2005 Subaru Legacy Reviews, Pricing & Specs

performance and the sleeper look, what happens when wrx drivers grow up...the get leg 2.5gts! 250hp 250lbft..awd..audi killer. permium fuel a requirement is a downside the way prices are now, and if driven enthusiastically mileage pays the price - but drive relaxed and mileage is great...a true wolf in sheep's clothing

This is my third Subaru and it did not disappoint. Well built and extremely reliable, very comfortable for long trips. The turbocharged engine is very powerful, although there is just a hint of lag at low revs with the automatic transmission. AWD is great in the snow and wet, however this is a road car, not an off road vehicle (ground clearance too low). Handling is very safe, with moderate understeering when pushed hard. Understated styling with a very light and airy cockpit. Panoramic sunroof offers great views and is draft free even at highway speeds but it becomes noisy at speeds above 50 mph.

This car is AMAZING. It has a 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder Boxer motor pumping out 250 horsepower. This paired with Subaru's original Symetrical AWD system makes driving it a blast, especially around curves and bends. The hood scoop, xenon headlights, rear spoiler, and 17" alloy wheels all add sex appeal and definitely turn heads as you drive down the road. After looking at the Audi A4 1.8T, Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, Acura TSX, VW Jetta 2.0T, and Lexus IS300, I chose this, and I am DEFINITELY glad that I did. I would never have thought that I would be driving a Subaru, but there are absolutely no disappointments with my decision.

0-60 in 6sec great track car with a few mods never needed repair there are a few rattles here and there love the look of the 05-06s the best about 19-21mpg this car is a blast to drive

Owned the car for 4.5 years, in great shape, keep up the maintanance and the cars runs just like new. After the upgrade for the SPT power pack, the performance is amazing with 283 HP. THe aesthetic is perfect and better than the peers

the performance of the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT is suprisingly good. With 250 horsepower and a sporty but not punishing suspension it is entirely capable of keeping up with the more popular WRX. Build quality is very good, I haven't had any squeaks or rattles in two plus years of ownership. The fuel milege is ok, I average about 22-23 MPG. This is a suprisingly good car for the money.

The 2005 legacy GT is a beautiful, fast mid size sport sedan that will blow your mind when you drive it. Same engine as the WRX, boxter 2.5 liter 4 cylinder with turbo and all wheel drive.

five stars across the board! Good on gas, plenty of get up and go. Enough room in the back for almost any outdoor activities. doesn't look like a 13 second car so your not as likely to get pulled over. very reliable. Oh and as long as you change the oil..they run forever!

very impressive package for value, safety, power and reliability

This car has a great kick, 265 horses with a 4 Cylinder Turbo and its a light car. 0-60 in under 6 seconds and the sound ripping out of 2nd gear could give you goose bumps. I currently get 24 mpg on the highway and the overall performance is outstanding.

It's a Subaru, that's not a WRX. It's still got a turbo, a manual transmission, heated seats, leather interior, can fit a lot of stuff in the back, has see through windows, sit down seats and anything else anyone would want in a car.

Best winter car I have ever owned. Wish it had better fuel economy and more performance.

Great acceleration after turbo spools up, great quality, no rattles, squeaks etc. the handling is pretty good - the factory Bridgestone tires are CRAP. Mileage it ok when you drive it easy - 10L/100km in the city, 8.5 to 9.0L on the highway. the premium fuel only sucks, but it's not mad.

This vehicle is a great dependable car and very cheap on gas and is very clean. This car has limited space for a big family but is perfect for a small family or single person. Would make a great car for a college student of a work vehicle.

Stock the car is an ok daily driver, slightly modded it is a fun daily driver. Next step is a bigger turbo, injectors and fuel pump. Great to have sleeper status, the car is definitely under the radar! Right now I'm running 268 awhp and 327 all wheel torque. Stock pull was about 200awhp and 200torque. Mods: Cobb DP w/ HFC Crucial UP Cusco Rear sway bar Ion Springs Avo v2 TMIC Avo BOV (50/50 and quiet) Tuned by Camtuning.com @ an altitude of 5000ft

2005 was the first and only year that Subaru offered a Legacy wagon with a turbo and a manual transmission in the US. Apparently, there are only 1000 or so in the whole country. They come factory with 250HP/250 ft-lbs of torque, but with the STi longblock that comes stock, they are easily modified to a much higher number. Mine is lightly modified comparatively with ceramic headers, uppipe, downpipe, and a Stage 2 tune. This is good enough however to run with Corvettes and non-turbo Porsche 911's. It's a fantastic sleeper that no one sees coming.

Performance is good, but could be little better, braking is good and handling suberb. Build quality is good, no squeeks or rattles and has not broken down. Apperance is good at front but could be better at the back, but interior is very good. Gas mileage is good and maintenance is little as nothing. The car is perhaps no fun machine, but still a very good car to drive.

It was a non turbo :( but the car was just awesome it cornered like no other all wheel drifting was intense. When i wrecked it it held up really well. I recommend this car to all who want a good vehicle.

Love the speed, wish the buildin quality of the interior was better. Also wish it had telescope wheel and that the radio could be swapped out a bit more easily. Lots of fun to drive and it sneaks up on people - a bit of a sleeper.

Ive had this car since this past summer and i love it. it rides nice and handles like a dream. i would reccoment this to anyone.

Accelaration and braking is adaquate. Handling could be better. Reliability is good so far, knock on wood no sqeal or rattling so far. Only downside of owning this car is the premium gas it requires and the not too great gas mileage