The Legacy of Legacy: The Downfall Of The Iconic Car That Saved Subaru

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[@MrSubaru1387]

Drinking game. Take a shot every time I say Legacy!!! 🤣😂🤣 Legacy of Legacy (Pass the Baton) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrZmISefbyIg5Ysi=bS8m3wYQSUgi-xvo

[@ocavaleiro177]

If you have interest in my 1993, let me know. 1st Gen. But.... It is not in US.

[@CounterfeitMcCoy]

Take 10 drinks when Mr. Subaru says the EJ is better than the FA lol. Man you gotta make a video to back that claim!

[@inerlogic]

Damn... i don't have a legacy story... i bought an OB because i had kids in car seats and wanted the wagon for hauling crap... now that they're older, i was thinking my next car should be the Legacy.... guess not... I do like the extra ground clearance of the OB... maybe i'll look at a used legacy and a lift kit....

[@ericv435]

the last legacy was around 2015 new only the touring in 2012 no sedan from 2012-2015 this was the end of the legacy in the Netherlands. Only the XV(crosstrek in the USA) Forester and Outback the Impreza last model 2012 came back around 2017-2020

[@inerlogic]

"Drinking game...." I may be of Irish descent, but i wouldn't do that to my liver....

[@GlycerinZ]

I love my 2001 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 5MT; it was the first Subaru to come into our family. In 2002, my father and I found ourselves at Subaru of Santa Monica in California and he asked me what car I liked. I saw the Legacy with the spoiler and said, "that one." He ended up buying it. My step mother & both of my Aunts loved it so much that they all got Foresters. In 2006, my father ended up giving the Legacy to me. I lost him in 2021, so the car has so much sentimental value to me.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Subaru has never marked the Legacy the way Toyota and Honda have marketed their sedans. The Legacy is a great sedan!! I plan to get either a 2025 Legacy Sport or Touring XT and keep it until it dies!

[@NCGNTO202]

Soccer Moms killed the sedan.

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

Soccer moms ruin everything!

[@universalassociates6857]

Sort of like when video killed the radio star? 🙂

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

@@universalassociates6857 😡 now that song is stuck in my head!!! 😂😂

[@mrgarrison3516]

🍷Drunk 4x4 soccer mom's 😂

[@inerlogic]

Soccer moms and lesbians.... . . Sounds like a PH video actually....

[@ryanw1906]

The loss of the Legacy GT Turbo Wagon was a huge hit back in the 2000's.

[@richardboyd4477]

I have a 2000 Subaru legacy outback and that car will not die I love it because it’s so easy to maintain. Thank you for all your help and information about these cars 😎

[@NCGNTO202]

I wish I kept mine but after 20 years I had to let it go. Loved that car. Never broke down on me.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

I regret getting rid of my 2005 Legacy GT Limited. Great car!

[@mikez6683]

Right on. My 99 Legacy GT is my local driving car and I think it’s got another 15 years in it.

[@NCGNTO202]

@@FordEnthusiast413 Mine was an 01 GT Limited. Spoiler gave it a different profile. I would still be driving if the engine didn't finally go on it after 256K.

[@greggregson9687]

My mother is giving me her 2001 Subaru Liberty (Legacy in the US) sedan 2.5 RX. Kept in a garage, 54k km on the clock, serviced yearly. I really like it, but everyone around me is telling me the head gasket will go and to get rid of it as it will cost upwards of $2000 to replace it, while the car itself is only worth $6000. Not sure if you can put a dollar figure on a car this well kept though, nor how this business with the head gasket works and whether it is something to be concerned about.

[@jerryzhu7556]

My first car is a 98 legacy wagon, I purchased right after I graduated from high school for 500$ off from an old man. It has about 210k miles on the clock and I love that car, gets me from point A to B and lasted me about 2 years and never gave me any issue till I got hit by a car cross the red light and total it. After this accident makes me want to stick with another legacy, and I bought the fifth gen H6 Ez36 legacy off from a really nice old lady. It has about 60k miles and she took care of it, and this is the car that I start to learn how to work on the car and makes me enjoy the subaru car community, and I found your video when I start to learn to do the maintenance and become your subscriber because non of the people will do the video for the EZ36 at that time! This year marks the 8 years of ownership, I've been drive the car since I was in college and I still drive this car with about 140k miles. It's really sad that subaru discontinue the legacy, but as you said the legacy is a legendary car and will live on forever.

[@raypencosky8296]

I bought my 2001 legacy L wagon 2 years ago from a nursing home. Original paint, 33,000 miles. It was sold because it needed a new cross member. Everything works, since it was only used for short trips, it was very well maintained. It's a terrific car!

[@isuasono]

I love my 2004 Subaru 3.0 R Legacy sport wagon she is just phenomenal car . run 160 km an hour just feels like run 100 km an hour she just really hug the road and she still my daily car .

