1998 Subaru Legacy L review from North America
"Loved it up to the head gasket issue"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 93000 miles.
General comments?
This car had been meticulously maintained. So here we go, the notorious head gasket problem is NOT just related to the 2.5 engines, as three different local mechanics have stated that they have seen the same issues with the 2.2 engines.
It appears Subaru has a very big problem? Maybe this is why they are not too willing to step up.
It is a shame because I really liked the brand, but I don't have the confidence in the company any more. So when the car works off the $1300 repair bill, I can confidently say that it won't be replaced with another Subaru.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | EJ22 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 29th February, 2008 |