Sales market: Japan. Right hand drive

Legacy Touring Wagon is a station wagon belonging to the middle class of cars. With the arrival of the third generation Legacy, the station wagon version was released six months earlier than the sedan, which received its own B4 brand and, thanks to the best modifications, was firmly entrenched in the sports class. In turn, the Legacy Wagon continued the direction of first-class station wagons, not forgetting, of course, about the sporty driving characteristics that made almost the whole world draw attention to themselves. For three generations of the Legacy, Subaru kept the concept of this car. The result is a car with its own character. Also noteworthy is the fact that with the general Japanese tendency to increase the external dimensions, the Legacy Wagon retained the same body dimensions. The third generation of this model was produced exclusively in an all-wheel drive version and was equipped with engines with a volume of 2 liters and above.

Dropping the 1.8-liter trim levels, the new-generation Legacy Wagon prioritizes high power, dynamics, safety and driving pleasure, demonstrating the best performance of all-wheel drive station wagons. Of course, inexpensive modifications offered only the most necessary minimum (air conditioning, hydraulic booster, power accessories, fog lights, "molding"), but everything changed with an increase in the level of equipment - the car received climate control, an electric sunroof, roof rails, leather braiding of the steering wheel, interior trim " wood grain ”, leather interior, electric front seats, CD-player. One of the best trims of the generation is the 3.0 Blitzen 6, the result of collaboration with Porsche Design, who have developed unique details (wheels, body kit, interior) and body colors. And the GT-B version deserves attention as an extended sports variant with Bilstein struts, large brake discs and aero kit that reduces wind noise and improves aerodynamic performance.

The third generation Legacy Wagon uses new, improved engines and chassis. The most powerful motors are 260 and 280 hp. are installed on highly popular GT modifications. Somewhat later, modifications were added, complete with 2.5- and 3-liter naturally-aspirated engines with a capacity of 170 and 220 hp, while the 3-liter configuration uses the well-proven flat-six engine with a horizontal arrangement of six cylinders. Also noteworthy are the unpretentious two-liter aspirated - SOHC with a capacity of 137 hp. and DOHC with 155 hp. with a variable valve timing system. Virtually all Legacy Wagon models offer manual and automatic transmission options, with the exception of the 250T, which uses automatic transmission only.

To provide the Legacy Touring Wagon with the best ride quality, the rear suspension is multi-link, providing ample travel, stiffness and at the same time a compact size, which is important for the required cargo space. The front suspension is the usual shock absorber struts. The GT-B and 250T-B versions use, as already noted, Bilstein sport struts, providing a high degree of balance and increased handling. In addition, the suspension of the sports modifications is lightened by forged aluminum levers to reduce unsprung masses. And, of course, do not forget about the modifications with air suspension (250T), which allows you to adjust the size of the ground clearance.

The standard for all trim levels is the presence of front airbags, ABS, front belts with pretensioners and load limiters, as well as optional side airbags. In more expensive trim levels, there are child seat mountings, xenon headlights, VDC system, vehicle dynamics control, which, in combination with AWD and ABS systems, made it possible to further increase safety. The body structure has better rigidity and is surrounded by an annular frame with a larger cross-section to reduce cab deformation in a collision. A newly designed wiper with improved performance is installed to improve visibility in rain.

Among the Legacy right-hand drive station wagons offered on the market, 2-liter modifications prevail, mainly with atmospheric engines, but those who are focused on "turbo" have a choice. In general, the Legacy Touring Wagon is an excellent example of a family station wagon, characterized by high comfort and spaciousness, and even with all-wheel drive. Basic versions with low-power engines show good economy thanks to their horizontally opposed motors. Powerful versions - excellent dynamics thanks to all the same horizontally opposed engines that have become an integral part of Subaru cars.

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Despite the fact that the Subaru Legacy sedan was never sold in gigantic quantities in Russia, the car was respected in our country. The main reason for the low circulation of sales was the high cost of the car, which, in turn, was due to the high technical level and reliability.

True, 4 years ago, after the termination of the 5th generation, the car left our market. But with the beginning of the release of the restyled Subaru Legacy of the 6th generation, the prestigious Japanese car returned to Russia. And it's time to get to know him in more detail.