[@cw200198]

My very first Subaru was a 93 Legacy L. I've had 4 Legacys. 2006 GT, 2009 3.0R and I recently picked up a 2024 Legacy XT Touring.

[@khoco88]

How was the 2009 3.0R? What kind of fuel consumption?

[@cw200198]

@khoco88 I really liked that car. The engine was really smooth. I don't remember how it was on gas.. probably not great. I did mostly city driving.

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

Sorry no Legacy story but I have a sister wagon to the Legacy GT, 2005 Outback XT. It's a 5 spd manual but I think it was a gen you didn't like. I've had it 11 years now & still love it. It's had more repairs than yours did, includind modifications, but I drive it in NYC like I stole it.

[@Mike_44]

Subaru is bringing their ‘25 manual WRX Sport wagon to Mexico (Levorg in Japan). I’m really hoping they decide to bring it here to the states as well.

[@nathanprosser9973]

Those levorg GT are here in Australia and they are really nice!

[@pinodiciocco6499]

Bought my 3rd generation 2004 legacy brand new and still have it to this day has a little under 80k km great car planning on passing it on to my daughter… keep those great Subaru video’s coming Mr.Subaru!!!

[@victoravila5802]

Did you not drive it ???

[@dalenihiser7766]

I purchased a one owner 2000 Legacy Outback sedan for our son's first car. He was seventeen and we sold it after he had turned twenty-five. It got him through high school, college, and his first real paying job. Other than routine maintenance and a few niggling parts here and there, it was trouble-free. Because it was a dark forest green color, we nicknamed it "Dundee" after the Paul Hogan movies, "Crocodile Dundee". The buyers of Dundee had twin sixteen year old girls who would share the car. Dundee is a real trooper because we still see it on the road in our home town. As a result of owning Dundee and given how reliable the car was, our family has since purchased nine new Subarus.

[@802Garage]

The Legacy was also a tech showcase for Subaru and the build quality was phenomenal even compared to the top Japanese manufacturers at the time. The EJ engine itself was ahead of most mainstream budget options in tech. It's really a shame that people are now obsessed with riding up high and having way more room than they need.

[@josegs08]

I owns a 2019 Legacy 56k miles, I loved super comfortable, smooth drive one of the best car I ever owned

[@jarredflynn]

I currently own a 2010 GTB Legacy wagon and will be hanging onto it as long as I can! Love the power delivery.

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Also they are cheap af $3000 for a twin turbo 300 hp wagon with a proper chassis.

[@lesrose1989]

It’s too bad. I had warranty work getting done on my crosstrek so the dealer gave me a loaner, and it was the current gen legacy touring. Such a nice car.

[@mikec3820]

just got 2009 legacy 139k miles on it. non turbo 2.5i loaded leather black on black. its my first subbie. ive had toyota trd. honda. chevy. jeep. nissan (never will buy one of those again lol) im in love with the legacy. can wait for it to snow, its great going up the mountains here by me. thank mrsubaru.

[@PapaG603]

I'm looking at a 2011 1 owner from an older lady 121k loaded she's asking 5k.. should I grab it

[@jamessingleton7537]

I have a 2015 legacy. The first subaru I've ever owned. It has 120k miles on it. I've never has a issue with it. It's been a great car.

[@theo21021]

I had a 2007 legacy GT. Great car. Still wish i had. Unfortunately, being in nyc keeping multiple cars is hard.

[@elliotspiegel2968]

I owned a 2010 Legacy GT up here in Canada. It had a 2.5 L Turbo 267 HP with a 6 speed MT and only came one way....fully loaded. Except for replacing ignition coils, muffler system and the clutch, and some tires, it was a great car. I recently sold it and bought a 2024 Subaru WRX Sport Tech model. It should be noted, that the Legacy GT with MT was only made in 2010 and 2011 If they had made a Legacy with a 6SP MT, I would have certainly bought another one. It was a truly great car!

[@nosah8415]

I love subaru but i am so sick and tired of this crossover obsession. I will keep my legacy until the doors fall off.

[@Larbioca]

truth

[@terryflatt1324]

Same!! I have a 1995 Legacy with 33,000 original miles on it. It’s definitely going to outlive me! 😄

[@Tragick_Sin]

True, I just wish they offered a manual or a traditional 6 speed auto, the cvt on the legacy sucks so bad

[@SBBUK]

I can't remember a time when the desires of used car buyers/enthusiasts were so different to new car buyers! It's a disaster for everyone involved because the supply of cars to us enthusiasts is limited, which means increased prices and less supply of breaker parts for everyone. Urgh.

[@edwil111]

Subie should make a small pickup with a big 4 cyl (or 6), and 6 speed manual available.

[@jacobdouma]

Exactly, currently Ford is basically unchallenged in the small truck segment. There’s only really the Hyundai as well. I think a unibody style with their AWD would sell well!

[@raiinger5203]

Baja style or brat style?

