Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy

bradyholt · 07-12-2009, 11:10 PM

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Two years ago, Subaru redesigned its compact Impreza from a cramped but distinctive fun-to-drive little car into a more mainstream vehicle, with a broader focus on space and comfort and with a more forgettable – some would say unattractive – look.

For better or for worse, the company’s midsize Legacy sedan -- and the related Outback station wagon -- has now gone through that same treatment...

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http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-1...mary-advantage

cyclone · 07-12-2009, 11:14 PM

Something is wrong with the article. Anyways, that sure looks sharp! Does it have a STi version?

bradyholt · 07-12-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone

Something is wrong with the article. Anyways, that sure looks sharp! Does it have a STi version?

What's the problem you're seeing?

There's a turbocharged GT version, as with the outgoing Legacy, but nothing sportier than that.

cyclone · 07-12-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bradyholt

What's the problem you're seeing?

There's a turbocharged GT version, as with the outgoing Legacy, but nothing sportier than that.

It just said to wait 5 minutes for the article to work. It Probably works now.

cyclone · 07-12-2009, 11:22 PM

Still not working.

bradyholt · 07-12-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone

Still not working.

Weird. It's working fine for me, and I'm getting comments on another forum I posted the link.

If you're still having trouble, try getting to it through http://www.examiner.com/dc .

cyclone · 07-12-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bradyholt

Weird. It's working fine for me, and I'm getting comments on another forum I posted the link.

If you're still having trouble, try getting to it through http://www.examiner.com/dc .

Nope. Still not. It maybe my computer.

**mikmak** · 07-13-2009, 12:49 AM

Pretty lame IMO. I love driving my mother in laws 04 Liberty [nee Legacy] GT with all the windows and sunroof open (especially at night)

Liberty has just become another nobody. IM, it looks ugly from every angle except the flat profile. Definitely needs big wheels to look any good. And that interior! ugh. Plastic, plastic and more plastic. That centre console now resembles an early noughties desktop computer. Not pretty.

I hope it drives well though as I find the current gen to be plenty of fun, even in the non-turbo 5speed base model used vehicle I drove a few years ago (even though it had crappy tyres put on it by the dealer).

F14CRAZY · 07-13-2009, 01:44 AM

Don't forget to mention that the Legacy is the only midsize in its price range to offer an AWD/manual trans drivetrain. How did the CVT drive?

bradyholt · 07-13-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

Don't forget to mention that the Legacy is the only midsize in its price range to offer an AWD/manual trans drivetrain. How did the CVT drive?

It was mentioned.

The CVT isn't bad; there's enough sound-deadening material that you don't have the Chrysler-like droning as you accelerate. The transmission's main benefit seems to be the great gas mileage, but it's not obtrusive while you're driving it.

Htay7500 · 07-13-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone

Something is wrong with the article. Anyways, that sure looks sharp! Does it have a STi version?

Sometime in the future as usual. Its only gonna be in Japan and Oceania (as usual).

tbirderic · 07-13-2009, 07:35 PM

I like the old one better.

mbukukanyau · 07-13-2009, 07:40 PM

This brand will die out in the USA

tbirderic · 07-13-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

This brand will die out in the USA

Nah, probably not. If that happens I can see Vermont seceding from the Union.

Htay7500 · 07-13-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

This brand will die out in the USA

How?

07-12-2009, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
cyclone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: '08 2500HD , Pontiac G8, '59 IMPALA Posts: 1,623	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy Something is wrong with the article. Anyways, that sure looks sharp! Does it have a STi version? __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ 4WD 1959 Chevrolet Impala

07-12-2009, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
cyclone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: '08 2500HD , Pontiac G8, '59 IMPALA Posts: 1,623	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy Still not working. __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ 4WD 1959 Chevrolet Impala

07-13-2009, 12:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikmak GMI Australia Correspondent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 11,592	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy Pretty lame IMO. I love driving my mother in laws 04 Liberty [nee Legacy] GT with all the windows and sunroof open (especially at night) Liberty has just become another nobody. IM, it looks ugly from every angle except the flat profile. Definitely needs big wheels to look any good. And that interior! ugh. Plastic, plastic and more plastic. That centre console now resembles an early noughties desktop computer. Not pretty. I hope it drives well though as I find the current gen to be plenty of fun, even in the non-turbo 5speed base model used vehicle I drove a few years ago (even though it had crappy tyres put on it by the dealer). __________________ *READ GM International Operations 100 Day Scorecard!!It's official: I'm a twit. Follow me on Twitter!!***

07-13-2009, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy Don't forget to mention that the Legacy is the only midsize in its price range to offer an AWD/manual trans drivetrain. How did the CVT drive? __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

07-13-2009, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
tbirderic 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens, GA Drives: 1994 Volvo 940 Turbo Posts: 840	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy I like the old one better. __________________ Gone but never forgotten: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport (my first car) 1992 Mercury Sable GS (Grandpa's last car) 2004 Honda Accord LX 2007 Hyundai Sonata Eric

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07-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 9,988	Re: Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy This brand will die out in the USA

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