2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Review and Road Test
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Need a mid-sized sedan under $30,000 with AWD? Right now there's only one option right now. That's because Ford's AWD Fusion is available only in expensive Titanium trim, Suzuki left America and the Chrysler 200 AWD isn't available yet. Even when that 200 AWD does land it will be in a high end 3.6L V6 trim only and is expected to cross the $30,000 mark as well. Since I wasn't able to get one fro Subaru I flew to Denver to rent a brand-new Legacy 2.5 Limited.
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You are the only reviewer to truly understand AWD systems and appreciate CVTs, that is awesome.
This Subaru will kick ass in the snow while the Fusion is still stuck in the driveway.
thanks for putting your body in the trunk. I needed this sort of test.
I just bought a 2014 Legacy limited 22,200 miles on it $15,692 .Rides sweet love the motor very strong glides at 70 mph 28 mpg hwy . Silver with ground flares black leather interior with moon roof .Happy i found this car ...
I just bought a '14 2.5i Limited the other day, & I LOVE it! It drives like a dream, the Lineartronic doesn't have that rubber band feel that some other brand's CVTs have, the 2.5L H4 has plenty of power for a commuter, &, most importantly, it's a beautiful car inside & out!
Watching this in 2020, just got my first Subi and it's a 2014 Legacy, and I love the hell out of it, it's an excellent balance of speed and handling. Its zippy as hell😁😁
I'm thinking about getting a 2014 Subaru legacy, but am worried about the CVT. How has it been treating you?
@@Naioki4 It's done fine, regular maintenance at the dealership every 30k and oil changes every 3k miles and its doing great
How comfy is it? I love my WRX but it rides rough and without lumbar support it legit hurts my back to do long drives
Yeah and in five years that Ford Fusion will be worthless, whereas that subaru would still be worth about 60% of the original price. Domestic cars lose value as soon as you drive off the lot. Toyota, Honda, Subaru cars are like domestic trucks. They keep their value
Subbies all the way!!
ALG's residual values for both the Ford Fusion and Subaru Legacy are about the same. After 60 months, a 2014 Ford Fusion will hold 34% of its original value and a 2014 Subaru legacy will hold 36% of its original value. Ford has improved over the years when it comes to residual values ever since they started to cut down on fleet sales. Yes, The subaru has a marginal advantage over the Ford but differences are not nearly as drastic as you made it out to be. It's among top 5 best selling sedans so that says something. I love subarus for boxer engines and symmetrical awd but don't let fanboyism get in the way.
EPR098
I am talking about the real world, not bs statistics. Right now I can buy as many 2010 Ford Fusions for about $8500 or less from people around here selling them. Actually thats their asking prices. There are 3 now selling for between $7500 and 8500, and all of those are in the 70k-100k mile range I have seen them as low as $6500 for a 120k mile unit, in perfect working order.
2010 Subaru most samples are in the 11.5 to $13k, and thats for high mileage. I saw one for $9800 and it had 192k miles on it up in the salt country. Down in Florida they are in the $16k range. On ebay same thing, and I am talking about the sold prices, not just the asking
Y10Q You have to understand that many factors are factored in when calculating residual values. Have those vehicle been through a crash? number of owners? heck even the region you live affects residual values. Dealerships actually use these "bs statistics" to determine the price on a lease. You gave some rather petty examples of how a Subaru holds its value better but by that logic I can also bring up some instances in which I've found subarus selling for dirt cheap around my area, it won't matter. Residual values will always be based off the original mrsp, not some negotiated price and at the of day, residual values are nothing more than an educated guess; however, it's nice to see an industry standard as ALG to give you a basis on how a car will hold their value overtime.
EPR098
Like where? Find me a 2010 Legacy with under 100k miles for $8500, which is what Fusions sell for every day of the week.