[@lvsqcsl]

Yeah, they've already done that.

[@jasonsoto612]

Currently own a 1991 Legacy Sport Sedan(Turbo) with a factory manual transmission. Currently trying to get in back and the road. Never gonna let it go, it took me 2 years of hunting to find one. 😅

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Look at these clowns trashing a good Legacy SS with Nitrous, what a waste. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omWUl2SwfdSWopYsi=6lXJm2jaNWdq6KsF

[@jayinmass]

My mom has only had Subaru for the last 35 years due to the all wheel drive and living in New England. I have a 2011 outback with 230k myself great vehicle. I remember the commercial where the guys says can I kick the tires, then the owner says sure it's a Subaru LOL

[@kenh5418]

Bought my 2009 Legacy Gt in 2010, only had 9000 miles. Still going strong currently with 85,000 on her. As time passes it makes me appreciate her more and hope (with watching your maintenance videos) she'll keep going another 15 years!

[@victoravila5802]

I don’t get how you barley put that much miles in that much time seems like you barely drive the thing

[@DMETS519]

I think my 2008 Legacy was the last body style that still had frameless windows on all 4 doors. It looks so weird if you open all 4 doors with the windows down. I still have it. The hood line was also the lowest around at the time because all other vehicles were already elevating their hoods and belt lines due to pedestrian safety regulations.

[@hexrays]

We test drove a used 2018 3.6 yesterday for my daughter. I really like the car. In the process of getting an inspection prior to purchase. Wish us luck!

[@nosah8415]

I had a 2017 Legacy 3.6 and it was best/favorite car I've ever owned. It was totaled from getting t-boned but I miss it everyday.

[@brianogle3024]

I have a 2015 Legacy 2.5 6th gen. It was a company car and my first Subaru; purchased it when it came off lease. Currently has 256k miles and I've put nearly all the miles on it. I've deemed it the "Road Warrior" because we've covered so many miles for work. It's proven to be a very reliable vehicle, that with the help of your channel is very easy to work on for those jobs I don't want to pay the dealer to perform. One of my favorite characteristics of my Subaru is how well it performs in the snow and ice. In the rare instances that we get that kind of weather in north Texas, I'm out and about just driving on like normal while jacked up trucks are tip toeing around. It's the one time I can actually flex on them.

[@mariner3485]

We have a 2020 Legacy Limited. Bought it Certified Preowned with 2 yrs and 2,040 miles on it - it had been a Pandemic lease. Our Gold Plan covered the Amplifier replacement, and the window channel guides, and we also had a cracked windshield. We are very happy with it and I would buy another Legacy (if it was an XT), but prefer my '21 Outback, which IS an XT.

[@Bjb60Los]

The first new car I ever purchased was a black 2000 Legacy GT. I drove it for 20 years and 332,000 miles before donating it to charity. It was a great car and fun to drive. It had gray cloth seats and the simulated walnut trim, automatic transmission. I did the head gaskets, timing belt, and water pump once each in all that time, never had a transmission problem. The car was rock solid and never let me down. I finally purchased a new Legacy in 2018, but it took me two more years before I could part with the old 2000. The 2018 has more modern features, and I’ve driven it 40,000 miles with zero problems, so I’ll probably just keep it running as long as I can. I’m sad to see the Legacy go.

[@courtneyblackwell9211]

97 Legacy GT with EJ25D. bought it used from a friend who taught me to work on Subaru's. Drove it from Idaho where I purchased it; drove to Colorado Springs. Originally picked it up for my son. One year later drove it to Leavenworth, KS and finally after several years and teaching my son how to drive a manual, drove it Maryland. As he grew older, he fell out of love with it. I kept it. Spun a bearing in MD.....argh. Original EJ25D replaced with a hybrid EJ22 mated to the EJ25D heads. Love the car. Still driving it today. Fast forward and I acquired a 99 Legacy GT Wagon with a blown EJ25D that I bought for $600. Working to get another EJ22D hybrid built. She will see the road again. Such great cars. Classics.

[@matthewdavid8502]

Love my ‘17 2.5 legacy of almost 2 years, still having my fun with it running through back roads and little mods here and there. Sad to see the discontinuation of the vehicle. I know it’s no wrx or brz, but would love to see a come back for sure.

[@jackpalczynski7884]

Sad to see them go. My first Legacy (4th Subaru) was an 08 LGT in deep bronze and a manual. At the time, I roadraced with a prepared Honda CRX and when the season was too early or late for Hoosier race tires where it might have snow on the sides of the track, I'd run the LGT where I was instructing. The other 2 we got were for the wife with a 17 Limited and then one from my mom who I helped pick out with her at the dealer new. Mom's realized she's no longer able to drive so gave the 18 Premium to us and the wife is driving it. I might pick up a 25 sport to get the turbo 2.4 before they go. We'll see.

