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SUBARU LIBERTY Used Car Review

Subaru's medium car is known as the Legacy around the world but was changed to Liberty for Australia to avoid a clash with a local charity dedicated to caring for the families of war veterans. In 1989, the Liberty arrived to help transition Subaru from a brand more renowned for leftfield all-wheel-drive vehicles into a mainstream player. There were sedan and wagon versions, though the latter was abandoned for the current generation introduced in 2015 - leaving that showroom job to the Liberty's higher-riding, body-cladded twin, the Outback.

Pros

Cons

  • Price-equipment ratio makes strong value case
  • Enlarged cabin space of 5th-generation model (2009) onwards
  • All-wheel-drive traction, competent handling
  • Brand's reputation for reliability and build quality
  • Imperfect ride quality
  • Driver appeal reduced since 2003-2009 Mark 4
  • Expensive, overly frequent servicing
  • Six-cylinder's fuel efficiency below average
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2010 Subaru Liberty 2.5i PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

$7,450Was $8,450
Lilydale, VIC

01/05/2024

Top2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.0R 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

$5,130Negotiable
Bexley, NSW

29/04/2024

Top2011 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$7,100
Wellington, NSW

28/04/2024

Top2005 SUBARU LIBERTY MY05 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

$4,250Negotiable
Yagoona, NSW

30/04/2024

Top2005 Subaru Liberty 2.5i 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$3,000
Howlong, NSW

02/05/2024

2003 Subaru Liberty

  • 240000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Lovely car drives well very reliable

$5,500
Ivanhoe, VIC

8 hours ago

2011 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 215000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2011 Subaru Liberty Wagon auto 215,000 kms Full service history RWC & 4 months Reg Major service just completed New Timing Belt New Head Gasgets Nothing to spend Very well cared for No accidents Clear Title Inspect Oakliegh South

$8,900
Heatherton, VIC

17 hours ago

2005 SUBARU LIBERTY 3.0R-B 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 409890 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

This Subaru Liberty 2005 3.0R Spec.B, 6 speed manual is sure to get you excited. Features you would love in your first car: 18" alloy wheels, cruise control, front & rear power windows and power steering. Power sunroof, fog lights & Sports suspension. Leather Upholstery, leather steering wheel plus cruise control. Last but not least this Subaru liberty 3.0r spec.b sedan has climate control air conditioning. FOR THAT ADDED PEACE OF MIND A 5-star ANCAP safety rating. 6 airbags. This Subaru is N

$9,500
Chipping Norton, NSW

18 hours ago

2016 SUBARU LIBERTY 3.6R CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 168000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Looking for a quick sale. Selling due to change in work, honestly sad to let her go… had her from new! Highway KM’s for work only. Beautiful condition with black exterior and ivory interior. Sunroof, Harmon-Kardon 7 Speaker Sound System, Active Cruise Control, black out tint, Electric EVERYTHING. New Tyres and Brakes 1000kms ago. Runs perfectly! First to see will buy, very motivated to sell. Slick looking car and the 3.6 Boxer Engine is a beast. Safe as Subaru for the family too!

$15,000Negotiable
Toukley, NSW

22 hours ago

2014 Subaru Liberty

  • 82000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Full service history. Last service (26 April 2023). Excellent and reliable vehicle with no issues to date. Female owner and only selling due to relocation. Low KM's with registration until September 2024.

$16,500
Maroubra, NSW

02/05/2024

2011 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 174000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST CAR? THEN THIS IS PERFECT FOR YOU! Great for families with large boot space Female Second owner Full logbooks service history completed on time to date 2 keys Rego until September 2024 Clean vehicle history New tyres and rims Bluetooth touch screen and dvd player Automatic transmission Looking for a reliable first car? Well here it is, a 2011 Subaru Liberty. First car buyers will love these features: - Front cup holders - Cruise control - Power steering - USB aud

$9,300Negotiable
Liverpool, NSW

02/05/2024

2005 Subaru Liberty 2.5i 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$3,000
Howlong, NSW

02/05/2024

2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 3.0R-B 5 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 128000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 3.0R-B 5 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN 128000km Rego until 25 April 2025 6cylinder 3.0liter Navigatione Electric leather seats Sunroof No accidents No mechanical issues Very good condition Very clean inside and outside Location-Cecil hills

