- sedan 120,435
- 8,995 overpriced
- Fairbanks, AK
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 120,435 blue automatic
2006 subaru legacy review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Refinement, power, all-wheel drive. introductionthe subaru legacy was completely redesigned and launched as an all-new model for 2005, bigger, roomier, and more comfortable than the previous-generation models, and sporting sleek new styling. Subaru certainly lives up to that. Its all-wheel-drive systems are among the best in the world, honed through its success in the world rally championship, and subaru designs its awd systems specifically for each model and driveline offered, ensuring optimum performance. Subaru's premium technology goes well beyond all-wheel drive, however. The front seats have active head restraints. Antilock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) are standard across the line. And all-wheel drive is certainly a safety feature. All this stuff is standard. Many other vehicles with lower base prices, sell these features as extra-cost options. lineupthe subaru legacy comes in sedan and wagon body styles. The gt models come with a choice of five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. the legacy 2. 5i sedan 21,695) and 2. 5i wagon 22,695) come well equipped: air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; cruise control; six-speaker am/fm/cd stereo; trip computer; power windows, locks and mirrors; and carpeted floor mats. Upholstery is a tweed-look fabric. The wagon has a 60/40 split, fold-down rear seatback; cargo light; carpeted cargo area; and retractable cargo cover. Wheels are 17-inch alloys with r-rated all-season tires, and the foldable mirrors and side ground effects are painted to match the body. The wagon gets a rear spoiler and roof rails. The five-speed manual is standard. The five-speed automatic is optional 1200). The 2. 5 gt limited sedan is also available packaged with a navigation system and automatic transmission 31,995). the 2. 5 gt spec b sedan 33,995) is a limited-edition 2006 model that features an exclusive bilstein sport suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, 215/45r18 summer tires, aerodynamic side moldings, the navigation system, a premium audio system with mp3, aluminum alloy pedals, and a three-spoke momo steering wheel with integrated audio controls. The horizontally opposed, or boxer, engine is mounted low, allowing for a low hood and low center of gravity. Body-colored door handles hinge upward and are tightly styled into the door panels. the hood scoop on legacy gt models is understated, but obviously functional, feeding air to the turbocharger. Chrome dual exhaust tips on the gt models poke out beneath arched cutouts at each corner, emphasizing the legacy's sporty aspirations. interiorthe legacy's interior looks fresh and contemporary, and it is, having been completely redesigned for 2005. The materials are nice. A broad, unbroken expanse of softly textured vinyl covers the dash, while a rich, matte metallic finish surrounds the center stack. Door panels are accented by the same matte metallic trim surrounding longitudinal insets housing door pulls and window buttons below bright metal-finished door handles. the seats in the 2. 5i models are designed to be comfortable on commutes and long-distance drives. The seats in the gt limited models offer bigger bolsters on the sides and seat bottoms to better hold the driver in hard cornering. Head and hip room is ample. Adjusting the front seats for six-foot drivers restricts rear legroom, however. the rear seats are adequate. It's a low seating position without a lot of leg room and the seat bottoms are relatively flat. The center head restraint on the rear seat is fixed in the sedan and adjustable in the wagon. controls are ergonomically located and generally easy to operate. The stereo controls are properly positioned above the climate controls. The shift lever is conveniently placed, and shifting can be accomplished without reaching. the sloping hood makes for good forward visibility. Good-sized rear quarter windows minimize blind spots from the c-pillars. Thin sails leave room for an expansive backlight (rear windshield) that fills the rearview mirror. the bottom portions of the door panels hold fixed map pockets rather than the expanding pockets coming into vogue. Front and rear seats get two cup holders. Nets for magazines are attached to the front seatbacks. Agile and responsive, the legacy easily holds its own on winding roads. Throw in some rain and it's unbeatable, at least by anything in its class. handling is significantly improved over pre-2005 legacy models. Weight was reduced 200 pounds, mostly at the front and rear, through extensive use of aluminum in the hood, and high strength, hydroformed steel in the bumper bea. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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