paulmlac

I checked the belt and it doesn’t look like a break is imminent. I’m guessing it’s the original. I can see the word Subaru printed but it’s on the outside so wouldn’t rub off. The grooved side feels slick vs rubbery. I have a pic but not sure how to post here. I’m running it to a local shop tomorrow to get an independent assessment. I want to make sure it’s nothing else. For example, oil somewhere. The shop owner speculated about the tensioner / pulley. Then the dealer Thursday.

How many miles are on the car? When was the last time you've changed the drive belts?

 

The car has about 65,000 miles.

 

I’ve only owned the car since Saturday so not sure if the belts have been changed before.

I posted over the weekend about picking up a new to me 2013 Legacy wth the 2.5 engine.

 

I drove it last night. When I pulled into the garage, I could see some smoke in the light of the headlights which was coming from the grill & seams around the hood.

 

I immediately wondered about oil but didn't see any on the visible parts of the engine or garage floor.

 

I also coincidentally noticed an occasional squeak sound coming from the belt.

 

I deferred to the household expert - my wife (LOL). She drove it this morning. Same thing, smoke & squeak. She thought it was a rubber smell ("like burning tires" she said). Now that she mentioned it, I agree.

 

So, not sure what's wrong but will get looked at. Hoping it's not too major.

That's just starting to break in the car lol. Wish you nothing but the best with your newest addition!

 

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback on the vehicle and best of luck with yours as well.

It's a great car! They made a few minor upgrades that year - timing chain (not belt) and improved reliability of the transmission. A few others but those are the main ones.

 

That said, I despise the automatic trans on this car. It's pretty sluggish and just not very fun to drive. I'm coming from an older leggy 5MT which was not quick by any means! But you can really feel the extra size these cars have put on. Also changing the headlights is a pain. Everything else has been amazing. Handles like a champ in snow and is a super comfy ride.

 

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Ugh on the headlights. I totally forgot about that design FLAW. We owned a 2011 Legacy. Our daughter did a road test for her driver's license in it. The night before (a Sunday at about 7 PM), I noticed a headlight is burned out. The state won't let you test with any bulbs burned out. No biggie I think, run to the auto parts store, grab a bulb. Then I figured out HOW to change the bulb. I turned the wheel and went up through the wheel well. Of course, it was a hot / humid night and the mosquitos were out in force. I got the old bulb out. My wife's hands were small enough to finesse the new bulb in. But, seriously, there has got to be a better design.

I have the exact same car, same model and everything. My mother drove it for years, then once I got my license she gave it to me and she got a newer car. It's a great car, especially the gas mileage. It does the job, with a very good amount of room inside and in the trunk. It sounds like the car you mentioned was taken care of. I also take my '13 Legacy to my Subaru dealership to have work done on it. How many miles are on the car?

 

Well we bought it and it's in the garage so hoping it's good! We've had good luck with Legacy's & Outback's before. There are just under 66 k miles on it.

I am looking at a used 2013 Legacy. It's the Premium model with the 2.5 engine. Is this generally considered a good car? Consumer Reports gives it a much above average rating but thought I'd check here too.

 

Some additional background:

• It's one owner
  
• It was originally sold at a Subaru dealer in my town, had all maintenance done there (per Carfax), and is now being sold as a used car at that dealer
  
• Based on that, I assume the owners were happy with it as they went back to that dealer and another Subaru
  

 

The dealer includes a 30 day warranty on it for what appears to be everything and another 30 days for powertrain.

 

I've had a bunch of Legacy's & Outbacks but just wanted to check here for any known problems.

 

Thanks!