Model history

Compared to many models of Japanese cars, the Legacy model is relatively young. Its first generation appeared in 1989 year. The car was outwardly nondescript, but at the same time it had an advanced technical filling. The car was equipped with boxer engines with a volume of 1.8 to 2.2 liters. At the same time, the most powerful EJ22 engine developed a power of 280 liters. from. In addition, the car was equipped with a four-channel ABS, adaptive suspension and other "chips" of prestigious models.

First generation Subaru Legacy

But the main feature of the model was the all-wheel drive transmission, which at that time was installed exclusively on SUVs. This option led to increased controllability of the machine.

However, due to the unfortunate appearance, the first generation of Subaru Legacy was practically unknown in our country. At that time, none of the companies officially sold cars in our country, and gray dealers ignored the car due to the high price. Although single cars can be found, even now.

Second generation models appeared in 1993. Naturally, the right-hand drive version first appeared, but the left-hand drive version appeared 2 years later - in 1995. This model, perhaps, is known to all motorists, because the car was sold with us officially and in quite decent editions.

Subaru Legacy second generation

The car retained the philosophy of the previous generation, but at the same time its appearance was much nicer. This and the official sales determined the success of the car in our country. The exact number of cars sold could not be found. But even visually, on the roads, they met more than often.

One of the "chips" of the second generation was the all-wheel drive suspension, which was installed exclusively on all variants of the model. True, front-wheel drive Legacy was sold on the Japanese Islands and in small quantities came to us in the Far East.

Third generation was released in 1998, in Japan. The car entered the world market only 2 years later, in 2000. The modernization was quite traditional. The appearance has not changed radically. The 1.8-liter engine was removed from the model, but a new three-liter power unit was added. There were a number of changes, but we will not describe them. The main thing that needs to be said is that the model did not repeat the success of the second generation, and these cars were sold much less.

The model stood on the conveyor for a relatively short time, and in 2003 it was replaced by the next generation.

Subaru Legacy third generation

Fourth generation Legacy began selling in 2003. The car radically changed its image. On the technical side, there were also major changes. Powerful turbocharged engines began to be installed on the car. In addition to power units, almost all systems of the car have undergone modernization.

As for Russia, despite the fact that the car was sold officially in our country, it did not receive much popularity.

Subaru Legacy fourth generation

Fifth generation release started in 2009. Compared to other generations, this generation in Russia is just as little known as, for example, the first generation. Cars, although they were officially sold in our country, they rarely come across on the roads. In total, about 150 copies were sold a year. This was due, first of all, to the high price of cars, and not because of any technical problems.

Fifth generation Subaru Legacy

Given this situation, sixth generationwhich appeared in 2014 year, it was decided not to sell in Russia. However, the car is imported to the Far East, on a straight line, and is sold in quite decent editions. It seems to be no less than 150 cars, which were previously sold officially.

After assessing the situation, the Japanese realized that they had made a mistake, and the car still has good potential and needs to be returned to the market. Moreover, the Subaru Outback, based on Legacy, has been sold and is being sold.

In 2017, the sixth generation underwent a planned restyling, and it was then decided to return it to the Russian market. And we will consider it in more detail.

Sixth generation Subaru Legacy

Appearance

Despite the fact that this is just a restyling, the appearance of the Japanese sedan has changed significantly. The radiator grill changed its shape and increased in size, which gave the car solidity. The headlights have become a wonderful complex shape, but at the same time they fit very well into the exterior. By the way, they are LED on the Japanese sedan.

The front bumper seems to be without any special frills, although the large fake ventilation ducts on its sides are also aimed at creating the image of a solid car. And this is not surprising, because such a powerful market player as Toyota Camry appears in the competitors of the sedan.

Front view of the restyled Legacy sixth generation

Since the second generation, the Subaru Legacy has been famous for its harmonious side view. And the sixth generation is no exception. Cut out wheel arches, clear under the compasses, moderately protruding trunk, everything is harmonious and okay.

