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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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2017 Subaru Liberty B6 MY18 2.5i CVT AWD Premium 6 Speed Constant Variable Sedan

  • 73508 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2017 Subaru Liberty B6 MY18 2.5i CVT AWD Premium 6 Speed Constant Variable Sedan

$25,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mandurah, WA

Dealer used
26/03/2024

2010 Subaru Liberty B5 MY10 2.5i Lineartronic AWD Premium 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 201303 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

? 2010 Subaru Liberty Wagon Auto AWD ? - TIME TO MAKE A REASONABLE OFFFER ! ? * 12 MONTH Extended WARRANTY Available * ? * 12 MONTH ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE* ? Finance Available here Fast Approvals, Fast settlements ?“I GOT APPROVED, SO CAN YOU!’ ? ? Comes with rego ? (RWC) roadworthy Certificate ? 1 or 5 years warranty by your choice ? Road Side Assist available? Looking for your first car? Then this car is perfect for you! This Subaru Liberty is sure to get you excited. FEATURES YO

$11,850 Excl. Gov. Charges
Dandenong, VIC

Dealer used
26/03/2024

2014 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium

  • 247000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

🚗 **FOR SALE: 2014 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium - A Trusted Companion on the Road!** 🚗 Looking for a reliable and stylish ride that's been meticulously maintained? Look no further! Carz HQ presents this stunning 2014 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium, boasting a robust 247,000 km life full of adventure and reliability. 🔹 **KEY FEATURES:** - **2.5L Boxer Engine**: Experience the smooth and responsive drive that Subaru's famous for, with a horizontally opposed engine that delivers power and efficie

$10,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Cannington, WA

Dealer used
26/03/2024

2005 Subaru Liberty GT

  • 207000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

🚗 **EMBRACE THE THRILL OF DRIVING – 2005 Subaru Liberty GT Automatic | 🌟 LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE | 🛣️ 207,000 KMs** Dive into the realm of pure driving pleasure with Carz HQ's meticulously maintained 2005 Subaru Liberty GT Automatic. With 207,000 km on the dial, this classic blend of performance and sophistication is primed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience to its new owner. 🚗 **Vehicle Highlights:** - **Model:** 2005 Subaru Liberty GT Automatic - **Odometer:** 207,000 km - **En

$9,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Cannington, WA

Dealer used
26/03/2024

2017 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 189800 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling my 2017 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium Grey colour. This beauty is ready to hit the road with you! Rego till January 25, New tyres. No mechanical issue. FULL-SERVICE HISTORY. All luxury features included.

$14,600Negotiable
Sydney Region, NSW

25/03/2024

2005 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 318000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

When I changed the engine of the car, it was at 300000 km, there is an invoice that the engine was made for 124500 km. exhaust control volume on/off

$5,000
Pendle Hill, NSW

05/03/2024

2012 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5i SPORTS PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 216000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Good general condition, general wear and tear. Small dent passenger side, camera needs replacing, $200 on internet. Needs new tyres front. Crack in rear tail light. Priced accordingly.

$8,500
Gawler, TAS

13/02/2024

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.