The SUBARU LEGACY (1998-07) OUTBACK 5DR SW 2.5I 165 SE AUTO4 is a spacious five-door estate with a tougher, raised-up look than a conventional family wagon. In the UK, it occupies a niche between an estate and an early soft-roader, giving practical everyday transport without a modern SUV’s bulk. mycarcheck.com logged 79 look-ups across 53 distinct VINs, a useful though modest snapshot. Checks indicate an average private-sale value of £700, recorded mileage of 128,000 miles, annual use of 5,000 miles and around 3.4 previous keepers. These are averages, not guarantees for any individual car. Powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox, the Outback’s all-wheel drive and ground clearance suit families, rural drivers and trips on slippery roads. It feels more adventurous than ordinary estate rivals while remaining useful for long journeys. Compared with a small hatchback, expect greater space and capability, but potentially higher fuel and upkeep costs.