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The People's Car for snow country
bait989, 07/03/2010
1992 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought car for less than $1,000 because it needed wheels(+tires). Chassis has 200k miles, but newer engine has less than 100k miles. A/C is acting up, and I wish I had the 5 spd manual because the 4 spd auto is a dinosaur. Factory stereo was decent, but was showing age until I replaced it. Oodles of space, great fuel economy (for its weight), and amazing reliability (with proper care) have made this little car earn a place in my family :) (His name is Oliver). Just keep up on the tire alignments and the awd Subaru Legacy will deliver hundreds of thousands of miles going wherever you need to go.
Never Quits
browncoat, 03/05/2010
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from it's first owner with 200,000 miles on it. Now has over 250k and we've only had to replace the muffler, the harmonic balancer and the alternator - amazing for a car that's been around this long. "Reliable" doesn't even cover it! Couldn't ask for a better "get out of debt" car. Not very pretty after hitting a deer last winter, but one learns humility :).
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New opinion of foreign cars!
Frank, 06/13/2010
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I used to believe all foreign cars were junk. But i got this car for 700 out of desperation and could not be happier. Every time i go to do some work on it i am impressed with it's design. It is pushing 200,000 miles and the engine sounds great. I am incredibly impressed with the power that it's small 2.2 and automatic transmission have, and it is easy to control. I am getting around 25 mpg which is very impressive. Engine is small and very easy to work on (i pulled the crank pulley with out removing anything but the belts). It starts right away and will run all day long perfectly happy. I have even had the car loaded down with 5 full grown adults and i couldn't even tell. Very happy!
Buy and Hold
Legacy Fan, 01/13/2003
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
There is no other car manufacturer that gives me the same confidence as Subaru. My Toyotas only lasted 8 years. Buying new with a 5 year loan is not an issue. The car will last 10 years easily. Repairs have been ordinary over the 11 years owned. Smooth running and dependable to a fault. Front wheel drive only, it has performed well in all weather. This car has been an excellent value. Few if any could compare.
Five Year Test
Speedo, 09/10/2002
1992 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall I was inpressed with the reliablity and cars ablity to hold to together under high milage conditions. Tranmision last about 150,000 to 170,000 miles. My front seats out before the car does. With a overhale and rebiuld it would be as good as new except you have to think about it only worth about three grand in good condition.
The Birthright, my Legacy
tegu77, 11/12/2002
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the AWD and true utility of my wagon. I have had it for almost 3 years and just passed 150K miles, It had 88K when I got it. I've climbed most of the UT Mountains with it, and commute to work 75 miles a day. The car knows its own way to Las Vegas and Yellowstone! It has always starts and never given me any trouble, after 3 years hard use.
Incredible car
RayD, 08/01/2005
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hard to imagine a more suitable car for snow country. The AWD works flawlessly. Wife bought it new in '92, she bought a new Outback in '02 and the kids still drive this one. Maintenance is a snap. BUT has always pinged on regular gas - and only a few premiums work well so fuel costs are higher than they should be. Now my kids are fighting over who gets Mom's old car. It's peeling paint in a few spots, but still starts and runs very well. One of them will have a GREAT 2nd car.
Runs every day
subaru owner 4 life, 11/22/2009
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got this car 3 years ago and it was from the first owner and had only 77,000 miles on it. Three years later, it now has 220,000 miles on it and still running. I've had to put in about $1000 in it every year, but that includes tires and other regular maintenance. I drive over 100 miles on most days and have taken it on long trips. It has always started up for me and has just been an all around awesome car for our family. Inside is roomy enough for my 6'4" husband, 5 year old, and 3 dogs. We have taken this car off-road several times and it's always made it. I have had to replace the struts twice and it's on it's way to get another set so we can still have it as a back-up car.
WoW
flacke, 07/01/2004
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got it with 80,000 miles. Now it has 220,000. Everything still works perfect. I deliver pizza and drive all over the western US on back roads to paddling put ins and trailheads. I used to live in Utah as well and it goes up in the snow like a champ. The engine is still strong and smooth. I've only changed the oil,filters,belts and plugs. I'm on my 3rd set of tires,2nd set of brake pads and shocks. The clutch must have been replaced before I bought it because it's still tight. Get a stick if you have the option for more pep. I sleep in back just like the other guy and I'm 6'3"!
great car!!!
Lukyasha, 08/14/2004
1992 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
bought the car 8 years old. Driven 120k already no major problem yet. Happy with it.
Captured by Reliability
DesireeM, 11/17/2004
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Subu new in 92 after 6 months of research. It had everything I wanted (AWD, A/C, ABS, auto seat belt, etc.) including a reasonable price. Prior to this car, I used to toss my cars when the ashtrays got full, but something made me want to hold on to this one. Reliable, loads of space and has been peppy for a 4 banger.
My thoughts
Dana, 07/01/2002
1992 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Been an exelent car but with high milage many things needed to be replaced. Somthing to look out for is that the frunt pully is kept tight or may break the crank shaft
My thoughts
dana, 07/01/2002
1992 Subaru Legacy LS 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Been an exelent car but with high milage many things needed to be replaced. Somthing to look out for is that the frunt pully is kept tight or may break the crank shaft
Legacy title earned.
gifted legacy, 04/08/2023
1992 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently was given a '92 Legacy AWD that has been sitting in a driveway for the past 6 years. I was told that it leaks oil but not on the ground??? Checking the oil level- over full. someone had been misinformed about checking the oil level with engine running. Easy enough fix. The drivers door window wouldn't roll up i was told as well, new battery and a press of the button, works fine. Maybe didn't press the button hard enough. What REALLY impressed me though was after sitting for that long with questionable gas and too much oil, turned the key & it rolled over only a couple of times before firing right up. No throttle, no starting fluid, just foot on the clutch while turning the key. It has a bit of a tap while running but after reading reviews i think it may just be the old gas.