Is 2008 Subaru Legacy a good car?
Despite a cramped backseat and plain exterior, the 2008 Subaru Legacy performs smoothly, has a history of reliability and is equipped with an impressive list of safety features. According to our analysis, the Legacy’s quality performance and regard for safety make it a high-scoring affordable midsize sedan.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Legacy 2.5 have?
The 2.5 GT Limited uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that makes 243 hp and uses a five-speed automatic or five-speed manual. The 3.0 R Limited has a 245-hp six-cylinder and uses a five-speed automatic. With the automatic transmission, both the 2.5 GT Limited and 3.0 R Limited have steering-wheel paddle shifters for manual operation.
What’s the price of a 2008 Subaru Legacy?
Legacy pricing ranges from a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $21,000 for the 2.5i to about $29,000 for the GT Limited. A fully-loaded 3.0 R Limited tops out around $34,000.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru Legacy GT Limited have?
The turbocharged 2.5 GT Limited model is identifiable by a functional hood scoop and exterior mirror-integrated turn indicators, while all Legacy models sport the same 17-inch wheels. Steering wheel-mounted shift buttons provide handy manual control of the Legacy GT Limited’s optional five-speed automatic transmission.
What is the SI Drive system on a Subaru Legacy?
Subaru’s SI-Drive system, which allows drivers to program accelerator response, is included in the 3.0 R Limited. Subaru gave its Outback sedan and wagon similar updates for 2008. Changes to the front end include larger fog lights, a revised grille with a winged crossbar, and a reshaped front air dam.
Are all 2008 Subaru Legacy AWD?
Keeping with Subaru tradition, all-wheel drive is standard across the board and nearly all 2008 Legacy models are propelled by a horizontally opposed, four-cylinder engine (called a “boxer” or “flat” engine design).
Is the Subaru Legacy a sedan or wagon?
The Subaru Legacy is available as a sedan or wagon in one of the following trim levels: 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited Edition, 2.5 GT Limited and 2.5 GT Limited Spec B. The 2.5i comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, a six-speaker CD stereo, cruise control, a trip computer and keyless entry.
The 2.5i models are powered by a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. It’s been updated for 2006 with new valvetrain technology and now produces 175 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque. The Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited features a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine rated for 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.