The 2007 Subaru Legacy is a Vehicle History Owner’s Choice Award winner, so it’s earned a recommendation. With 250 horses under the hood and a first-class experience in the cabin, it’s well worth the $7,000 sticker price for a 2.5L GT spec.B model. But, basic maintenance will cost you over $600 a year, and fuel economy could be better, making this one of the more expensive used cars to keep running.
Is the 2007 Subaru Legacy a Good Used Car?
- Overall Rating 8/10 – The 2007 Subaru Legacy is an excellent car, combining power and comfort at a modest price.
- Interior, Comfort & Cargo 8/10 – Wagon models easily compete with smaller SUVs for total interior space, and the ride is smooth and luxurious through and through.
- Reliability 7/10 – The car won’t break down on you, but basic maintenance like transmission fluid changes and tire rotations will be more expensive than average in this class.
- Safety 7/10 – Crash test scores are really, really good, and anti-lock brakes come standard, but traction control costs extra.
- Gas Mileage 6/10 – Even within the realm of turbocharged, high-horsepower sedans, the Legacy isn’t very efficient.
- Value 7/10 – Sticker prices are lower than you’d expect for something this luxurious and this powerful, but steep maintenance and refueling costs will make up the difference after a year or two of ownership.
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What Do Critics Say About the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
Consumer Reports liked the 2007 model Subaru Legacy, praising its sporty agility, comfy ride, and turbocharged engine. They weren’t so hot on the car’s weak fuel economy, and they noted poor cornering under certain circumstances at high speeds.
Kelley Blue Book liked the Legacy’s turbocharged engine and accessible four-door cabin, noting that the car’s mundane body design and understated marketing fail to advertise how sporty this vehicle really is.
Edmunds praised the Legacy’s “sharp interior design,” noting the high-quality trim materials and first class build overall. They were as excited as other reviewers about the turbo engine, they liked the all wheel drive handling and the comfortable highway ride. They note the backseat is a bit tight.
What Common Problems Does the 2007 Subaru Legacy Have?
The 2007 Subaru Legacy has generated a scarce 32 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Airbags take the lead with 12 complaints, with drivers reporting that they’ve been kept on recall waiting lists for months.
A handful of drivers have reported engine problems including blown gaskets at around 100,000 miles, with one driver reporting that they need to replace their head gaskets every 20,000 miles, with repair costs adding up quickly over the years.
Drivers have reported some odd electrical issues, with one report stating that turning the radio on will cause the display lights to turn off. Some of these reports date back to 2008, so this may not be a matter of simple wear and tear in the wiring. Incidence rate is very low.
The 2007 Legacy has 9 recalls on file, 4 of them being for the airbags. 9 recalls is a bit high for a 2007 sedan, but still within the median number for a car this old.
How Long Will the 2007 Subaru Legacy Last?
Subaru Legacy owners report a typical lifespan of at least 200,000 miles on average. Subarus can last a quarter million miles or more, but they don’t always hold up to lax maintenance, so find one in good condition or you might be lucky to pass 150,000 miles on the original transmission.
Repairpal estimate an annual maintenance cost of around $642, which is a bit high for a car in this size class and price range. The most expensive maintenance costs come down to routine upkeep, including wheel alignments, starting at around $122, transmission fluid changes at $185, and engine compression tests at $143.
Yes. It has not had many problems. I did have to replace the spark plugs, but all other repairs were just routine stuff.
This vehicle is very reliable if taken care of and the oil level is payed attention to. All Subarus burn engine oil. Every 105,000 miles the timing belt/ head gaskets service is due. If done vehicle will be reliable.
It is super reliable. Subaru’s are one of the most reliable cars out there. I have not had any problems with it.
How Is the Technology?
Entertainment technology in the 2007 Subaru Legacy is impressive for the model year. MP3 players, 6-disc CD changers, auxiliary input, and premium speaker systems are all up for grabs.
Safety technology is decent. You’ve got anti-lock brakes as a standard feature, but advanced features like traction control are mostly available as part of optional packages, so it might be impossible to track one down that has all the features you want.
Is the 2007 Subaru Legacy a Good Value?
The 2007 Subaru Legacy is more affordable than you might expect. A base sedan model will typically list at around $4,682, which is in the same price range as some budget cars. A high-end GT spec.B model usually lists for around $6,954, which is lower than most muscle cars from this model year.
