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If you're looking for a used Subaru in the Pacific NW please contact me

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The 1997 Outback in Mica Ruby
360 mini-van
Early Subaru... 
a 1970 Sambor 360. A true 'mini-van', it is only 117" long!

In 1985 Subaru produces it's 1,000,000 4 wheel drive vehicle.
In the 1990s Subaru is the #1 selling station wagon in the US.
 
 

U.S. Sales History By Drivetrain, all models

Model year
Notes
Front Wheel Drive  All Wheel Drive Total sales
1968
1st Subaru imported to the US 332 cars sold
-
-
332
1975
1st year for all wheel drive 
38,578
3,009
41,587
1990
Introduction of the Legacy model
49,948
58,599
108,547
1995
Introduction of the Outback even though it's re-done for 1996
11,120
89,287
100,407
1996
1st year for the 'real' Outback...
1,317
119,431
120,748
1997
Last year for front wheel drive. All Subarus are all wheel drive
34
133,749
133,783
1998
1998 up 10.5 percent over 1997 sales.
-
147,833 
147,833


1995 Legacy Information.

1995 was the first re-design for the Legacy, with all new body, front and rear ends/grill/lights, dashboard, new suspension, longer and wider wheelbase etc and was the first year for the Legacy Outback model and the smaller Impreza Outback Sport.

1995 Legacy Outback was an 'Active Safety Group' L model with lower grey accent, 15" 5-spoke alloy wheels, mud flaps, roof rack, projector-beam fog lights, upgraded woven cloth, cargo area power outlet, cargo hook and cargo tray, and had the same suspension and ground clearance as the L model.
It did not have the rasied roof-line, that was new for the 1996 model.
1996 was the first year for the real Outback that became so popular. For Legacy Outback specs please go to my Outback page

 Looking for a used Subaru in the Seattle area? Please call me at (206) 542-1166, 800-426-1332.. Thank you. Joe Spitz
 
1995 Legacy

Dimensions: 
wheelbase - all models: 103.5" 
overall width - all models: 67.5" 
overall length - sedan 180.9", wagon - 183.9" 
Overll height: sedan 53.3", wagon 57.1", Outback 59.9

Steering - all models :  Engine RPM sensing Variable power assisted rack and pinion,  34.8 ft min. turning circle

Engine: 2.2-L, 135 horsepower, 4 cylinder boxer engine, 16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected (140 ft lbs torque), electronic distributorless ignition

Fuel economy: city/highway 
Front wheel drive:  manual: 24/31, auto: 23/31 
All wheel drive: manual: 21/28, auto: 22/28 
Fuel capacity - all models 15.9 gallons

Warranty: 
3yr/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, 5yr/ 60,000 mile powertrain 

Safety: Dual airbags, driver and passenger height adjustable front seat-belts, front and rear crumple zones, break-away motor mounts so the engine drops down in front end impacts, safety glass, auto-off headlights etc etc

1995  Legacy
Standard equipment and Options
1995 Legacy sedan/wagon
front wheel drive 
1995 Brighton 1995 Legacy L sedan/wagon 
Outback wagon 
(1st year for the Outback) 
1995 LS and LSi wagon/sedan
All Wheel Drive 
available with and without ABS brakes (see Active Safety Group below)
na S 0 S
Active Safety Group: 
All-Wheel -Drive
4 wheel disc anti-lock brakes, cruise control, 
(requires auto trans except on L wagon)
na na 0 on L 

S on all Outback modelsl

S
Traction Control System (TCS) for front wheel drive L models: includes 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes and cruise control na na
(na with optional moonroof) 

na on Outback

na
Automatic Transmission na  0 0
Manual Transmission S (no hill-holder)  S (no hill-holder) 
with hill holder
-- 
Brakes  power assisted 10.2" front disc, 9" rear drum power assisted 10.2" front disc, 9" rear drum,  power assisted 10.2" front disc, 10.5 rear disc, 
ABS, 4 channel
power assisted 10.2" front disc, 10.5 rear disc, 
ABS, 4 channel
Wheels / tires 14" steel wheel with hubcap, 185/70sr14 14" steel wheel with hubcap, 185/70sr14 L: 14" steel wheel with hubcap with 185/70sr14 tire 

Outback:15" 5-spoke alloy with 195 60HR-15 tire

15" Alloy wheel, 185/70hr14
1995 
Legacy model reminder
Front wheel drive 
Legacy sedan/wagon
Brighton Legacy L sedan/wagon 
and Outback wagon (1st year)
LS/LSi sedan/wagon
Dashboard: tachometer, coolant guage, door-open reminder, 
warning lights for: low fuel, battery, oil, parking brake, brake fluid, seatbelts, check engine
S S
Air Condtioning S S
power windows, door locks, mirrors na  na S
power glass moonroof, tilt up / slide back, with retractable cover and rain buffer na  na
requires auto trans and is not available with All-Wheel-Drive L or Outback models
Height adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support 
the driver's seat is manually height adjustable
na na  na 
cruise control 0 0 on non-safety group Ls, 
S on Actiive safety group Ls and on all Outbacks
rear defroster / rear wiper (wagon only) defroster only  defroster only S S
MISC: remote fuel door release, overhead dome light, remote trunk release (sedan only), cup holders (2), coin tray, center console, cargo area or trunk area light,.
(trunk release na on sedan) 

