2006-11-08 06:28:51 · 11 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
Subaru makes good reliable cars for the most part.
Their engine style is the boxer style engine which is different than your standard inline four cylinder (I4). This typically allows for a lower center of gravity for the engine, which means better handling.
Some of the engine stuff will be specialized though.
Reliability ratings for the Subaru Legacy can be found here:
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2000&make=Subaru&model=Legacy#Tran
2006-11-08 06:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subaru Legacy Reliability
2016-10-05 08:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by bajulal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Is the Subaru Legacy a good, reliable car?
2015-08-19 01:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out consumer reports. They rated the Subaru brand the most reliable vehicle over all other brands in 2004 and 2005. I have 2 Outbacks myself both 2005's and have no complaints at all.
Former Subaru Sales Manager
2006-11-08 09:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by Colin L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally Subarus are pretty nice cars. However, after living in Alaska where that is the "car of choice", I've noticed that if things go wrong, they go really wrong. My former mother-in-law had one for years and never had to do more than the basic gas/oil/tire/tune-up to it. A friend had one and within a week of driving it off of the lot (where it was special ordered), she had it in the shop for major engine repairs. It is entirely possible that she got a lemon, it does happen. One thing I can say for certain is that they were very good about honoring their warranty and making sure she had a replacement while her car was in the shop. I'd say that overall they are good cars and the company stands behind them.
2006-11-08 07:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sithein 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Legacy has a very strong reliability record--traditionally a notch below the best but above the majority. Consumer Reports has always recommended the Legacy. However, when something does go wrong, parts are fairly expensive. From what I've seen, the AWD system itself, despite its complexity over FWD, is bullet-proof.
2006-11-11 12:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by trainiax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1992 Legacy Wagon and it is the best car I've owned! Recently, the timing belt broke and my mechanic (who does all of my repairs) said I was lucky to have had it break on the subaru. His words, "If that had happened on a toyota or honda, you'd need a new car" Most of my major repairs have been due to my neglegence (major brake job) or it's just that particular part's time (need new cat. converter) but it's coming up on 200,000 miles and it still runs like a champ. You can't say that about many cars! It's got great cargo space and I've even taken my boyfriend's 200 pound Ampeg cab (& bass amp) to his shows.
2006-11-10 08:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by i_live_with_animals 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Legacy is a super car. If it is the 2.5L engine, try to find out if the head gaskets have been replace as of late. They had a history of going bad. Once the repair was done, they were ok. Something about bad material in the gaskets from the factory.
If it has the 2.2L engine, it is bullet proof little engine.
2006-11-09 11:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by lewwr_1999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES
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However Model years 2000-2004 4 cylinder engines had problems with some cars getting under sized pistons, this caused a bad piston slap. The problem since then has been fixed.
2006-11-08 07:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are If you are thinking of a used car purchase try to obtain a carfax report and as many service records as are available. any car that has been well cared for is most likely reliable.
2006-11-08 06:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