Subaru Legacy GT-B
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Legacy GT-B

1998-2003AWD
280 hp
0-100 in 5.8s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Subaru Legacy GT-B

The Subaru Legacy GT-B is one of the cornerstone Japanese performance cars of its era. It's the kind of build that earned the JDM scene its global reputation.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability75/100
Economy55/100
Insurance Cost52/100
Import Price48/100
Maintenance55/100
Practicality82/100
Parts Availability62/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
6/10 ยท Moderate DIY

EJ20 twin-turbo (sequential) โ€” quirky and harder than a single-turbo EJ.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L Twin-Turbo Boxer

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

280 hp

Torque

343 Nm

Weight

1480 kg

0-100 km/t

5.8s

Production Years

1998-2003

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$31,120

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ28,550

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +4%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ผ -17%

Price history

$37,493
2021
$35,601
2022
$33,708
2023
$31,815
2024
$29,923
2025
$31,120
2026
C

Investment Grade ยท Accessible

The Subaru Legacy GT-B (1998-2003) currently represents an accessible entry point into JDM ownership. Owners benefit from bulletproof reliability (75/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (55/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (62/10) โ€” a combination that keeps the AWD driving experience genuinely usable day-to-day. While not showing the same appreciation as higher-graded models, values have remained relatively stable and the car offers strong driving enjoyment relative to its price point. Buyers prioritising driving experience over investment potential will find excellent value here.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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