The SUBARU LEGACY (1998-07) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 2.0I REN AUTO4 is a practical five-door estate, or sports tourer, rather than an SUV or family hatchback. In the UK used-car market it is now an older, relatively uncommon alternative to mainstream estates such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra, with extra appeal for buyers seeking Subaru’s all-wheel-drive character. mycarcheck.com has recorded 42 checks covering 15 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot but a modest sample. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700 and average recorded mileage of 149,000 miles. Average annual mileage is 7,000, while cars had around 4.2 previous keepers, so condition and history matter greatly when comparing individual examples. With roomy luggage space, comfortable long-distance manners and sure-footed all-weather ability, this Legacy suits families, dog owners and rural commuters. Less fashionable than an SUV, it offers useful estate practicality and a distinctive alternative to rivals for buyers.