Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) (2005 - 2007)
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Fourth generation (BL) of Subaru Legacy has been in production since 2005 by 2007.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (BL) is longer than the previous generation by 1.8 inches , is narrower by 0.6 inches , is higher by 0.4 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 45 lbs.
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2007 Subaru Legacy Engines list
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Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) dimensions and specs
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| Body style | Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan |
| Engine options | EJ255 Turbo, 2.5L H-4, 240 HP, |
| EJ253, 2.5L H-4, 162 HP, 167 lb/ft | |
| Length | 186.2 - 188.7 in |
| Width | 68.10 in |
| Height | 56.1 - 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.10 in |
| Curb weight | 3200 - 3530 lbs |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Front hip room | 51 - 51.3 in |
| Rear hip room | 51.9 - 52.6 in |
| Front Headroom | 37.5 - 40.5 in |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 - 39.1 in |
| Front shoulder room | 54.2 - 54.4 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.70 in |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.90 gal |
| MPG (City/Highway) | 19 - 23/25 - 30 |
| Towing capacity | 2700 lbs |
| 0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.6 - 9 sec |
| ¼ mile time | 14.4 - 16.5 sec |
Subaru Legacy Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) production period from 2005 to 2007 drivers have reported 278 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2007 Legacy |
26
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| 2006 Legacy |
84
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| 2005 Legacy |
168
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the electronic display for the hvac controls and radio go off and come on intermittently for no reason. when the... |
45
~ 90544 miles |
| AIR BAGS on august 2nd 2008 i was in an accident in 2007 subaru legacy sw as a result of car ?fishtailing?... |
41
~ 27106 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i continuously receive error p2138 on my 2006 subaru legacy. this error is associated with throttle/pedal position sensor/switch. this appears... |
39
~ 104228 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM after driving for about 30 minutes the acceleration pedal suddenly became completely unresponsive. i attempted to accelerate by depressing the... |
27
~ 104081 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle did not respond properly to acceleration... |
25
~ 92418 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v323000 (air bags) and... |
22
~ 100549 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the first time my oil return line cracked and leaked it started a small fire under the hood. this is... |
16
~ 45875 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle stopped responding to throttle pedal input resulting in having to pull off the road across lanes of traffic.... |
14
~ 72978 miles |
| POWER TRAIN 2006 subaru legacy bought new it has experienced a stutter since new. the stutter or lack of hesitation occurs every... |
13
~ 69601 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING the electrical harness connecting the body and rear lift gate which contains 14 wires within a rubber accordian boot suffered... |
12
~ 83227 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER the electrical harness connecting the body and rear lift gate which contains 14 wires within a rubber accordian boot suffered... |
12
~ 105773 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER about a month ago i purchased a 2006 subaru legacy 2.5 gt mt. i have two major complaints that most... |
10
~ 67818 miles |
| SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle began making... |
9
~ 112087 miles |
| WHEELS front left wheel bearing failure. the car was still under factory warranty so it was replaced free of charge. at... |
9
~ 53039 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the first time my oil return line cracked and leaked it started a small fire under the hood. this is... |
6
~ 22198 miles |
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE early 2005 (build date in 2004) subaru legacy 2.5 gt turbo stutters hesitates or stumbles at middle rpms (2000-3000). occurs... |
6
~ 26794 miles |
| STEERING car shudders when turning left or right. subaru has other models on recall for this issue. noticed it at first |
5
~ 78760 miles |
| SEATS passenger airbag sensor is faulty resulting in the car not realizing when a person is in the front passenger seat. |
5
~ 68200 miles |
| TIRES vehicle: 05 subaru gt limited sedan (purchased) 11/30/04) tire: bridgestone potenza re92 (215/45 zr17. my wife and i skidded as... |
5
~ 24527 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE hood latch failure on highway. flew up and broke windshield. same thing happened to our 2004 subaru legacy exactly a... |
4
~ 90276 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i experienced two issues with the electronic throttle position sensor in my 2006 subaru legacy. the first time i was... |
4
~ 86227 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. while driving 15 mph oil leaked on the exhaust and caused a small... |
4
~ 21625 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds downhill with the cruise control activated the vehicle accelerated without warning. the... |
4
~ 4118 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator remained... |
3
~ 47598 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the automatic transmission temp sensor light goes on for some reason but no one knows why. it could be a |
3
~ 41322 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have an 06 subaru legacy gt.at my 30 000mile checkup the report states good except the rear brake pads... |
3
~ 36000 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have an 06 subaru legacy gt.at my 30 000mile checkup the report states good except the rear brake pads... |
3
~ 35000 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN about a month ago i purchased a 2006 subaru legacy 2.5 gt mt. i have two major complaints that most... |
3
~ 833 miles |
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: consumer driving with child in rear seat. consumer slowed down to exit freeway and the middle seat back came... |
3
~ 1500 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact rented a 2006 subaru legacy. while driving 55 mph the contact struck a moose. the air bags failed... |
2
~ 31397 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS own a 2005 subaru legacy. 32000 mi. and have had to have the rotors done 3 times. subaru refuses to... |
2
~ 13000 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at 14 000 miles experienced sudden significant loss of braking power and major vibrations in 2005 subaru legacy and was... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
| WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2005 subaru legacy gt passenger seat belt sensor is not functioning correctly. the seat belt warning light and chime comes... |
2
~ 6000 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the projector low beam headlights provide limited visibility when traveling up or |
2
~ 6325 miles |
