Subaru Legacy Estate 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £8750 for a proven Subaru ( with extended warranty) August 2001. An model without a warranty was offered at £7750 and was better value, but we missed it by 15 minutes.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too early to say.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very smooth and agreeable except for notchy gearbox.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Enough power to overtake anything if you want to. Soft suspension gives good ride but can't handle high speed cornering. Brakes fade during the last 20mph of a crash stop from 70mph, which is bad.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too early to say, but excellent reputation.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice car if you ask me.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good cruiser, could use more seat adjustment.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No idea.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor car preparation and model knowledge so far.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Brakes are very weak, and fade from stone cold if used hard from 70mph. Not good enough.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes