Subaru Legacy Estate (1989 - 2000) 2.0 Classic LX 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The Legacy says "I like a practical car with good performance and bomb proof mechanics, I'm not going to follow the crowd and get a Vectra or Mondeo but I'm too restrained to buy an Impreza"
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone loves it and are surprised by the performance.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would definitely buy this car again but I might go for the Japanese twin turbo import.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Traded in my H reg Audi 100 and paid £1000. Not bad for an S reg legacy with 90k, 1 owner and FSH, MOT & TAX.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a replacement for my ageing Audi 100 Avant 2.3 3-speed Automatic.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, happy to give me a no-nonsense deal on a trade-in.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
An absolute pleasure to drive. Flat four engine loves to br revved and the four wheel drive helps it stick to the road like glue. It's a bit loud on the motorway at high speed but very comfy.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy due to the surprisingly small turning circle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Absolutely nothing has gone wrong. The engine feels as solid as a rock.
What's most practical about your car?
Very large boot, similar in size to a volvo v70. 4wd is very handy particularly with lwo ratio option on transfer box. Tows well
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The hill holder, a very quirky thing about these cars. Stop on a hill, press the clutch and brake, then release the brake pedal and the car holds the brakes on until you release the clutch - no rolling back and no handbrake..... Genius!
