2011 Subaru Legacy

Rating from amram

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The 2011 is a very nice car overall. Comfortable and economical with vitrually no gas mileage penalty for having AWD. Sound system could be a bit better, but the 6cd changer with MP3/WMA give you lots of hours of music, i.e. about 600! The CVT whines a bit, but is not hard to get used to. The CVT also pairs well with the 2.5L boxer engine."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Fred

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Have had this car for 3 weeks/ 1500 miles. Love it more by the day. The CVT provides plenty of power, and has addressed my biggest gripe w/ Subaru's : the low mileage. Now with CVT I average about 30 MPG in mixed city/hiway driving, and 32-34 MGP highway. PRetty great. Interior is really nice looking, and might be the most comfortable car of the 5 I've owned. Smooth and quiet ride. handles great. Just will not hydroplane no matter what i do... I bet it will be great in the snow. I gave it 4 stars for interior cause I wish it had just one or two more trays or stowage areas to hide change and whatnot. Gave it 4 stars for value because the market is insanely inflated right now as a result of the Tsunami, and I believe dealers and Japanese auto makers are all taking advantage of this to keep car prices artificially inflated. However I think this bubble is about to burst so I'd advise folks to hold off a month or two till dealers are are more reasonable ... I didn't have the luxury of waiting but even at the MSRP the car is well worth the money, and better than anything made by competitors..., and will soon be a phenomenal deal once dealers are more reasonable with prices... It's a bit early for me to predict reliabily on this car, but it impresses me daily, and if my 190,000 miles of problem free driving on my last car ( an '03 subaru forester) is any predictor, this car will be a charm."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from NYCcommuter

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My last three cars were a VW passat and two BMW's 3 series. I needed a new car and did alot of research and test driving. My commute is over an hour through all types of weather and I needed a comfortable, reliable safe car without giving up comfort or looks. I found all this in the subaru legacy AWD V6 engine. It has power, agility and is a pleasure to drive. It handles well and responds quickly. I am very pleased with my purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from RP

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Just Bought Legacy 2.5i Premium few days back..blue...this car has AWD and gives u same mileage as of FWD....pick up is good when in M(Manual) mode...D(automatic) mode has low pickup set so if u switch from FWD to AWD you might find lil difference....but on highways it runs smooth as if ur driving without friction on road...try driving on bumpy roads, it drives almost smooth...music system is better than what we get in other sedan for the same price...i dont see any extra ordinary feature though except boxer engine, AWD and ...i see it better looking car than other competitors...speed indicators had white LED display, looks sporty...I wish they had sunroof and bluetooth/navigation in premium models...overall i am satisfied with the car...if you are looking to spend around 21000-25000..you might wanna take a look at this one...something different than other cars down the road...good resale too..i ws abt to buy altima or camry but this car changed my mind..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Jonster

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I moved up to the top of a steep hill last Winter and sold my '97 BMW 528i to buy a Legacy Premium. I think it's one of the best decisions I ever made. When you drive the car normally, you don't mind the CVT transmission (though when you give it a shove it winds out like an old Evinrude). Still, I was able to get up the hill and home every night last Winter, the snowiest in recent memory, and I didn't even plow my driveway! The power is there and Subaru even recommends putting your foot to the floor once or twice to see exactly how quickly it can move. And it does move out. I like the quality feel of the Legacy. The doors go "ka-thunk" when they close, there are no rattles or shakes, it's remarkably quiet compared to my Dad's '01 Outback, and best of all -- I feel safe in it. They've put together a winner here."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Honda Guy

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Just took delivery a few days ago and I have been impressed since the first test drive. Put over 200 miles on it the first day (mostly highway) and can report that this is an extremely fun car to drive. Highway speeds and handling are great - you will feel safe in this car no doubt. We got the 4 cylinder model, and while it's not the most quiet of engines I've driven, the power is great and fuel economy superb. AWD system is excellent and noticeable on tight curves. We've owned mostly Honda and Toyota over the years, but are looking forward to what the Legacy will do."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Portland Subaru Guy

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is our second Subaru... the first one is at 165,000 miles and still going strong. I'm convinced these cars are some of the best engineered cars for the money you'll find. This Legacy is much roomier and feels larger than my 2001. Good news and bad news, I suppose. Less sporty feeling but extremely comfortable and reasonably responsive. I suppose another factor contributing to the sportiness was our decision to go for an automatic tranny instead of a standard transmission. Of course, the all wheel drive still makes the car one of the most sure-footed vehicles you'll ever drive. I've driven my old Suby through some pretty bad snowstorms and a) have never been forced to chain up and b) have never felt like I needed to. The leg room in the new Legacy is much improved over the older models as well as the feeling of comfort and space in the cabin. If there are two areas which I might consider to be subpar, they would be fuel economy (which is no doubt related to the full-time AWD) and the power. While the 2.5 litre 4 banger is adequate and the new 6 speed chain-driven A/T is reasonably responsive, it certainly does not have the torque and acceleration of a V6. I've always been a M/T kinda guy where you have greater control over the power curve. An A/T is always going to be mushier and less responsive than an M/T... period. There is an cool "manual mode" on the new Legacy which allows you to simulate a manual transmission with conveniently located paddle shifters in the steering wheel... still not the same in my opinion. Overall, a fantastic value for the money and we are very happy with the purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from AWD Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is my second Subaru, and I already have 8000 miles on it after 4 months. Everything has been perfect. The CVT is smooth, quiet and with zero hesitation. The interior is the quietest of any vehicle I've ever been in (including some higher-end Benz & BWWs), even when the engine is revved to 5K on a quick acceleration down an on ramp. The interior could use a bit of a redesign to gain more storage. The armrest is useful, but slightly undersized, and the cup holders block it with anything larger than a can of soda in them. Subaru's AWD is #1. I have a very steep and windy hill leading into my subdivision, which is always the last street in my city to get plowed in the winter. Whenever we get 6+ inches of snow, there are no fewer than 12 cars parked at the bottom waiting for the plows to come. This winter I successfully drove past all of them and right up the hill like it was dry on every occasion without even spinning a tire. I highly recommend the new Legacy - it's a redefined car that deserves praise. I passed up the Altima, Accord, Camry, Fusion, Malibu and Impala to pick the Legacy, and I'm 100% satisfied I did so."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from allenv3

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Just bought mine yesterday. You just get so much for the money its sick. Love the CVT and all-wheel-drive. Im impressed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Young Family Man

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Our family has owned the 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium All-Weather Package for two weeks now. The more I drive it -20% of the time as the wifey-boo uses it as her commuter car-, the more I love. This car is ridiculously easy to drive. At times it feels as if I'm connected to the road like a locomotive on its tracks. The paddle shifters are fun for dad when he's alone on a curvy road; down-shifting into turns produces the exhilaration I need from time-to-time. In sum, one of the things I love most about this car is that it sticks out in a good way due to the fact that it's not a late model Sonata or Accord, which really seem played-out to me at this point. There are so many Sonatas, Accords, and Camrys on the road these days! Be unique, buy a Legacy, and I promise you will not regret it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting