1997 Subaru Legacy L review from North America
"Safe and reliable with enough power to satisfy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The seats broke down fairly quickly.
General comments?
The reliability of Subaru is hard to beat.
The car isn't quick off the line, but is smooth and provides fine passing power at highway speeds.
The All Wheel Drive turns a regular car into a fine handling machine.
Terrific traction in snow, rain and ice.
The wagon holds a lot but still delivers suitable performance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 boxer Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 58988 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Loyale |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2004 |