1999 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon review from North America
"A very dependable ride for the family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leak from front crankshaft seal (fixed when I replaced the timing belt at 61,000 miles) and just recently replaced the starter motor. Other than the above mentioned items, nothing else has been a problem.
General comments?
Very dependable and fairly comfortable. The 2.2L engine has decent power and is OK on fuel mileage (average about 25 mpg). One thing I dis-like is that the throttle is very sensitive when starting out. It seems that the 98 and later Subaru's have this in common. You just touch the gas and the response is almost too much... Other than that minor quirk, the car has been very reliable and enjoyable. The all wheel drive is a big plus in the New England Winters and the reliability has been very good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Prizm |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2005 |