Used 1997 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews
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What Could Go Wrong Next?
BMA, 01/24/2004
1997 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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The alternator went...the antenna will not retract automatically...the dash lights behind the heating controls do not work...the radio would turn on only when it felt like it and would sometimes be off for days...the wiring to the headlights had to be completely redone by a dealer...the driver's side door lock does not turn...the left rear passenger window control does not work...burning oil smell coming from the engine...and this week while driving at night the whole dashboard suddenly went black!...stuff like this is all too typical for this car! Not acceptable. This is my last Subaru.
Great first car!
Ally, 03/30/2019
1997 Subaru Legacy LSi 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought this for my first car in summer 2018. it may be older than I am but I love it! I live in an area with holey roads that never get plowed in the winter but this car does just fine! had to have the head gaskets fixed twice before the end of the year, and occasionally it makes some strange sounds but I haven't had any other problems. I've never had an issue starting it in the cold, it warms up very quickly and heated leather seats are a blessing. even for an older car it looks really good, I've had people ask me if it's for sale! only thing I absolutely hate is the cup holders. they're so tiny and they're right in front of the vents and they do feel kinda flimsy. the wood trim around the window controls is kinda falling apart, I've sliced my finger on it a few times. but overall, it's a great car and I feel like it'll last a long time.
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What's breaking next?
Jabberwocky, 09/07/2008
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Sedan AWD
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Bought for $3,000, sold for $400. Transmission went out 1 week after purchase. Put another $1,200 in it trying to keep it running for my wife. Still drivable, just not on highway (it would not go above 40 mph). Head gasket blew after 3 months. Found out later that all wheel drive was never really working (no power going to the rear wheels). Power steering went out. Stereo stopped working. Hatch lock broke and would not close.
Worth it
A_Westwood, 05/02/2008
1997 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought this car after I rolled my rear wheel drive truck in the snow. I wanted something that would hold the road and it has not disappointed. The car shifts rough into second gear, but it does have 170,000 miles. I just replaced the front axle and when I first got it had to replace the NOC sensor. Something like that. If I don't sell it, I think it'll make it to 220,000 or so before anything major needs to be done to it.
Great all-around fun to drive car
rgt4810, 05/09/2002
1997 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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I love the all-wheel drive all year round. It really works on wet rainy roads along with snow and ice. Car has good power and handles excellently. The Build quality and interior quality are on par with other Japanese cars. Had the alternator replaced on a recall. I had the same problem of the lights going out on the heater control panel. I bought 3 new bulbs (I didn't need all 3 but thought I would change them all while I had it apart) and replaced them in about an hour. I reccomend the 2.5 liter motor because it has a better maintenance schedule (spark plugs at 60,000 vs. 30,000 and timing belt at 115,000 vs. 60,000).