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Used 1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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Sub Legacy 1990 AWD L Wagon

tm, 08/25/2002
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
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Tremedously reliability with cost of ownership limited to routine maintenance. Snow and ice no problem with good tires.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

The 1990 Subaru car model

spower, 06/22/2002
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
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Well, I own the 1990 Subaru Legacy wagon. The reliability/quality is not so good and the repair bills are getting high - just get a Toyota or Honda. Once this Subaru car gets old, it gets very crazy. The gas mileage is not so good - dares to be below 20 MPG. As of 6-22-2002, the mileage is almost 110,000 miles. But the A/C, power steering, locks, sunvisors and other things are not working in the proper order. The engine is noisier than it should be for its mileage. I just honestly wish that I own a vehicle that is whole a lot more reliable than this Subaru car. Just keep Toyota and Honda in each person's mind...as I will honestly do!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

It will never die.

Jed, 01/07/2010
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
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My mom got the car brand new in 1990 and passed it on to me when she got a newer model. Most reliable car I have ever seen, even major parts can break but it will always get you home or to the garage without fail. The car even sat for 2 years in the drive way with a broken head gasket, never started or anything, put a fresh battery in it and it roared to life like it had been on the road the day before (that was just before I got my drivers permit). You just cant beat that kind of toughness. I have all sorts of stories but I cant fit them all here. It gets 32 MPG runs like a charm and nothing stops it. I may never drive a better vehicle ever. I am currently restoring it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

It's a keeper

Sub-A-Roo, 10/16/2010
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
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I have the 1990 legacy L front wheel drive. I bought it in 1993 with over 50k on it. I'm at 280k right now and plan on keeping it at least to 300k. It has been such little maintenance that I have no reason to get rid of it. Gas mileage used to be 34 mpg, now it's closer to 28 mpg (i guess it's getting old?) If I could buy another one with lower mileage I would.

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4 out of 5 stars

will buy another

Subman, 08/23/2003
1990 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon AWD
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This car has been a great truck! That is how I use her, comfortable and economical. She will hold several 4x8 sheets of plywood or lumber of any length,(sticking through the sunroof). She hs only been in the shop a couple times for minor repairs, since new. I will buy another when or if "Sue" ever wears out.

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