(trunk release na on sedan)
S
Fold down rear seats in the sedan. Lockable for security. Wagon rear seats have always folded flat.
(na on sedan model) 
S S
sedan has an armrest 
1995 Legacy 
model reminder
Front Wheel drive
Legacy wagon/sedan 
Brighton L sedan/wagon 
Outback wagon
LS- LSi wagon/sedan
Security system na na na S on LSi only
Body colored door handles and trim molding na na na S
Auto-off headlights S S
Tilt wheel with memory S S
tinted glass S S
Cloth interior s s

Outback has upgraded woven cloth

LS only, with upgraded plush cloth
Leather: seating surfaces, steering wheel, shift and parking lever NA  NA NA na on LS mode 
S on LSi model 
AM/FM/Casette stereo, 40 watt, 2 speakers  0 S
4 speakers
na
AM/FM/Casstte/in-dash CD player, 80 watts, 
6 speakers
na  na 0 0 on LS model 
S on LSI model 
Electric antenna -- na na
Dual Illuminated visor mirrors, puddle lights na na na S
Fog Lights
0
0
0 on L models
S on Oubacks
S
Wood trim
0
0
0
S

end 1995


start 1996

Ok. You've decided a used Subaru makes sense but where do you look?
If you're in the Pacific NW you'll contact Joe Spitz (206) 769-SUB1 (769-7821)
check my work schedule and call when I'm there
1996 prices and model information
L, Brighton, LS, LSi, GT 

Prices include transportation: $495
(for Outback specs please go to my Outback page)

Basic packages:
All wheel drive (awd): $1,000
Pachage 'D'. Active Safety group:  (Models L, LS, LSi, GT, or Outback with awd and abs have pkg D): awd, 4 wheel disc, 4 channel anti-lock brakes (abs), cruise control: $1,700
Note: very few front wheel drive models were sold
1996 Wagons:
Brighton manual trans (std awd): $16,990
Brighton auto trans (std awd). $17,990
L model front wheel drive, manual trans: $18,390
L model awd manual trans:$19,390
L model awd with abs brakes:$20,190
L model awd auto. trans:$20,190
L model awd with abs brakes:$20,890
LS model (std. awd, abs, auto trans): $23,290
GT 2.5L (std. awd, abs, auto trans): $23,490
LSi 2.5L (std. awd, abs, auto trans): $25,990
Outback 2.2L manual trans: (std. awd, abs): $22,490
Outback 2.2L manual trans, cold weather pkg:$22,890
Outback 2.5L auto trans (std. awd, abs): $23,490
Outback 2.5L auto trans, cold weather pkg: $23,890
1996 Sedans:
L model Front wheel drive manual: $17,690
L model AWD manual trans:  $18,690
L model AWD manual trans with ABS brakes: $19,390
L model AWD auto trans: $19,490
L model AWD auto trans. with ABS brakes: $20,190
LS model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $22,590
GT 2.5 L  model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $22,790
LSi model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $25,290
.
1996 Legacy Model information
L, Brighton, GT, LS, LSi
For Outback specs please go to my Outback page
Dimensions
wheelbase - all models: 103.5" 
overall width - all models: 67.5" 
overall length - sedan 180.9", wagon - 183.9" 
Overll height:  brighton, L, LS, LSi: sedan 53.3", wagon 57.1",  GT   59.9 

Safety features, all models
dual airbags, 
side-impact door beams, meeting 1997 standards
5 mph bumpers 
front/rear crumple zones

New for 1996: new engine (2.5L) in GT, LSi
New Outback model (see Outback page for information on this model)

