Used 1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Great Car but Subaru Dealers SUCK!
mila, 10/09/2002
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 30th Anniversary 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the Subaru wagon used in June 2002. Had a oil leak problem that has escalated to a severe problem. Under warranty, took to dealer to fix. Dealer mechanics are idiots! Customer service was horrible! They treated me like crap! But I still love my car.
Good Car with Some Quirks
JamesRPeters, 12/26/2005
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 30th Anniversary 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have 110,000 miles on the car and I bought it with 60k on it used. I do all my own work on my cars and I did not really have anything besides routine maintenance until about 103k. At that time the driver side wheel bearing went out and needed to be replaced. Soon after the front crank seal started to leak really bad. I pulled apart the front of the engine and replaced the seal, timing belt because it was due, coolant, belts, hoses, and the water pump ($60 insurance). The oil leak caused quite a bit of smoke for a small leak. Now the front seal is fixed but one of the valve covers has a leak as well as the oil pan, which are all rather close to the exhaust resulting in a slight smell.
‘99 Outback lives on !
Phil, 03/10/2019
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited 30th Anniversary 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a ‘99 Outback Limited with 116k miles, very low for the year. The leather interior was in great shape, as was the body, only having visible rust on the inside of the drivers door. I treated the area with rust prevention spray, and then sprayed it with a light coat of paint. The car was purchased with knowledge of (2) major issues: the steering rack was shot (leaking very bad), and a check engine light. Fixed the rack with a rebuilt unit purchased for $240, of which I will be refunded $80 for the core that I returned. The other issue was diagnosed as an emissions line leak. Smoke tested the evap system, and found the leak was on top of the fuel tank. Not worth the cost of dropping the tank, etc. as the car runs fine with the aforementioned leak. Received a waiver from my e-check facility, pulled the bulb for the check engine light, and we have an excellent looking / driving all-wheel-drive wagon for under $2k. Just noticed a bad lower ball joint on the passenger side (part cost $18), and will replace it ASAP. Still will be right around $2k after this repair. Nearly all of the options on the car work, including heated seats and mirrors, am/fm/cd/WB radio, cruise control, rear sunroof, fog lamps, etc. The front sun roof has been sealed shut, as it would open, but not shut. Probably just a bad switch, as the motor sounds fine. So far I’m very happy with my old Subie ...
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Would buy another one...
granbit, 06/17/2003
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our first Outback was purchased in 2000. My wife was in a major accident with our first Outback when a 1970's Lincoln Continental ran a red light and smashed into the front portion of my wife's car...it was totaled. She suffered minor injuries. While she was being taken by ambulance to the hospital, she was asked by the EMT what car she was in. After saying she was in an Outback, the EMT replied that the car probably saved her life. He also added that he bought his wife an Outback based on what he has seen from many accidents involving Outbacks. It was quite an endorsement, and we bought a replacement Outback two weeks later.
Great bike and ski car
Eric Thoben, 04/16/2003
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had lots of fun with this Outback. Very good in the snow. Got rid of factory Michelin's--a little slick in upstate NY, Great ski and bike car. Good automatic--my 3rd Subaru. Stay away from 5 spd. Service great in Hudson Valley at Colonial-Kingston NY. Very few problems--all minor. Would reccommend. Service never a problem! To bad dealer aren't as good elsewhere.