1998 Subaru Outback Legacy review from North America
"1998 Legacy Outback Wagon is junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car had blown head gaskets.
Leaking power steering pump.
Leaking oil pump.
Bad CV joint axle and bearing.
Leaking O-ring on transmission.
Leaking radiator.
Leaking valve cover gaskets.
General comments?
I appears that I purchased possibly the worst model year of Subaru.
All the above problems were fixed by a shop while traveling across country... and it came with a warranty, the problem is I live 1400 miles away.
The shop stripped one of the head bolts, and now the right side head is blown again. Cost about $900, assuming the left side is OK.
Question, I have $8000 in this car and I own a 1995 Legacy Wagon... reportedly the best model year for Subaru (recently blown head gasket was my fault)... Should I cut my losses on the 98 and concentrate efforts on the 95?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 151000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2009 |