mfg Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'm looking into purchasing a 2000 LGT. Has anyone own this car? Can you share your experience on what the pros and cons on this car. Any input is much appreciated. Here is a link of car i'm looking at. http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Subaru-Subaru-Legacy-GT-white-W0QQAdIdZ134130980 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I wouldn't buy a 2000 Legacy, that was the least reliable year for that generation. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2000&make=Subaru&model=Legacy Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adidasoutback Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I wouldn't buy a 2000 Legacy, that was the least reliable year for that generation. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2000&make=Subaru&model=Legacy Its never a good idea, to buy the first year of any new model car, as that's when all the problems occur and most recalls are fixed. The 2000-2004 outback was the heavies of all outbacks that have been made with no improvement in HP. Id honestly look at a 99 over an 00 or 01 or if you can afford it an 06. Subarus in general though are really good cars and I wouldn't hesitate to buy any year as long as its well maintied and of decent millage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Its never a good idea, to buy the first year of any new model car, as that's when all the problems occur and most recalls are fixed. Agree 100%, however Subarus are somewhat of an exception since the rest of the world used to get them 1-2 years before us. You also need to look out for head gasket leaks on any Legacy or Outback up until 2004. IIRC 98/99 were the worst years. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I bought my 00 GT on Mar of 00. Had it for 72,000 mile when I traded it for my 05. Other then a manual tranny issue, input bearing wore the case. The only issue I can remember was the sun roof leaking. I remember the 00's had something like 90 improvements over my 98'. On the test drive, after I drove the car about 40ft I knew it was a much improved car. It was parked on a grassy hill. I drove it down, onto the gravel, up onto the asphalt and said, wow, what a difference. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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