2011 Subaru Legacy Consumer Discussions

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium (Acton, MA) [amurray22]

  Written by: ateixeira on May 5, 2011 11:11:25 AM

  Congrats, Andy. CVT or manual?

• Re: 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium (Acton, MA) [amurray22]

  Written by: longislander1 on May 4, 2011 8:42:57 AM

  Nice purchase, Andy! Good luck with your new Legacy. I like the Premium level, but would prefer leather upholstery. Yesterday, I did a double take at my dealer when I saw an Outback Premium with leather. It turns out the dealer installed Katzkin (a good brand of aftermarket leather upholstery) covers and added $1,499 to the cost of the car. While that's not cheap, I was really impressed with the fit ... Read More

• 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium (Acton, MA)

  Written by: amurray22 on May 4, 2011 8:07:51 AM

  Have gotten good info from the fourm & wanted to give back. Here are the details of my recent purchase - 5/1/11 2011 Legacy Sedan 2.5i Premium All weather package Moonroof Auto-dim mirror (dealer install) Remote start (dealer install) $24500, $25600 w/tax, registration and destination fees Village Subaru - Acton MA Thanks Andy

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Subaru Spring leasing

  Written by: jimvt on May 3, 2011 8:23:13 PM

  Hey car_man, Can you please provide April details for a Subaru 2011 Legacy 2.5i Limited CVT and history for Feb? From a different type of Tsunami victim, ordered in Feb and car didn't come in until last Friday! Thanks, Jim

• Re: april lease deals [ibush01]

  Written by: Car_man on May 1, 2011 4:29:05 PM

  I'd be happy to help you out Ian. That money factor looks way high. According to what I've seen, Subaru's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00070 and 60%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: CPO 2010 Limited 4cyl [ateixeira]

  Written by: longislander1 on Apr 5, 2011 6:57:41 AM

  I know the Optima has shared mechanicals with the Sonata, but I haven't driven the Kia. From what I've seen, the Optima interior certainly looks cheaper than the Sonata's. I have driven the 2011 Legacy and have had several drives in the Sonata, both base trim (several days in a rental) and Limited. I'm a Subaru loyalist, but frankly, if you don't need the all-wheel-drive, the Sonata is the better car. ... Read More

• 2011 Subaru Legacy Premium 2.5i

  Written by: kevingm on Mar 30, 2011 1:24:48 PM

  Just helped my mom purchase a new 2011 Subaru Legacy Premium 2.5i automatic with all weather package (heated cloth seats), auto dimming mirror w/compass, and body side molding for $20,939 plus tax, title, license and $99 service fee (MSRP was $23,655, invoice according to Edmunds is $22,213). Got 2.29% financing for 60 months also. Did not have a trade in. We got an online quote from a dealership about 100 miles ... Read More

• Re: searching for used legacy limited [cptspalding]

  Written by: longislander1 on Mar 15, 2011 4:40:37 PM

  When I was looking for a new one, I used fitzmall.com as the benchmark for low prices. I couldn't duplicate their low price in my area (where living and other costs are higher), but it did help me to negotiate what I thought was a fair price. You should also check out truecar.com for fairly accurate sale prices on the new models (vs. too-high prices at edmunds, carsdirect, etc.). I have ... Read More

• 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium

  Written by: karunch on Mar 8, 2011 5:57:55 PM

  I recently got a Ruby Red Pearl 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium from Glanzmann Subaru in Jenkintown, PA and I think that I got a half decent deal. My car is equipped with: All Weather Package Moonroof Auto-Dimming Mirror w/ Compass Splash Guards CVT PZEV Media Hub (dealer installed before delivery) Remote Start (dealer installed before delivery) I negotiated down to $23,500 including installation of the 2 options (media hub & remote ... Read More

Did anything change in the engine from the 2009 to the 2011 Legacy?