[@xyz-md2mv]

270 000 miles on my 1998 station wagon Legacy 2.5 GX , AT , air suspension! Great, reliable car, I love it !🙂

[@Tony-59-films]

Nooooooooo Subaru Legacy 😩😩 I still have my Subaru Legacy 2011 love it. Great video my friend. 👍

[@donaldgeorge6656]

Mr Subaru. I have a 2017 Premium. Best car I have owned. Never have had a problem except an upper oil pan leak. Totally taken care of under warranty. Every time I drive her it is so much fun. This car is a keeper. Thank you for your channel I have learned so much. By the way she only has 14k 10:15 Pan leak. Fully taken care of under warranty.

[@Lracer61]

What a shame, always loved the gt 6spd model.

[@deviioz3649]

My first Subaru was a 1999 legacy outback and it was awesome 232,000 miles and took me everywhere when I first moved from Puerto Rico to Texas got it cheap first car in Texas to start from scratch and it helped me a lot kinda miss it I have a 2015 STI now

[@BrianBoru-nq6qj]

Ours was a 2001 Legacy L wagon in a dark forest green. Family hauler, cross country trekker, flood survivor, she was a gutsy auto. Cemented our love of all things Subaru.

[@jimklein4066]

My first 'roo was a 1987 GL Wagon (EA82) followed by a 1993 Loyale Sedan. (Also EA82 - best part there is the engines were virtually identical.) The wagon ran for 250,000 miles (until about 2000) when my wife was involved in an accident, the fuel line ruptured and the car caught fire - literally 2 months after I had pulled the engine and replaced all the gaskets and seals 😮 I kept the Loyale until 2013, when I accepted a job the was a 90 mile round trip to and from. With 340,000 miles and parts getting harder to source, I traded it in for a gently used 2007 Outback. I'm still driving that one, with 335,000 miles still going strong (with Robert's "help" via his videos, I replaced the timing chains 18 months ago.)

[@wilsonri]

making new memories just bought one 2 weeks ago. Love it!

[@antonbzzz12]

I have a 2017 Legacy/Liberty. It comes with stiff suspension & I struggled for years to get used to it. But I now I love it. The drive is rugged but has a unique design & has poise. Truly an interesting car.

[@dortiz_dk3443]

Absolutely agree! In love with my '23 Legacy Sport! These cars never ceased to amaze and live up to their name!

[@paulhenry913]

Had 2020 limited and liked it. Comfortable wit a nice ride. To many small issues and the 2.5 with the CVT was marginal plus it was noisy at full throttle. Traded it for a 23 Accord hybrid. Totally different. Great chasis super quiet powertrain good build quality. Doesn't have the floaty ride of the legacy it's more German feeling.

[@berts4877]

Our first Subaru was a '16 2.5i Premium Legacy equipped with Eyesight and blindspot monitoring. It has been a great car for our family. Last fall my daughter took it to College and we bought a '23 Ascent Limited to replace it and take road trip duties away from our aging '07 Honda Odyssey. I feel better knowing she has a reliable and safe vehicle to drive. It's a shame we are losing so many sedan options in the market, and especially with AWD.

[@Mt-ze3xe]

I learned to drive in my brothers 2010 subaru legacy 2.5i, learned to love driving in it, and learned to love cars in it. It was totaled by a distracted driver last year and I was heartbroken. It had 175k miles and still getting 30+ mpg on the highway. The only problem we ever had with it was a ball joint and replacing the rusted exhaust. I picked up a 2011 Legacy 3.6R afterwards, hoping to get it to 200k+ miles 🎉🎉

[@Stephen-iv3kd]

Currently own a 2013 Legacy I bought used in 2020. Had 56K at the time (now has close to 119k). It's our third Subaru (the first was a 2002 WRX bought new in 2001 and a 2008 WRX, also bought new). Unfortunately, I did not do my home homework before I bought the Legacy. I have an oil consumption issue. Have also had several issues with sensors going out, and had the cam carrier seals go bad shortly after I bought it. I still have the car and plan on keeping it for a while, but it did put me off on wanting another Subaru (unless it's a WRX, of course ). We now have two Toyotas, one with 270K miles on the ODO and NO issues. My Legacy will be replaced with a Camry when I replace it.

[@ekzoskelitN]

We bought a 1st gen 94 2.2L EJ Legacy L sedan that was used with love well before we got it. As my first time in a Subaru i was blown away by how pleasant the driving experience was. I dont know if it was the comfortable seats or the smooth suspension but everything i had driven before this felt like garbage. i'm about as old as that car too but it didn't take long for me to become a fan of its weird yet practical features. Today, i daily an unmolested 08 narrowbody WRX sedan with just bigger tires to enjoy the hillside wavy roads of VA. Ironically, I've never blown up a subaru but I've had several times when life just didn't want me to have a Subaru. Had a giant tree branch fall on the windshield and hood of that aforementioned Legacy, someone ran a red light and totaled my 05 impreza, worked on and sold an 04 impreza that got wreck by that guy. and if something happens to my current WRX, i'll get another subaru! 🤣

[@jameshubbard7565]

2022 legacy limited xt, clean styling before the goofy facelift and quick with the 2.4T, great car

[@rexayers8478]

Been working on Subarus since 1987. The Legacy was by far the best thing Subaru did for the company at the time. I have owned every gen except the latest. I'm sure I will pick one up eventually.

