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Used 1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

very satisfied

catherinehenry, 03/09/2003
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

bought this over the volvo wagon because i liked the size and design better. I'm very happy with my decision. Great gas mileage, roomy and fun to drive.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I modified mines, no problems!

tednj, 11/05/2008
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought a 99 Legacy Outback. The only problem I had was an intermittent speedo. It took me a while but I figured it out. I have a led foot, it has not let me down. I'm impressed with the performance. It has over 140,000! As soon as I bought it I did a tuneup, ignition, engine and transmission etc. You don't know how the previous owner treated an took care of the car. When you buy a used car you have to be aware there are worn parts and eventually you will be replacing them. If your vehicle is smoking don't wait till it cashes fire so you can complain about it.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Dealer is the worst - Paul Brother VA

Pissed Customer, 01/23/2003
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I like the car very much but not after seeing the dealership. The car is troubled after 50K miles. The whole car will shake from RPM 2500 to 3200. My transmission forward will delayed. The dealer has not willing to fix the car problems and keep ignore me coz my car still under the powertrain warranty(no money to earn). Dealer just keep postpone the fix time and put all problems on Subaru Corp. It's waste me lot of time without solve my car problems. I don't think I will buy Subaru car in rest of my life just because the dealer so terrible.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Not Recommended

Ln, 11/23/2006
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Several people complain about needing a head gasket. When mine blew, 1000 miles beyond warranty and without warning, I had to replace the entire engine. It sounds as if Subaru should have sent a warning to owners, but they are the least helpful manufacturer that I have ever dealt with. Their dealers are equally unresponsive, and I have yet to find one in our area that I would ever deal with again.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not sporty at all but great car!

kyle3465, 08/03/2012
1999 Subaru Legacy L 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was my very first car, and for my first car I am very pleased with it. All wheel drive is awesome to have in virtually any road conditions. The car currently has 129k and is running strong. I have no mechanical problems with car. The only thing that bothered my about this car was that the hear shields have the tendency to rattle which is repairable by anyone with metal zip clamps. I also don't like the cup holders... worst design ever! Like I stated in the title its not very fast at all especially on hills. It is a good reliable car though.

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