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3.75 out of 5 stars

132,000k miles

Loyal Suby owners, 06/21/2006
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Sedan AWD
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We own 2 1990 Subaru's and 1 is our Legacy. Bought it 11 years ago and have been driving it everyday since. VERY reliable and have had very little mechanical problems. We've had to replace the CV joints and the front axle and a couple of sensors. We've never had the clutch or starter go out, always turns over! We've had BAD problems with paint (oxidized) we had it repainted last year, and problems with the PW and PL, cruise control & plastic exterior trimming. Just recently it's been idling rough and looks like it needs another sensor replaced. Check engine light has been on since 80k miles and has started burning oil. Comfortable cruising and the air still works, we definitely got our money's worth!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

great utility and low profile

flurkey, 05/26/2004
1990 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon AWD
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I love this car. I bought mine in 2002 with 110,000 miles for $1900. Since then, the only major repairs have been replacing the clutch ($500) and replacing the radiator ($300). Basically, my all-in cost for every aspect of this wagon is under $300 a month and dropping, as its purchase price is spread over more and more months of ownership- Plus, when I sell it, I'll get a few hundred buck under what I paid... hows that for depriciation! I plan on milking this car until 200k. I love it!

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5 out of 5 stars

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

278,000 miles - remarkable car

Happy engineer, 07/17/2004
1990 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon
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I bought this car used at a price of $ 7,000, ten years ago. Now the odometer is up to 278,000 miles and the engine is still purring, economical... and not a trace of smoke, transmission issues or any old age problem. We had a few repairs including seal replacements, wear parts and gaskets,CV's, alternators (2), drive belts and pulleys, pump (2) and my own recharging air cond - and now a couple of small rust spots appear on side of body. I've been careful to use best test rated friction reducing oil additives. Quite low cost per mile for such a roomy and comfortable transportation? Finally must take it to charity donation -not due to problems.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my subaru

long time user, 10/14/2002
1990 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Sedan
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my subaru. I test drove a 2002 Elantra, Rav4 (99), CRV (99), and my 163,000 mile 1990 Legacy beat the heck out of all of them for smooth and quiet ride. Only a Camry and Corolla even came close. I consistently get 20-22 mpg in town and 30 mpg on the highway.

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