about the Subaru Legacy.....

• Introduced in 1990 the Legacy has been Subaru's best seller.

Powered by a very dependable 2.2L engine and since 1996 an optional 2.5L engine, the Legacy has come in a variety of models, including front wheel drive, Subaru's well known all-wheel-drive, turbo powered models, luxury models, rugged road (Outback) models, and sport models.
• 1995 1st re-design. Outback model introduced.
• 1996 2.5L engine offered on seelct models
• 1999 30th Anniversary models
• 2000 the Legacy extensively re-designed. The 3rd generation Legacy is longer, wider and more powerful, with improved safety components, side air bags on some models, limited slip rear axles, completely new rear suspension, new dashboard, power seat and a lot more. 2.5L engine now standard on all models.
• 2001 The Brighton model discontinued, so the least expensive model is the L. The L and GT models remain very much the same. The big Legacy news for 2001 is the Outback Limited H-6 models. This 6 cylinder engine is only available in 2 Outback versions.
• 2002: No major changes. All models get delay-off dome light, 2 cupholders in center console. All wagons get smaller center rear headrest for improved visibility. All sedans get emergency trunk release. GT models get the All Weather package, illuminated ignition switch, woodgrain door trim. Colors: new Silver Stone Metallic replaces White Birch, Reggata Red Pearl replaces Winestone. $30 price increase (GT more due to all weather pkg ), $30 delivery increase.
• 2003: Major changes. GT Limited name dropped but the wagon and sedan only available in what would have been a Limited with side airbags, leather, all weather pkg etc. New Sportshift automatic transmission for the GT. New model L Special Edition Package (L SEP)
• Outback? please visit my Outback page for more information on the Legacy Outback
• 2004: L SE renamed 35th Anniversary and includes new power driver's seat. Gt has no major changes.

start 04 specs

2004 Legacy L and GT Specifcations s = standard, o = optional   -- = not available on that model (Legacy Outback? See my new car page for that model)

NEW FOR 2004 models NEW there are now 2 emission standards for 4 cylinder models:  the 2 emission standards are Federal (FED) and California (CAL) CAL spec: Super-ultra Low Emission or Partial Zero Emissions available only in 5 states: California, Maine, Mass, New York and Vermont.  4cylinder Cal spec cars are app $200 more. 6 cylinders are the same price. How to identify these 4 cylinder Cal spec cars? CAL SPEC: It will state on the window sticker Super-Ultra Low Emission Veh. PZEV certified where required. Meets Zero evap emission std. FED SPEC If it is a 4 cylinder FED spec (45 state) car it will not have the above statements! OTHER CHANGES FOR 2O04 new the L SE is re-named the 35th Anniversary model and now includes power driver's seat, floor mats and red burl patterned woodtrim. Remains an excellent value. new The GT gets new Ebony colored wood trim otherwise remains the same new And as always, colors come and go...   Colors: gone: timberline green discontinued Outback page for more information on the Legacy Outbacks (TOP) Warranties- Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles 3year/36,000 service adjustment (adjustment performed one time) 3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty covers brake pad/shoe linings, clutch disc lining, wiper blades Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 miles (800-261-1255) Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 miles 2004 LEGACY L and GT SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: Phase II 2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine  Horsepower: 165 hp at 5600 rpm, 166ft. lbs torque at 4000 rpm 30,000 mile spark plug replacement   All Subarus are ALL WHEEL DRIVE L and GT manual transmission: 50/50 front/rear power split with mechanical center viscous coupling L automatic transmission: app 90/10 front/rear power split  electronically controlled GT automatic: VTD 45/55 front/rear power split electronically controlled FUEL SYSTEM: multi-port sequential fuel injection with distributorless electronic ignition.  All Subarus are LOW EMISSION and comply with California Low Emission Vehicle Standards (LEV) FUEL ECONOMY: city/highway all models  L all models: Automatic 22/29, Manual 22/28 GT automatic sedan 20/27 GT automatic wagon 20/26 GT manual sedan and wagon 21/27 regular unleaded, 16.9 U.S. gallon tank capacity BRAKES: all are 4 channel Anti-Lock Brakes L:10.7" vented front disc, dual caliper piston, 11.3" rear disc. GT: 11.4" vented front disc, dual caliper piston, 11.3" rear disc STEERING: engine speed contolled variable assist rack and pinion  TIRES, WHEELS:  L sedan and wagon 205/60R 15" all season, steel wheel GT sedan and wagon 205/55R 16" all season, alloy wheel   SAFETY: (of course all wheel drive) Driver and passenger Dual Stage airbags Side Airbags, GT only Small size center rear headrest (wagons, improves visibilty) Side air bags (Limited sedan only) Front seatbelts, height adjustable, with force limiters and pre-tensioners 5 mph impact bumpers Crumple zones front and rear  A-pillar re-inforcement Dual front door beams Tinted safety glass 4 channel 4 disc ABS brakes Drop-under-car motor design 3 point rear seatbelts 3 rear head-rests Daytime running lights Break-away outside mirrors  DIMENSIONS: wagon/sedan  Wheelbase: 104.3" Length: wagon 187.4", sedan 184.4" Width, all models: 68.7 (77. including mirrors) Legroom front/rear, all models 43.2/34.2 Height:  wagon 59.6 with roof rails, sedan 55.7" Turning radius: 35.4 ft  Ground clearance: 6.1" CURB WEIGHT: in pounds L  sedan: 3,225 manual trans, 3,290 auto trans. L wagon: 3,335 manual trans, 3,400 auto trans. L SEP sedan : 3285 manual, 3350 auto trans L SEP wagon: 3410 manual, 3475 auto trans GT sedan: 3,365 manual, 3,420 auto trans GT wagon: 3,470 manual, 3,535  auto trans CARGO VOLUME:  wagon, seat up/down 34.3/68.6 cf sedan trunk 12.4 cf TOWING: 2000# WARRANTY 1 year/12,000 mile service adjustments 3 year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper 3 year/36,000 miles Roadside Assistance 5 year/60,000 Powertrain 5 year corrosion MAINTENANCE (see owners manual or my warranty/maintenance page for details) 1st oil change 3mos/3,000 miles Oil changes every 7,5000 miles under light driving, every 3,750 miles under heavier duty driving (stop and go, short trips, cold, wet, dusty conditions etc) Tire Rotations every 7,500 miles Tune-up 3year/30,000 miles Timing belt 105,000 miles  (TOP)