1996 feature
1996 Brighton
wagon only
1996 L
sedan/wagon
1996 LS
sedan/wagon
1996 GT
sedan/wagon
1996 LSi
sedan/wagon
2.2-L, 135 horsepower, 4 cylinder boxer engine, 
16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected 
140 ft lbs torque, electronic distributorless ignition
S
S
S
na
na
2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine, 
16 valve dual overhead cam, multiport fuel injected 
155 horsepower at 5600 rpm, 140 ft lbs torque at 2800 rpm, 
electronic distributorless ignition, 
platinum-tipped spark plugs, 
premium fuel recommended
na
na
na
S
S
All-Wheel-Drive
S
0
S
S
S
Active Safety Group inlcudes All-Wheel-Drive, 
4 channel anti-lock brakes, cruise control
na
0
S
S
S
Manual transmission
S
no hill holder
S
with hill holder
na
na
na
Automatic transmission
na
0
S
S
S
Standard equipement
Power windows, locks and mirrors (exc. on Brighton), 
Air condtioning,
tilt steering wheel, 
tinted glass, remote fuel/trunk opener
center console, fold down rear seats, auto-off headlights, 
rear defroster with wiper on wagons
intermittant front wiper (variable on LS, LSi, GT)
model reminder 1996 Legacy
1996 Brighton
1996 L
1996 LS
1996 GT
1996 LSi
Brakes:  vented front disc (10.2"), rear drum vented front disc (10.2"), rear drum. With Optional ABS rear disc vented front disc (10.2"), rear disc vented front disc (10.9") with dual caliper pistons, rear disc (10.5")
14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps
S
S
optional alloy wheels
na
na
na
15" alloy wheels
na
na
S
S
S
Body colored moldings, door handles, and mirrors
na
na
S
S
S
Rear seat headrests
na
S
sedan only, na on wagon
S
S
S
Moonroof, tinted galss, tilt/slide
na
na
S
na
S
Roof rack, wagons only
0
0
0
S
0
Ground effects, fog lights, rear spoiler
na
na
na
S
na
Leather interior, steering wheel, shift lever
na
na
na
na
S
model reminder 1996 Legacy
1996 Brighton
1996 L
1996 LS
1996 GT
1996 LSi
am/fm/cassette/clock,
40 watt, 2 speakers
S
na
na
na
na
am/fm/cassette/clock, 80 watts, 4 speakers
na
S
S
power antenna
S
power antenna
na
am/fm/cassette/ CD changer, 6 speakers
na
na
na
na
S
power antenna
CD- single in-dash or 6 disc changer under front pass. seat
na
0
0
0
S
Dual illuminated viror mirrors, overhead spotlight, door pubble lights
na
na
S
S
S
Security system
na
na
na
na
S

 
1996 Legacy colors
color
Brighton
L
LS
GT
LSi
Mica Ruby Pearl (medium red, not a bright red) taupe taupe taupe gray taupe leather
Taupe metallic -- taupe taupe -- taupe leather
Glacier White taupe taupe taupe gray taupe leather
Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl -- gray gray gray taupe leather
Quick Silver metallic -- gray gray gray taupe leather
Spruce pearl (medium dark green) gray gray gray gray taupe leather
Wintergreen metallic (lighter green) -- gray -- -- --
end 1996


start 1997
1997 Legacy LSi sedan, white1997 LSi sedan, white

1997 legacy information and prices


 
1997 prices and model information
L, Brighton, LS, LSi, GT
1997 Wagons:
Prices include transportation: $495
Brighton manual trans: $17,390
Brighton auto trans. $18,190
L manual trans:$20,390
L  auto. trans:$21,190
GT 2.5L manual trans:$23,990
GT 2.5L auto trans: $24,790
LSi 2.5L  auto trans: $26,190 (very limited production)
Outback 2.2L manual trans: (std. awd, abs): $22,990
Outback 2.2L manual trans, cold weather pkg:$23,390
Outback 2.5L auto trans (std. awd, abs): $23,790
Outback 2.5L auto trans, cold weather pkg: $24,190
Outback Limited manual trans: $24,690
Outback Limited auto trans: $25,490
1997 Sedans:
Prices include transportation: $495

L manual trans: $19,690
L auto trans: $20,490
GT 2.5L manual trans:$23,290
GT 2.5 L auto trans: $24.090
LSi auto trans: $25,490 (very limited production)

.
 
1997 Legacy Model information
For Outback specs please go to my Outback page
1997 Dimensions
Wheelbase - all models: 103.5" 
Overall width - all models: 67.5" 
Overall length - L, Brighton sedan 180.9". L, Brighton wagon - 183.9". GT sedan - 181.5", GT wagon - 184.5"
Overall height:  Brighton, L, sedan 53.3", wagon 57.1",  GT sedan 55.7", GT wagon 60.3"
Road clearance: Brighton, L - 6.1", GT sedan/wagon 6.5"
Legroom, front/rear: sedans - 43.3/34.6", wagons - 43.3/34.8"
 

1997 Safety features, all models meet 1997 standards
dual airbags, 
side-impact door beams
5 mph bumpers 
front/rear crumple zones
Break away motor mounts (engine drops down in front end accidents)

New for 1997
All models now have all-wheel-drive. There is no longer a front wheel drive model.
LS model discontinued.
LSi model in very short supply and was discontinued very early in the model year (I think it was around November)
Again, for Outback info please go to my Outback page.

Engines: 2.2 L and 2.5 L now with more horsepower and torque

New separate power door lock switch. Opening the driver's door no longer unlocks all the doors. 

