1990 Subaru Legacy RS review from Australia and New Zealand
"A High Performance Vehicle needing High Performance maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four front CV Joints replaced.
Lifters shifted causing a bent Valve and the Head required Bolting to fix.
Rear Suspension replaced.
Thermostat Froze and needed replacing.
A tooth in the Gearbox broke, replaced entire Gearbox.
General comments?
This car is a great car for handling and speed.
Needs constant maintenance and tuning.
Replacement parts have to be genuine and are expensive.
The cabin itself is large for the size of the car, and well set out.
Quick off the mark and doesn't seem to die going up hills like other Japanese cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Astina Hatch |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2004 |