The SUBARU LEGACY (1998-07) OUTBACK 5DR SW 2.5 LUX SVDC AUTO4 is a roomy, five-door estate with a tougher, raised-up look than an ordinary family wagon. In the UK used-car market, it sits between a traditional estate and an early crossover: practical for everyday roads, with extra confidence on rough tracks and in poor weather. Its 2.5-litre petrol engine, automatic gearbox and Subaru’s reputation for all-wheel-drive traction make it a distinctive choice beside mainstream rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and estate cars from Volvo. The Outback suits families, dog owners and outdoor-minded drivers needing space and year-round reassurance, rather than commuters chasing the lowest fuel bills. In mycarcheck.com data, 11 checks covered 11 different cars, so figures are a small snapshot: average recorded mileage was 132,000, with four previous keepers and just 3,000 miles a year. Average private-sale valuation was £500; condition and history matter greatly at this age today.