1998 Subaru Legacy review from North America
"Great in snow, when not in shop."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Add me to the list. A 1998 Outback with almost 150,000 miles and the temp needle suddenly just went through the roof. Same old story, Head Gasket. I did love the car, but this kind of thing isn't supposed to be a built-in problem for 7 years of production!!! Should be the exception, not the rule. Subaru should be stepping up, but they are not.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2009 |