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Used 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Legacy of Subaru

Romeo Enciso, 06/08/2003
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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Our Subaru is reliable & sturdy. Excellent car in cold wether or heat. Very durable and stable, excellent road handling & pick up. Ours has heated mirrors & seats. Fold down seats & rear cover. We like the interior layout. Seating seems stiff after long drives.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Very dependable

Dan C, 12/04/2007
1996 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon
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I am at 186,000 miles and have experienced very few problems. Automatic door lock malfunctions have recurred a number of times however. Also, don't let your drink drip or sweat too much or it messes up the neutral-start switch (under the shift console). Have replaced an oxygen sensor and speed sensor; TPS probably next.

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4 out of 5 stars

Happy Subaru owner

slamck, 02/07/2002
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Our Outback Wagon has served us over 6 years with no major problem. Now with over 70,000 miles on the odo, we are ready to trade ours in for a new Outback. Subaru makes great practical and reliable vehicles. Now with the WRX, Subaru's are even fun to drive.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

thor831, 12/12/2003
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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I'm very happy with this vehicle. The AWD is great. Goes right through snow.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

DON'T BUY OVER 60K MILES!

T Paul , 10/01/2004
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 65K and had to put a miminum of $1500/year to keep running! MINE HAS 100K NOW. Multiple failures and trust me, YOU CAN'T FIX THEM YOURSELF! You can't even change sparkplugs without a special tool. DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK! My short list of repairs: window switch $250, oil pump $1000, DASH LIGHTS $250, rear hatch stuck $150, starter $400, alternator $400, FINNALY transfer case seals $1500! I did all dealership visits thinking I would prevent breakdowns but I WAS WRONG! I'M SELLING. ANYONE WANT TO BUY?

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