The SUBARU LEGACY (1998-07) OUTBACK 5DR SW 2.5I AUTO4 is a roomy, five-door estate with a rugged, raised stance, sitting between a conventional family wagon and today’s compact SUVs in the UK used-car market. Its automatic gearbox and load space make it an alternative to more estate cars. The mycarcheck.com picture is based on eight look-ups covering seven distinct VINs, so figures are indicative rather than a market average. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £600 and a typical recorded mileage of 128,000 miles; average annual mileage is 23,000, with 3.6 previous keepers on average. Best suited to families, dog owners and drivers wanting a versatile car for commuting, holidays and country lanes, the Outback’s ground clearance and Subaru’s all-wheel-drive reputation give it confidence beyond estates. It stands apart from rivals such as Volvo V70 and Audi A6 Avant, though age and petrol costs merit careful checks.