1990 Subaru Legacy LX review from North America
"Very durable and long lived"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front wheel bearings.
CV joints.
Fuel injectors.
Timing chain.
4wd has started doing a weird jerky thing on sharp turns.
General comments?
Very good acceleration, but lousy mpg for its size (25mpg highway).
Excellent winter traction - 4wd.
Motor uses almost no oil, even at 300k miles, although it's a bit loud.
Repairs are expensive compared to an American car - the wheel bearings cost about double, for example.
Spent $1500 in 2 years on it, but bought it for $10. If you see a well cared-for car like this with only 150-200k, it's probably a good deal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 290000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 310000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2008 |