1996 Subaru Legacy L review from North America
"Expensive to repair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper motor (221,000)
Gas tank fill pipe (222,000)
Exhaust system (244,000)
Wheel bearings (243,000)
Crank position sensor (238,000)
Engine knock sensor (constant)
Timing belt (225,000)
Clutch (needs replacing)
Front seats have very poor support. Hard to drive long distances.
General comments?
Bought this car because the engine had been rebuilt at 135K. Also, we wanted AWD to get to a cottage during the winter months.
Overall this car has been a disappointment. Reliability is not great and the cost of replacement parts is very high (there is very little in the way of after market parts producers). I researched Honda, Toyota, and Subaru carefully before buying the Subaru. Next car will be a Honda or Toyota (1999-2002).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 221000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 244000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2005 |