1991 Subaru Legacy L 4WD review from North America
"A keeper if you can find one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch has been replaced once, a rather expensive affair. A clutch for this car (four-wheel drive) runs you $800.
The body is beginning to rust around the wheel wells and on the front of the hood.
The rear suspension went at 110,000 miles, though I will admit it received higher-than-average wear.
General comments?
The Subaru Legacy is built for snow. This car drives circles around other vehicles. The four-wheel drive system is amazing - I won't drive anything else!
The interior is surprisingly roomy for a compact car and very comfortable. The seats offer good support even after twelve years of continuous use.
Performance-wise, the Legacy is a sporty little car. The 2.2 liter 4-cylander engine is jumpy and energetic, and handles the demands of a five-speed transmission well. I can easily beat much newer cars off the line.
Overall, the car is still in very good shape, and is only now beginning to show its age. I will hang on to it for as long as I can - probably 200,000 miles or more!
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| 1990 - Legacy L 2.2L 4-in-;ome Last import car we will ever buy |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2002 |