[@rturner4205]

My Mom bought a 17 Premium 2.5 as her first new car. She adores that car, and it introduced me into Subarus more thoroughly, Outside of my 01 Forester, that I bought as a first car a few years later. Now that I work for a dealer, We have a few legacys as loaner cars and my GM uses a Legacy as his Demonstration car. I get excited when a 2.5GT rolls into the shop, as Especially those customers tend to know exactly what they have. Always wanted a spec B.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Great video. Got our ‘15 new, with the 6, and servicing it faithfully (CVT included) and driving it gently have made it reliable. Love it still.

[@ekimo56]

the hallowed 555 Legacy of McCrae is eternal. RIP

[@erman445566]

July 2021 I bought an '09 with 135k miles. It was not in great shape. I have an 88 mile commute. 17 miles mountan road, 71 miles freeway, 3x a week. I learned how to work on it watching MrSubaru videos. What a fun car to drive and work on! Seriously, it has been so satifying to fix the problems it had before I purchased it and to address normal age/maintanace issues. Unfortunately at 210k its got a rattle that I thought was rod knock, (I inspected the bottom end, no loose bearings, and no metal in the oil or pan). Maybe its piston slap, but is not smoking or burning oil. (It is seeping oil from the head gaskets). The rattling sound is "tinny" or "ringing" like hitting sheet metal with a box wrench. Which makes me wonder if it is a broken or loose flywheel. I don't have time to pull the engine and do a complete rebuild. So now I think it is destine for scrap or as someone elses project car. Now I'm driving a 13 year old Outback. Having a hard time letting go of the Legacy.

[@kingfish42]

my family had a gen 2 legacy when i was young and it was a brief moment in the sun followed by a sea of terrible cars (buick rendezvous, kia rio, buick le sabre etc). i loved it right up until the point when my parents didnt stop for it overheating on a bridge (some radiator issue its been too long to remember now) and drove it til the end and siezed the engine. they sold it after that and i miss it every day. now we have a 2008 outback 2.5xt and its a real return to form for our car luck.

[@zombeyeslayer]

I have a 2009 3.0r limited Legacy and I love it i also had 2001 legacy gt limited and I loved it. It truly is an end of a era RIP to a legend

[@802Garage]

My family has owned many Legacy and Legacy Outback vehicles. I actually learned to drive in a stick shift Loyale, but the first car that was "mine" to drive was a sky blue 1992 Legacy wagon, stick shift AWD with the EJ22. Unfortunately I had an accident in the vehicle and it flipped over on its side in a ditch. When the tow company pulled it out, they said it started, but smoke like crazy, and the engine was done. We realized it was probably just that oil had collected in cylinders while it was on its side. We bought it back from the junkyard, it fired right up, and we drove it home. My dad was going to fix the damage, but the clutch went out shortly after, and sadly it was deemed not worth fixing anymore. Great car though. Also my sister's first daily driver. She and her friends called it "Super Blue" the Subaru. My friend Kyle also borrowed it for a while when his car was down, and sadly he was part of the demise of the clutch, hahaha. My sister ended up getting an early 90s Legacy sedan, maroon, FWD, which she drove around for a while. This was around 2012 too, so it was no spring chicken. She drove it across the country, over the Rocky Mountains, and around California for a while before it was retired due to their stringent laws and her inability to fix it herself or on a budget. It was Problem free otherwise and even survived a moose hit. Great looking car in the deep sort of burgundy color. I now have a 1991 Legacy wagon I bought for $100. It has 342,000 miles and runs and drives great other than now needing brake lines and some other repairs. A bit rusty, but solid. It has an EJ22 and I'm going to install a twin scroll turbo setup from a mid 2000s JDM Legacy GT on it and run low boost. The first car I owned personally was a 1996 Impreza AWD with the EJ22, but I have a real soft spot for the Legacy. I almost bought a 1994 red stick shift turbo sedan for $2200 a few years back, but it was in Philadelphia. It was a bit too far and I was a bit too broke, but I'll always regret not getting that one.