• Re: Did anything change in the engine from the 2009 to the 2011 Legacy? [pilot1226]

  Written by: gizzer777 on Feb 13, 2011 8:41:12 PM

  That REALLY is funny (about the cabin filter that is) I have a 2008 Outback and am just about to turn 25k Miles. I have purchased a Cabin (3rd party)filter made by a company called Microban. (probably just distributed by them, who knows who IN CHINA actually manufactured it :P I did not know that they use copper plugs...I will surely replace them now (5000 miles early with Japanese plugs, not ... Read More

• Re: Did anything change in the engine from the 2009 to the 2011 Legacy? [pilot1226]

  Written by: paisan on Feb 13, 2011 8:34:40 AM

  The cabin filter is actually on the pricey side, I'm not sure why but it is. That is hysterically funny that they want $210 to do the plugs on a non-turbo. $210 isn't a bad price on a turbo car due to the placement, but it's significantly easier on the NA cars. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

• Re: Did anything change in the engine from the 2009 to the 2011 Legacy? [paisan]

  Written by: pilot1226 on Feb 12, 2011 12:54:18 PM

  Thanks for the response Mike, I went to your shop's website. Seems like a nice deal. I haven't been running synthetic yet, wondering if it's worth it at this point, since I already have 30k on the car. I imagine if I went with a synthetic oil, I could skip an oil change and make it 7500 miles to my next service? I'll privately message you with some other questions I ... Read More

• Re: Did anything change in the engine from the 2009 to the 2011 Legacy? [pilot1226]

  Written by: paisan on Feb 11, 2011 5:30:47 PM

  Non-Turbo motors require plug replacement at 30k intervals. Turbo cars require them at 60k intervals. This is because they use Platinum plugs on the Turbo cars and Copper on the non Turbo cars. So on your 2.5i you would need plugs. Here is an example of what we do for 30k services: http://azpinstalls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=79- -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Legacy [drfoot]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 6, 2011 11:26:13 AM

  Hi drfoot. Subaru's February lease program is exactly the same as its January program was. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Used 2008 Legacy 2.5 GT

  Written by: vishayan on Feb 4, 2011 10:14:45 AM

  I just bought a used 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT with ~36,500 miles on it and one previous owner. I found the car through autotrader at a dealership in Chicago Wilkins Hyundai and Mazda. Originally the dealer wanted 19,991$ (not including tax which would be 6% in MI since I am from Michigan), my friend and I were able to get him down to 18,775$. The specs on the car I ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Re: January Lease rates on 2.5 Limited [rs6er]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 27, 2011 8:30:52 AM

  Hi rs6er. Subaru's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 2.5 Limited with 12,000 miles per year are .00115 and 60%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Subaru Legacy/Outback Transmission Problems

• Re: Outback 2011 Transmission issue [outbackinnc]

  Written by: xwesx on Jan 26, 2011 8:50:43 AM

  Your car and the 2011 have different transmissions. I have owned two Subaru Outbacks with the 4EAT that is in your car (one of which was also a 2008), and they were fairly smooth, so there is certainly nothing normal about the symptoms you describe. I suspect the issue is with the electronic control, but I would also inspect the transmission fluid to see whether there are signs of physical wear ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Is this a good deal?

  Written by: tvela on Jan 24, 2011 12:53:38 PM

  2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6 limited w/ moonroof, ruby red 36 months, 10,000 miles/yr $378/mo $835.00 due at signing tax included in monthly payment (8.125%) thanks

• Re: MF/% Legacy January [helixtimestwo]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2011 9:22:10 AM

  You're very welcome, helixtimestwo. Subaru's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 3.6R with 15,000 miles per year are .00130 and 61%, respectively. The numbers for the Premium model are exactly the same. The numbers for the Limited model are .00135 and 59%. I believe that the residual value for a lease of this car with only 12,000 miles per ... Read More

Subaru Crew Problems & Solutions

• Re: Looking at the 2011 Outback [phil2000]

  Written by: paisan on Jan 17, 2011 6:25:59 PM

  Nice. The Outback is real nice now! I am thinking of trading/selling my CTS-V for a 2010/11 Legacy 3.6R to compliment the STi. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

