2012 Subaru Legacy User Reviews

Pros

29 MPG hwy, roomy, good looking car, good trunk

Cons

12 MPG city, consumes oil, whole front end rattling, clanking

Purchased As New

It is a nice car as a concept. Not a rocket but not lazy. The whole front end is making rattling and clanking noise to the the extend that I am not so sure it is safe, I am up to 10k miles, dealer told me that has to "break in" so to speak but I think it will break apart. Oil level went from full to "low oil" warning in a mere of 3000 miles. It is a nice looking car and comfy inside but workmanship and quality is beyond poor. The most terrible that when I went back to the dealer and complained that it rides like crap, he pulled out a brand new one and let me drive it - it was the same! I have a dodge caravan with 200,000 miles on it that does not rattle and clanks as much... Will try to give it back as a lemon....read morehide

Pros

36mpg highway at 70mph

Cons

on long trips seats are a little hard

Purchased As New

like it so much I bought a Forester....looking forward to the winter....snow baby snow

Pros

not that bad looking

Cons

dont drive long way with those seats /eats gas

Purchased As New

i would drive this car threw the window of the showroom if you can get it up to speed very slow pick up seat is hard as a rock the hood is not line up right but i guess your idot are to dumb to see that der bringing it to the dips in subaru there just worried and selling there crap cars not to see the gallions of gas to number is wrong and the gas to they reduse to fix it btw way its only been 4 monthes oh people 25,000miles look to replace your front tire isnt great to own a subaru...read morehide

Pros

Ride,Power

Cons

None

Purchased As New

It's Japanese so you know you can at least 400,000 miles out of it. You can't go wrong with a Jap car.

Pros

big comfy car, nice ride, HK stereo, great highway cruiser

Cons

It could use some more HP, maybe 325 out of a 3.6L

Purchased As New

I traded a 2009 BMW 335i with sport package as I moved to Denver and needed 4wd. I used to have Acuras but didn't want to spend the extra 10K over the Subie. The 3.6 legacy is a great car, so much more comfortable than a BMW- with the potholes here in Denver the Beemer did not have the ground clearance - with the Subie I can blast over the potholes. I miss the acceleration from the Beemer turbo, but I am happy for the extra room and better ride....read morehide

Pros

Comfort, quality

Cons

none so far

Purchased As New

My first subaru, very nice comfortable, quiet, good on gas, would buy again no doubt

Pros

All wheel drive, very comfortable, excellent vision, safety and reliability ratings

Cons

The rear defroster takes a little while to clear the back window

Purchased As New

I purchased a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i premium in February and I have approx. 1,900 miles on it. It is a pleasure to drive. I highly recommend the car.

Pros

All Wheel Dive. Excellent interior. Modern Design.

Cons

Fuel Economy.

Purchased As New

I previously drove a 09 Legacy which I was very pleased with. Fuel economy is about the same despite the CVT transmission and higher claims in the 2012 2.5. I drive about equal city/highway miles and get an average of 20.7mpg using regular unleaded. In all the MPG we expect from an AWD car. The 2012 does have a larger fuel tank than the 09. Inside and out the 2012 Legacy 2.5 Limited is a sharp looking car. Driving the car you can notice the size and weight difference when compared to the 09 model. Still there's minimal roll when powering through a corner. Despite feeling a bit chunkier to drive than the smaller 09 model it's handling is firm and precise. Subaru's excellent AWD makes severe weather a non-issue. I expected the CVT transmission to operate smoother while shifting. This was always my biggest complaint with the automatic transmission of the 09. Also the responsiveness can be better. There seems to be a bit of a delay between pressing the gas pedal and the power getting to the wheels. Once your moving the acceleration is improved compared to the 2009. My only real complaint are the shallow console cup holders....read morehide

Pros

Good looking, great value

Cons

no auto door locks

Purchased As New

great car good valu, I bought mine for 19,500 with fog lights, alloy, heated seats, puddle lights, i pod jack, all weather floor mats, cargo trunk and chrome tail pipe.

Pros

rear leg room, awd, fuel economy great.

Cons

no automatic door locks and this is a limited.

Purchased As New

More car for your $$$$ vs. the 2012 Camry, Accord and the Passat. msrp $28,000+ less discount from dealer $3,100xx = $25,000.