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poor man's Audi
canuck, 06/11/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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Have had this car from new with no major problems only routine maintenance. A very reliable car and great in snow and rain especially with real snow tires mounted to spare rims. Could use a little more power but with the 5 speed a quick downshift brings you back into the power band. Expect to get many more years out of it and appreciate the reliability and build quality. A poor man's Audi A4 but with more room and affordable repairs and parts. Good, not great, handling and very comfortable on a recent cross country trip(4K miles in a month)
May have to get another one...
pizzaboy, 11/22/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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...to keep me and my wife from fighting over who gets to drive it! We've had it three years and the only problem is a front main seal leak that appeared around 98K miles. It drops oil on the exhaust system and smokes badly at stoplights and after running. Handles solidly, yet it's nimble. I find myself looking for twisty roads, even if it makes my drive home a bit longer. Very distinctive; I've only seen a dozen and only one other the same color (dark green).
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the best new old car
eric, 12/25/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 4dr Sedan AWD
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i got the car from my aunt with 60000 miles and it has given me no problems. i love the sportyness of the car for a 98. it handles very well and with all wheel drive it can go about anywhere.
Great car
timmind, 12/09/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
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Simply fun to drive and own
Beware
Roger, 03/15/2005
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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I bought my Outback new in 1998 and enjoyed it for the first 95K miles. It was reliable and handled Minnesota winters. The first repairs were at 92K when the brake pads, rotors, and clutch cylinders were replaced. That was a good track record. Now the head gasket is blown at 95K, and I don't yet know whether there is engine damage. Unlike the Phase II engines, Subaru has no extended warranty on these head gaskets. This failure should not have happened so soon on a well maintained car.