Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Subaru is a brand known for reliability see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Subarus are known for their reliability and longevity. They are much less common than most makes and are known for being different. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Very reliable see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are made to last. You see plenty of old Subarus still going strong, especially in cold weather regions like Canada and the US north East. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I flagged brand and image here because I like how my LGT in distinct without calling attention to itself. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Subaru has a pretty good reputation and image...although it is a bit quircky as viewed by some. Reputation (a good one) usually has a major affect on resale value. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
where I live in the country most people have Subarus and the dealer is nearby and has a good reputation. see full Subaru Legacy review |
Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I flagged brand reputation & image as a dislike too because I see so many people asking questions like ‘LGT or G35 or 3 series?.’ These are great cars, but you don’t want to buy one if you want impress people. This is a plus or minus depending on who you see full Subaru Legacy review |
Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very high rating from Consumer Reports. Make recommended by son (for AWD) & friends. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Subaru is known for building good quality cars for a good price. Their zero landfill plants make the WRX a more environmentally friendly decision than the Prius (even with only 25 MPG). And of course, their symmetrical AWD, which surprised even me. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Supposed to be a good brand, good heritage. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I like that they are actively involved in motor sports and support non-factory teams. I also like their reliability and use of flat engines see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Subaru has always had a reputation of being solid and reliable, and also of having the best AWD powertrain on the market. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I like how Subaru advertises on television of love for a Subaru. Also Subaru has dealer sponsered events, which is a big plus! I love attending those events and chatting with other subaru owners. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Rally proven with the road car looking similar enough to show the connection. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rally heritage is even evident in base model, no stick, no turbo, but still decent handling. Subaru has performed flawlessly through 4 winters with minus 40 degrees Celcius weather - very popular in Canada for obvious practical reasons. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Sporty, reliability, safety, fun to drive see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
subaru community, known for reliability see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review |