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Best of 4 Subaru wagons I've owned
Rich, 08/04/2007
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Holds a lot of stuff. Has never broken down on the road. I always feel confident driving it.
A wolf in sheep's clothing...
Dutch Mafioso, 07/01/2005
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Driving this car is a pure pleasure. It holds the road like flypaper and corners better than my buddy's Acura Integra GS-R. Acceleration is adequate, and I actually wouldn't want more power, as that would translate into worse gas mileage. The styling of this vehicle is just right for those who want a sedan with a little attitude, but who don't want to call unwanted attention (and thus, speeding tickets) to themselves. There is a generous trunk and comfort for four or five passengers. I feel incredibly comfortable driving this car!
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Watch the Head Gasket
jimbo, 03/18/2008
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Brakes go bad very fast, probably rotors are not big enough for the car, the 2.5 Ltr engine is a bored out 2.0 engine and I think that is the reason for damaged head gaskets. Check for compression regularly, and change the oil as well as keep some antifreeze on hand. People do get 250,000 miles out of these, although Subaru made their mark with the slightly smaller engine.
Not bad after 8 years
Jim, 04/18/2006
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new with fewer than 50 miles on it. It now has 177,000. I have had a few minor problems (oil leaks mainly) but so far nothing really major. The original set of tires got nearly 90K miles, I'm still on the original brake rotors, (but it's time for new ones) and third set of tires. In short, it has been a good reliable car. Not fancy, but dependable. I have a few rattles, but nothing major. Some of the dash lights are out. The car still gets 28MPG on the hwy and about 22 in the city. I'll probably buy another one soon. I may get the H6 instead of the 4, but the 4 is more than adequate for the way I drive it.
Great family wagon
Duke_jw, 10/06/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used in April of 2001. Was impressed by the solid feel and obvious quality of this car. Has many features, ABS, AWD, strong enough 2.5 litre engine, killer upgraded stereo, heated leather seats, lots of room in back, dual moon roofs. Will carry bicycles inside with back seats down, very stable and great steering.