1993 Subaru Legacy GT review from Australia and New Zealand
"The ultimate early model performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lifter noise on cold start only.
Whiny gearbox.
Blew one coil pack.
Sticking blow-off Valve (replaced with after market blow-off valve)
Boost-cut due to either faulty boost controller, map sensor or waste gate (replacing it with an after market adjustable boost tap)
General comments?
Great performance.
I have done a few modifications; New performance Jamex Coil Over springs, Blow-off Valve, 3inch exhaust system, Boost Tap, Free-flow air filter. It runs about 14PSI and gives great response.
With the new springs, it's nice and hard with limited roll, and grips through any corner.
The interior wears very well.
It's still close to mint condition.
I work for a car company and I have driven a lot of Subaru's and other car models, but the performance from the 89-93 GT/RS Legacy's is so raw nothing really compares.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Single turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 249000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 256000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2006 |