rweddy Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Looks like my insurance might total my OWB. What kind of mpg can I expect from 2.5 5spd combo? My current 2.2 gets 28-30 highway. Will a 2.5 get close to the same? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 What year are you looking at? You should be in the ballpark, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 What year are you looking at? You should be in the ballpark, though. 97-99 I like the style of the first generation obw best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 If you go with a first gen obw 2.5, watch for head gasket problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outback_97 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 rweddy: FWIW I get around 27-28 mpg highway on my '97 Legacy OBW, with automatic. I think 30 may be a bit optimistic, but high 20's definitely. I'm in Utah, so I figure we have somewhat similar elevations and terrain. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
732002 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 My auto 96 OBW gets 22-24mpg. Might be better with new HG's. I wish I bought a legacy L wgn. They sell for less, I don't need the ground clearance, and I think the 2.2 has less head gasket problems than 2.5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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