2010 Outback steering wheel shaking and hesitation

• Re: 2010 Outback steering wheel shaking and hesitation issues? [xwesx]

  Written by: efti on Oct 28, 2010 8:46:42 AM

  Fortunately, I do not own a 2010/2011 Outback or Legacy, thanks to the various posts on Edmunds.com. As to the steering/shaking problem, I have been telling our local Subaru service manager that I believe the defect in these cars has been built in at the factory and that no solution, fix, etc., in the field is ever going to make it right. The real solution is to take each defective vehicle ... Read More

• Re: acura owner [drdk]

  Written by: clarkkent on Dec 23, 2010 12:23:00 PM

  I just wrote to Subaru about the SW Shaking problem. Here is an actual copy of their resonse. (as far as they are concerned, there in little or no problem with the SW shaking. Thank you for your recent e-mail to Subaru of America, Inc. We appreciate you taking the time to contact us. As a company, we carefully monitor warranty claims and quality survey comments to watch for any trends ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Legacy 2.5 premium [hellagrant]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 15, 2010 4:58:52 PM

  Hi hellagrant. According to the latest information that I have seen, Subaru's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy Premium CVT with 15,000 miles per year are .00095 and 63%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 3.6R limited lease [rakapur]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 15, 2010 4:56:31 PM

  Hi rakapur. Subaru's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 3.6R Limited with 12,000 miles per year are .00155 and 62%, respectively. That's a very good question about whether these options can be residualized. Are these OEM options? If so, then they probably can be. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Just got a 2.5 Legacy Premium...

  Written by: bigboy292000 on Dec 13, 2010 7:16:34 PM

  Wanted to share the buying experience with SUbaru of Plano, TX. They were very cool and low pressure - a quite pleasant experience overall; I worked with Mark and Gary. I got a 2011 2.5 Legacy Premium, with: All-Weather package (Heated Front Seats,Windshield Wiper De-Icer, Heated Side Mirrors) Power Moonroof Subwoofer Kit, Tweeter Kit, Media Hub, BlueTooth Connect Kit All weather Floor Mats Trunk Lip Spoiler XM Satellite Radio I paid ... Read More

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback

• Re: 4 month review Legacy 3.6R from Canada [rschleicher]

  Written by: frenchguy007 on Oct 16, 2010 4:30:38 AM

  My bluetooth has the center console activation buttons in the middle with a speaker on one side and microphone on the other. I believe that with the Nav system you get the bluetooth through the H-K audio system speakers and you also get a button on the steering wheel to accept and end calls (the non nav cars only have the center console button to accept and end calls). What gets ... Read More

New car, Purchase the added security or no?

• New car, Purchase the added security or no?

  Written by: epirb on Oct 6, 2010 7:34:06 AM

  I just bought a 2011 subaru legacy. The dealer is recommending the added security plan. Normal cost is 564 for the 3 years on top of the manufacturer's 3 years. He says that if i order before i take delivery, he should be able to get the price to 400 dollars. Do you think its a good deal? oh if your wondering where i am. the dealers in ramsey new jersey ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 LEgacy Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: perfectrainbow on Sep 29, 2010 9:44:42 PM

  Car Man, so what do you think of the deal I got. Subaru legacy 2011 graphite gray base automatic no additions. 36 month lease through chase. excellent credit (750) $450 at inception. 12 K miles. $264 for remaining 35 months (post tax) approx $244 pre tax (our tax rate in Cuyahogo county Ohio is 7.75%) Im figuring a money factor of .002 approx and residual value of 63% but my numbers ... Read More

• Re: 2011 LEgacy Lease [csuftitans]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 28, 2010 4:03:38 AM

  Hi csuftitans. You definitely do not want to lease any Subaru for only 24 months. Subaru is not providing support on 2-year leases right now. As a result, any lease for that term would be very expensive. Chase's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00180 and 64%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

• Re: 11' Legacy Ltd. [altimate]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 28, 2010 3:58:45 AM

  Thanks for the additional information, altimate. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited with sunroof that has an MSRP of $27,160 and a selling price of $25,900 through Chase right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $344. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Subaru lease