2004 Standard Equpment L and GT models note: this base L model only available as a fleet model, not available for retail 2.5L 4 cylinder engine  All Wheel Drive 5 speed manual transmission  Anti-lock brakes, 4 wheel disc Power windows Power door locks Power mirrors (break-away) Air conditioning Cruise control Keyless entry  Roof rails (wagon) Outside temp guage Height adjustable outside seat belts Illuminated dual vanity mirrors Body color handles, moldings, and mirrors CD player  In-glass antenna 4 Speakers (1 in each door) Cupholders 2 front, 2 rear Rear cargo area cover Front overhead map lights Overhead dome light Rear cargo light (wagons) Auto-off headlights with daytime running lights Interval front wiper Rear window wiper (wagon, one speed intermittent) Rear window defroster Tinted windows Door map pockets Rear cargo 'grocery bag' holder hooks (wagon) Fold down flat 60/40 rear seats (wagon) Trunk Pass through (sedan) Driver's side vanity mirror (not illuminated) 2 trip odometers, re-settable  L 35th Anniversary model adds over L note: only the 35th Anniversary is available for normal sale new Power driver's seat new Carpeted floor mats new Red Burl colored woodtrim new 35th Anniversary logo on the fender 16" alloy wheels Dual sunroofs on wagon, single sunroof on sedan Projector beam fog lights Leather wrapped steering wheel Leather wrapped shift handle GT WAGON and SEDAN ADDS OVER L 35th Anniversary new Ebony Patterned door and interior trim (replaces wood patterned trim) SPORTSHIFT transmission, auto only VDT all wheel drive system, auto only, 45/55 power split Momo Steering wheel, leather 16" alloy wheels, new design Larger Brakes- heavy duty front, and rear Leather interior Front Side Airbags All Weather Pkg with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer stereo am/fm/weatherband 6-disc CD changer Stereo speakers: wagon 9, sedan 7 with upgraded speakers, 2 tweeters, 1 rear subwoofer speaker Limited Slip rear axle Carpeted floor mats Power driver's seat, 8 way (with power recliner) Sport tuned suspension Variable delay front interval wipers (std on Outbacks also) Aerodynamic ground effects Driver's seat adjustable lumbar support Puddle lights in the front doors  Gold tinted alloy wheels Illuminated ignition switch (TOP)

