Is the 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon a good car?

Is the 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon a good car?

Don’t have to pay extra for all-wheel drive, generous standard equipment list, top-notch build and materials quality, excellent power in GT models, great highway ride, sharp handling.

What kind of car is a 2005 Subaru Legacy?

Great Car! Bought a 2005 Legacy GT Limited Wagon for my college daughter. 100,000 miles on it, but was well cared for by an adult owner. Interior looks new, and paint is flawless. Turbo engine is powerful and car is fun to drive. Built quality of a Subaru is second to none.

Is the Subaru Legacy GT a good car?

(13) (0) Great Car! Bought a 2005 Legacy GT Limited Wagon for my college daughter. 100,000 miles on it, but was well cared for by an adult owner. Interior looks new, and paint is flawless. Turbo engine is powerful and car is fun to drive. Built quality of a Subaru is second to none. Overall, could not be happier.

What kind of hood scoop does a Subaru Legacy GT have?

If you select a Legacy GT (sedan or wagon) or an Outback 2.5 XT (wagon only), your car will be equipped with a functional hood scoop. There’s a very good reason for this: A modified version of the WRX STi’s 2.5-liter turbocharged engine has joined the lineup, and engineers needed to assure a ready supply of fresh air for the intercooler.

When did the Subaru Legacy get a CVT?

Since the 2014 model year, the conventional automatic transmissions in North American-spec Subaru vehicles have been replaced with Lineartronic CVTs (with some exceptions such as Outbacks with the 3.6 liter engine).

What year legacy has a turbo?

A turbocharged EJ25 engine arrived with the fifth-generation Legacy in the 2010 model year, but bowed out when the sixth-generation Legacy arrived in the 2015 model year. That brings us to the 30th birthday of the Legacy in 2019.

What is the problem with CVT transmissions?

CVTs can be expensive to repair or replace when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Some of the common problems that owners run into include overheating, slipping, and sudden loss of acceleration. Shuddering is also a common problem.

What kind of transmission does a Subaru Legacy have?

The 2010 Legacy and Outback models offer a six-speed manual as one of the two transmission options in the base 2.5i, and is the only option for the Legacy GT model. This transmission is an evolution of the 5MT split-case design, and does not share any parts with the STI’s 6MT transmission.

What kind of transmission does a Subaru Outback have?

Since the 2014 model year, the conventional automatic transmissions in North American-spec Subaru vehicles have been replaced with Lineartronic CVTs (with some exceptions such as Outbacks with the 3.6 liter engine). All of Subaru’s three speed automatic transmissions were made by Jatco .

Is there a warranty on a Subaru Legacy?

Covered under warranty. took 5 seconds to shift into reverse no R indicator on dash. transmission replaced with new one. new transmission locked which locked front wheels while traveling at 65MPH. car currently back at dealer for repair. Replaced transmission. New transmission failed next day on freeway at 65MPH.

What was the problem with my Subaru legacies?

Entire transmission and belt replaced under warranty. The rattling/grinding noise wasn’t fixed by this repair trip, as it turned out to be a loose heat shield – a common problem with Subaru Legacies and Outbacks in this year.