https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 12 May 2026 00:32:06 +0000 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:01:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=946136&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#946136 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 8:01pm

We have a 98 GTB Legacy Wagon and we it to pieces!! It costs about $70 to fill it from empty and we can get about 650kms to a full take (open road driving) and thats a twin turbo and car fully loaded.

The space is awesome. When we came home (its in storage while were in Aus) we used it and it fitted 3 large suitcases, a pram and other crap no problems.

As for engine reliability, year sure, they can have their issues (as can other cars) but if you service them regularly and look after them they will treat you kind too.

All in all we love our Subie Wagon ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:01:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=946136&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#946136 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=946059&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#946059 Author: sally belly
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 7:13pm

We have a 2003 Subaru Legacy & have found it great. It's a 2L (I think) & doesn't seem to guzzle gas excessively. We get it serviced every year & haven't had to fix anything on it other than a couple of new tyres.

So I guess it's luck of the draw but we love our Subaru ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=946059&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#946059 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945922&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945922 Author: Hunnybunny
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 5:04pm

Mines not a wagon, but I've got a 1989 subaru legacy, 2L, non turbo.

It's a tank!!! it just keeps going!! its brilliant and I love it so much. Its suprisingly good on gas, we haven't had to do anything but tyres, service, oil etc which you'd do on a normal car, and DH had to re-gas the air con unit (which when it's 20 years old I think is pretty damn good!)
So nothing you wouldn't do with another car anyways!]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:04:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945922&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945922 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945857&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945857 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 4:24pm

I had a 97 GTB wagon (turbo so expensive insurance) and only DP found it chewed the gas but i put it down to the way he drives. I LOVED it and we only really had airfow meter problems. We brought it stolen/recovered with minor damage from and insurance company and found it really cheap to fix as any parts we needed were easy to find cheap on trademe and DP is mechanic so never paid for any work to be done on it just minor panelbeating a mate in the trade fixed.

DP hates them tho and sold it on me and im still waiting on the toyota caldina he brought to replace it. He a toyota man 100% reckons you cant go wrong with a toyota..]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:24:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945857&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945857 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945697&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945697 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 2:32pm

I've got a Legacy GT turbo. As long as you don't trash the engine...like DP does!...petrol is pretty good. Space wise it's awesome.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:32:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945697&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945697 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945631&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945631 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 1:45pm

To be honest, i would stay as far away from a subaru wagon as you can.

We have had 3 of them. All three have had nothing but problems. Not to mention they are insanely expensive to fix.

One of ours was just the coil that went, turns out they have 4 coils and you have to take them all out to test which one is faulty. $120ea brand new. They quoted us $600 to fix it. I replaced all four myself for $240

Sorry abit off track.

If you are wanting something reliable and economical, I would go with a toyota wagon. They are cheap and easy to fix, economical as and they are reliable to boot.

Thats just my 2 cents worth :)]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945631&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945631 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945527&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945527 Author: jano1
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 12:32pm

We had a legacy until it was stolen a couple of weeks ago- something to keep in mind with subaru's as boy racers tend to like them. I agree with the others- try and get one that hasn't been converted. Ours was pretty economical although I have an impreza which is far more economical but it doesn't have much grunt]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:32:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945527&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945527 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945521&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945521 Author: mandz
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 12:25pm

We have a Subaru Legacy station wagon - non turbo - 2L. It is not too bad on gas - as automatic - and a really great car. We now have two children, one is 22 months and the other 8 weeks - and yet we still manage to fit everything in for trips away! Also wouldn't be without the permanent 4wd - such a different safety wise. Also it is one of the best cars to drive and comfort wise. Would definitely recommend. Have not had to do much more than replace tyres and service it since we got it 4 years ago.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:25:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945521&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945520&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945520 Author: Anonymous55
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 12:25pm

We've got a '98 legacy 2.0l turbo sw, bought imported from japan at 75,000km two years ago, after selling our legacy turbo sedan.
It's great! Sooo comfy, spacious and in my opinion not really as thirsty as people make them out to be. On a full tank (around 60l) I'll do 550km and it hasn't let us down once, no probs with wof or anything else.
Now it's just time to get the cambelt done, so I'm guessing it will be expensive but can't get around that one anyway!

I would really recommend, just take care and don't buy a modified one or one that's been trashed.... A factory one is really mint!]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:25:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945520&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945520 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945482&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945482 Author: Katep
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:58am

Oh and in regards to space, we recently borrowed a family members outback to got up to the north island with and the boot space was almost double than in our imprezas- so in that aspect they are great! ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945482&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945482 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945478&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945478 Author: Katep
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:56am

We have an inpreza too and for the 4 years we have had it have only ever done break pads and tires. On the other hand, i know a handful of poeple with with legacys or outbacks and they have all had problems, some being major!
Although I love my trusty subaru, I dont think i would invest in another. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:56:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945478&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945478 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945465&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945465 Author: clover
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:45am

Had a grandwagon and it cost us a fortune!! We got rid of it after 12 months. I really do think it is the luck of the draw though as my father had a Subaru wagon years ago and found it very reliable and economical.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:45:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945465&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945465 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945462&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945462 Author: ohanlon82
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:43am

DH had a turbo legacy awhile back - had a few problems it and it was kind of heavy on gas - we brought it second hand. I just dont think it was treated well to start with

My parents have always had Subrau and not had many problems with them - they have all been pretty new tho.

I had a Impreza for 2 weeks - then i got stolen - very nice car but it looked like it was going to guzzle the gas.. just 2L not turbo]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:43:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945462&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945462 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945437&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945437 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:30am

I just have the standard model, so no turbo, about a 1.6 I think, and it is brilliant on gas, really economical.
I also have friends who have legacies who have found them reliable. My parents had a 2L legacy a few years ago which was majorly thirsty on the gas but you will always get that with the bigger engines.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945437&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945437 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945430&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945430 Author: chunkymonkey
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:26am

Oh sorry that might help huh... legacys we have been looking at?

Oh thats good to know not sure if the impreza would be much different than a legacy but how do you find them on gas?]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:26:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945430&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945430 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945420&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945420 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:23am

What sort of subaru wagon? Do you mean a legacy or impreza or outback? I have an impreza sportshatch, have had it for five years now and it has passed every single one of its WOFs! It is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I just spent a lot of money on it last week to put in a new water pump and cam belt ($950) but as that is the first problem I have had I'm not complaining!]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:23:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945420&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945420 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945408&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945408 Author: chunkymonkey
Subject: 31816
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:17am

Just wanting to know how your've found them?
Have u had any problems with it?
Any info would be great as preggers with #2 and need a bigger car and we like the look of the subaru wagons but have heard they are quite expensive to run and get fixed?
Your opinions would be great ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:17:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31816&PID=945408&title=any1-got-a-subaru-wagon#945408