1997 Subaru Legacy

Pros: Smooth ride, power, lots of room, extremely versatile, car looks great

Cons: You'll use a tad more gas-- but it's worth it!

The Bottom Line: This car is wonderful in so many aspects- safety, appearance, performance, features, versatility, functionality, space, and more.

Review: In August 2000, I purchased a used, 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback, Limited. After owning a Saturn sedan for over four years, I decided that I needed something a little larger and sturdier to fit my lifestyle. At this point, looking back in...

Pros: Comfort, safety features, roomy

Cons: Inconvenient cupholder

The Bottom Line: Good family car or for a couple that takes many trips, its roomy and its safe

Review: Ever since the Outback first came out it looked like a car I wanted. So last year when looking for a new car I started looking out at Outbacks. The new ones were beyond my budget and unfortunately used ones were scarce. Dealers kept telling me ...

Pros: Quick acceleration, tons of space, impeccable in the snow, amazing reliability

Cons: After all, it is a station wagon

The Bottom Line: Amazing car, great for winter driving or hauling a lot of stuff. May make you forget that you're driving a wagon.

Review: My family bought this car as a third vehicle. We've had it for a couple of months, but the repair history that I know about it is not my own, it is from the previous owner. This car was garage-kept and dealer-serviced. We purchased it with over...

Pros: Reliability, ride, handling, AWD and safety factors!

Cons: Cup holders, interior road noise.

The Bottom Line: Outstanding vehicle and car company. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a reliable and quality vehicle.

Review: Got my Outback in August 1996 ('97 model year). I've had it now for nearly 9 years. I hope to have it another 9 years, too! Currently it has 103K miles on it and it runs stronger than when new. It's been an awesome vehicle. It's my 'Go anywhere and Do ...

Pros: Safe, versatile

Cons: small engine

Review: First things first...if you need a safe car, buy a Subaru. I had the unique experience of watching one do a flip onto its back at 60MPH down a 20-foot embankment after the driver fell asleep. The only occupants (the driver and her dog) were scratched and...

Pros: Capability, Reliability, Image Al the SUV 98% of us will ever need.

Cons: Sits lower than traditional SUVs. NOT a "stump-jumper."

Review: I purchased a 1997 Legacy Outback Wagon at the end of 1997. I am 6-foot-9, and was driving a Nissan X-cab pickup at the time. I went looking for a car, but with my frame, it was very difficult (impossible) to find anything smaller than a Cadillac that...

Pros: Good safety features and roominess.

Cons: Doesn't respond immediately when fast acceleration is needed.

Review: I have only ever owned Subarus. I bought my 1997 Legacy Outback in April, 2000 because I needed a more roadworthy car than my 1984 Subaru. Too many people are killed on my commuting route because they don't have updated safety features in their cars,...

Pros: Styling (hood scoop), AWD and handling are all excellent!

Cons: Mileage is not what I wanted from a 4 cylinder (22city/27hwy)

The Bottom Line: I've had NO problems and would recommend to anyone needing a safe, fun and reliable machine.

Review: I bought this vehicle with 100k on it and have put another 20k on since. I sold my motorcycle because it was dangerously fun. I got the Subaru GT because it was "more responsible" but I have more fun with it than I did with the bike (AWD, snow, rain). ...

Pros: It is reliable, safe, economical, fun to drive

Cons: I prefer more color variety

Review: I was a Honda person, having owned several of them in a period of thirteen years. My latest were Preludes, cars which were a delight to drive over hills and around curvy country roads. When I visited my daughter in the mountains of Washington, I rode...

Pros: Nothing but

Cons: Nome from me

Review: I have had the 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback for almost three years now. I bought it used, it has 54,000 miles now, and has been nothing but a joy to drive and own for a plethora of reasons.

Not only does it have all-wheel drive and a...