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Message: [QUOTE="Hoophound, post: 5353066, member: 271"] You are probably fine with buying the Legacy. Parts should be available for many years. I have a 1999 Isuzu Trooper sitting at our cabin. I’ve had no problems repairing it except for one time I had to get a replacement door handle off eBay when one wore out. Most parts you’ll need are universal and not Legacy specific. Vehicle specific parts are fairly rare. However, despite what the smart money will say, I love having newer cars for everyday drivers. With your low usage, leasing is appealing. If I could stay in the 10-12k range for annual mileage, I’d always lease. I like the reliability and technology. I also just like new cars. You might want to see what lease programs are out there that appeal to you first though. With inflation the way it is, sticker shock may make buying the Legacy a better option. I haven’t been watching car prices closely lately. An acquaintance of mine recently bought a Kia Sportage X Pro Prestige. It’s a loaded Sportage with off-road tires, cooled seats etc. I think it’s really cool. I was shocked to see it is a $43,000 car when I looked it up. A Kia Sportage shouldn’t be that expensive in my brain, but that’s where prices are now. It’s a nice vehicle and all, but a Kia Sportage was always a budget ride. [/QUOTE]