I replaced the water pump and timing belt at 110,000 miles.
Tape deck quit at 145,000 miles. I should have gotten a CD player sooner anyway.
New brakes at 90,000 miles and at 160,000 miles.
Air conditioning ran out at 150,000 miles and is too expensive to retrofit.
Drivers door lock broke at 130,000 miles (it operates the power locks so it cost about $100 to fix).
Replaced battery at 120,000 and 155,000 miles.
New alternator at 155,000 miles.
This is a wonderful used car! I have had virtually no problems with it and it is still a pleasure to drive (aside from no air conditioning). It has a lot of power and is extremely safe in the rain and snow.
I do regular oil changes and tuneups and the mechanics tell me what a wonderful car these Legacys are every time.
It has plenty of space to carry cargo, and shorter people can sleep in the back comfortably (I'm 5'4").
The visibility is great since the dash is not really high like some cars.
Overall it feels like driving a new car still.
I really agreed with your review. I have a 1992 legacy wagon turbo, and it is a great car aside from the cup holders blocking the stereo. But my gas mileage is horrible, because of the turbo and I was wondering if you were familiar or knew what to do about that. I only get 13 miles to the gallon because of the turbo. If you have any leads on people I could talk to, or websites I could go to that would be much appreciated. thanks.
You can pick up an a/c retrofit at wal-mart for about $30. You just evacuate the remaining refridgerent in an "approved method". Then you change the fittings and then charge it yourself with the new refridgerent. The whole process takes about 20 min. I have a 92 L wagon and I did it two years ago and it still works great. I just ad a little refridgerent in the spring and its good for the summer.
Car is great, the only complaint I have is aftermarket parts don't hold up as well as the original. I had both front axles replaced in a matter of a few months and now its two years later and the boots have broken and they are clicking again, great car, my next purchase should be a '00 or '01 outback.
Your Legacy should have the 2.2L SOHC SFI motor. I have a '93 Legacy L and that's the motor I have, same with a friend of mine. It is an excellent little car thought.
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