1997 legacy feature
1997 Brighton
wagon only
1997 L
sedan/wagon
1997 GT
sedan/wagon
1997 LSi
sedan/wagon
2.2-L 4 cylinder boxer engine,
137 horsepower@5400 rpm, 
16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected 
145 ft lbs torque@ 4000 rpm, electronic distributorless ignition
S
S
na
na
2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine, 
16 valve dual overhead cam, multiport fuel injected 
165 horsepower @ 5600 rpm, 162 ft lbs torque @4000 rpm, 
electronic distributorless ignition, 
platinum-tipped spark plugs, 
regular unleaded fuel recommended
na
na
S
S
Manual transmission
fuel economy city/highway 
15.9 US gal tank
S
no hill holder
23/30 mpg
S
with hill holder
23/30 mpg
S
no hill holder
21/27 mpg
na
Automatic transmission
fuel economy city/highway
15.9 US gal tank
0
23/30 mpg
0
23/30 mpg
0
21/27 mpg
S
21/27 mpg
Standard equipment 1997 Legacy
All wheel drive with anti-lock brakes (exc. no anti-lock on Brighton)
Variable assist, engine rpm sensing rack and pinion power steering
Power windows (auto down driver's window), door locks and mirrors (exc. on Brighton), 
Air condtioning,
Cruise control (exc. on Brighton)
tilt steering wheel, 
tinted glass, remote fuel/trunk opener
center console, fold down rear seats, auto-off headlights, 
rear defroster - with wiper on wagons
intermittant front wiper (variable speed on LSi, GT)
dual front cup holder
Rear cargo cover - wagon only (optional on Brighton)
model reminder 1997 Legacy
1997 Brighton
1997 L
1997 GT
1997 LSi
Brakes:  No antilock (non ABS) 
vented front disc (10.1"), rear drum
4 channel Anti-lock (ABS) vented 10.1" front disc,  10.5" rear disc 4 channel Anti lock (ABS) vented front disc (10.9") with dual caliper pistons, rear disc (10.5")
Sport tuned suspension
na
na
S
S
Height adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
na
na
S
sport style
S
Wheels
14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps
14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps
optional alloy wheels
16" honeycomb style alloy
15" 5-spoke alloy
Body colored moldings, door handles, and mirrors
na
na
S
S
Rear seat headrests
na
S
sedan only, na on wagon
S
S
Moonroof, tinted glass, tilt/slide with interior sun shade
na
na
S
S
Roof rack, wagons only
0
0
S
0
GT package: 
Ground effects,
Fog lights,
Rear spoiler,
Front hood scoop (non functional)
na
na
S
na
Leather interior, steering wheel, shift lever
na
$1,295
0 $1,295
S
1997 Legacy
model reminder
1997 Brighton
1997 L wagon/sedan
1997 GT wagon/sedan
1997 LSi wagon/sedan
am/fm/cassette/clock,
40 watt, 2 speakers
S
na
na
na
am/fm/cassette/clock, 80 watts, 4 speakers
na
S
S
power antenna
na
am/fm/cassette/ 6 disc CD changer, 6 speakers
na
na
na
S
power antenna
CD- single in-dash ($420) or 6 disc changer under front pass. seat ($595)
na
0
0
S
Dual illuminated visor mirrors, overhead spotlight, door puddle lights
na
0 - map lights
0 - illum. visors
S
S
Remote keyless entry (opens drivers door with one button, all doors with second push of the button) ($225) with optional 
Security system
na
0
0
S
Roof rack (wagon only)
0
0
S
0
Woodgrain patterned plastic trim (no trees cut down)
na
na
S
S

Thinking about a 1997? Contact Joe Spitz (yes, that's me and that's why I've done these pages)
Call anytime: (206) 769-SUB1 (769-7821)
Call when I'm at the dealership: check my work schedule


1997 Legacy Colors
1997 Legacy
Colors
Brighton
Gray cloth/door trim
L sedan/wagon
Gray cloth/door trim
GT sedan/wagon
Gray velour cloth/door trim
LSI sedan/wagon
Beige leather trimmed upholstry/door trim 
Mica Ruby (medium dark red) A A - A
Glacier White
A
A
A
A
Deep Sapphire Pearl (dark blue)
-
A
A
A
Quick Silver Metallic (silver)
-
A
A
A
Spruce Pearl (med. dark green)
A
A
A
A
Black Granite Pearl
(rich black with warn bown cinnamon undertones
-
-
A
-
Rio Red (bright red)
-
-
A
-
end 1997 legacy



NEW FOR 1998 LEGACY.
For Legacy Outback info please go to my Outback page
Looking for a used Subaru?? Please call Joe Spitz at (206) 542-1166

All models get de-powered air-bags starting with September production, new multi-reflector headlights, standard ashtray and lighter, and rear defroster now has a timer.

Brighton Wagon: Now has right side mirror.

Legacy L Models: Rear seat head-rests (wagons), new interior fabric, overhead map light with sunglass holder, ashtray and lighter included.