[@PapaG603]

Oh shit I just asked u a question on a 4 yr old video about the Legacy.. Totally missed this video. May her memory Legacy Be Eternal 🙏

[@MLOO123]

My first Subaru is actually the gen 5 2010 Legacy 2.0i...also my first AWD vehicle ever own now, and she had me totally blown away with the handling in dry and wet conditions, compared to any other front wheel drive vehicles that I've owned. No sweat if the Legacy has finally pulled the plug as we still have the outback which still retains the Legacy's DNA! But still sad to hear the news... 😞

[@easyflex25]

My first car was a 92 wagon 💩box. Manual, rusty, had some problems but i learned how to drive a manual in it. My second car is a 94 wagon, still a first gen, blue, this ones an automatic, but still a joy to drive 😅 the automatic seatbelts get the greatest reactions from people and i love it. Somone called it a loyale once and it hurt

[@crunkwun]

I had a 1989 Legacy RS and I miss that thing like crazy. I ended up removing the engine and dropped a friends 98 Sti engine in it because he got rear ended. The TDO5H turbo was definitely a step up from the VF8. I just wished I could've kept the legacys cooling system for the turbo as they were hands down some of the best but the pumps kept shitting out. I put a 3inch straight through exhaust and maaan that thing was quick and damn loud 😂

[@reetyism]

I have legacy wagon 4 gen. she's lovely. I don't have a back pain in long distance trips after her. she never stuck in a mud or a deep snow. I had her patched two months ago (ball supports and bearings)

[@jlsracing997]

Have a 91 Legacy Sport Sedan with the 22T and a 5 spd. Always wanted one since they came out and finally got one in 2006. Had to fly to Washington state to get it and drive back to Kansas City. Met a Subaru tech who was into the older cars and he ended up getting one with a 5 spd also. He's still a good friend. Collect all I can find on the 100,000 kilometer world record they set with the first gen Legacy.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Our Subaru Legacy got us all over Anchorage Alaska, through the snow and ice, with the battery and oil heater starting up on -50deg days, and while the 4 speed auto was not the smoothest, it was a champ that worked.

[@dancingburr]

I bought a 4th Gen with a bricked motor for under $1k about 7 months ago. It's been a nightmare and a dream, but I'm so close to driving it. I'm beyond excited for that day. 4th gens are my favorite (I just love the curves and the hood scoop) but I'm also in love with the 3rd and 1st gens.

[@richroj]

that was great Mr. Subaru, I do like the Legacy and its always good to hear your stories. 👍

[@markevans506]

My first introduction to Subaru was with the Paul Hogan and Judge Rheinhold adverts!

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

I remember the Legacy SUS back in the early 2000's... the lifted sedan!

[@charlesperry1051]

Our first Subaru was a 1998 Legacy wagon. We had 2 very young children. We loved that car. We eventually traded it for a new Tribeca. My wife now drives an Ascent. A few years ago i bought a used 2016 Legacy to use as my daily driver. It is a great car. I have put 60k miles on it with no issues other than typical maintenance. I am going to miss the Legacy.

[@charlesperry1051]

My wife actually liked her Tribeca. Odd looking but had a well laid out interior. It was also her first car with leather and a sun roof.

[@songfta]

I owned a 1994 Legacy L sedan. Bought it used from a former Subaru salesperson, it had 58,700 miles on it when I bought it. He'd added a few options but it was his family car until he had a third kid. I drove that car everywhere. Had the head gasket issue on the 2.2L EJ engine, had it fixed. Eventually drove it to 200,000 miles when the transmission and clutch (it was a 5-speed manual) detonated simultaneously. Donated it to a local charity. I'm now driving a 2023 Crosstrek base model with the 6-speed manual from the WRX. It's perfect for what I need these days, tho I miss the simplicity and lack of drama from my Legacy.

[@mhicaoidh1]

Love my 2008 Legacy SE sedan. Over 100,000 miles and going strong.

[@penguinatedthings305]

Had a 93 Legacy wagon, a 97 Outback Impreza, and currently a 2009 Legacy sedan 5-speed. Loved them all and drove the living hell out of them.

[@valiktoma2542]

My first ever car was a 2005 Legacy sedan 2.5i automatic Second car is same but 2007, still drive it, wife loves it too.

[@swkohnle08]

My wife has a 2016 Legacy Ltd with 2.5 engine. She bought it new after trading her 2001 Outback Sedan Ltd with just 52K miles over the 14 years she owned it. She wanted another Outback Sedan, but Subaru discontinued them and she was so disappointed. But reluctantly, she bought the new 2016 Legacy even though it had lower ride height than her beloved Outback sedan. Well, she loved her new Legacy and keeps it in pristine condition in our garage with just over 18K original miles since new. I keep it on a battery tender and she drives it once in a while since we usually take my 2023 Outback Onyx since it sits outside the garage. Since she has owned that Legacy, I am on my third Outback since 2016. I only drive the Legacy when it's time for service at the Subaru dealer. That Legacy is a sweet driving car when I take it in for service every six months or so. I am a stickler for service and keep detailed service records on both our Subarus. With just 18K miles on that Legacy, I doubt we will ever trade that in as it is still like new and stays off the salt covered winter roads here in New England. My Outback, that is the family "truckster" and the one we take everywhere and will keep replacing when we wear it out. When I told my wife that Subaru will discontinue the Legacy after 2025, her comment was "that sucks, what Subaru will I ever want to buy now?" My sweet wife was upset (pissed off) when Subaru discontinued the Outback sedans and now the Legacy... She has been a Subaru owner for over 25 years.