$9,500Negotiable
Green Valley, NSW

02/05/2024

2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i SAFETY 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 242583 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Car is in fair condition, includes a tow ball with 1,300kg towing capacity, recently replaced radiator and rear brakes. Reason for selling is my partner and I have moved to a property that can only house 1 car and hers was in better condition than mine so selling mine. The car is listed for cheap because it will not be sold with a roadworthy or registration, it would need some work done to get a RWC and I'm not willing to sort that out. Happy for you to bring a mechanic to look at it. It has i

$1,200Negotiable
Plenty, VIC

02/05/2024

2002 SUBARU LIBERTY RX 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 277000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2002 SUBARU LIBERTY SPECIAL EDITION THEY ONLY DID A FEW OF THESE, CAME WITH FACTORY SUNROOF, MOMO STEERING WHEEL, SPECIAL GOLD WHEELS, THE CAR WAS ONLY AVIALABLE IN WHITE SILVER OR BLUE, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR IS IN AMAZING CONDITION, NEVER PLANNED TO SELL BUT ISNT GETTING ANY USE NOW AND TAKING UP SPACE IN MY MANCAVE, HAS NO OIL LEAKS OR COOLANT LEAKS, I HAVE DONE THE SUSPENSION BUSHES AND SHOCKS, THE HEADS ARE NEW, NEW CLUTCH DRIVES FANTASTIC EVERYTHING WORKS TOTALLY ORIGINAL HAP

$8,500
Gidgegannup, WA

02/05/2024

2002 SUBARU LIBERTY B4 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 274000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

All original twin turbo B4 !! I’m only the 3rd owner since new. I also still have the original consignment note when it was shipped from Japan to Sydney in 2002! For an enthusiast it would be a fantastic project ! It comes from a 55year old woman driver who has owned it and loved it for about 10years but it’s time to move on ! I have all the service records and history ! I have added a couple of body issues pictures one Is an indentation on the passenger side door and the other is in the bottom

$14,000Negotiable
Gladesville, NSW

01/05/2024

2010 Subaru Liberty 2.5i PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

$7,450Was $8,450
Lilydale, VIC

01/05/2024

2005 Subaru Liberty 3.0r-b 6 Sp Manual 4d Sedan

  • 232000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Subaru liberty 3.0 spec b 6sp manual *Will come with 12 months rego* Lowered on coils, Full sound system with sub Full exhaust headers back Very clean interior/exterior full body kit Genuine sti rims 10% tints Sunroof Touchscreen Bluetooth head unit Led interior lights central locking Great first car or even a nice daily driver. Car presents very well for its age, engine and driveline are all in good condition and perform perfectly fine nothing wrong with the car Sort of an E

$9,000
Mount Vernon, NSW

01/05/2024

SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 250000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Perfect first car with Full Service History. (Only 2 Owners) Cruise Climate Control leather Seats Bluetooth 17” Alloys USB audio input Front & Rear power Windows. 2 X Keys Few dents and small crack to rear bumper as shown. Car drives really well. Very reliable car.

$7,000Negotiable
Curlewis, VIC

01/05/2024

SUBARU LIBERTY WAGON 2.5i 2006 AUTO SAFETY PACK

  • 179390 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

A great car, sporty feel, easy to drive Long rego Good kms Safety pack Sunroof, genuine 17” Alloys, Tinted windows Sports Automatic, seats & tyres Subaru genuine accessories - floor mats, rear bumper sill protector, boot cargo tray, slim weather shields Wagon - Petrol - Automatic 2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i SAFETY 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

$6,500Negotiable
Merrylands, NSW

30/04/2024

2005 SUBARU LIBERTY MY05 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

$4,250Negotiable
Yagoona, NSW

30/04/2024

2015 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 92700 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling my 2015 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium with low km's at 92K. located in Haywards Bay, near Dapto. PRICE NEGOTIABLE - NO Scammers or Low-Balls. Please only make an offer after inspecting the car in person! Offers made before inspection will be ignored!!! Car is in good mechanical condition. Full Subaru Dealership Service history (see photos) and 2 keys. Interior is fantastic. No-smoker or pets. Exterior is fine. Few dents and scratches, slightly larger dent on the rear left passenger doo

$17,990Negotiable
Dapto, NSW

30/04/2024

2012 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 241000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Subaru Liberty 2.5i MY13 AWD Sedan Excellent condition with full service history and vehicle has been fully detailed. Registration until 15 January 2025 1 owner and selling due to downsizing vehicle. Only consider serious offers.

