Used 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used Legacy for sale
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.
Impending Doom of Head Gasket Failure
Angry Goose, 04/25/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased '98 Outback with 71k miles, owned for just over 1 year. At 80,312 miles head gasket failed at 4th cylinder. Warped heads, burnt one exhaust valve, total cost $1900. Repaired by independent trust-worthy mechanic, he repairs 12/year atleast. Subaru is aware of this problem and has started a "campagn" that includes a coolant additive to any of the '99 or newer engines. Very common problems in all 2.5's. Absolutely loved the car when first bought, it was well maintained by myself and prev. owner. Now the car runs differently and has lost much of it's soul. Don't trust Subaru or its dealerships.
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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.
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.
Good all around vehicle for Adirondacks
Valentinecat, 08/08/2007
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
4WD is outstanding in poor weather. Inexpensive maintenance problems. Security system has a mind of its own! Goes off for unexplained reasons.