Used Subaru Legacy Cars For Sale

Think of Subaru and you instantly think sporty, the Subaru Legacy however is a more family orientated saloon & estate model that has good looks, performance and reliability. The Subaru Legacy has been manufactured since 1989 and is one of Subaru's most popular models selling over 3.6 million cars so far! The first generation of the Legacy lasted until 1994, the 2nd generation spanned from 1993 to 1999, 3rd generation from 1999 to 2003, 4th generation from 2003 to 2009 which brings us up to the latest design that was introduced in 2009. Here are some of the pros & cons:

•    the latest Subaru Legacy model has an attractive exterior and is very aerodynamic;
•    a sober interior with controls that are very easy to use and are well laid out;
•    the illuminated controls glow red at night and may be a distraction;
•    storage bins and cup holders on the interior are useful;
•    heated seats in the new Legacy are fitted as standard;
•    the large boot holds up to 2,000 litres with seats folded and 843 litres when seats are in place;
•    leg room in the back is good and the Subaru Legacy easily transports 4 adults on small or long journeys;
•    the Subaru Legacy has great handling as it has a four wheel drive system in place;
•    bumpy road surfaces may cause some discomfort as the suspension is quite stiff;
•    a top speed of 147 MPH is achievable;
•    the Subaru Legacy takes just 8 seconds to reach to reach 60 MPH;
•    you may expect an average of around 25 MPG with the petrol engines;
•    reliability is great with owners not having many problems;

The Subaru Legacy comes with an intelligent airbag system, including curtain airbags and side airbags. If you are able to live with the high running costs, this may be suitable for those who like to travel in comfort and for those with a family. Another interesting fact is that the Subaru Legacy was declared the number one selling 4-wheel drive car in the USA in 1990!!