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1998 Subaru Legacy LX + review from UK and Ireland

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nil.

General comments?

Good; taut and responsive to drive, and corners confidently. Car is very quiet. It will climb a spiralling, snow-bound driveway without so much as a side-slip. Gear changing is not as sweet as it should be. The clutch pedal could do with a shorter travel. Steering wheel adjustment is a bit pointless, as anyone over 4 feet tall needs maximum height, and anyone under 4 feet couldn't see over it anyway. The seating is poor--considering the price of the vehicle--but the accessibility of serviced components and the general performance make up for this. It is a tough and resilient car with an incredible combination of low-speed torque and high revs. Its popular acclaim is well-deserved.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Year of manufacture1998
First year of ownership1998
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 2.0 Manual
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks 7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 6.8 / 10
Distance when acquired1000 miles
Most recent distance23000 miles
Previous carIsuzu Trooper
Date of Entry 14th November, 2002

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