2004 L and L 35th Anniversary options Note these are Factory list prices (dealer cost in parenthesis) dealer installed prices may be higher

Automatic Transmission $800. ($720) Splash guards (mud flaps) $90 ($60) Air Filtration system $62 ($41) Rear Gate Bar $69  ($45) wagon Roof Rack flat cross bars, 100# capacity $172. ($104) wagon Dog guard $160 (dealer installed) wagon Floor mats $74 ($46) standard on L 35th ann. Rubber floor mats $55 ($33) Rear Spoiler (sedan) $329. ($214) Rear Spoiler (wagon) $295 ($195) Rear Dust deflector (wagon) $105 ($69)  Rear Bumper cover (wagon) $58. ($38) Wheel locks $39 ($26) Cargo mat $75 ($46) wagon Cargo net (wagon) $48 ($32) Auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass $183 ($119) Rear differential protector $82 ($54) Leather interior $1295 (dealer installed) Security alarm upgrade for Keyless Entry $193 ($126) Moonroof air deflector, L SEP sedan only $64 ($42) Cargo bin (wagons) $115 ($72) 6 disc in-dash changer $525 ($394) Tweeters, 2 extra speakers $102 ($67) Upgraded speakers $206 ($134) Subwoofer/amp $267  ($174) L and L 35th Ann. model Packages Popular Equipment Group 1: (L wgn only) roof rack cross bars 100# load, splash guards, floor mats $337 ($194) Popular Equipment Group 2: (L sedan only) splash guards, floor mats $165 ($98) Popular Equipment Group 3: (L 35th only) Cross bars, splash guards $263 ($155) Popular Equipment Group 6: Auto-dimming mirror/compass and Security alarm upgrade $376 ($231) Popular Equipment Group 7: (wgn only) rubber floor mats, cargo bin $170 ($100) Rough Road Group (wgn only): Hood deflector, rear differential protector, Rear window Dust deflector  $265 ($147) Premium Sound Package 2: 6 disc in dash CD Changer,  tweeters, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp $795 ($600) Premium Sound Package 3: tweeters, upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp $395  ($300) (TOP)

2004 GT sedan and wagon options note: these are factory installed option prices (dealer cost is in parenthesis). dealer installed prices may be higher

Automatic SPORTSHIFT Transmission with VTD all wheel drive system $1000. ($902) Air Filtration system $62 ($41) Rear Gate bar $69 ($45) Roof Rack flat cross bars 100# load $172. ($106) Dog guard $160 (dealer inst) Rear Spoiler (sedan) $329. ($214) Rear Spoiler (wagon) $299 ($195) Rear Dust deflector (wagon) $105 ($69)  Rear Bumper cover (wagon) $58.($38) Wheel locks $39 ($26) Bumper corner molding $54. Cargo mat $75 ($46) Cargo net (wagon) $48 ($31) Moonroof air deflector (sedan) $64 ($42) Auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass $183 ($119) Rear differential protector $82 ($54) Security alarm upgrade for Keyless Entry $193 ($126) GT Packages Popular Equipment Group 6 (LC6): Auto dimming rear view mirror, Security upgrade $376 ($231) Popular Equipment Group 7: (wgn only) rubber floor mats, cargo bin $170 ($100)  Rough Road Group (wagons only): Hood deflector, rear differential protector, Rear window Dust deflector  $265 ($147)

2004 Colors, Legacy  L and GT
Color	Birch White	Black Granite Pearl	Regatta Red Pearl	Titanium Pearl	Mystic Blue Pearl	Seamist Green Pearl	Silver Stone  Metallic
L sedan, cloth	gray	--	gray	--	gray	gray	gray
L wagon, cloth	gray	--	gray	--	gray	gray	gray
GT Sedan, leather	gray	gray	beige	gray	gray	--	gray
GT wagon, Leather	gray	gray	beige	gray	gray	--	gray

(TOP)

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