1998 Subaru Legacy L review from North America
"AWD rules, but the L needs a bit more power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong since I've owned it.
General comments?
I love Subaru's. This vehicle doesn't have as much get up and go as I would like though because of the weight and engine of the car.
Cons: The engine valve train ticks and theres quite a bit of road noise. Its underpowered as well. The interior is a little cheap, but I'm neutral about it. I don't like the A/T at all.
Pros:
The AWD is great to have in the winter. I can easily go where FWD vehicles can't, even though the car is quite low to the ground. Gas mileage is good for a AWD vehicle. I've beaten on this car quite a bit (the front and rear bumper are a bit scuffed from off road excursions, ha ha) and it still drives perfectly.
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| Good, reliable, practical vehicle |
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| I guess I was just expecting a bit more reliablility from Subaru. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 158000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 166000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Outback |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2004 |