By lucymo on 06/28/12 16:48 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
at 6 years and 114K miles headgaskets failed despite the special sealant/conditioner that Subaru applied to the coolant. Had to replace them and the engine that warped due to overheating (the thermometer never showed signs of overheating).
Then, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced, and a whole bunch of other expensive parts. For the money I spent on this car in the last 7 years I could have purchased a new car! The tranny is starting to go - won't shift into D (at 150K m).
Since I already put so much money into it, I can't part with it, but it just keeps failing... Very unreliable.
I do all scheduled maintenance on time.
The only good thing about it is the wagon size - gigantic
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By kc66 on 10/20/11 18:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
bought this car over 2 years ago with 120,000 miles on it and already put over 70,000 miles in that time. Have had to replace both front cv axles and tie rods, and 1 bearing. So far I've been able to do all the work myself so in material I have only put $250.00 in it. Its been a very hard working car. The AWD is amazing and the flat 4 is very peppy. I get 25 to 29 mpg and I have driven it from northern virginia to southern florida and back with not 1 problem. I hope the car runs another 100,000 and I would buy another.
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By kidchauffeur on 08/22/09 07:11 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
We bought this for our high school student to drive. We feel happy that she's in a relatively safe (but maneuverable) car, and she enjoys driving it. (We were looking for underpowered with ABS brakes -- AWD was a bonus -- much appreciated those nights when she drives on rain-slick roads.) It's nearly 10 years old, but does not look it. It probably isn't easy to make a teen smile with a 10- year-old car, but this one does. One note: SUPER IMPORTANT to get the engine treatments. This one had up-to- date engine treatments and Subaru USA was able to tell us when next is due.
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By RobInIllinois on 05/26/09 20:13 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
I owned a 94 Legacy that I loved and ran to 200 K miles. This has been a disappointment. The Tranny failed at about 70 K and is failing again. Every winter the engine smells like gas as the metal fuel rail contracts. The head gasket is seeping oil.
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By Dan on 04/20/05 18:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
Bought this used in Feb. 2004 with 37K on it. Totally solid, nice smooth ride. Fit & finish excellent. Have put 23K on it in a year, not a single problem (whoops - one burned out bulb).
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By gmlin on 12/01/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
Overall excellent car!!!! But driver
seat low and unable to sit upright
with legs down. Caused back
problems. There isn't enough room
to put pillow without hitting the
steering wheel.
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By Titleist on 04/22/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
Great combination of features with this
car; AWD, great gas mileage, lots of
room, quiet with a nice ride, very
dependable. Wonderful for trips and
when the weather is bad. Always felt
safe while driving this car. I may
lease another Subaru but with a 6 cyl
this time.
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By Astro on 02/28/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
Overall a wonderful vehicle in our
experience. No problems whatsoever.
Drives well and the AWD is great
(thought slight delay with the
automatic transmission). Fit and
finish is nice. Seats firm and
comfortable. Cupholder design is
better than older Subaru models but
still poor. Sound system is so-so.
Interior is a bit small for my taste
and driver's space is somewhat cramped.
(And I'm only 5'10) That said, my wife
(5'9) is perfectly happy.
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By MarkYiu on 11/18/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
For the price I paid for this vehicle,
I feel that I taken a loss.
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By condo9 on 10/21/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon L 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
I LOVE THIS CAR. I have put over
80,000 miles on my Outback in 2 years.
I bought it because I backpack, bike,
and haul my dogs around..Plus, I wanted
a car that was going to last me more
than 200,000 miles. I've been to CO,
TN, MO, and IN, in rain, snow, ice, and
am completely satisfied with this car's
ability to handle it all.
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