Buck531 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I have a few questions regarding say 00-03 model Subaru's. Preferrably the Legacy (and wagon). I found a few on auto trader in my price range. EVERY one has awd right? How is the longterm reliabilty of these cars? Anything to look for specifically? What I don't want to hear is "holy shit, they're great in the snow". I already know this. This would be for my wife, not me. I'm just trying to get a feel for the car and the reliability of it. Are parts expensive to replace? Are they a nightmare to work on labor wise. Stuff like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yes, all Subaru's are AWD. I have a 99 Legacy. I know you want info on 00 +, but the only difference is looks and they changed the dash, and small features. I shopped mine for almost 4 month's before I found the one I have. Here are some of the things I ran into. Almost all were over 100K miles and still going for $12500. Finding a 5 speed in good shape was like having a winning lottery ticket. 90% of the ones I could find were auto. Mechanically; I've heard one thing on the 2.5 GT engine. The head gaskets go. And when they do, it cost a ton. I heard this from one person in the car industry and trust what he says. Yet, I have never heard it on a board or anywhere else. I know the 3 times I have gone to Buyer's to help other people buy cars, they always ask for me to trade in. reliability; I run mine about as tough as most people drive a 4x4 pick up. I'm a maintenance freak and very particular with the car. I have not had any big issues in any way. I had a code for misfire on cylinder 4. The code went away the next day, but still going to change plugs and wires. I recommend the Legacy to everyone for a daily driver. Next month will make my second trip to Vermont in this car. This trip is planned to exceed 2800 miles in 5-6 days. Ok, I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 30K on my STI and really no issues other than the rear strut comming loose. Never owned a legacy, but I would say Many Subarus are bulletproof. If you are looking for a good daily for winter and inclimate weather it would be a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I heard they were really slow, especially in the white with gold combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Mine is slow. I think 160 HP. I pretty much top out in 3rd gear. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 It would not be a turbo. What other engines other than the 2.5 are there? Remember, this is for my wife. Auto is a must. I saw a few 02 Legacy L's going for under 10k with around or under 70k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 The L is a 2.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 They worth it? lol. I'm also looking for something that'll last a good amount of time. 5+ years easily. My wife isn't hard on cars at all. She's driven our 95 regal from 138k to 193k with pretty much no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 some of the impreza's, especially the wrx, experiance fuel leaks in sub freezing weather. I've heard about clutch issues, but a new clutch takes care of that. I've not heard of anything else, but I'm still learning about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I heard they were really slow, especially in the white with gold combination. True story. But torn apart 5.o fox body Stangs are no match right now for the white STI with gold 17's that can start and move. Yep, dems 17's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 You've hurt my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaewsky1 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 The Legacy should last you well into the 150,000 mile and up range easy and then when you go to sell it the car will still sell for a few grand. Gotta love the value that high milage Subarus can go for. My 02 modded WRX has 61,000 miles without any troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomark Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 My dad has an 01 outback 5 spd (yeah they make outbacks in mt) he absolutely loves it. The head gasket did pop at around 135,000 miles but other than that the car has been rock solid. I believe theres a service bulletin about the head gasket issue and that it's caused by one of the head studs not staying torqued properly. Also if you're looking at subies make sure that the valve covers aren't leaking, they're more leak prone than the majority of cars and can be somewhat expensive to fix as the covers are a total beyatch to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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