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by kimmiko
Nov 05 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Spunky, good mileage, secure in all conditions, great cargo space
Cons: Crummy cup holder, large , low windshields is vulnerable to large animals
It was a difficult decision for me to give up my 86 Chevy Blazer for a new car. I loved my Blazer. We'd been together thru thick and thin and the only thing that let me down was the paint job. I especially loved the position of sitting up higher...
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by joe52
Feb 23 '01 - Updated Apr 08 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: all wheel drive, good cargo space
Cons: underpowered, too loud for me on the highway
The Bottom Line: A great car for snowy winters, rugged enough to replace an SUV for most people.
The Basics
I drove a leased 1998 Subaru Outback wagon from August of 1997 through the summer of 2000. Mine had the cold weather package, a cd player, and remote keyless entry (these were all optional on this car). My Outback served me well...
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by Fawndane
Nov 15 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: All around Fantastic vehicle.
Cons: The cupholder gives the dash a bath
I've always been a big fan of "imports" such as Honda and Toyota and had an array of old early 70 Bugs in my driveway when on a fluke I was introduced to a used 1985 Subaru and it was love at first sight. After "cheating on Subaru"...
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by michael.fourcher
Jul 15 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good for getting around, with some peppiness to boot
Cons: Underpowered upper acceleration, crummy radio
I love SUVs, sports cars, and I want a car that can get me around with little fuss. Somehow the Subaru Legacy has combined the steadiness of a Taurus, the peppiness and handling of a BMW, and the terrain fearlessness of a Range Rover. Of course,...
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by sstevek
Nov 22 '03 - Updated Nov 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel mileage for an AWD vehicle
Comfort, Room, fun to drive.
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended based on my past experiences with Subaru and the overall quality, utility and enjoyment of this car.
I love this car! I had a '92 Legacy sedan that served me very well, my son now has that car. The '98 seems familiar yet so much more refined. The 2.5L engine is a definite step up from the good 2.2L. One of the things I love about the car is that it's a ...
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by nickbinette
Dec 07 '04 - Updated Dec 29 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, utilitarian, comfortable.
Cons: Could use a sixth gear, intermittant whipers and foldable mirrors.
The Bottom Line: Very good car, I am going to buy the same model!
I bought my car used (2yrs old) and I've always been satisfied with it. I'll do the same again when it's time to change, but I won't need to before another 5 years! It's not the perfect car, but it ranks really high. It is very durable and ...
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by barskittle
Jun 06 '03 - Updated Mar 24 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: AWD! Fun to drive. Great in all Weather. More stylish than the average Wagon.
Cons: Problems with Interior controls. Could get better gas Mileage.
The Bottom Line: For all that I don't like of the interior, this car suits me fine.
I got the Outback from my Dad who bought it new in '98. It has since seen a whole lot of action. - With a towing capacity of 2000lbs. it has pulled a 2000 pop-up camper more than 3000 miles. Including a tour through Colorado's Rock Mountain roads. ...
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by twoturn
Oct 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Refinement/reliability/room/visibility/function
Cons: Crash Safety
What a bizarre car company! I have been familiar with Subaru for as long as I was able to drive, and as an automotive professional, I can safely say that here is a company that has gone out of its way to be different. Perhaps Outback of the barn.
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by nhunt
May 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Traction in snow, winter driving, ground clearance, much smoother ride than a truck or SUV.
Cons: A little harsher ride than a car.
I chose the 1998 Outback when I got tired of the rough ride of my 1990 Toyota 4x4 truck (any my wife's injured neck wouldn't put up with it any more!)
I live (part time) in the Sierra Nevada, and deal with a decent amount of snow and ice in...
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by epillsbu
Aug 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: practical, good mileage, lots of space
Cons: not sexy,
I bought this vehicle used with approximately 10,000 miles on it. The price was right, less than 18K, and the warranty provided by the Subaru dealership was superb. They offered 5 years of bumper-to-bumper coverage i.e. if anything went wrong with the...
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by jacobsmama
Oct 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fits 2 dogs, 3 people and LOTS of stuff
Cons: none
When I told my friends I was buying a "station wagon" they all ribbed me about turning into a soccer mom. The joking stopped when they got to drive my '98 Subaru Outback.
This car is fun to drive. The 5 speed manual transmission has...
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by mneil68
Mar 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: size, cargo space, all-wheel drive, looks
Cons: gas mileage mediocre, windows rattle when partly down and slamming door.
My experience with the Subaru Outback Wagon has made me a new loyal Subaru owner. I have a 1998 model and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I looked at many different cars before choosing this, including Saturn Wagon, Volkswagen Passat/Jetta/Golf, Hyundai...
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by bmedle
Oct 08 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling. 4-Wheel drive.
Cons: Low engine power, smaller than competitors
The Bottom Line: If you are a young family with small children that won't mind the small rear seat, but still enjoy driving, this is the one.
Until about 5 months ago, I helped to pay my way in college by selling used cars. At the lot I worked at, we featured pre-owned late-model cars and trucks. I have always enjoyed driving.
I was lucky, however to work at a lot where I got to...
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by esreisel
Apr 17 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: All Wheel Drive
Cons: COST!
As a previous Subaru owner I thought I'd love this wagon, but for the price I paid it's been nothing but trouble. I've had repeated trips in for service, poor treatment by the service department and mistake after mistake in fixing this car. At one point...
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by MrBink
Jul 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's all good
Cons: none i can think of
We owned an Impreza, but needed more room. My wife loved the way AWD made the car handle so we went back to the Subaru dealer. I drove the Legacy and fell for it. The price was a bit less then I thought I was going to pay, so it was a done deal. I can...
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