously. Bottom line, I would rather of kept the 10 year old car I had and the $32,000 I paid for this, my first new car."