1997 Subaru Legacy L review from North America
"Great car for the value, and handles well in bad weather"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The knock sensor was replaced at 160,000 miles.
The oil pump seal was replaced at 90,000 miles.
A while back there was a recall on the alternator, which the dealer replaced for free.
CV joints were replaced around 110,000 miles.
General comments?
The car handles great in the snow and ice. It was great to have in the Colorado Rockies.
Good reliability.
Lots of cargo room.
O.K. fuel economy around 24 mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 167000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2009 |