  Written by: sarat719 on Sep 12, 2010 4:46:33 PM

  Interested in leasing a 2010 or 2011 legacy base model automatic. Msrp is about 22000 sale price is 20000. Credit is high 500s but co signer credit is in 800s. Is this even possible? Looking at 36 months and 12000 miles per year. Can you tell me what a good deal would be? I am in the colorado springs area. Saw an advertisement for same model 179 per month and 1000 ... Read More

2011 Legacy: Strange Noise from rear of car

• 2011 Legacy: Strange Noise from rear of car

  Written by: tapone1 on Sep 3, 2010 6:17:05 AM

  When turning 90 degrees from a dead stop, there is a noise almost like you are driving over the "rumble" strips on the side of the road. It is not as loud or high pitched as that noise, but low and muffled. My car does it turning in either direction. If I take the same turn at any speed, no noise. Subaru dealer service department says it is just the AWD ... Read More

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback

• Folding mirror kits available for 2010 Legacy / Outback - $199.95

  Written by: dcm61 on Sep 1, 2010 6:12:29 AM

  From cars101.com 8/31- Fold-In outside mirrors are now available for the 2010 Outback and Legacy The non-breakaway power outside mirrors on all 2010 Outback and Legacy were a source of concern for many people. This was fixed on 2011s, and now these fold-in mirrors are available as replacement for the 2010s, in all the colors so no painting is required. Mirrors kits (including left and right side) are MSRP $199.95 from ... Read More

2010 Outback steering wheel shaking and hesitation

• TSB on 2010 Legacy/Outback Steering Shudder

  Written by: efti on Aug 29, 2010 2:18:13 PM

  I have been following this issue closely because I am interested in purchasing a new Subaru Legacy or Outback. However, it is not clear to me how well the "fix" prescribed in the TSBs work and I am wondering if there is any one out there who has had their car modified in accordance with the bulletins and can report on the result. For example, has the problem been fully corrected, ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Thoughts/Insight on an 07 Legacy [cway77]

  Written by: longislander1 on Aug 26, 2010 6:29:47 AM

  I own two '08 Subarus, bought new, and the price for the '07 seems high to me. If the car has cloth upholstery, it's probably an SE model and, if I had to guess, I'd say it's worth around $13-$14K. I do remember that the SEs, when they were new, were advertised by dealers at the high-teen to $20K level, especially near the end of the model year. Even today, places ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• lease questions

  Written by: neofight on Aug 23, 2010 2:55:39 PM

  Looking at leasing a 2011 Legacy 2.5i Limited with moonroof, no nav. The lease quotes I have been getting seem high based on the information I have seen here. Can you please post (again, sorry) the residual and the money factor for this car. Looking at a 36 month lease with 12,000 or 15,000 miles/year. Also, will the money factor be affected if I do no money at signing? Finally, I ... Read More

• No Mess, No Fuss, 100% Satisfied

  Written by: streetglideman on Aug 20, 2010 7:35:55 PM

  Well I'm no lease expert but I am admiring our two new Legacy cars in the garage and very happy with the deal I received today from LaRiche Subaru in Findlay, Ohio. I bought 2 new 2011 Legacy (base models with CVT transmissions), [fantastic cars!] zero down, no funny fees, no games, one with 15k miles per year, and the other with 10k miles per year. I asked for $250 each, ... Read More

• Re: Legacy 3.6R Limited [radude]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 12, 2010 4:05:21 AM

  Here you go radude. Chase's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited with 10,000 miles per year are .00120 and 56%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 model are .00200 and 63%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Legacy 2.5GT Limited [odysseynh]

  Written by: skoman on Aug 7, 2010 8:26:51 PM

  I agree with your comments on the quality of materials inside the car. I posted my purchase on post 808 here and there are several little issues I have. The passenger door sounds hollow when I close it, like they forgot some insulation or something and the rearview mirror was much too low as it totally created a blind spot in my front field of vision. I had this fixed at ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• 11 Legacy Premium Auto Lease Deal

