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2006 Subaru Legacy consumer reviews

$21,695–$22,695 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Legacy Subaru
(31 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.0
Explore the 2006 Subaru Legacy

Best so called soccer mom style car ever!

This car is the top 5 of my 60th vehicle owned, it handles very well and travels through almost every terrain I can encounter in ohio! And in all 4.5 seasons ohio has to offer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Simple and Stylish!

We absolutely love this car. It rides so smooth and has power when you need it. The styling is wonderful with some of the nicest stock rims I've ever seen. Inside is comparable to a luxury vehicle, beautiful leather and very nice little details here and there. Never been more excited to get in our car and go somewhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Notorious for blowing a headgasket at around 100k

I really liked this car for handling and having no fear of winter, but unfortunately I really didn't like its accelerator pedal, which was electronic and featured a delay between driver input (push) and the engine reacting to it (go). The other problem with these cars are blowing the head gasket. Mine did it at 100k. You'll know when it happens, because you will get a persistent check engine light about the car running too lean and also lacking power. Either get rid of the car or start to get ready for an expensive repair way before it happens because it will. Also every single Subaru up to today features the same engine and have the same "feature" of blowing the gasket, just saying.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Strong car

I have a 15 Altima and this legacy..... legacy 100% better. Handles better in the snow , a lot of space when u fold the back seats , 200k miles and running strong

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A sporty and reliable car

I love the style of this sedan. It?s sporty yet practical and gets pretty good gas mileage. Subaru makes a reliable car. Should last you 300,000 miles if you take care of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun sporty family sedan

This has been a fun weekend car. Upgraded to stage 2 components that really brought the car to life with a good professional tune. Stock the vehicle is a nice sporty 4 door sedan that will get you a to b with a smile on your face. Wish they still made a legacy turbo with a manual.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun, sporty, reliable, sport sedan

This car has been a blast to drive and always gets me where I want to go without issues. The 2.5L turbo engine has plenty of go and there are various aftermarket parts available if you want to make it even faster. The AWD is great coming from FWD vehicles. The interior is fantastic, it's a more grown up version of the wrx. All in all I have been very happy with this vehicle and really wish subaru still made a legacy with a turbo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Typical Reliable Subaru

Overall good car, they age better than the WRX for Subarus. More of a sophisticated version for those "grown up" Subie fans

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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It works forever!

I bought a rebuild Subaru Legacy and never expected such an amzing power and reliability. Nothing ever goes wrong and the combination of the AWD system and the 2.5 L engine makes you feel comfortable in the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great

2.5L H4 Engine-All Wheel Drive-Leather upholstery-Rear seats fold down for extra cargo space-Power and heated seats-Power sunroof-Power windows and locks-AM/FM Radio with a CD Player

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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