2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited

Pros

Good fuel economy over 350 miles per gas tank, navigation, all options included

Cons

No cons, perfect car

The car is beautiful. Power and trim is comparable to higher class cars such as Mercedes or BMW which I am a previous owner of. I highly recommend this car to someone who wants to own a sport luxurious sedan for a good price and lower than most luxurious on the market

Pros

extremely good handling at high speeds on winding roads, quick take off and high crusing speed, quck

Cons

none

I purchased this model as I wanted a loaded car with all the options and something that would handle well, with ample speed. I have about 12,000 miles on mine and love it. I live in the moutains, so I needed a all wheel drive and this is the best out there, no problems on icy windingroads are a few inches of snow. What I like best is it's ability to hang in there at high speeds on winding roads. The sport msuspension and the added power when you select this driving mode make this a real dream car. Still gets right at 24 miles per gallon average, even using the sport mode and higher engine output, very nice for a car with all wheel drive. Not many around in my area in California. These may not have really caught on yet as they are limited production and not known to the average driver. This is a winner, with all the goodies, The leather heated seats are very nice and at 6'1'' I have plenty of seating and head room driving this car. The price is right for a loaded car and far below the Volvo that I was 1st considering, but after driving all the all whel drive loaded molds this has to be the best you can get at a reasonable price....read morehide

Pros

Acceleration, handling, ride, SI drive, Standard NAV, comfort, versitility

Cons

slightly complex..

I bought this car for client entertainment, weekend family and solo travel, and as a sporty/rugged/refined alternative to a standard sedan. . I must admit I actually thought the extra bells and whistles would be wasted on me. Thought I'd perhaps stepped over the line.. I was right, i'm over the line, but thanks to excellent handling charecteristis i will surely recover with ease.. intelligent mode provides a smooth, mild mannered client/family/spouse friendly and sure footed sports sedan. It just gets more exciting from there (sport, sport sharp all the way up to paddle shifting..) allows me to own 2-3 cars in one. including a mini-awd utility vehicle. Thanks Subaru you've brought joy back to my driving experience.. ....read morehide

Pros

Sport suspension, paddle shifters, bolstered seats, rear seat hip/leg room, mp3 jack in console.

Cons

Needs bluetooth, possible nonfunctional hood scoop, not enough storage trays, needs memory seats.

I've been looking at Subie's for awhile and liked the specB but am more of a fan of auto trans. Then, the 3.0R came out and after I test drove it, was sold! It corners nice and gets lots of looks from people - everybody says "what's that?" and I have to explain to them that yes, Subaru does make other vehicles than the WRK and Outback. The trunk is ginormous and, as a snowboarder, could easily swallow a couples' gear without perhaps even having to crack open the pass-through in the backseat. The AC blows super cold and having dual climates is nice. Unfortunately, I'm still in the "break-in" period for the first 1K miles and therefore have not yet been able to fully use the Sport Sharp mode. Add-ons purchased were the all weather mats, Momo shift knob (way better than the standard), spoiler, mud guards, and sunroof deflector. Have already had the windows tinted and this thing looks mean. Has an aggressive stance and people love the rims on it. If you are considering this car, don't wait. Also, check on Legacy chat boards as there are ways to join organizations and gain access to invoice minus 2% pricing. Good luck!...read morehide