The second-generation Subaru Legacy (BD/BG/BK) arrived for the 1995 model year in North America, building on the success of its predecessor. It offered a more refined chassis, updated styling, and the standard all-wheel drive that defined the brand. The lineup included the sedan (BD) and wagon (BG), but the most significant addition was the Legacy Outback, a rugged wagon variant that created a new market segment.
Enthusiasts gravitate towards the GT models, which featured the more powerful 2.5-liter DOHC EJ25D flat-four engine, producing 155 horsepower. Available as a sedan or wagon, often with a 5-speed manual, the Legacy GT was a sleeper performance car for its time and a direct precursor to the WRX that would later arrive in the U.S. These GTs, especially well-maintained wagons, are the most collectible of the range.
The market for these Legacys is still in its early stages, with an average sale price just under $10,000. Most transactions are for daily-driver quality cars, but the top of the market, approaching $18,000, is reserved for pristine, low-mileage GT and Outback wagons. It's an accessible entry point for 90s Japanese cars with genuine rally heritage.
Buying Tips
- Check for head gasket failure on the 2.5L DOHC EJ25D engine, identifiable by coolant loss, overheating, or milky oil.
- Inspect the rear quarter panels, subframes, and suspension mounting points for rust, especially on cars from snowy climates.
- Listen for wheel bearing noise, which sounds like a humming or grinding that changes with speed but not engine RPM.
- Test the all-wheel drive system for binding during tight, low-speed turns, which could indicate a worn viscous coupling in the center differential.
Based on 49 recent sales, prices for the second-generation Subaru Legacy range from $1,400 to $18,250.
128 Subaru Legacy 2nd Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 35 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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