I will fly out there and buy it. Cause I am actually in the market for an upgrade. The last Subaru I bought, 15 years ago, it was 6 years old and it had 86k miles and I got it for $3900 cash tax included. I drove 480 miles to pay for it and bring it home. Nowadays thats damned near impossible to find something like it. These days it's like $7 or $8k for a 6 year old Subaru. And that means it's almost not worth it. I would rather buy 2 Fords and take my chances.
Great review. You pack in a ton of useful and practical information and I appreciate that you did it in a snow/ice environment.
You forgot to mention one of the most important factors. Subaru holds it's resale value much higher than Ford or Chrysler, which devalue much more faster than the Subaru.
Yeah, I just bought a 2014 Limited edition for 15k and the trade in value on it, as it is, is about 10-13k...that isn't too shabby compared to what I paid for it...
+Pseudo Mental Distortion. I'm looking to get one for around the same price. How many miles did yours have? The one I'm looking at has 53k. Was yours similar in mileage?
@@BabyfaceGaming101 I just got a 2013 limited for 10k with 95k miles on it. one owner.
@@OhDannyboy7 that was about what it had on it...I think just shy of that...
@@gary_beniford good deal!!!
Great review, thanks! I'm picking up a low-mileage 2010 Legacy GT Limited (6MT) this weekend, I'm looking forward to it. It'll be my third Subie, or fifth if you count my wife's two. :-]
I just found out about your review channel, and I have since been watching a bunch of them. I'm amazed with your car knowledge, and significant tech info, so far they have all been very helpful in my car search. Although at first I thought anything more than 10mins, is too long, I find that every thing you said is essential information for both average and gearhead person. Great job,...I hope to find you in a syndicated show like TopGear or 5thGear in the future-- presentation is great too, far batter than American TopGear.
Hi Alex
Your now my go-to reviewer for cars due to your thoroughness. Keep up the good reviews.
One comment if I may. Please loose the transition (sun) glasses. (I understand the need for them while driving so its not an issue then.). But when your talking going over the car like the first 7 or so minutes here, not being able to seeing your eyes just feels unprofessional.
Thanks again for the great reviews!
Can't wait to see more of the 2015. Great Video Alex!
Thanks for the review from those of us who live in the snow/ice for 5-6 months a year - no words on the ride and handling?... ( other than the awd will get you there,,,) - would appreciate a 2014 Forester review ) and not the top of the line - maybe a 2.5 touring or less- it better when you review the cars that we actually afford! - like this one! ) thanks again for the serious reviews - puts most of the rest of the web to shame....
Excellent and very thorough review, couldn't have asked for more! Subbed
Bought the 2013 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited new back in October 2013. Car now has 100,600 miles on it and it has never needed a repair until now - and it is minor. Rear shocks need replacement, that is it. So for reliability this is hard to beat. Since I have the 5 speed auto I don't have to deal with the problems the CVT has with the torque converter. My car was just over $30,000 as it is the end of the year and I got a sizeable discount. This was a loaded car including Eyesight and every option. Since we live on a snowy mountain in CT during the winter, it is great to get home with 6 inches of ice/snow on the road. Our older FWD car (Honda Accord/Saab 9-3) got stuck even with snow tires. Great car for our needs.
Update: Now close to 11 years old, it has 145,000 miles. We had to replace the master brake cylinder, front and rear wheel bearings and front shocks. That is it. Still relatively trouble-free and we still love this car.
hi Alex -- eagerly awaiting your detailed review for the 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Subaru Outback.
Hi, Alex! Great channel! Before I ask you a question, you should know that I show your videos to my 5th grade class. You're a good example of how to deliver a message--direct, concise, and most importantly, without saying "ehhh...hmmm...ahhh..." So, thanks for that! Question: Do you know if Subaru will be using gasoline direct engines in their new models? Thanks! Also, please, do a Kia Optima review. Have a great day!
Thanks for the message! Speaking without linguistic fillers is certainly something that takes a great deal of practice. However as you end up noticing in the editing process it is easy to end up substituting something else instead!
