1997 Subaru Legacy

Fantastic Vehicle

By CBB (KS) on Sunday, April 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 115,000

Pros: "Great for Family, Gas Friendly, Fun"

Cons: "4 cylinders could go for an overhaul"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Owned it for a while and have replaced quite a few parts, things you probably don't know are wrong on your car, but they;re there! I love the storage and the convenience of it, whether I am camping or driving across the states, I have never been stranded and it always pulls through the mud you would expact it to stop in. 9/10 for this car!"

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Best vehicle I have ever owned. Period.

By Guitarist (MN) on Thursday, April 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 98,000

Pros: "It's responsive and fun to drive and RELIABLE."

Cons: "When this one wears out, i will get another Suby."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

My wonderful 1999 Suby Brighton wagon/hatchback.

"I have owned many vehicles over the years. This is my first Subaru and I LOVE IT! Absolutely reliable. Handles like a sports car with nice firm steering and body action. I honestly get 29MPG with it's 4-cylinder Boxer opposed cylinder engine AND the Semetrical SUBARU (AWD) ALL WHEEL DRIVE. This is the BEST vehicle I have ever owned. Ever. I am now 68 years old. Yes, I am retired USCG."

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Great get around town car or short road trip.

By GOutback (NC) on Monday, March 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 241,000

Pros: "Solid affordable transportation"

Cons: "Has the stigma of being a ladies car"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have owned this vehicle for the last 13 years and have put 211,000 miles on her myself as the second owner. With basic maintenance this car has done very well and has been very cheap to own. Brakes, spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, knock sensor, O2 sensors, oil changes, and differential fluids can all be changed yourself if you are into that kinda thing. Been there done that, and I don't have anything more than a simple tool set. Everything still works on this car from the AC to the heated seats and mirrors, to the sunroofs and wiper pumps. Cruise control is very steady, power windows all work every time. I would buy this car again if I could afford it. The bad: drink holder blocks the radio display. Seats get a little uncomfortable after several hours of driving."

12 people out of 13 found this review helpful

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most reliable vehicle

By Dan (WI) on Friday, November 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 189,000

Pros: "Runs forever!, great in the winter, dependable"

Cons: "rust"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I got this car when i was 16. 5 years later the thing is still purring like the day i got it! i never have problems in the winter because it runs right through the Wisconsin winter roads like it is summer. I have driven 2 wheel drive cars and they cant compare to subaru's all wheel drive! Only flaw with it is that it does tend to rust from the winter salt. But the engine runs forever! Overall i would recommend this vehicle to anyone!"

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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Best car ever

By subaru driver on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 160,000

Pros: "AWD goes threw almost anything"

Cons: "manually adjustable seats, not enough cup holders"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This is the best car i have ever owned, i can get threw almost anything (living in Michigan) snow up to the bumper etc, the handling is superb, mileage is fair. The construction of this car is superb. Interior lacks the expected XX-L United states standard drink holder and electrically adjusted seats, but heated cloth seats, heated mirrors, and heated windshield wipers keep me warm in the winter. We use this car to pull our small boat to the lake and back as well as it being the everyday car."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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In great condition--everything works all origional

By cowgirlC (CA) on Sunday, August 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 163,000

Pros: "Has all extras inc. heated seats, all power fun"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"It runs great, Has power windows door locks all origional paint and interior. All amenities Gets good mileage engine great. This car I use cruise control on HWY. because it can get way over 110mph. if you dont and you can't feel it's so smooth."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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