I love my base 2017 Legacy.
I love my base 2017 Legacy. 78,000 miles and counting.
It's a solid car. I have a lot of fun memories. I've driven mine across the country (including the Rocky Mountains) and have visited multiple National Parks. I've slept in the back seat multiple times in below freezing temperatures.
cold weather sleeping bags - (Sold Separately)
I've driven 1300 miles in a single day from Grand Junction, CO to Lafayette, IN only stopping for food, gas/nature calls with no mechanical issues. (Around 21 hours through 2 time zones)
Reading the comments above; it sounds like the Legacy doesn't check the boxes for many people and that's fine.
If you want to drive fast enough to go to prison by 3rd gear, buy a sports car. (Camaro SS is a nice option)
If you want a millennial anti theft device; there are plenty of alternatives. (Jeep, Toyota, etc.)
If you're afraid of Skynet; you'll need to find an older Subaru like mine that was built before the Eyesight system became standard for all trims.
If you've been diagnosed with Napoleon Complex; there are some pretty nice setups you can purchase from ADF or LP Aventure for the Legacy that will suck less life out of your wallet than buying a new Legacy Wagon; ehem. (Outback)
(My Legacy has factory 5.3 inches of ground clearance and serves me well)
Bottom Line: A car is what you make it.
*Written by someone with way too much time on their hands.