Subaru's 2.0L turbo is a DI engine as is the 2.0L engine in the FRS/BRZ. The BRZ uses Toyota's D4S injection system while the new 2.0L turbo uses an in house developed DI system that lacks the port injectors found in D4S. I suspect that this will eventually migrate into the 2.5L and H6 engines but since the benefit is slightly lower in a non-turbo it may take a few years before Subaru makes the change.
Alex on Autos I had no idea GDI had a lower in a regular engine. Good to know. Thanks for your informative reply!
Great review Alex. I just test drove a Forester with this powertrain and it was acceptable. Would love to see you try to snafu a '15 WRX when they become available.
We currently own a Ford Fusion and one thing that bugs me is the soft touch plastic and chrome plated door handles, etc. I realize this is merely cosmetic, but when the soft touch dashboard buckles under extreme heat (we live where it gets pretty warm) and the door handles crack, etc..that's one more thing that decreases the value and it just looks bad. We are switching to a SUBARU Legacy.
Chrysler 200 V6 AWD will be available this spring so not that far off (around 29K). The Regal AWD would be another option but just over 30K. But if you don't want to spend that much I'd wait for the redesign.
Hi Alex, great review as usual! You really go into detail about many different aspects of the car. I'd love to hear/see your take on the 2015 version of the Subaru Legacy!
wow the features on the 2016 legacy are much better!
Yes. Extremely informative. I've yet to meet someone in person that actually knows something about subarus. I've been thinking hard about getting one, but can't justify price with miles on it.
Great professional review mate
Excellent video, you show the smallest details. Very helpful, thank you.
Thanks for the in depth review. Can not wait for 2015 subaru legacy review, it is supposed to be more efficient and stylish while maintaining AWD practicality.
Subaru can perfectly compete with Toyota and Honda. I just saw the Legacy 2015..nice car
If you are considering this probably better to wait slightly for the new model they just announced. The A3 sedan AWD will be slightly above 30 but bit smaller than this.
subarus are good values.
Great review! Also, I know right where you were driving off of I-70. Lol. On your way to Arapahoe Basin and then Winter Park? Let me know and I'll meet you up in my 2013 Legacy 2.5i Limited.
Great review as usual Alex. The legacy/outback does seem to be a very good value to me.
The closing credits answered my question of whether this was a rental. The bar codes in the rear quarter windows gave it away. The Legacy is a pretty rare car at rental lots. Did you have to specifically request it?
I couldn't specify it, it actually turned out to be a happy coincidence. I needed to be in Denver anyway so I prowled around the Hertz lot to find something I have been unable to get my hands on to review and this was my second choice after a Forester but that was already spoken for.
7:06 is that a stain near your hand on the dashboard? Or was that a mark from something that scratched it? Was wondering at first whether you'd mention that, especially after the "holds up to abuse" comment.
It was neither, it was actually the powder from a donut that a passenger had right before shooting and I found myself without anything it wipe it off.
Just traded in my '11 Legacy for a '15 Legacy! Loving all the improvements to the car!
Did you like the '11 Legacy though? I just bought one this weekend.
I did. The '11 Legacy has a good motor, great visibility and ample interior space. I also had the oem subwoofer, which added the much need punch for the audio.
Cool. Thanks for the info.
out the door it was 27,000 for my 13 Legacy 3.6 R Limited with the spoiler, black side skirts, and no sun roof, or navi.
This car is a 2.5l undercover beast 🕴👹 Because I just got one and WOW😳
Nice hat, Alex.
@Alex on Autos The Buick Regal has AWD starting at $32,790.
Good review kept me glued n intrested
Thank you Alex 275 Auckland New Zealand
love the reviews.
Enjoyed your review. You must keep a special pair of boots you wear for your 6'5" front passenger seat position setting.
Great review!
That dash layout looks a lot like the previous generation Camry.
you sound like the Fusion is a better car?Not likely.
i feel you should probably do with these videos on AWD cars before winter
I'm not even interested in this car; just came here to here you talk #loveyourreviews
PERFECT REVIEW.