  Written by: porsche11 on Aug 6, 2010 8:34:56 PM

  I finally got my legacy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 36month 10000/year 2011 Subaru Legacy Premium Auto MSRP: 22720 Deal: 21200 Residual: 68% MF: 0.0018 226/month 240/month (include 6% sales tax) 260/month (include 6% sales tax and property tax (shame on my state)) Zero down $260 at signing Is it good deal? :)

Subaru National Financing Offers

• Subaru National Financing Offers

  Written by: pilot1226 on Aug 2, 2010 7:41:26 AM

  Hi everyone! Been a while since I posted - and I guess that's a good thing. We're just celebrating our 2 year anniversary with our `09 Legacy and it's been great to us - aside from a nasty pothole that we took and had to replace the tire! The car has been a dream to ride, and maintenance is as expected. Our car will be paid off by next August (2011), ... Read More

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback

• Re: steering vibration information appreciated [birdboy]

  Written by: rschleicher on Jul 27, 2010 9:35:59 AM

  There is extensive discussion of this issue at www.subaruoutback.org, in the section for 2010-2011 Outbacks. There is also a brief thread devoted to it here in the Carspace forums. It also seems to affect Legacy's also. I don't want to belabor the issue here, when there is so much other discussion elsewhere, but a few things to mention: - for some reason, it only seems to affect some cars, although the ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Re: 4dr Sdn H4 Auto 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon [Iago]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 26, 2010 3:24:14 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, Iago. According to the latest information that I have seen, Subaru's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00200 and 66%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Legacy 2.5 GT Limited MF/Residual [whitemagic]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 26, 2010 3:21:08 AM

  Hi whitemagic. Subaru's July lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy GT Limited with 12,000 miles per year are .00150 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 10,000 miles per year would be 1% higher. You are free to lease the Legacy that you want through any dealership, not just ... Read More

• Re: Money Factor/Residual for 2011 Legacy 5 sp [jpmiller99]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 26, 2010 3:18:01 AM

  Hi jpmiller99. Here's the information that you're looking for. Subaru's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00200 and 66%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any resource that provides accurate information on manufacturers' current lease programs to the general public. Car_man Host Prices Paid: ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Looking at Legacys 2.5i Premium

  Written by: pam4water on Jul 25, 2010 11:13:18 AM

  I'm looking in the Pittsburgh area at buying a 2010 or 2011 Legacy -- the closest I can get to the base model -- with an automatic transmission. The 2010 Legacys seemed to have disappeared. I got a price of $20,848 (+ tax & plates) or ($22,329 out the door with 6% tax $1,251). That was forthe darker blue 2010 Legacy 2.5i Premium could not make up my mind and now ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Money Factor/Residual for 2011 Legacy 5 sp

  Written by: jpmiller99 on Jul 10, 2010 5:19:03 PM

  Hi Car_Man, Could you please give me the July residual & money factor for a 2011 Subaru Legacy Premium 5 speed for 12K miles per year, for a 36 month lease? BTW, how do you have access to this information, and is this something that anyone can get? Thanks for your help in advance...

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback

• Re: 3.6R Limited 2010 Legacy [frenchguy007]

  Written by: priggly on Jun 26, 2010 8:47:40 AM

  I'm glad you are enjoying your car. Have you noticed any shakes in the steering wheel of which many have complained and for which there is supposed to be a TSB issued by Subaru in mid-July? The cheap glued-on satellite radio antenna has been fixed for the 2011 model. It has been moved to the rear portion of the roof where it should have been all along. Also, the 2011 has ... Read More

Subaru Legacy Lease Questions

• Legacy 2.5GT Limited - June MF & Residual

  Written by: my_lgt on Jun 20, 2010 5:42:51 PM

  Hi- Can you provide me with the June money factor and residual for a 2010 and 2011 Legacy 2.5GT Limited - 36 months, 15,000 miles. I'm in New England (sometimes told by salespeople that dealing with Subaru of New England has different variables than with SOA). Thank You-

