Subaru Legacy 1999 Sedan
Durable and stable on road
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This generation of Subaru Legacy has been produced from May, 1999 to February, 2002. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 1999 Subaru Legacy comes with four wheel drive (4x4).
This Subaru is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 125 to 156 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Subaru Legacy 1999 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.3 to 9.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1999 sedan petrol engine version is Subaru Legacy 2.0 AWD 4x4, consuming 9.3 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Subaru Legacy real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 5 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Subaru Legacy modification.
Subaru Legacy 1999 sedan CO2 emissions are from 215 to 229 grams per kilometer. Subaru Legacy version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Subaru Legacy 2.0 AWD 4x4, which produces 215 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9 seconds has Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD 4x4 version, conversely the tardiest one is Subaru Legacy 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 reaching this speed only in 11.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 208 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 4-cylinder 156 hp version (Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD 4x4).
Lenght of Subaru Legacy is 460 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Subaru Legacy is about 2 cm longer than Volvo S60, but 3 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis sedan. Subaru Legacy gross weight is from 1870 to 1910 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Subaru Legacy trunk space is 455 litres.
This Subaru is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1000 €. According to user reviews, average Subaru Legacy repair costs are 75 € per year. Users calculated Subaru Legacy 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 62%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Subaru Legacy for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Subaru Legacy prices and costs.
In user reviews Subaru Legacy received average grade 7.6 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. All authors of reviews would recommend Subaru Legacy to the friend.
Subaru Legacy modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD 4x4
Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 156 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4
Most powerfull version (156 HP) |
2.5 Petrol | 156 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Subaru Legacy prices
Subaru Legacy 1999 - 2002 sedan price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Subaru Legacy price is below average - Subaru Legacy is approximately for 40 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1999 - 2002 prices). Despite of relatively low price Subaru Legacy quality is above average (see below), so this Subaru can be a good buy.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Subaru Legacy 2001 price | 600 € | 1000 € | 1900 € | |
Subaru Legacy 2000 price | 500 € | 1100 € | 1800 € | |
Subaru Legacy 1999 price | 800 € | 900 € | 1000 € |
Subaru Legacy total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Subaru Legacy? Users calculated Subaru Legacy 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
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Calculate total cost of ownership of the Subaru Legacy, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.
Subaru Legacy reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Subaru Legacy reliability is very high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2008 defects were detected in an average of only 6.5 percent of Subaru Legacy of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 13.4%.
Subaru Legacy 1999 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Subaru Legacy with corresponding feature (option)
74% Adjustable steering wheel
68% Metallic paint
59% Climate control
57% Heated seats
55% Leather upholstery
50% Cruise control
42%
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Subaru Legacy reviews
Total 9 Subaru Legacy owner reviews
Pros: Super suspension, sports mode enables you to perform dynamic overtaking, a big boot, in winter engine warms up quickly, 4x4 is excellent if you live in rural areas, long journeys can be driven by 7. 5l/100km at speed 90-100km / hr
Cons: 12 years rust appears, "eats" a lot - around 10-11 l / 100 km, it is recommended that you have larger discs and higher tyres
Purchase year: | 2011 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 98`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend