Controlled and smooth driving to help reduce wear and tear on components. Carrying out basic routine checks such as fluid levels and tire pressures. Staying up to date with the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. To keep your Legacy running smoothly for many years to come, we advise: Quality of materials and design play a major role when it comes to longevity, ultimately though it is down to the owners to get the most life from their car. Several other owners have added to the life expectancy of the Legacy in, stating that their Legacy models have lasted upwards of 200,000 miles. This was based on a study conducted by, which based its figures on vehicle listings of over 30 million units for sale.Ī Subaru Legacy owner even commented on that his 1992 Legacy is still going strong at roughly 450,000 miles. How Many Miles Can You Expect from a Subaru Legacy?įrom our research we would expect a well maintained Subaru Legacy to last on average between 200,000 and 300,000 miles.Ī Consumer Reports article stated that the Subaru Legacy is the second most likely vehicle to last 200,000 miles. This equates to 15 to 20 years of service when driving 15,000 miles per year, provided you maintain it regularly and drive conservatively. The average Subaru Legacy has a lifespan of 200,000 to 300,000 miles before breaking down or needing expensive repairs. Here is the Short Answer to How Long Subaru Legacy Last: Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Subaru Legacy. How Long Do Subaru Legacy Batteries Last?. Are Subaru Legacy Expensive to Maintain?. What About Recalls for the Subaru Legacy?. The Best and Worst Years for the Subaru Legacy. Reliability Compared to Other Midsize Cars. How Long Do Subaru Legacy Last Compared to Similar Models?. How Soon Should You Expect Rust on a Subaru Legacy?. What is High Mileage for a Subaru Legacy?. How Many Miles Can You Expect from a Subaru Legacy?. Here is the Short Answer to How Long Subaru Legacy Last:. There is a large aftermarket too, same engine as the 08+ WRX, but with a different turbo. With a 20 dollar cable and a laptop you can performance tune the car yourself if you're brave enough and know enough about the car. Nope, I went with Subaru and haven't looked back since. There are no reliability issues like with the R, which could shred a $2000 gear at any time. This car has 30 less HP, and weighs 700 pounds less, which makes up for the HP deficiency and then some. It's every bit as fast as my old Mark VIII was, with the DOHC 4.6 V8. Once you hit about 2800 RPMs, the turbo kicks in, and you're off into the sunset faster than John Wayne could ever go. I've had this car for 10 months now and it's been an absolute blast. That being said, I purchased the Legacy GT. It was an easy decision once I test drove the R. So that left me with 2 choices, the Volvo S60R, and the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT. I wanted a car that would be AWD, turbocharged, looked good, and not seen everyday like an Audi. Slight dash rattle when it gets real cold outside.Ī small squeal on very sharp right turns. Everything else has come out of my own pocket, including the $1,700 I have just spent on a new clutch, dual mass flywheel, and throwout bearing at 63k miles!ĭriver's side low beam headlamp went at 113,000 miles. Only the fan relay, computer, and injectors have been replaced under warranty. Unfortunately, I've had a lot of frustration with the Legacy GT, and have been dumping money into it since day one. I traded in a 2000 Audi A4 Avant for this car, because it had 90k miles, and was in need of some expensive repairs. The car is a blast to drive, and really shines when driving up to the mountains west of Denver. 
#2005 SUMARU LEGACY 2.5I LIMITED MPG MANUAL#
Passenger side axle assembly replaced at 53k miles.Ĭlutch, flywheel, and throwout bearing replaced at 63k miles (the car is never driven aggressively, and I've owned 5 manual transmission cars prior, and have never replaced a clutch). Power steering pump replaced at 48k miles.Īnnoying dash rattle since about 50k miles still not fixed. Injectors replaced at 25k miles due to infamous studdering/missing issue. Fan relay and car's computer were replaced at 24k miles.
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