• Re: June MF and residuals [lionmilk]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 16, 2010 3:17:25 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, lionmilk. Subaru's June lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Legacy 2.5i Premium CVT with 10,000 miles per year are .00220 and 68%, respectively (wow what an amazing residual value). I would be happy to use this lease program to work up a sample lease payment on the exact car that you are interested in for you ... Read More

• June MF and residuals

  Written by: lionmilk on Jun 15, 2010 11:09:12 AM

  Dear car_man, Would you able to give June MF and residual for 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium CVT and also for the same Limited model? What would be the price range for a 3year, 10k/year, 7.75% tax rate (zip 44115) cars like this with current financials?

To buy a 2010 or not?

• Re: To buy a 2010 or not? [doodlru]

  Written by: rsholland on May 23, 2010 8:21:49 PM

  I think you'll be okay. Subaru did just announce a recall on CVT-equipped models, however. Apparently there was a problem with the CVT cooling hose cracking on some models. See link: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/subaru-recalling-nearly-30-000-outback-legacy- -models-over-cvt-c/ The tow rating matches previous Outbacks. The only thing I don't like is the non-folding outside mirrors. Apparently enough people complained because the soon-to-be-released 2011 models will have folding mirrors once again. Bob

Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi

• Re: Legacy vs. Suzuki Kizashi [tigerotor77w]

  Written by: googonabike on Mar 24, 2010 6:44:47 PM

  I am in the same boat. Currently there are two Subaru cars in our household. 2006 Outback and 2009 Legacy SE. 24 month lease on Legacy is up at the at the end of August. I cannot even bring myself to think about purchasing/leasing 2010. Even taking into consideration saving $300 disposition fee and having in hand $1500 in Subaru bucks. Exterior design is simply atrocious and interior surfaces - hard, ... Read More

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback

• Re: 2011 Legacy [evergreen]

  Written by: xwesx on Feb 22, 2010 12:40:44 PM

  evergreen - the 2011 model should be available at dealers in the July/August time frame. The new model year tends to be in shipment in the May/June time frame, so arrival at dealerships vary. Subaru usually has the website updated for the following model year by August.

• 2011 Legacy

  Written by: evergreen on Feb 20, 2010 3:55:56 PM

  I am new to Subarus as my wife has been wanting a RAV4. She has a sedan now and I think she will find it easier to put her groceries in the trunk of a sedan rather than opening that rear gate with attached tire on the RAV4. Hence, I am doing a little research on the Legacy. I am not sure but it seems the 2010 model was introduced in ... Read More

2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R

• Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [saedave]

  Written by: rsholland on Oct 11, 2009 1:14:00 PM

  The 5EAT, not the 4EAT, is bought from an outside supplier. The 4-EAT is an in-house unit, as is the new CVT. Subaru has already stated that they're committed to CVTs for other future models. The Impreza and Forester are next in line to get the CVT, I'm guessing 2011 for the Impreza, and 2012 for the Forester, as that's when their mid-life refresh is due. There is also a strong ... Read More

Article Comments - 2010 Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT First Drive

• Re: Article Comments - 2010 Subaru Legacy B4 2.5GT First Drive [rsholland]

  Written by: sundog2 on May 30, 2009 10:47:20 AM

  No worries, the first US production model rolled off the line yesterday. Just read an article in the local paper: http://www.jconline.com/article/20090530/BUSINESS/905300329 I'll be car shopping in a year or so, and am hoping Subaru decides to be nice and bring the Legacy Wagon as a 2011 model with a diesel engine.

Tribeca vs The Outback

• Re: Tribeca vs The Outback [paisan]

  Written by: rsholland on Sep 16, 2007 7:45:23 AM

  Actually it's MY 2010 for the Outback/Legacy and MY 2011 for the Tribeca for US models. The Outback/Legacy just got a refresh for MY 2008, and Subaru historically does that as a mid-cycle update, which means letting it run for two years. The Tribeca got its mid-cycle refresh moved up a year because sales were so poor. So expect that to run for three years before an all-new model appears. Having ... Read More