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Actually I'm looking at a 2002 with low mileage and a sound maintenance history (just talked to the fellow at the dealer where it was regularly serviced) but only one head gasket was replaced. Oh yeah, and Subaru Canada pretends the problem never existed... I should probably just find a 2003 i guess.

That's what I dream of! Another question - how are the legacy's with weight? Like, say, 5 passengers and another 200 pounds of gear? It's alot to ask of a car, I know.

I should have said 2003 - I'm mostly looking at 2003's. Some 2004's.

Good to know Grossgary. I think I was a little frightened to see the way in which the quality of the legacy seems to have dipped (according to consumer review aggregates, edmunds.com) in the beginning of the decade, but do you think the 2004 is worthwhile? The whole reason I wanted a legacy is my jealousy at my friend's legendary '98. Still going strong, no breakdowns, solid as a rock.

Yep, we have CAA and I'm already a member. So you think a 2004 Legacy holds up pretty well? If well maintained?

Good Point. I live in Toronto. There are plenty of places in Toronto to service the car. But I'll be driving it specifically for road trips (touring with my band) and so drives out to Halifax are certainly in the mix, as well as to Vancouver. Without the band I already do a lot of driving to Northern Ontario - North Bay, Algonquin, Killarney, etc. I love that when my Ford broke down in Nevada and Northern Ontario I was able to fix it. I don't love that it broke down alot. How much more expensive would you say the parts are? 30%? 50%

I'm looking at buying a 2003 Subaru Legacy Wagon, but my Dad is trying to talk me into getting a Ford because of the greater ease and cheapness of repairs. I do a lot of long distance driving and I live in Canada. Any horror stories? Breakdowns on the side of the road with no Subaru capable mechanic for miles? Or is it really possible to get your subaru serviced in rural areas? Also, any thoughts on what is the best year for the Legacy? I have heard bad things about 200-2002, but was hoping 2003-2004 would be ok. Thoughts?