Side view of the sixth generation Subaru Legacy after restyling

Compared to the pre-styling model, you can see that, for the sake of modern car fashion, the lines of the sidewall have become more chopped and clear.

Side view of Legacy before restyling

The rear view of the updated sedan has changed little. The taillights are slightly smaller. Most importantly, they are now fully LED.

Rear view Subaru Legacy 6th generation

As for the rear bumper, it is now more modern with an integrated exhaust system.

Rear dimensions of the new Subaru Legacy

Summarizing the impressions of the appearance, it must be said that, despite all the updates, it remained old-fashioned and, I think, young people will not really like the appearance of the new Legacy.

In conclusion, about the overall dimensions.

dimensions

By tradition, the dimensions of the updated car have become larger than before. True, quite a bit. For example, it is long, has increased by only 5 mm, the width has increased more, by 60 mm, and the height is the same by 5 mm. In this way, the dimensions of the new Subaru Legacy are as follows:

• Length - 4800 mm;
• Width - 1840 mm;
• Height - 1500 mm;
• 2018 Subaru Legacy clearance - 150 mm;
• The wheelbase is 2750 mm.

Interior and interior fittings

The Japanese engineers decided not to radically change the front panel. But some changes that made it more modern were still made. First of all, the restyled Subaru got a new steering wheel. The speedometer and tachometer scales have got deep stylish tunnels. And between them is a small 5-inch display, which displays information about the operation of engine systems.

Front panel of the new Subaru Legacy

A large 8-inch monitor of the multimedia system is located on the center console of the car. Under it there are clear and understandable climate control scales. The sporty styling of the sedan is enhanced by new sport pedals.

8 'LCD display of the new Subaru Legacy

As for the materials from which the interior of the Japanese novelty is made, they are of the highest quality. And most importantly, in all configuration options, the interior of the new Legacy is leather, which is not surprising, given who the Japanese sedan is going to compete with.

The sedan's trunk is very spacious, its volume is 506 liters. If you fold the backs of the rear row of seats, the cargo volume will be much larger.

Luggage compartment of the new Legacy

The equipment of the Japanese sedan with various electronic systems, in all trim levels, is very rich. The new Legacy features:

• Start / Stop button;
• Electrically adjustable front seats with memory system;
• Steering wheel heating system;
• Heated front seats;
• Keyless vehicle access system;
• Heated washer nozzles;
• Brake force distribution system EBD;
• BAS auxiliary braking system;
• LKA lane control system;
• Intelligent cruise control with ACCS radar;
• ESP stability control system;
• Traction control TCS;
• Climbing assistance system HAC;
• AFS cornering lighting system;
• Automatic switching of high beam;
• Control system of "dead zones";
• Driver's physical condition monitoring system;
• Frontal collision avoidance system;
• 2-zone climate control;
• Surround cameras;
• Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensors.

Security systems need to be discussed separately.

Security systems

In addition to the electronic systems responsible for safety, described above, there are 8 airbags on the car:

• Driving;
• Passenger;
• 2 side airbags;
• 2 knee airbags;
• 2 side curtain airbags on the windows.

Technical stuffing

There is only one power unit for the Japanese novelty, 4-cylinder boxer, volume 2.5 liters, brand FB25... This engine can be considered outstanding and needs to be discussed in more detail.

Engine

This motor appeared as the deepest modernization of the equally legendary power unit Subaru EJ253.

With the advent of aluminum cylinder blocks, it was noticed that the reliability of engines suffers, since it is not possible to achieve the same resource as cast-iron heads. However, engines with aluminum heads had a much lower mass. Subaru engineers solved this problem very elegantly. They left an aluminum block, but at the same time it was crimped with cast iron sleeves, 3.5 mm thick. Thus, it was possible to achieve the reliability of cast iron motors and the mass of aluminum. In addition, the engine has received pistons with new skirts that reduce friction.

This engine has pretty decent power despite the lack of turbocharging. It is 175 liters. from. The torque of this motor is 235 N * m at 4000 rpm.

Subaru FB25 engine under the hood of the new Subaru Legacy

Fuel consumption for Subaru Legacy with these power units is:

• In the city - 10.1 l / 100 km;
• On the highway - 6.2 l / 100 km;
• In the combined cycle - 7.7 l / 100 km.

