1996 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon review from North America
"I have never owned a car that has so consistently exceeded my expectations as this one has."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Beyond basic service interval requirements this car has consumed no significant parts or service.
General comments?
This car has been a complete surprise. It has performed beyond expectation each mile I have owned it. I also have a BMW that came with the "Ultimate Driving Machine" tag line leaving little room for being impressed; it's fine, but not quite ultimate, and when it breaks, it is apocolyptic.
Twisty mountain roads in the summertime gave me the first surprise regarding the all-wheel drive system. It was so able to grip the dry corners under power (for what it is originally presented as) that I had to return to my dealer and ask why that was not mentioned in the pitch. They said they like to see the responses when customers return.
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| The most useful, reliable, fun-to-drive, yet boring to own car I can imagine |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161700 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Rodeo |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2005 |