[@Dave-tb8kg]

Is getting a last generation legacy worth it you think?

[@m3rdpwr]

Interesting question. They are in low demand, the question is will dealer try to take advantage of a situation of, once they're gone, they are gone.

[@judih.8754]

I think so. I drove a Limited recently and came away impressed. Very solid feeling to it. Great build quality, the interior was beautiful.

[@janoskovacs11]

If you don’t mind the outside design, definitely! It’s a super comfortable and relaxing daly commuter.

[@Dave-tb8kg]

@@m3rdpwr I have a 18 modified forester and pondering if I should get a sedan for commuting

[@m3rdpwr]

@@Dave-tb8kg I have a 2014 ram 1500 Laramie that I bought brand new in 2014. Unfortunately it was big for many things for daily commute in parking. So while I still have it, 2 months ago I bought a 2023 Touring XT with only 8,000 MI. I have to say I enjoy riding it.

[@alschumaker1859]

I recently bought a 2017 Legacy Premium with 76000 miles on it. Great Car! First thing I did was brought it to the local Subaru dealership and had the CVT and the F and R diffs drained and refilled. I also have a 2017 Outback Premium I bought new. The Legacy feels 'different' because it sits lower to the ground, and it sounds somewhat different, probably due to the fact it's closer to the pavement. The mileage is excellent - the Outback is very good, but the Legacy gets 5 to 7 mpg more on the highway, which is awesome! Subaru's are great cars. I'm tempted to look at a 2025 while they're still available - then again maybe I'll wait and find a low mileage used one in a year or two.

[@dariusznycz4476]

I both my first 2003 Legacy limited brand new. I drove it for 6 years and I exchanged for new 2009 legacy limited. this car never failed me but I had to change both of the head gaskets of course they were leaking. I have 150,000 miles on it. Still drives great.

[@pauljennings4248]

I have a 2020 legacy and Love It. I started with a 1977 Subaru have a 1981 Subaru not legacy's but I love them. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlrasmussen3267]

'16 Legacy Limited purchased new. 162k on the clock and I still love it. CVT and Dif fluid changes next week or two.

[@omarmuhyar2005]

My old 3.0r from 2009 was perhaps the best car I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, got rid of it due to pesky electrical issues I couldn’t afford to fix at the time. Had the superior VTD awd system with the planetary center diff that was slightly rear-biased. It just handled fantastic and would kick out the rear end while hooning in the snow. Smooth power band, incredible sound, and fantastic handling. Trucked through 16” of powder here in Utah on my way to go snowboarding without blinking. Remember being the only car that made it one day up the mountain and all the truck owners were shocked. The EZ30 engine is like a mini Porsche (mounted up front, of course). There was a rumor that the heads and cams were co-developed in Stugart but I cannot confirm that. Honestly sounded like my brother’s old Cayman. Pulled well up in the high rev range and the paddle shifters were column mounted like a proper sports car. Definitely not fast by today’s standards but felt incredible compared to my newer 2.0 Impreza Sport, lol. Subaru has really deviated from sports cars and the old Legacy GTs and 3.0rs were like a gentleman’s WRX.

[@stevemartegani]

My mom bought a 2000 Legacy GT Limited Sedan, its what got me into Subarus at the time (she was actually going to buy a 2.5RS but it sold before she got to the dealership). Had it for 12 years and it was amazing. I remember several times people mistook it for a BMW at the time since the styling was quite nice with that model at that time.

[@pole6840]

That's a sad news 4me. I have a Legacy 2007, 152 K miles and I love the car, No serious issues, just a few small bits not planning to sell it, I'll keep it till the end.

[@arlo0011]

I love my 1999 Legacy GT wagon (it looks just like the brief picture you showed of the second generation - it's even white) that I have owned since 2008. It's my third Subaru and, oddly enough, the first one that has four-wheel drive. It's still a great car!

[@raymondwest1973]

My first Subaru was a 1990 Legacy sedan. It had a 5speed manual transmission and was front wheel drive. Until 1995 Subaru offered some models without all wheel drive. My next Subaru was a 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon. Originally Outback was a trim level on a model. It was offered on the Impreza as well as the Legacy. They even had a short lived Outback Sedan.

[@ThomasCoppola-ji3vj]

i own a 2010 legacy with over 200,000 miles on it and its still going strong. I also have a loaded 2024 Legacy. its a shame they are gonna stop production its a Great vehicle.

