1998-99 Subaru Legacy, Outback Sport, or Impreza's

[gpoli]

so I was looking for a used car, and saw these ones for pretty cheap with low K's, I like the AWD, but am not sure on how reliable these cars are, and whether or not its a good car for someone who doesnt have a lot to spend on repairs, what do you pros think?

[The General]

They are fairly reliable. The 2.5L flat 4-cylinder has had some engine knock problems but it is next to always covered under warranty. Otherwise, tough, reliable and well built cars.

Impreza is one of my personal faves.

[Joybell]

Actually the Impreza used to have the 2.2L engine - no problems. Now it also has the 2.5L. Why Subaru did that I don't know, because that was a good engine and the 2.5L isn't. Yes, there is a warranty, but they will put a rebuilt block in even if low mileage. They replaced my Forester's engine with a rebuilt when I had only 36,000 kms on it. Better read up a little on engine reliability.