Negotiable
Horsley, NSW

30/04/2024

Urgent

2002 SUBARU LIBERTY RX 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 197363 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Car is in fair condition, great for spare parts or a project car body is in good condition for its age. Has no engine light on, runs well, has had front brakes, front rotors, front and rear wheel alignment and balance, replaced rack ends, replaced rocket seal, replace knock sensor, replaced front and rear shocks.

$1,000Negotiable
Ashmont, NSW

30/04/2024

2016 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 51450 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2016 Subaru Liberty Auto Sedan AWD 51450 kms done Rego Till Mar 2024 This lovely Sedan comes with following features: -All Wheel Drive -Dual Aircon -Keyless Entry -Push Start Button -Adaptive Cruise Control -Lane Assistance -Heated Seat -Memory Seat -Electric Sun Roof -Touch Screen Head Unit -Bluetooth -Rever Camera -Front and Rear Parking Sensor No accident history, no written-off, no mechanic issue, comes with RWC and logbook, service history, booking or any questions feel free to contact m

$19,600
Sunnybank Hills, QLD

30/04/2024

2010 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 286635 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 Subaru Liberty Auto 2.5L INLINE 4 Key Features: -Front tyres replaced this year. -One previous owner. -Well maintained with regular servicing. -Reliable for road trips. Additional Details: -Very clean interior and exterior. -Recently serviced, with maintenance records available. (3rd April) -Reliable and comfortable for long drives. -Moving overseas soon, so selling at a competitive price. Defects: -There are some scratches on the left front. (as you can see in the photo) Interested

$6,980Negotiable
Queanbeyan, ACT

30/04/2024

2005 SUBARU LIBERTY 3.0R-B 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 175000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Asking for $7,900 ono Very reluctant sale but I no longer have need for it. It’s a Subaru Liberty 3.0 R-B Spec which I had purchased for my daily use until I upgraded for an automatic, so it is the only reason i’m selling it. It’s a wonderful car and a thrill to drive, especially since it’s got the widely sought after 180kw H6 mated to a smooth 6 speed manual similar to that of what you’d find in a STI with only 175,000 kms, which is super rare to come by. Comes with rego until the 17th of May

$7,900Negotiable
Canberra Region, ACT

30/04/2024

2006 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.0R 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

$5,130Negotiable
Bexley, NSW

29/04/2024

2010 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 208800 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

- The Car has been well maintained with a long service history available, with 2 new front tyres. - Comes with two keys. ACT rego til May 2024 - Power steering - Front cup holders - 17" alloy wheels - Storage compartment - Cruise control - Front & rear power windows Selling due to upgrade. Inspect in Dickson. Negotiable.

$7,000Negotiable
Dickson, ACT

29/04/2024

Overview of the Subaru Liberty

Overview of the Subaru Liberty

Subaru's medium car is known as the Legacy around the world but was changed to Liberty for Australia to avoid a clash with a local charity dedicated to caring for the families of war veterans.

In 1989, the Liberty arrived to help transition Subaru from a brand more renowned for leftfield all-wheel-drive vehicles into a mainstream player.

There were sedan and wagon versions, though the latter was abandoned for the current generation introduced in 2015 - leaving that showroom job to the Liberty's higher-riding, body-cladded twin, the Outback.

SUBARU LIBERTY GENERATIONS (SINCE 2003)

2003-2009

2009-2014

2015 onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (2015 onwards)

2.5L 4-cylinder: 7.3 litres per 100km

3.6L 6-cylinder: 9.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU LIBERTY

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: SUBARU LIBERTY (2009-2014)

The four-cylinder engine uses a timing belt (a pair of them actually) that need changing every 125,000km. That's a longer interval than most car makers recommend, and it means they can be overlooked. Check the service history to see if this has been carried out as it's critical maintenance and a snapped belt means goodbye engine.

While your head is in the service record, make sure there have been no skipped services. Subaru engines are strong but won't tolerate dirty oil which clogs them up and destroys them.

A good check is to start the engine first thing in the morning and listen for a ticking noise from the engine's valve gear. If it is present, the engine has already been damaged and we'd look at a different car.

The good news is that the Subaru engine is so well built that the normal practice of replacing the water pump, pulleys and idlers every time you replace the timing belts is probably overkill in a Subaru engine. Every second time should be plenty.