Safety: 1998 Legacy airbags have been 'de-powered', meaning they balloon with less force. Production of these starting in September 1997 with the following Vehicle Identification Numbers: Legacy sedan W*204868, Wagons W*307101, Outbacks W*617283, Postal cars W*307141. In conjunction with the new airbags the front seat belt tensioner was re-adjusted so these new airbags are not retrofitable. Always check safety issues with your local dealer.

NEW 1998 MODEL - GT LIMITED SEDAN: All new model of the GT Sedan, available in White, Rio Red or Black Granite, comes with automatic transmission, leather interior, am/fm/weatherband/cassette/CD 6 speaker stereo and best of all, its not much more money than the non-Limited version. For pricing info, go to links section at the end.
 The Legacy final assembly factory is in Indiana.
 

1998 PRICES 
For standard equipment and options prices see the lists above for the correct vehicle. 

Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (msrp) including Destination ($495), plus optional equipment, tax and license fees. 
 

1998 Model
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Legacy Brighton Wagon $17,390. $18,190
Legacy L Sedan $19,195 $20,490.
Legacy L Wagon:  $ 20,390. $21,19
Legacy GT Sedan: $23,290. $24,090
Legacy GT Wagon: $23,990. $24,790.
Legacy GT Limited (Sedan only):  No manual avail. $25,390.
Legacy OUTBACK:  $22,990. $23,790.
Legacy Outback with Cold Weather Package $23,390. $24,190
Legacy Outback Limited $24,690 $25,490
Legacy Outback with Dual Sunroofs no manual avail. $26,790
 1998 prices
   
.
 
1998 Legacy
Standard equipment and options
1998 Legacy Brighton and L Model information
s = standard o = optional  '--' = not available on that model 

Note: some of the options listed at the end of this table, especially on the Brighton model, will probably have to be dealer installed. Prices next to options are for factory. Dealer installed items may be higher due to parts and labor costs. 

Brighton
wagon only 
L model
wagon / sedan 
All-wheel drive
2.2 Liter SOHC, 16 valve, 4 cylinder, Multi-port Fuel Injected boxer engine, 137 hp, 
economy - 23 city, 30 highway, automatic and manual trans, 15.9 gallon fuel tank
Manual Transmission (tows 1000#)
Automatic transmission (tows 2000#) $800
Power steering (variable assist rack and pinion)
Brakes - power 10.1" front disk. Rear drum 
Anti-Lock Brakes - 4 disk 10.1" front,10.5" rear, 4 channel
SAFETY: Dual Air bags - de-powered starting in September 1997, front & rear crumple zones, reinforced doors, roof, steering column, tinted windows, "Limp Home" electronic Engine Management system. Always check safety issues with your local dealer.
Power Windows, Door locks and Outside Mirrors
Air conditioning
Rear defroster (with wiper - washer on wagon models)
Hill Holder anti-roll clutch s manual trans only 
AM / FM / Cassette, with clock
(2 speakers) 

(4 speakers) 
Cruise Control
Tilt Steering wheel
Cup holders (2 in front )
5 seat belts -4 outside harnesses, Height Adjustable front shoulder belts, child-proof rear door locks s
Steel belted all-weather 185 / 70 R-14 tires, 14" steel wheels, with hubcaps
Interval front windshield wiper, plus one-touch mist swipe
Fold down 60 - 40 split rear seats (lockable on L sedans)
Remote fuel door release, fuel door on passenger side
Remote trunk release - sedan -
Tinted glass
Auto off halogen headlights, lexan covers, 
Rear seat head-rests
Rear seat heat vents
Center armrest with storage, glovebox, door map pockets
Overhead maps lights with sunglass holder
Ashtray, lighter
Popular Equipment Group :includes floor mats, roof rack (wagons), mud flaps, tail-pipe extender - $472.
1998 Model Reminder
1998 Brighton
wagon only
1998 L
wagon/sedan
Cargo area retractable cover, wagon only
Spare tire storage bin
Mud flaps - $90
Floor mats, - $74
Roof rack - wagon only
Tail-pipe extender (chrome like) - $31.
Keyless Remote entry - $225.
Keyless remote plus alarm - $350.
Aluminum wheels, $595.
Tweeters - 2 - $100.
CD player, single disk in-dash - $420.
CD player, 6 disk, under front pass. seat o
Rear Spoiler - wagon model - $295. o
Fog Lights (great for night-time driving, not just for fog)
Sunroof
Rear Cup Holder $40.
Dust deflector $100.
Dual Power Outlets - $88. 
2 extra cigarette type plugs replace the ashtray for a total of 3 front plugs.
Woodgrain radio bezel (not real wood) - $47
Cargo carpet (custom fit carpet to protect cargo area carpet) - $54
Trailer Hitch with wiring harness - $295.