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while traveling the windshield wipers turned off after 5 hours of use. the wipers came back... |
2
~ 600 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING abrupt acceleration and hesitation. this is a widely known issue with 2005-2006 subaru legacy gt's. *jb... |
2
~ 7750 miles |
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE car studders or misses on acceleration at low rpm up to 3000 rpm... |
2
~ 16350 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING with approximately 2 000 miles on my brand new subaru legacy gt i was driving 80 miles to my home.... |
2
~ 30672 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES oem tires on the 2005 subaru legacy gt are dangerous. just two months after purchasing our vehicle we were caught... |
2
~ 42117 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the windshield has cracked a total of six different times when the vehicle is being driven. this could be dangerous |
2
~ 2000 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. while driving various speeds a burnt rubber and plastic odor emitted the... |
1
~ 44000 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be serviced under... |
1
~ 169000 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the brake lines were structurally unsound and contained... |
1
~ 88948 miles |
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2005 subaru legacy wagon. consumer states problem with passenger wheel bearing failure *tgw... |
1
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| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the electronic display for the hvac controls and radio go off and come on intermittently for no reason. when the... |
1
~ 76000 miles |
| EQUIPMENT vehicle was traveling on highway and encountered wet road conditions. vehicle began to pull to the left and the driver... |
1
~ 29719 miles |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM vehicle was traveling on highway and encountered wet road conditions. vehicle began to pull to the left and the driver... |
1
~ 29719 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER complaint pertains to a 2006 subaru legacy 4dr sedan. in 2009 we experienced several instances of where the vehicle shut... |
1
~ 29899 miles |
| VISIBILITY 2005 subaru legacy gt wagon with 55k started intermittently about nov 1 2008. the heating/ac display would go dead but... |
1
~ 55000 miles |
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru legacy. while the vehicle was stopped the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood... |
1
~ 36700 miles |
| SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the heated seats in the subaru legacy gt limited have an element that "arcs" on to itself. mine had a... |
1
~ 43854 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION i experienced what the subaru discussion board (http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=a9a8871ba327828f596fe591382d9906&threadid=11267&perpage=20&highlight=instability&pagenumber=1) is calling 'ghost walking'. i was driving home from upstate ny to... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
| LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY last saturday during a snow storm the driver's side windshield wiper arm on the 2005 subaru legacy with 11210 miles... |
1
~ 11210 miles |
| SEAT BELTS hello i had bought a 2006 subaru legacy 2.5 gt limited and i live in the hills of western ma... |
1
~ 9388 miles |
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger seat belt sensor sensed that there was someone in the seat when there wasn't. the chime kept going... |
1
~ 43500 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1) fuel system ceased to operate while vehicle in motion. this was the second occurrence of this problem (supposedly servicing... |
1
~ 5300 miles |
| SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION my husband noticed oil accumulating on the driveway. he looked and found the driver's front strut had leaked oil on... |
1
~ 3350 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i want to reinforce a safety problem already reported on your list. at night with the daytime running lights and... |
1
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| RIM > WHEELS right front wheel broke. cast wheel. found tire and rim 30 feet ahead of vehicle after crash due to loss... |
1
~ 1308 miles |
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to... |
1
~ 9000 miles |
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heating always on in any vent mode operation of car unhealthy due to hot air always blowing out of vents |
1
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| MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: consumer driving with child in rear seat. consumer slowed down to exit freeway and the middle seat back came... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
| PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a 2005 subaru legacy gt manual transmission sedan. thus far i have had several issues with the car.... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Legacy and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Legacy to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Coilovers
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Aintier Full Set Coilovers Struts Height...
- FITMENT: The Coilovers Struts fit for 2005-2009 for Subaru Legacy. Front: 6kg/mm 336lbs/in, Rear: 8kg/mm 448lbs/in
- ADJUST RIDE HEIGHT - Coilovers provide next-level performance and tuning for your car or truck. A coilover consists of...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-005 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BL/BP) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate | Yes,...
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Godspeed MSS0145 compatible with Subaru ...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BL/BP) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 6 kg/mm/8 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds...
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J2 Engineering 32-Way Strut Damper w/Coi...
- ▶️ High Quality CNC Machined Steel and Aluminum Construction
- ▶️ 32 Levels of Dampening Adjustment (Compression/ Rebound) on Rubber Dust-Covered Stainless Steel Construction Sleeve
- ▶️ Independent Full Height Adjustability through Shock Body, not Spring like...
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maXpeedingrods Coilovers Adjustable with...
- 【Fitment】 For Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 (USA) BL9 BP9; For Subaru Legacy B4 2003.05-2009.04JPN BLE BL5; For Subaru Legacy TOURING WAGON 2003.05-2009.04 JPN BP5 BPE
- 【24 Rebound Force Levels for More Control】 Level 0-8 suggest for...
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Godspeed(MRS1730) MonoRS Coilover For Su...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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Performance
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| 0-60 times |
| Horsepower |
| Upgrades |
Exterior
| Wheels |
| Wheel Interchange |
| Bulbs |
| Dimensions |
| Ground clearance |
| Weight |
| Upgrades |
Interior
| Steering wheel |
| Speakers size |
| Upgrades |
Maintenance
| Towing Capacity |
| Oil Capacity |
| Wipers size |
| Fuses |
| Gas tank size |
| Battery size |
| Cargo space |
| Safety ratings |
| Complaints |
| Generations |
| Upgrades |
| Manuals |
| Mpg |
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