1995 Subaru Legacy L AWD wagon review from North America

So far the only thing that has really gone wrong is the engine block coolant temp sensor. $30 to replace, so no big deal, but it does throw a CEL, which can be scary!

I have also noticed some weird wear on the brake pads, both front and rear. for some reason, only the outer driver's side pad will wear down, while the other pads will remain fine. not quite sure why this is happening, but since replacing pads is neither horrendously expensive (again, $30), or time consuming (30 minutes tops), it's not a big deal.

Acceleration is pretty good, the 140 lb/ft of torque is definitely noticeable! Be aware that the automatics do operate mostly as FWD unless slippage is detected in the rear, causing the various differentials to shift power around. Manuals operate as 50/50 front/rear split, and see about the same mpg as the autos as a result.

The handling is pretty good for a car this size, though it could be better. both this and the acceleration can easily be fixed through after market modification, if so desired (these cars respond very well to basic intake, header, and exhaust upgrades!).

The windows do rattle quite a bit when rolled part way down, but only at highway speeds. Be aware that Subarus use frame less windows, which is quite a shock for many people.

Lastly, be careful with the dash. I tore a nice chunk out of it while trying to remove the gauge cluster (replacing the bulbs can be a pain!), and noticed how fragile the material is.