The 1995 Legacy still lacks some refinement, but it has made a tremendous leap forward. The interior noise level is its biggest weakness; the rest of the car is well up to modern standards. And none of its competitors has AWD.AWD availability has always been a Subaru strength, and now consumers can finally get it without compromising terribly on the rest of the car, thanks to the company's new value packaging policy. Subaru thinks the AWD package will appeal to those who absolutely positively have to get to work, even before the snow plows are out. Women in particular express interest in AWD, and many are buying sport/utilities to get it. Here's a way to get that feature in a passenger car. Another plus: Historically, Subarus have had very low theft rates, unlike sport/utilities, which have zoomed up the theft charts. Also, the Legacy is assembled in the United States at the Subaru-Isuzu joint-venture plant in Indiana. Subaru sales have traditionally been localized, particularly in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Before you buy, make sure there is a good dealership or independent Subaru specialist in your area.
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