[@markrobinson891]

I drove the ‘06 Legacy wagon for many years. I added lowering coils and aftermarket sway bars which made it look good and added some fun to the handling. Head gaskets failed and replaced at the dealer at 120K. Those failed within inches of their warranty. An independent shop did them again with no problems until I sold it at 190K. I’m now in a 2018 Outback. Much better fuel economy and efficient space to haul toys etc. In a word it’s functional. Not flashy, not fun. The buying public is fickle. I feel sympathy for any manufacturer trying to predict trends, much less keep pace with them.

[@rexberttechnica6702]

I had a 05, wife had a 10. Both great cars. I really miss my 05, had a lot of good times in that car.

[@bergmanst]

I own a 1992 Legacy L Pearl white. Factory mag wheels. Very nice light color grey cloth interior. I loved that car very much. I bought it in 1993. One year old car. It was my first subie. I've own 7 all together now. There had been may years where I didn't own one. And I will admit. During those years of none ownership. I felt something missing about that brand.

[@moonlander03]

My first sedan was a 2009 Subaru Impreza sport sendan and fell in love with Subaru.. hopefully I might be able to get me a 2024 or 2025 legacy.. I love Subaru

[@TH-bj1pb]

I am about to get my third Legacy sedan. I have a 1993 2.2 GX and a 2.5 2004. About to get myself a 2011 2.5. I love Legacy sedans!

[@kevinhobbs1832]

First Subaru was a new 1998 Legacy - 5 speed manual, GT (that was just an appearance package at that time). Loved that beast, sorry to see this model go.

[@roundabout1419]

Our first car right after getting married was a 1991 Legacy with front wheel drive. At the time, it was about $2k cheaper in this configuration than the comparable Accord or Camry. Had the motorized shoulder belts that were "handed" to you as the front doors were opened. Brought our first child home from the hospital in that car a few years later. Sold it to a cousin after 100K trouble free miles, and she got at least another 100k out of it. Still have a 2012 Legacy in the fleet; I'm convined that many of the components such as wheel bearings, ball joints, struts, exhaust, etc. (not to mention the transmission) are nowhere near as durable in the newer ones.

[@chrisparr7476]

I have Had 5 Legacy’s (Liberty here in oz). Over the years always liked how they Drove. Especially the 3.0 B spec with the STI 6sp manual.

[@Nhfilz]

Another sedan version of the Outback would be pretty nice to have. Reminiscent of the 2000s era. But the Outback was the savior for Subaru in the US with their Australian themed commercials. Legacy has always been the star student in the front of the class, the Forrester was the drummer in the pep band, the Imprezas are the A-B students, and wrx are the screw offs that party on the weekends. My first car was a 92 legacy wagon ej22 great car.

[@josecolonguadarrama5463]

I own a 2013 Legacy. It is currently at a 132000 miles. It has been a solid car other than the oil burning issue. It still burning oil, the car was never repaired. The Subaru dealer stated at the time (at 60000 miles) in 2017 that it did not meet the criteria. Now it burns more oil. Other than that it has been a great vehicle. Great fuel economy and comfortable. Just regular maintenance.

[@billthompson301]

I'm still driving my 1989 built Legacy LS which has served me well over the years. It was t-boned early in its life and got repainted so it doesn't have the rauncy clearcoat appearance of cars of that era. it has taken me through rain, snow, and ice to work and play without getting stuck. I'll br driving it until I unable because it been my a taken me through rain, snow, and ice to work and play without getting stuck. I'll be driving it until I unable because it been my faithful little buddy!

[@billthompson301]

I'm glad my Legacy works better than the KZbin editor did. I hope you can make sense of the garbled sentences!

[@NVRAMboi]

RIP Legacy. Good memories of our '90 Legacy Wagon, 2.2L, FWD. Top trim level. *1st year of US production. Owned it for 10+ years. Aside from an appetite for CVJ boots......one of the most functional cars ever. Once got 28.8 mpg on a 400 mi (interstate speeds) trip w/3 adults, 1 child, and luggage/beach junk for 4-5 days.

[@jstephens2758]

Bought a 2018 Legacy 3.6. Had a Forester and an Impreza Outback Sport previously but after many years of driving 4 cylinder vehicles with just adequate power, I wanted something faster. I am a bit disappointed that it could not be bought with a manual transmission which I had in my other Subarus and the 4 Saabs I had before them. But I have no problem with the CVT that mimics a regular 6 speed auto and that others complain about. After 6 years, I have only put 26.000 miles on it because I now work at home. It is still all original except for the battery. Just change the oil and the brake fluid and inspect everything. The only problems were with the electronics and they were fixed under warranty. It handles surprisingly well. It seems to have stiffer shocks than the 2.5 I tried out and it has larger, lower profile tires. I love it, but sometimes I wish I had bought an Outback because I do need to haul things occasionally.

[@audearing27]

I still daily my 92 Legacy Sedan! It is the best daily, I am the second owner and I was lucky to find it. It is so clean minus the absent clear coat on the roof😂