 
 
 
 

1998 GT, GT Limited sedan (no Limited wagon)

Hard to find GT on you wish list? If you're in the NW things just got easy. Contact Joe Spitz 

Call anytime: (206) 769-SUB1 (769-7821)
Call when I'm at the dealership: check my work schedule

s = standard o = optional  '--' = not available on that model 
Note: Option prices are factory or port installed prices. Dealer installed price may be higher due to labor and parts costs.

1998 Standard equipment and options
1998 GT wagon-sedan  1998 GT Limited Sedan
All-wheel drive
2.5 liter, multi-port sequential fuel injected 4 cylinder, 16 Valve DOHC boxer engine, 
165 horsepower, 162 Ft. lbs Torque 
economy - manual 21 city - 27 hgwy, automatic trans 21 city - 26 hgwy 
(15.9 gal. fuel tank)
Manual Transmission 
(1000 # towing capacity)
Automatic transmission - $800. 
(2000# towing capacity) 
Safety: Dual air-bags, reinforced doors, roof, steering column, front / rear crumple zones, 5mph bumpers, "Limp Home" electronic engine management system.
Power steering (variable assist rack and pinion)
Anti-Lock Brakes, 4-channel ABS 
Front: heavy duty vented 10.7 disc with dual caliper piston, 
Rear: 10.5"  disc
Power windows, door locks, and outside mirrorss
Air conditioning
Rear defroster (timed, with wiper - washer on wagon models)
Hill Holder anti-roll clutch
5 seat belts -4 outside harnesses. Front shoulder harnesses height adjustable
Height Adjustable Driver's seat, with lumbar support
Leather interior: seats, steering wheel, shift lever, door-trim panels 
$1,295. 
Wood Trim package: around power window switches, shift lever, radio bezel
Model reminder 1998 GT
1998 GT 1998 GT Ltd. Sedan
Cruise Control
Tires: Steel belt 205 / 55 R16 tires, 16" honeycomb alloy wheels
Sunroof
Fog Lights, projector beam
Variable delay interval front windshield wiper, plus one-touch mist swipe
Fold down 60-40 rear seats, lockable on sedans
Remote fuel door release, fuel door on pass. side
Remote trunk release - sedan 
not on wagon -power door lock unlocks Wagon's rear gate
Tinted glass
UV tint 
Auto off halogen headlights, lexan covers, 
Rear seat head-rests
Rear seat heat vents
Center armrest with storage, glovebox, door map pockets
Overhead maps lights with sunglass holder
Ashtray, lighter
1998 GT MODEL reminder
1998 GT 1998 GT Ltd.
am / fm / cassette, 4 speakers, electric antena
am / fm / weatherband / casstte / cd (in-dash), 6 speakers, electric antena
Cargo area retractable cover, wagon only
Spare tire storage bin
Mud flaps  --  -- 
Floor mats
Roof rack - wagon only
Tail-pipe extender (chrome like)
Keyless Remote entry - $225.
Keyless remote plus alarm - $350.
Tweeters - 2- $100. o
CD player, single disk in-dash - $420.
CD player, 6 disk, under front pass. seat
Rear Spoiler - wagon and sedan models
Dual Power Outlets - $88. 
2 extra cigarette lighter type plugs replace the ashtray for a total of 3 front plugs for use with cellular phones, computers or etc.
Rear Cup Holder $40. o
..

1998 LEGACY - COLORS COLORS
COLORS "A" is available on that model '--' is not available on that model Brighton

wagon only

'L' model 

all models

Outback ('Slate' lower cladding)  Outback Limited ('Slate' lower cladding)  GT sedan/wagon GT  Limited  Sedan only 
WHITE - Glacier White 
GREEN - Spruce pearl 
-- 
BLUE - Deep Sapphire (dark blue)
-- 
-- 
-- 
SILVER - Quick Silver Metallic 
-- 
-- 
-- 
-- 
RED - Mica Ruby (dark red) 
-- 
-- 
-- 
BLACK - Black Granite Metallic (not a flat black, it has a warm brown-cinnamon undertone)
-- 
-- 
-- 
RED - Rio Red (bright but not too flashy)
-- 
-- 
-- 
end 1998 Legacy


start 1999 Legacy
What's new for 1999
1999 white Legacy GT wagon
New for 1999
Legacy L, Brighton, GT models

For Outbacks, please go to my Outback page

Brighton and 30th Anniversary L:  more horsepower and torque with 1999s "Phase II" 2.2 liter engine, smoother shifting transmissions, wide spray windshield washer, L models pre-wired for easier keyless entry installation at the dealer.

30th Anniversary Legacy L, new model for 1999. Includes very comforable, and practical, height adjustable driver's seat, plus electric titl and slide glass sunroof with cover, 15" alloy wheels, rear spoiler on sedans or roof rack on wagons, power antenna, color co-ordinated door handles and bodyside moldings, and the 30th Anniversary badge by the left front wheel.
All this for $2000. (-) $1000 factory discount for a net price increase of only $1000. over a 1998 L model. It's a bargain for what you get.