Other specifications

This power unit is aggregated with just one gearbox - 8-speed CVT variator.

The power steering on the car is electric. The suspension of all wheels on the new Subaru Legacy is independent, in front of the MacPherson type, in the rear - on double wishbones.

Wheel rims on a car with a diameter of 18 inches. And the car itself is designed to fit 225/50 R18 rubber. Brakes on all wheels are disc, ventilated. The handbrake of the car is electric.

Complete set

There are only two configurations for the Japanese novelty:

• YI Elegance;
• YN Premium ES.

Let's analyze them in more detail.

YI Elegance Package

• Lane control systems;
• Intelligent cruise control with radar;
• AFS cornering lights;
• High beam automatic switching systems;
• Blind spot monitoring systems;
• Driver monitoring systems;
• Frontal collision avoidance systems;

Of the video cameras, only the rear view camera will be installed on the machine. There are no front-side cameras in this configuration .

The cost of a car in this configuration will be from 2,089,000 rubles ($ 31,600).

YN Premium ES complete set

Well, this is the top-end Subaru Legacy, this configuration contains all the systems described above. In the top-end configuration, Legacy in our country will be sold at a price of 2,239,900 rubles, which corresponds to $ 33,900.

Summary

Traditionally, Legacy is not a cheap car, although the price cannot be called prohibitive either. But what do you get for this price?

Legacy is usually compared to its main competitor, the Toyota Camry. So which is better?

First of all, the dimensions, the Toyota car is slightly larger than the Subaru car. But at the same time, Legacy's trunk is more roomy.

Appearance. This is a subjective question, but I think that Toyota wins here too, Subaru's product looks old-fashioned compared to it.

What can Subaru take? First of all, despite all the reliability of Toyota, Legacy is considered even more reliable. In the USA, where the lion's share of Subaru sedans is sold, they say - "If you want to buy a car for the ages, buy a Subaru."

Other advantages include the all-wheel drive Subaru Legacy. Sedan engines, besides being more reliable, they are also more economical. Well, there are also many more electronic systems on Subaru. True, Toyota is cheaper.

And finally, all Legacy for Russia will be supplied straight from Japan, which should once again become a guarantee of the phenomenal reliability of the car.

Of course, if the question arises of what to buy a Subaru or Toyota, each consumer will decide independently. But I think Subaru offers a more interesting car, though somewhat more expensive.

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It is a difficult question, but if you want a spacious sedan with permanent all-wheel drive, pleasant steering and a responsive engine "for an inexpensive", you will have to answer it.

Subaru Legacy III and Subaru legacy Outback (BH)

When choosing a car, the Legacy sedan is often undeservedly forgotten. It so happened that in our country it stands as if in the shadow of the Legacy Outback station wagon, which many (rightly) consider as an all-and-all option. A family car with a large trunk, high ground clearance and four-wheel drive - is this not a dream?

It's a dream, but you shouldn't forget about a sedan either. It is not so versatile (sorry for the involuntary pun), and the ground clearance is less - 155 mm versus 200 for the "Outback". But in everyday life such a set should be enough for the eyes.

Whoever is lacking, and "Outback" for some reason is not interesting, can look at an intermediate version - a simple Legacy station wagon, not an Outback. It sits lower, does not look so brutal, but the trunk of 528 liters already significantly dominates against the background of the sedan 464 liters.

The Legacy-not-Outback also has a more varied line of motors (4, not 2), there is plenty to choose from, taking into account the budget. The drive is like the brother's station wagon, only full. The boxes are mechanics or an honest machine gun. In general, this is a car from the days when Subaru had not yet mired in low-displacement motors and mono-drive CVTs. There is a place for a car enthusiast to roam.

More about Subaru Legacy III engines

Legacy III meets with:

• two-liter naturally aspirated engine with a return of 125-156 liters. from.;
• the same engine, but with turbines and an output of 260-280 liters. from.;
• the atmospheric gamut is continued by the 2.5-liter unit, 170 liters. from.;
• completes - a three-liter six-cylinder 220 hp engine. from.

