1996 Subaru Legacy GTB review from UK and Ireland
"The ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear suspension now needs replacing (probably due to my overloading the load area on more than one occasion!!).
The rear screen washer permanently leaks water, causing the rear wiper motor to fail (over £200 to replace!).
Nothing else, other than new front discs required at 60,000 miles.
General comments?
The car has the ability to drink fuel at a wallet emptying average of 22 miles per gallon (11mpg on a track day!).
No other car has the ability to frighten Porsche's, Aston Martin's etc and still look like a standard family runabout.
Unfortunately franchised dealers will not service it in the UK (but will supply some parts!).
However there are now quite a few imported car specialists willing to help.
The interior is nothing to get excited about, but it is comfortable and includes the most important toys like climate control, stereo radio/cassette/CD, electric windows and mirrors etc.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 twin turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2001 |