Subaru

Legacy GT-B

1998-2003AWD

280 hp

0-100 in 5.8s

About the Subaru Legacy GT-B

The Legacy GT-B is the JDM Legacy that Europe never properly received: a 280 hp sequential twin-turbo flat-four in a wagon or sedan body, with Bilstein dampers, a limited-slip rear differential and full-time all-wheel drive. It was Subaru's fast estate before anyone used that phrase.

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 · Moderate DIY

EJ20 twin-turbo (sequential) — 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 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$31,120

🇪🇺 €28,550

📅 Last 12 months▲ +4%

📆 Last 5 years▼ -17%

Price history

$37,493

2021

$35,601

2022

$33,708

2023

$31,815

2024

$29,923

2025

$31,120

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Subaru Legacy GT-B (1998-2003) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (75/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (55/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (62/10) make the AWD package easy to live with. Values have drifted gently upward (+4.0% over 12 months), and a rarity score of 41/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

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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