New Winestone color available on Legacy 30th Anniversay. This is a new very attractive color. Replaces Mica Ruby.
New Sandstone color available on L models
Sapphire blue now available on Brighton wagon, replacing Mica Ruby.

GT models - all models: smoother shifting transmissions, wide spray windshield washer, standard keyless entry,
GT Limited: gold trimmed alloy wheels .
GT: Now standard with keyless entry
GT Limited 30th Anniversary sedan:  Now standard with keyless entry,  am/fm/weatherband/cassette,
new gold trim alloy wheels (same wheel as 1998 except with gold accent)

Quicksilver available on GT Limited


1999 Legacy L and Brighton Specifcations
s = standard, o = optional   -- = not avaiilable on that model
Information is subject to change and correction
Option prices are for factory installed items. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to parts and labor costs.

New for 1999
The Legacy L is a 30th Anniversary model with standard height adjustable driver's seat, electric sunroof, 15" alloy wheels, roof rack (wagon) rear spoiler (sedan), power antenna, color co-ordinated door handles and bodyside moldings, and the 30th Anniversary badge by the left front wheel well.
All this for a net price increase of only $1000. over a non- 30th Ann. model, after a package dicount of $1000. A non-3oth L is a special order (at least here in the NW) and I have only seen one all year!

Winestone color available on Legacy 30th Anniversay. This is a new more maroon or deep plum color than the current Mica Ruby. 
Sanstone available on L models 

1999 Legacy
L model sedan and wagon
Brighton wagon
Engine: Phase II  2.2L 4 cylinder boxer engine 
Horsepower: 142 hp at 5600 rpm, 149 ft. lbs torque at 3600 rpm 
Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection with distributorless electronic ignition 
Fuel economy: city/highway 22/29 all models 
regular unleaded, 15.9 gal. tank 
Brakes
Brighton model: power 10.1" front disk. Rear drum 
L models: 4 channel Anti-Lock Brakes - 4 disk, 10.1" front, 10.5" rear.
Steering: engine rpm sensing variable assist rack and pinion 
Dimensions: wagon/sedan 
wheelbase: 103.5/103.5 
Overall length: 184.5/181.5 
Overall width; 67.5/67.5 
Overall height: 57.1, 60.3 with roof rack/ 55.3 -with moonroof 55.7 
Turning radius: 34.8 ft 
Curb weight: (app) 2900 depending on options 

Safety
Driver and passenger new technology airbags 
Door guard beams 
Crumple zones front and rear 
Drop-under-car motor design


Standard equipment 1999 Legacy  L and Brighton
 
All-wheel-drive 
air conditioning 
interval front wiper 
rear defroster, with wiper/washer on wagon 
cloth interior with 60/40 split fold flat rear seats 
2 front cup holders 
tilt steering column
tinted safety glass 
auto-off headlights 
Dual outside mirrors 
Center armrest with storage 
Door map pockets 
Overhead dome light 
Rear cargo light
 
1999 Legacy Model reminder
1999 L sedan and wagon
1999 Brighton wagon
Power windows 
Power door locks, 
Cruise control 
Spare tire storage bin 
Cargo cover 
Tachometer 
Anti-lock brakes
s
--
30th Anniversary upgrade
Power tilt and slide tinted glass sunroof with interior shade. 
Electic antenna 
Height adjustable driver's seat 
Body colored door handles 
15" alloy, 5 spoke wheels 
Roof rack (wagons) 
Rear Spoiler (sedans) 
Keyless entry system pre-wired for easier opttional installation 
30th anniversay badge by left front wheel 
Net cost: $1000. after $1000 discount
S
30th Anniversay model,
through December 1999
--
AM/FM/Cassette stereo
4 speakers
2 speakers
Hill-holder clutch - manual trans. only
s
na
OPTIONS
1999 Legacy model reminder
L model sedan and wagon
Brighton wagon
Automatic transmission $800
0
0
Popular Equipment Group: 
Group II: floor mats, mud flaps, tailpipe extender
$195

remember, on the 30th Ann. L, a  roof rack or rear spoiler (sedan) is standard

Group I: Roof rack, floor mats, mud flaps, tailpipe extender $472
Covenience group: Keyless entry, rear cup holder $265.
0
na
Tweeters, (2 at ear level) $100.
0
0
CD player $420
0
0
CD changer $689
0
0
Floor mats $74.
0
0
Rear bumper cover $57
0
0
Rear cup holder $40.
0
0
Cargo net (wagon) $50
0
0
Keyless entry $225. with alarm: $350
0
na
Sport Accessories group Rear spoiler, 
7 spoke alloy wheels
na
0
1999 Legacy  model reminder
Brighton

1999 Legacy GT sedan and wagon specifications
S = standard, 0 = optional,   -- = not avaiilable on that model
All information is subject to change and correction

Option prices are for factory or port installed items. Dealer installed options may be higher due to parts and labor costs

