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Love my Subie!
MattF, 01/31/2005
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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I've got to say the Outback has had her problems, but I still love her. I bought the car in Feb. 2002 with 54,000 miles on the clock. She had 4 month old Michelins on her then. The engine developed a ticking sound (like the valves needed adjusting), when cold, after about 6 months. The ticking would disappear after she warmed up. Finally in March 2003, I needed new brakes. I had a tune-up done, had the brakes re-done all around, had the transmission flushed, and had the tensioner replaced (tensioner replaced under warranty), for a grand total of $615. The only other problems I've had are the dash lights ($80 @ Subaru - $6 and 30 miniutes diy), a battery blow up, and the dome (entry) light not working.
Almost bulletproof, but sube dealers suk
bcnyc, 05/06/2003
1997 Subaru Legacy Brighton 4dr Wagon AWD
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My 3rd Sube wagon. Subes are great in NYC, where weaker cars have very short lifespans (accidents, dings, theft, bad roads, etc). Alt dead @ 50K. OEM shocks died @ 35k. Clutch wore out @ 100k. Heater lights never worked. Timing belt & water pump replaced @ 70K. Nothing else replaced. Oil every 4k, plugs every 15k. Now @ 140k miles, expecting head gasket blowout any day. Will probably get a Forester. Dealers very bad for service, especially w/women - when wife brings car to shop, they always find long list of problems, all bogus. She just repeats "oil change only." Check Engine light a joke. All my Subes had it, yet they all passed emissions.
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ajl_mo, 06/07/2002
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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Great all around car. My wife drives it constantly and I use it on the weekends. Great on long and short drives. Nothing other than normal maintenance items. We'll keep it at least another 5 years
Good looking, but trucklike
Dan M, 10/12/2003
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
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My 1997 Outback Limited is trucklike. The automatic transmission shifts are very pronounced. The 2.5 four cyl. is noisey and low geared. I have had trouble with oil leaks in the front crank seal.
good car, but...
tconte, 06/16/2003
1997 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
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Generally, I have been happy with the outback, though the last 20,000 miles I have had an ongoing problem with the electrical system. It's a great car to have if you live above the snow line, but not much use for awd otherwise.