When you consider the expensive maintenance costs and the mediocre fuel economy, the Legacy is hardly the best deal on the market. But sticker prices are remarkably low for such a powerful, luxurious car.
What are the Different Models of the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
The 2007 Subaru Legacy is available four trim levels, from the base 2.5i to the high-end 2.5 GT spec.B. Two body styles are available, being the sedan, available in every trim level, and the wagon, available in all trims but the 2.5 GT spec.B.
With the entry-level 2.5i you’re getting:
- CD/MP3 player with
- 6 speakers
- Manual air conditioning
- Premium cloth seating
- Remote keyless entry
- Cruise control
Next up is the 2.5i Limited, adding:
- Heated mirrors
- Leather seating
- Fog lights
- Heated front seats
- Dual zone automatic air conditioning
- Tilting glass power sunroof
The 2.5 GT Limited adds:
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- 8-way power adjust driver seat
- Leather seating
Finally, the 2.5 GT spec.B features:
- Navigation system
- LCD monitor
- Alacantara suede/leather seating
What Engines Come In the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
- 2.5i models are named for their 2.5L inline-four engine delivering 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque at an average fuel economy of 23/30 miles to the gallon, city/highway. This is paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission in all wheel drive, and it can hit zero to sixty in 8.2 seconds.
- In the 2.5 GT models you’re getting a Turbocharged version of the 2.5L i4, delivering 243 horsepower and 241 lb.-ft. of torque at 19/25 miles to the gallon with a 5-speed automatic Sportshift transmission (or a 6-speed automatic in the spec.B) in all wheel drive. The Turbo models hit zero to sixty in 6 seconds.
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How Comfortable Is the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
The 2007 Subaru Legacy is very comfortable. The back seat stretches 53 inches across, you’ve got decent head and leg room throughout the cabin, the suspension has held up beautifully over the years, and the overall experience inside the car is first class all the way.
How Much Storage Space Does the 2007 Subaru Legacy Have?
The sedan model Legacy offers up 11 cubic feet of trunk space. The wagon features fold-flat seating that gets you up to 65 cubic feet. This allows the Legacy to compete with some small SUVs.
In 2007, the industry-leading Honda CR-V offered 72 cubic feet of storage space, just one or two suitcases more than the Legacy, so Subaru was punching well above their weight with the 2007 Legacy.
What Are the Differences Between Years?
The 2007 Subaru Legacy was the fifth model year in the nameplate’s 4th Generation, running from 2003 to 2009.
2005: A MacPherson strut system was added for 2005, and a wider track improved teh car’s stability over the 2004 model.
2006: New valvetrain tech upped the horsepower to 175 in the 2.5i, and 250 in the 2.5 GT.
2007: Some under-the-hood tweaks made the GT editions a little more fuel efficient at the expense of 7 horsepower in 2007.
2008: Subaru dropped the wagon body style in 2008 and added a 3.0 R Limited trim level.
2009: Changes in 2009 were minor, as Subaru were gearing up the next generation Legacy at this point.
How Does the 2007 Subaru Legacy Compare to the Competition?
The Subaru Legacy earned a Vehicle History Owner’s Choice Award for 2007. So did the comparable Lexus ES. Both vehicles combine power with a luxurious interior, with the ES coming in at 272 horsepower, 22 points stronger than the GT Legacy. But, the Lexus ES costs a thousand bucks more than a GT Legacy.
A 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP weighs in at 303 horsepower, making it the most powerful of the three by a wide margin. It’s the most affordable of the three, too, typically listing at around $6,100.
The Subaru Legacy is an excellent car from top to bottom. But if you’re looking for the best value out of the three, the Grand Prix is hard to beat.
Do Owners Recommend the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
Yes! I love my car. It is reliable and runs well. I have been driving it for five years and I have only had to have repairs done a couple times.
For people in a snowy state or a multi- season state the Subaru legacy is a great vehicle. Being all wheel drive you can tackle anything the weather throws at you. But for those in a dry climate it's not the most fuel efficient compared to most front or rear wheel drive 4 cylinders.
Yes, my Subaru is a wonderful car. It does awesome in the snow since it is all wheel drive. I love driving it.