New for 1999: redesigned transmissions for smoother shifting, upgraded measures for reduced noise and vibration, new technology airbags, standard keyless entry system, gold accent alloy wheels on the Limited 
1999 Legacy GT
GT model sedan and wagon
GT Limited sedan 
(no Limited wagon available)
Engine: 2.5-L 4 cylinder, DOHC boxer engine 
Horsepower: 165 hp at 5600 rpm, 162 ft. lbs torque at 4000 rpm 
Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection with distributorless electronic ignition 

Fuel economy: city/highway 
21/27 manual transmission, 21/26 automatic transmission
regular unleaded, 15.9 gal. tank 

Brakes: 4 channel Anti-Lock Brakes - Heavy duty, dual caliper piston, 10.7" front disk,10.5" rear. 
Wheels: 16' alloy with 205/65R-16 tires 
Steering: variable assist rack and pinion 

Dimensions: wagon/sedan 
wheelbase: 103.5/103.5
Overall length: 184.5/181.5 
Overall width; 67.5/67.5 
Overall height: 57.1, 60.3 with roof rack/ 55.3 -with moonroof 55.7 
Turning radius: 34.8 ft 
Curb weight: (app) 3100--3200+ depending on options 

Safety: 
Driver and passenger new technology airbags 
Door guard beams 
Crumple zones front and rear 
Drop down motor design

Standard equipment 1999 Legacy GT sedans and wagons
All-wheel-drive 
air conditioning 
power windows 
power door locks 
power mirrors 
keyless entry system 
cruise control 
fog lights 
sunroof, electric 
height adjustable driver's seat 
driver's seat lumbar support 
sport tuned suspension, sports tailpipe 
leather steering wheel and shift knob 
variable delay interval front wipers 
hood scoop, areodynamic ground effects 
woodgrain interior trim 
dual illuminated visor mirrors 
rear defroster, with wiper and washer on wagons 
cloth interior with 60/40 split fold flat rear seats 
rear seat armrest - sedans only 
2 front cup holders 
tilt steering column 
roof rack and rear dust spoiler on wagons 
rear spoiler on sedans 
tinted safety glass 
auto-off headlights 
Center armrest with storage 
Door map pockets 
Overhead maps lights, dome light, front door puddle lights, rear cargo light (wagon) 
1999 Legacy GT Model reminder
GT sedan and wagon
GT Limited 30th Anniversay sedan 
Stereo
am/fm/Cassette stereo with power antenna, 4 speakers
Premium system incl. am/fm/Weatherband/Cassette/CD,  4 upgraded speakers 
plus 2 tweeters, bass, mid-range and treble adjustments, power antenna
leather
0  $1,295
S
Ultra-violet reducing special dark window tint, side and rear glass
na
S
Woodgrain heater and audio control bezel
0
S
Body colored ground effects, gold colored badging, and gold Star emblem in front grill
na
S
Front seat-back  map pockets
na
S
Driver's side windshield wiper fin for improved cleaning
na
S
1999 Legacy GT model reminder
GT sedan and wagon
GT Limited sedan
more option information and prices to follow as made available
Floor mats $74
0
S
CD player $420
0
S
CD changer $689
0
0
Tweeters $100
0
S
Rear bumper cover (wagon) $57
0
0
.
COLORS COLORSCOLORS
1999 Legacy L, GT and Brighton 
Color
L wagon and sedan
30th Anniversay
Brighton
GT wagon / sedan
GT Limited Sedan 
30th Anniversay
Black granite pearl
 
grey cloth
grey leather
Glacier White
grey cloth
grey cloth
grey cloth
grey leather
Qucik silver metallic
 
grey cloth
grey leather
Spruce pearl
grey cloth
grey cloth
grey cloth
 
Deep sapphire pearl
 
grey cloth
Rio Red
grey cloth
grey leather
Sandstone metallic
grey cloth
Winestone pearl
grey cloth
.
1999 PRICES 
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (msrp) including Destination ($495), plus optional equipment, tax and license fees. 
Remember to SUBTRACT applicable rebates.
 
Model
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Legacy Brighton Wagon
$17,390
$18,190
Legacy L Sedan
na
na
Legacy L Wagon: 
na
na
Legacy 30th Anniversary sedan 
(price after $1,000 30th Anniversay discount)
$20,690
$21,490
Legacy GT Sedan:
$23,290
$24,090
Legacy GT Wagon:
$23,990.
$24,790.
Legacy GT 30th Anniversary Limited Sedan
$24,590
$25,390.
Legacy Outback
$22,990
$23,790.
Legacy Outback with Cold Weather Package
$23,390
$24,190
Legacy Outback Limited Wagon
$25,090
$25,890
Legacy Outback with Dual Sunroofs
no manual avail.
$27,090
Outback SSV (special service vehicle)
no manual avail.
$20,490 

end 1999 legacy


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