I have the Legacy 2.0D, manual, model '12, bought new. Very practical car. Literally unbreakable. Like you said it comes with a lot of features that are only optional on other brands. Have 95k on it and although it's 12 years old still love it. I have upgraded the infotainment with android auto to make it feel more modern. Only problems so far the diesel particle filter which needed replacement and the xenon reflector that got burned. Other than that so far no other issues to report. Had a BMW 316ti compact before, only after 5 years of ownership it started having issues. Not many legacys exist around so that makes it a unique car. Plan to keep it as long as it drives.
Good to hear, I’ve got a 179k’er… and it’s a joy. How’d you go about upgrading the infotainment? Also my radio makes a buzz noise occasionally for minute or so… ever had that?
@@loucarter5160 for the infotainment I changed to a PIONEER AVH-Z9200DAB. Other wiring accessories needed were : - Custom 28-pin harness to retain Backup camera, steering wheel controls, auxiliary connections -Modified Pioneer Direct Wire adapter with antenna amplifier wires -USB adapter -ASWC-1 Steering Wheel control module ; bought from autoharnesshouse
Have a ‘10 Plate Subaru Outback 2.5i AWD NavPlus Estate, pimped out with all the genuine Subaru Outback options. Live in rural Perth & Kinross where such a car as a daily driver is an absolute must. During the Winter months, run on a spare set of matching alloys with full M&S Winter tyres and Snow Chains/Shovel in the boot. Went for the Outback for its extra ground clearance and 2.5i Petrol engine. Didn’t want an oil burner for environmental concerns, plus the 2.0TD Boxer Diesel has a reputation of going “pop!” at around 100,000 miles. eBay/Gumtree littered with ’dead’ diesel Legacy’s. Very seriously considered a similarly aged Volvo XC70 D5. Dad had a Volvo V40 Estate, so familiar with the brand. What put me off the XC70 was all that gimmicky black plastic external cladding and the pop-up SatNav Screen which dangerously obscures forward visibility, especially when watching out for walkers and cyclists on our narrow country roads. The Subaru Outback looks just more refined than the Volvo, is equally as comfortable and well equipped, and comes with Subaru’s legendary Permanent AWD System. Bit of a no brainer really :)
In a manual Legacy (and Outback) with the driver's seatbelt fastened, it is not necessary to use the parking brake switch to disengage the parking brake. Simply release the clutch while tapping the throttle and it will disengage itself, just like the hill-assist brake will release itself under the same condition.
Just ordered 2013 2.0gt dit from Japan which currently is sat on a ship somehwere near panama. Will be arriving in uk 17thDec. Happy Christmas, can't wait. 300bhp version
Currently i have Subaru XV 2.0i(same motor as this legavy i imagine). I plan to get previous generation Legacy 3.0R Spec B. It came with H6 and manual and had still a manual handbrake. Its quite hard to comeby.
So in American they sell it as the Outback and it’s got a bunch of plastic body cladding. However I’m in the process of putting the Legacy Sedan bumpers and rockers on my 2010 outback.
Not sure where you are based, but I've a JDM version with the 2.5 turbo if you want to try it (5eat auto box with flappy paddles) It's known as the GT-S and I'm down on the south coast.
Thanks Simon! You're a bit of a distance from the North West, but if I ever happened to be down that way I'd certainly give it a go, sounds like an awesome car.
When I saw the hood scoop I thought cool a GT review but then I saw the single exhaust and realised it's the diesel. The most boring possible version of this car. I have a 2013 GT Premium wagon. 5 speed auto, Si-drive selector, and Subaru Eyesight. Anyone looking for a 5gen should be getting the 2013 GT premium imho.
Apology, as question not related to Subaru. How have you been getting-on with your All Season tyres, in recent warmer spells (Apart from last few days!!)? 1st World problem... I have a new BMW X3 arriving in 4 weeks. From factory, in UK market, you have no tyre choice, comes with summer. Issue, is 21 inch wheels, as I'm normally a Continental Tyre fan, but they don't do All Season for 21 inch, so will have to go to another manufacture brand. For past 10+ years, I've religiously changed between summer & winter tyres (Knowledge of requirement growing-up in the Highlands of Scotland) and kept away from All Season. You were positive about them in your winter video, just wondered (Though not summer yet) how you have found them in recent warmer weather (Even if climate is all messed-up!)? Thanks, P
No problem! First thought is - how many miles do you do a year? If it's not too many then I really would recommend Michelin Cross Climates. But perhaps if you do loads of miles, it makes sense to switch to summer/winter, as you might end up wearing the cross climates down during the summer months and then they won't be as effective. Honestly, I can't tell any difference with them - the car is just as quiet at speed as on the summer tyres, it handles absolutely fine. But the Accord ain't a sports car (or even close), and I don't really drive it like one 😄 Like you say it's not gotten really warm or hot yet so can't comment on that yet. But from everything I've seen about them, they're really quite close to summer tyres (but of course not quite as good). Only other thing is, if you drive your car hard and want ultimate grip etc, then summer tyres in summer is of course better.
@@imhoman8423 The only 2 engines I would avoid is the EE20 (diesel) because it's extremely unreliable and the EZ36 because of its notorious tendency to leak oil. The rest are reliable, but the EZ30 is a step above the rest of course. Sincerely, a Subaru mechanic.
