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Great value for the money
bmwrest, 10/20/2003
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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As a family of four with two dogs...this vehicle does it all! It handles Michigan pot-holes, icy road, and highways flawlessly. Why buy an SUV that's too top heavy, a gas guzzler, higher taxes (registrations are outrageous), insurance, etc.???? Second Subaru owned...first one was sold for $2,000 AFTER near 200,000 miles!
Won't be back for a second one...
badger, 03/30/2005
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
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We bought our Subaru for dependable, all season driving. It is a bit underpowered, but it wasn't billed as a high performance car. Had to replace front oil seal, both valve cover gaskets and now the head gasket has internal leak that HAS to be repaired--$3000 estimate. At 125,000 miles, we expected better reliability. Looks like this is a known problem that Subaru isn't willing to deal with. Too bad. I really liked the car other than that and had planned on another when my 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee had to be replaced.
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Great car
Kayaker, 08/22/2007
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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I have had my 1998 Subaru Outback for almost 10 years and 235,000 miles. It has been an excellent, dependable car. I have just been rear-ended for the 3rd time. I am afraid the insurance company will total it. I enjoyed this car because it was very dependable (it never broke down on me), good gas mileage (over 25 mpg), four wheel drive, and carrying space. My only complaint is the front seats were not very comfortable for long trips.
Love My Car
Profswife1998, 05/05/2003
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I owned a 91 Subaru, sold it to my sister and bought my Outback. My old one is still running strong with over 220,000 miles on it. The cup holders in the front and back are kinda cheap and could have been placed better. I wish subaru would come out with a mini-van quick, because my family is growing and I need a mini-van, but do not want to part with my Subie. If It comes to that, I will definately buy a brand new Subaru when my kids are grown. Love My Beautiful Subaru.
disappointment
mgj, 05/03/2005
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Major transmission problems at 92,000 and 122,000 miles. Need engine valves, power steering valve and CV boot replaced now for more money.
98 Outaback Wagon
wengr18707, 01/19/2003
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Subaru has a nice quiet smooth ride and handles quite well around curves. I have gotten good gas mileage up to 30 on a trip in the summer and about 26 locally in the summer, the mileage drops alot in the winter to about 22 locally. I had the dealer change both the front main and rear main seals under warranty. Only because the were dripping slighly. Also the heater selecter switch light burned out and they repalced that. My main only concern is the noisy engine it runs fine but is really noisy at cold starts then gets a little quiter when warm. I like the room and utility use of this vehicle and I just turn up the sterio to overcome the engine noise.
01 Goat mover
Caroline B Mitchell , 07/11/2022
1998 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
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Love my Subaru Legacy Wagon. I have 198,689 miles and still going good. I use it as a farm truck and haul goats and hay in it as well as everyday use.
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A Car With Heart
Levendis, 04/20/2002
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Pros: This car handles mountain roads which only barely meet the definition of a road and does so with a smile. Rain doesn't faze it, and it's taken me through a foot of fresh snow or over ice without a slip. Subaru has heart, and it's got the guts of a mule. What's more, it's a comfortable car to drive. And although the phoney hoodscoop looks pretentious, the overall styling is attractive and functional. Cons: cup holder location could be worse, but I'm not sure how.
Great, reliable car
EMM07, 04/28/2008
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
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Inherited the '98 Subaru Legacy wagon from my parents, and just got rid of it last month. The car was GREAT in the snow, and amazingly reliable overall. It did seem to have some problems with the alternator/belt, but never to the point that it refused to start or run. Interior cargo space was much appreciated; with the fold-down seats it could hold furniture or an entire dorm room worth of stuff. Even after 10 years and 167000 (fairly hard) miles, the car was still running at ~24 MPG and was in fairly good shape. Had it been better maintained early on, I would still have it now. It would make a great family car or college student's vehicle, especially in a cold-weather area.
Not all that is cracked up to be
sholden, 08/01/2004
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Beware of this vehicle as I have blown a head gaskette, two tappet cover gaskets, a heater core, a radiator and a lot of other small parts. I wish my extended warranty would have lasted a little bit longer as I have dumped a ton of money into this vehicle. I would never buy another Subaru in the future.