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2018 Subaru Legacy is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show

Used Subaru Legacy Are The High-Rated Sedans No One Is Talking About

There is an endless number of used cars on the market and it almost seems impossible to narrow down what the best options are. For some of us, we focus on what we need a car to have, narrow down what we want and what we can do without, and then decide on what fits …

There is an endless number of used cars on the market and it almost seems impossible to narrow down what the best options are. For some of us, we focus on what we need a car to have, narrow down what we want and what we can do without, and then decide on what fits into our budget. For many people, the top of the list for the things we need usually hits the point of reliability. Buying a reliable used car can seem impossible, and depending on how much you are looking to spend – or rather save instead of buying a used car, there are still a lot of options. There is one well-priced luxury sedan that no one seems to be talking about: the Subaru Legacy.

Buying a used Subaru Legacy

The Subaru Legacy received its most recent facelift this year, but the past few generations don’t differ all that much in way of style. They have a modest front fascia with no overly aggressive aerodynamics and no crazy body lines, but it offers pretty standard and modern styling even when looking at older used models.

2020 Subaru Legacy Sport
Subaru Legacy Sport | Subaru

Year after year the Subaru Legacy proves to be a reliable car. They are inexpensive to maintain and any repairs needed are usually minor and affordable. There haven’t been any major recalls or concerning problems with the Legacy, which is one of its more notable features.

The interior of the Legacy isn’t anything to shy away from either. It offers just as much technology and luxury as many higher-end sedans do for a fraction of the cost, including soft-touch materials and a large touch-screen infotainment system.

The Subaru Legacy is consistent

The Subaru Legacy is consistent in every way possible. It has consistent gas mileage throughout the generation, consistently high scores with teams like Consumer Reports, and owners consistently claim that they enjoy owning them overall. Are you seeing a pattern here? This car is the ultimate daily driver, and you can add mile after mile without worrying about how much your maintenance is going to cost or dreading what the next thing is that will break.

2018 Subaru Legacy is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
The Subaru Legacy | Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

The 2015 through 2019 model years are ideal if you’re looking for something on the used car market that doesn’t necessarily look like a used car. The modern headlights and front fascia make even these used cars look brand new, and there isn’t much of a difference with the newest model year. Better yet, you can buy these model years for less than $20,000 in good condition and with low mileage.

You can find even older generations of the Subaru Legacy on the used car market with over 200,000 miles on them, and while that probably isn’t what you’re looking to buy, it goes to show just how well these cars are made. You can expect even newer generations of the Subaru Legacy to last as long as you need the car, and you’ll enjoy owning and driving it in the meantime.