Used 1998 Subaru Legacy Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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!
Road Hugging Utility
RCalvin, 06/17/2006
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and have 99,000+ mi on it. Lot's of leg room front and back. Back seats drop down for utility. The GT sits about an inch lower than an Outback and has a sport-tuned suspension. When combined with the low center of gravity from the design of the engine, the car is glued to the road. I had an older Subaru that was great in the snow, but it could get sideways when braking. This one has ABS to go with the AWD, so it goes and stops under control.
Fun to drive, but the head gaskets stink
pbourdon, 10/20/2009
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my LGT for about two years now and overall it's been a great car for me. I love the AWD, and comparing it to the Audi quattro I had prior, I'd take the Subaru any day. The only real gripe I have is as the others have mentioned, the 2.5L motor is notorious for head gasket issues due to its open deck design. However, Subaru has remedied this problem in their newer models. If you run into head gasket troubles, be prepared for a ~$2k repair, but make sure your mechanic installs the new steel head gaskets as opposed to the pressed graphite gaskets that are the original equipment. The steel gaskets will hold up to the wear and tear that this engine design doles out.
1998 Subaru Legacy Sedan
a34t, 11/20/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although a plain vanilla car, reliability has been outstanding. Only major repair was new alternator at 100,000. Otherwise, vehicle still going strong at over 112,000 miles. Just wish they'd pep up the styling for this model to compete with the Europeans.
May have to get another one...
pizzaboy, 11/22/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy GT 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
...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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