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Used 1998 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

98 GT LTD

WScottCross, 01/10/2003
1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 4dr Sedan AWD
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This is the best perfoming car I have owned and the AWD makes it that much better for use in New England

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3 out of 5 stars

Subaru Legacy GT

connie simunovic, 02/19/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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The car rides nice and is very comfortable. it's awesome in the snow!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Beware of the horizontal time bomb

Timberwolf530, 03/12/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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At 80,000 mi. My GT started to run rough. I took it to Tom Wood.They threw about $1000 in parts at it, but could not fix it. Took it to a different dealer and they told me one of my pistons was bad (wrist pin) and it cost more to replace one than to install a new engine. $6000, 2 mos later it was back , but never did run right again. Neither the dealer or Subaru seemed to care what happened. Subaru has nice looking fun to drive cars, but dealer and coporate support is terrible.What disappointed me the most was that I loved Subarus before this happened. We also owned a '99 Outback. After this happend, we traded both cars and have sworn off Subarus for good.

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1.25 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware of black

hilow, 03/12/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought a black GT Limited Legacy from a used car dealership in NH. First mistake. Leather, sunroof, 40,000 miles. I wish I never bought this car. After spending 1,000 to have a cylinder rebuilt, I ended up right back at the dealership! Another 250 on sparkplugs and wires, I don't think so. I just traded it in for a Jetta 1.8T, (which I love)Be aware someone will try and sell it to you soon!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Big Engine Problems

Tyler, 08/01/2008
1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 4dr Sedan AWD
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This car's driveability is unmatched for the price range. Excellent 4WD for the winter months, but sporty in the summer. Plenty of space for cargo and family friendly. Androgynous body style with nice curves. Unfortunately, the 2.5L engine has notorious head gasket issues. Had to replace water pump, timing belt, tensioner, gaskets, etc. Otherwise I routinely get 28MPG highway and in town around 22; not bad for AWD. I won't buy another Subaru, due to the engine problems, but a fun car until it busted

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