Subaru Legacy Estate 1989-
  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts and servicing expensive, but plenty of second-hand parts about chews through the tyres; needs regular wheel alignments.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent driver, particularly for a wagon.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent power, even by today's standards. Exemplified by low weight to power ratio.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had car for 4 years and no problems about from steering rack.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks are dated to some, but not me.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfort levels are average; could be improved.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Limited security.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pays to shop around to get the best service though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Steering rack - oil leak.

    Other

    Tyres - chews through them.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No