This video was posted Mar 1 2014...??
Firstly there is a new 2015 Subaru Legacy which IMO looks better
Secondly, this guy talks too much about a Ford Fusion (aka Ford Mondeo), a car I also like but should not be the subject of the review here.
Can u review subaru outback? Thanks for great reviews .
good video, thanks Alex
Nice t see you out of your zip code! What have you heard about dependability of the Legacy models?
Tough question. I would suggest going to a reliability research site like TrueDelta.com for more details but in general Subaru has been fairly good. The Legacy and other models have had head gasket issues in the past but this 2.5L engine is a new design that they claim will solve those issues but it is too early to tell.
great explanation!
CANT WAIT.
Even though I think I would prefer the "normal" WRX
An intrusive center console robbing tall drivers of the knee room. Bummer.
The stiff suspension might be good for folks living in areas with great roads, but here in California roads are lousy, and your spine will thank you for a Camry-style suspension.
Alex, are you planning to review the new Forester (preferably with the 2.0T)?
I hope so, but I have had problems getting Subaru to lend us cars, so time will tell.
I believe the kizashi also has awd
Kizashi is no longer sold as Suzuki withdrawn from US,
haha You had to pay for this one, but it was entertaining. Great review!
pretty good...
I think i would consider a BMW 320i Xdrive, starting at $33,000, better mileage and 180 HP, 200 Torque..
3-Series is not a direct competitor to Legacy. Its smaller than most midsize sedans (Camry, Accord, Fusion, Malibu, Legacy, etc.), costs more to maintain. 3-Series competes with C-Class, A4.
The 3-Series is a bad buy. It's very unreliable and above all it has a bad image. It screams someone who desperately wants to drive a BMW but doesn't have the money to do so. It draws attention, which can be a bad thing. The rear seat is dismal, and that's bad for any family sedan. Plus depreciation is a huge downside.
+spacegreycoralred Yeah...the 320i is a throw-away car. I agree, it's for people who want to drive a BMW but don't have the money to do so. It's not nearly as good as the 328i and you can easily tell a 320 from the 328 from the halogen headlights. It makes the same power as an Accord or a Camry but it costs so much extra money. At least in a $30,000 Accord or Camry you can get real leather seats, seat heaters, projector beam headlights, smart key access, etc. In the 320i for $32,000 they don't even give you real leather nor do they give you heated seats or the smart key access system. I don't even think they give you a sunroof. The reviews for that car have all been negative and if you're going to buy a BMW it should at least be the 328i. 320i is a complete waste of money and carries a negative image.
That's a premium model not a limited 🙃
is this a good car to lease for a teen ?
Speaking from my memory as a teen, I don't think I was careful enough with a car for a lease, but that's just me. In general Subarus make great cars for young folks, the fuel economy is good, they score well in crash tests and if you need AWD in the area you live in it is hard to beat them. A few friends of mine have bought Subaru Imprezas for their kids and they have faired well.
i was just wondering because of the price factor as you can lease on for 140 a month which is even cheaper than a corolla or a civic !
thanks for the reply really appreciate it :)
more videos ALEX,,,
;-)
does this guy work for Ford? sounds like it....
So I work for Ford because I said the Legacy was a great value, got good fuel economy and you could buy the Legacy and another car for the same price you'd pay for the Ford? I mean the Fusion is terribly attractive, but if you're after AWD and don't care about the luxury features, the Subie is $10,000 cheaper. Yes I like the Fusion, but is it worth the difference? That's up to you.
um..... no... you "work at Ford" because most of this review sounds like a Ford commercial... :-)
I like the look of the car!!!! But come on this is 2014 and they steel make 5 speed out!!!! BS THEY STEEEL HAVE MAKE IT BETTER!!!!! more hp bigger trunk !!!!!
That ain't a 14
lol hes laying in the trunk