1990 Subaru Legacy RS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap to buy.. expensive to run.. worse to repair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Auto gearbox died.
Several lifters siezed.
Steering rack needed replacement.
4 wheel drive clutch seized.
General comments?
Brilliant open road car... but you have to pre-empt any hills with a manual downshift as the auto is too slow to respond.
Great dirt road abilities.. inspires loads of confidence with 4wd and ABS (a great safety net when Colin McCrae style antics go wrong!)
Extremely fast car... with soggy suspension.
Terrible MPG... can pass virtually anything except a petrol station.
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| Awesome performance and versatility. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo quad cam 16v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2000 |