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@bdgood
Hi, welcome to our forum. I dared to slightly modify the German translation of your text since it sounded - sorry - funny if not just ridiculous in some parts. Apparently you got it from an automatic translater. Am I right?


deutsch [modified by 'me']:
Ich werde einen Legacy Kombi kaufen. Sind die Jg. 2000 viel besser als die 1998? Ich hörte, die 1998er hatten Probleme mit dem Motor. Ist der 2000er den Mehrpreis wert? Danke.


Regards,
patGT


P.S. "Vermächtnislastwagen", ich glaub ich krieg nen Lachkrampf *prust*....

Hi,

the funny part: the P.S. is about the translation of "Legacy Wagon" ... it was translated something that sounds like "inherited lorry".

the technical issues: of course, the Legacy 3 (1999 ... 2003) is improved related to the Legacy 2 (1994 ... 1999). But it wasn't a big step. The major changes are

- more horse power while the fuel consumption stayed constant
- longer wheelbase
- better rear axle (at least, more space in the trunk)
- automatic air condition (Legacy 2 had a manual air condition)

Maybe there are some more points I don't know.

I own a Legacy 2 (2 litre Wagon) and I'm very confident. The only thing you should know that the Legacy 2 with 2.5 litre engine had some problems with the engine (cylinder head gasket etc) - but still more reliable than most other cars!!! I recommend to buy the 2 litre version: cheaper, reliable and fast enough anyway.
If you want more performance, buy the Legacy 3 with 2.5 litre (156PS) or the Outback H6 (six cylinder, over 200 PS).


cheers,
Gerd

Hi,

sorry, my information wasn't complete. A little Table:

'94-'96: Legacy 2 with 2.0 (115PS) or 2.2 (128PS)
'97-'98: Legacy 2 with 2.0 (115PS) or 2.5 (150PS)
'99-'03: Legacy 3 with 2.0 (125PS) or 2.5 (156PS)
---> the 2.5 with 150PS (Years '97 to '9 is a bit problematic.

There is another Model, called Outback. It is a kind of "Off-Road Legacy" with more ground clearance (200mm instead of 155mm):

'97-'98: Legacy 2 Outback with 2.5 (150PS) (same problem with the engine)
'99-'03: Legacy 3 Outback with 2.5 (156PS)
'00-'03: Legacy 3 Outback with 3.0 (209PS, six cylinders)

To cut a long story short: when you buy a Legacy 2 (or Legacy 2 Outback) with 2.5 litres displacement, you should take care of the engine.


cheers,
Gerd

@Brad
Fine, I see in the meantime you got some answers to your question!

Sorry for my joking, by the way. Mainly, the word in question was "Vermächtnislastwagen" which is something like "truck of last will" or "legacy truck" (with 'legacy' not as the name but the notion).

Hopefully, you get a Legacy *ggg* soon and have lots of fun with it.

Regards,
patGT

Hello Brad.

From what I gathered here: The 2.5 has sometimes had problems with gaskets in the first two years it was made. The automatic version has had trouble with transmission.

Overall, the car was still rated as better than most of the others you see on the street - however, if you're one of the very few unlucky owners, you'll have to cash out a nice chunk. Maybe best if you avoid the two problematic years and enjoy the ride ever after.

I bought a 2.2 station on December 31 last year and have been happy since. I had to replace a few things and a few are still pending, but I think it's nothing unusual for a car with over 150,000 klicks.

Let us know. And don't use the Internet automatic translators - better leave it in English only. On the second thought, it did provide a laugh

Boris,
Belgrade