Subaru Legacy Estate 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Big car - does not hold its value that well.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far ok with no bills.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good solid drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performs well, cruises comfortably, good acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    About 1 year after new, has all brake discs replaced under warrenty - rusted solid. Alloys replaced under warranty due to scuffing noise due to solid rust - not impressed.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problem for me, but not a particular head turner.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good in the front, back not so good. Rear seatbelts have a ratchet locking system for kiddies seats etc - this often kicks in when rear passengers belt up, locking rigidly in position - not good. Reported to Subaru but they were totally uninterested.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems ok.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Early service was good. Once over 2 years old - did not really want to know.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Gets a bit growly as it gets older.

    Other

    Brake discs badly corroded from new - sorted under warranty. Back seatbelts Subaru totally uninterested.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No