Mechanics are found in all versions, except for the three-liter one - there is only automatic transmission.

Shine and poverty of trim levels

It was the turn of the nineties-zero. Subaru has not yet climbed into the premium, so the equipment matches. In many versions, there is no cruise control and driver assistance systems (even traction control!), As a class there is no dual-zone climate control. There is no electric drive for the front seats, even in the top-end version, as there are, for example, rear airbags.

In general, the maximum performance level of the Legacy these days corresponds to the average configuration of a budget sedan from Renault or Hyundai. The difference is that Renault and Hyundai have a rear-view camera in the middle versions, for example. Here you can only do this on your own. And this is rather strange, because other Japanese cars of those years (like the Corolla Fielder) had both a regular navigation and a DVD player. Subaru is content with thanks for not a cassette recorder.

Leather and lurid wood-look inserts are responsible for the "shine" in the Legacy III cabin. It is not worth hoping for the safety of both. Even the "youngest" specimens on the market are in their twenties. What kind of safety can we talk about?

But let your stripping heart be warmed by the MOMO steering wheel - a Subaru feature of those years, which is found on almost all versions. It is not particularly useful, but the spirit of "Fast and the Furious" and Need For Speed: Underground with him!

Specificity and cost of service

Immediately it is worthwhile to clearly and clearly speak: there is no longer any talk of children's sores that come out in the first years of ownership. As there is no question of some sort of systematization and classification of problems. Anything can crumble in a 20-year-old car, at any time. There are a few common things that you should definitely pay attention to:

• Timing oil and belt. Opposites (especially a 2.5-liter one) do not digest oil starvation, therefore, the more regularly you change the oil, the longer the engine comes out. Likewise with the timing belt. Particular attention should be paid to its condition and not to delay the replacement. If it breaks off on the same 2.5-liter unit, valve bending is inevitable.
• Candles. Expensive, and the replacement is confusing, especially on supercharged 2.0 and naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engines. You will have to disassemble almost half of the engine. So keep an eye on the purity of the fuel: spoiling the candles is a matter of one unsuccessful refueling.
• Corrosion. Even without additional galvanizing, the body stays firmly for years. But this does not apply to cars recovered after an accident and, alas, station wagons. Their fifth door is covered with mushrooms much earlier than the sedan trunk lid.
• Power steering leaks are quite common. Fortunately, similarly priced repair kits are also common. No need to change the rail assembly.
• There are no special questions about the suspension. During everyday operation, shock absorbers take care of more than 60 thousand km, suspension arms exceed 200 thousand. It is especially worth watching, perhaps, for the CV joints anthers. Because the rubber bands are cheap, but the "grenades" themselves are not. The dirt will clog through the torn anthers, and the resource of the CV joints will wane. So carefully!

The agony of choosing Subaru Legacy III

It is very, very difficult to find a serviced, well-groomed, whole sedan. The most common offers on the market are:

Not just a "bit-crash", but assembled from several copies, like a monster of Frankenstein.

In addition, the right-hand drive, more than three owners, which in no way compensates for the price of 150 thousand rubles. And what does checking the history of the car say through?

The report is much more optimistic than you might expect looking at the photo. There are no arrests and restrictions, PTS is native, the declared mileage is similar to the truth. No changes were made to the design, so there should be no problems with registration. Accident in the database is one and not the worst ("hitting a standing obstacle"). So you can see in a good body service whether this unit was tied into a knot. And in principle, for your 150 thousand - is not it an option?

Let's see one more copy - more expensive.

Again the right-hand drive, sedan, the mileage is suspiciously low, but visually the car looks more worthy than the previous one. What about her story?

Another year of issue immediately draws attention. Perhaps the traffic police made a mistake when they brought the car into the database. There are arrears in fines. Because of them, bailiffs can seize, and the new owner will have problems with registration. Duplicate PTS should not scare you. With such a rich history and the number of owners, it is not surprising if there was also a duplicate of a duplicate issued in order to enter everyone.

Take it or not

Buying a Subaru Legacy III is always a lottery and a surprise. The car is old and pretty shabby. He was loved to buy young and hot, who "fired" on the roads and did not have the means for timely and high-quality service. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly and check the history before buying.

If you find a "live" version, it will delight you with a sporty disposition. In motion, the car is almost like a rocket. It costs nothing for her to accelerate to one hundred and forty and not go into a skid. Four-wheel drive and solid tires keep it firmly on the ground.

Text: Vladimir Andrianov

If you are or have been the owner of Subaru Legacy III, tell us what problems you encountered while operating a car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help someone when choosing a car.

The Subaru Legacy III model was produced from 1998 to 2003. The third generation was produced in station wagon and sedan bodies, had four-wheel drive. Legacy was produced at factories in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma and in the US state of Indiana.

Model history

The Subaru Legacy first appeared in 1989. The third generation of the model was presented in June 1998. Initially, a station wagon version was produced, which was called the Legacy Wagon, and six months later the Legacy Sedan began to be sold. In 2000, the model was launched in North America. A year later, the Legacy was launched with the three-liter and six-cylinder EZ30 engine.

In October 2002, a new version of the Legacy S 401 was presented, which featured a modified front bumper and a radiator grill. The interior has received new upholstery in a combination of leather and fabric.

In 2003, the Subaru Legacy III was replaced.

Technological features

All Subaru Legacy vehicles were equipped with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD). The main advantage of such a drive is the most efficient distribution of traction between the axles, and as a result - maximum control over the vehicle. "Symmetry" means that all the drive components are positioned in such a way that the axial weight distribution is almost perfect. The torque distribution between the front and rear wheels is 50/50.

Since 1990, Subaru Legacy cars have repeatedly become winners and medalists of many stages of the World Rally Championship

Most models were fitted with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A feature of the transmission is the connected function of ignoring the first gear, which allows you to more efficiently drive the car in difficult road conditions. Thus, the car can get under way not from the first, but immediately from the second speed. The transmission also has overspeed protection. Shifting to the next gear occurs automatically when the engine reaches 6500 rpm, even if the selector is in the downshift position.

The Subaru Legacy 3 is equipped with a special one.

Some Legacy station wagons were equipped with air suspension with adjustable ground clearance (30 mm at the front and 40 mm at the rear).

In Australia, the name Liberty is used instead of Legacy. It was decided to give the car a different name for the reason that the organization helping war veterans and their families, even before the car came to the market, had the same name.

Subaru has partnered with Porsche to develop the Legacy-based Blitzen sports car. This model was equipped with a Tiptronic automatic transmission from Porsche, which was first used in Subaru cars. Interior and exterior design was also developed by German specialists.

Since 1990, Subaru Legacy cars have repeatedly become winners and medalists of many stages of the World Rally Championship.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Subaru Legacy was the only vehicle in its class to feature symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard. For example, Volkswagen and Ford only offer AWD as an option for higher-end models.

Subaru Legacy III, unlike other models of the Japanese manufacturer, was not included in the rating of the most stolen cars in Russia

Legacy models with the popular twin-turbo engine have a significant overclocking advantage. For comparison, one of the competitors, with a VTEC engine, picks up speed from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds, while the Subaru Legacy has this figure: 5.7 seconds on a manual box and 6.7 seconds on an automatic.

The advantages of the car also include good stability at high speed, a spacious interior, reliable suspension with the ability to adjust the clearance.

Sales and security

In Russia, the third generation of the model was not very popular. For example, only 70 Subaru Legacy were sold in 2002.

EuroNCAR has awarded the vehicle four stars for safety in crash tests. In the meantime, there is no need to know about it. ”

Subaru Legacy III, unlike other Japanese models, did not make it into the rating of the most stolen cars in Russia.

