billfred97 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I am looking for an Outback on Craigslist and I keep seeing things like Subaru Legacy Outback, or Subaru Legacy Wagon, or just Subaru Outback. I tried to find out what the difference was on google and found that the Outback has more ground clearance than the Legacy, which is a good thing for me, but how can I tell if an Outback is an Outback or a Legacy Outback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) A subaru outback, or legacy outback is the same thing. The biggest difference between a regular legacy and an outback is the outback is lifted from the factory. Also, all outback with exception of the 96 5 spd came with the 2.5 motor. Most regular legacy's came with a 2.2 motor. Outback also have a 2 tone paint job, or the newer ones have 2 tone because of trim. Regular legacy's are a solid color. There is also an impreza outback sport. But they are based on the impreza platform and they don't sit any higher. Edited February 6, 2015 by bratman18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Outback was introduced in '95 as a specialized sub-model of the Legacy--hence, it was a "Legacy Outback." But it was so popular that eventually (can't remember what year) they just dropped "Legacy" from the designation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfred97 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Ohhh, everything is clear now, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 There is an impreza based "outback sport" also. This is a smaller car not lifted any more than regular Impreza but with bigger wheels, disc brakes and some trim changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Cars101.com Look in the Archive section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Ya know, there are other sources besides Craigslist. Autotrader.com comes to mind. Found and sold many used cars through them. Might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthguy Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Also, when people post cars on Craigslist they are not always accurate or don't give the full name. You really need to see a picture of the car to have a better idea of what it actually is. I see listings all the time that aren't quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieTrav Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Outback has the raised roof, Legacy doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieTrav Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Outback has the raised roof, Legacy doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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