Used 1998 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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.
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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AndieY's Hubcap, 08/24/2008
1998 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Sedan AWD
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My wife bought it new and handed it to me when we bought a new Forester this year. She's used it to carry dogs & horse stuff, to drive over fields, to carry our boys to all the usual places. I now drive it back and forth to work (15 miles/day), & my son drives it when home from college. We about 22 mpg, 24 if highway driving (but that's not often). So astonishingly dependable that when something goes wrong, you think somebody's been fooling with it.
Never a problem
Quinn, 11/04/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought the Suburu Legacy GT used from a meticulous car owner over two years ago and have driven it without any hitches. The car now has over 90,000 miles and I've had no problems. I keep it well maintained but otherwise drive it hard. The car handles a little heavy with a bit of a tailspin if you push it hard enough. The car isn't as nimble as my previous lightweight coupe Eagle Tolon, but it's five times more reliable. The all-wheel drive reduces its fuel efficiency and I probably average 20 mpg. Also, the engine noise can be higher than most sedans especially over 4000 RPMs.
Great all-weather sports sedan
98GTLimited, 07/09/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 4dr Sedan AWD
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This 1998 model year car had 36,000 miles when I purchased it in 2001 and I saved about $11,000 off the new price. Buying used, it was a very affordable, excellent handling sports sedan that is very capable in the snowy winters of New England. The 165hp 2.5L engine provides engough power to beat the traffic light rush from 4 lanes to 2 in some Boston intersections though it's nothing compared to the turbo rush of the WRX. The reliability problems I have had include several oil leaks from the crankshaft seal (40,000 miles, $400, covered by warranty) and the oil sending unit (75,000 miles, $150).