1999 Subaru Legacy III

After I bought a Subaru car for the first time - my comrades gave me a verdict - there will be problems. Machine with complex structure, professional and expensive service. Complete nonsense. "Subaru" is much simpler than most "Japanese" and very reliable. Our town is located in the mountains, our tracks are remembered for a long time. That is, the relief is very similar to the Japanese one. For three years I rode a Subaru Impreza with a 1.6 engine and an automatic transmission. Not so long ago, I sold and just turned up successfully the senior Subaru Legacy III - a real monster with a turbine. An excellent, powerful and well-controlled car. If before that all sorts of BMWs bypassed me from time to time on straight sections, then even AMG cannot always “compete” with Legacy (by the way, I drive only by the rules of the road). The speed is usually no more than 100 km per hour, so, although I keep it even at any turn (thanks for this to the boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel drive system). For driving on a mountain serpentine, such a Subaru Legacy III is just the ideal car option. When it is winter, the roads accumulate up to 1 meter of snow, because they simply do not even try to clear them. So, my Subaru never fails in such conditions. During the entire period of operation, there were no special problems with it. In the city "eats" up to 15 liters per hundred, if you press the pedal on the floor or get stuck in traffic jams (and we have traffic jams around the clock, so to speak). If you steer gently and calmly (which is very uncharacteristic for a car with a turbocharged engine for 260 "horses"), then you can keep within 11 liters per hundred. Original parts are not expensive, they are also no problem to find.

Advantages : a great, powerful and well-controlled car.

disadvantages : there are no such.

Evgeny, Irkutsk

Subaru Legacy III, 2001

I have owned a Subaru Legacy III generation for 11 months. I will try to evaluate the car as accurately as possible. Great seats, comfortable support. The climate works, which is good news. No cup holders - a problem, there is not enough space for all sorts of little things. When driving, bumps are felt, regardless of what kind of rubber is, but so far no one has complained. There is enough space in the rear seats for both adults and children. In the parking lots there is a place to frolic and climb (daughter 3 years old, son 9 years old). The Subaru Legacy III holds the road well, confidently. I tried to bring it in in the winter - completely manageable. Aligns without problems with a single movement of the steering wheel. There is a special system for dynamic distribution of efforts. The first walked along the highway after a snowfall (20-25 cm), paved the path, the rest followed me and KAMAZ trucks on the right one after another. But in the forest on the lake - left the bumper. Bottom line, the car is only for the city. Off-road is a speed bump, nothing more. When you understand this, you stop demanding from him the conquest of rural roads. The steering wheel is nice, not soft, not too hard, in general, some kind of pleasant. Doesn't like the rut. We have to leave it, shifting to the right or to the left. There are enough speakers, sometimes it's nice to rush off with a traffic light first. Of course, it is no longer a rival to the new cars, but there is still enough enthusiasm. You still feel confident. On overtaking enough in any range. It doesn't press into the seats, like on a fighter plane, but in the stream you can go one of the fast cars. Bottom line: a good, confident, reliable friend.

Advantages : reliability, usability, stability on the road, increased cross-country ability, balanced dynamic characteristics.

disadvantages : consumption could be less. Low "urban" landing

Dmitry, Moscow

Subaru Legacy III, 2002

I bought a Subaru Legacy III with a mileage of 52,000 km (I checked it at an authorized service, according to those states they said it was). I drove 20,000 km on it. During this time I changed only "consumables": oil, filters, pads - the time has come. Due to the condition of our roads, stabilizer struts can be attributed to consumables, and candles because of gasoline. Now the rear shock absorber seems to be dying. Yes, I changed the drive oil seals in the front differential ("sweated"). I will say right away - miracles do not happen and you have to pay for everything: one oil in the car is about 15 liters: engine, gearbox, 2 differentials. Rear arches make noise when driving, especially on gravel. Low ground clearance (GX equipment - spoilers in a circle). High fuel consumption. Brooding box. Poor insulation. Rigid ride - low profile tires 205/50/16 in summer. But when you get behind the wheel, you get pleasure, the Subaru Legacy III goes like on rails, it doesn't matter if there is snow, water or asphalt under the wheels. The handling is excellent, the car allows a lot, but the main thing is not to overdo it. I want the next Subaru again. I drove the same, but 2-liter, eats less gasoline, accelerates a little weaker, a little more clearance. In principle, it is more practical.

Advantages : manageability. Dynamics.

disadvantages : fuel consumption. Automatic transmission.

Vladimir, Tomsk