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Message: [QUOTE="uconn1999, post: 5353276, member: 1627"] My take: If you’ve been happy with the Legacy and don’t mind handling routine maintenance (oil changes, brakes every 30-50K miles, etc.), buy it—the residual deal and your driving habits make it a low-risk ownership play. If you crave that new-car warranty peace of mind or want to switch styles, lease something fresh. Run the numbers with a buy vs. lease calculator (accounting for your local taxes/rates) and test drive alternatives to decide Your concern about parts availability for a discontinued model like the Legacy is understandable, but it’s not a major red flag in the near term (say, the next 5-10 years), and probably even beyond that. While there’s no universal law mandating how long automakers must supply parts, industry norms and expert discussions indicate manufacturers like Subaru typically provide OEM parts for 10-15 years after a model is phased out. For context, older Subaru models from the 2000s still have decent parts support today. More importantly, the Legacy shares its platform, engine, and many components with ongoing models like the Outback (which isn’t being discontinued), so common parts should remain readily available through dealerships and aftermarket suppliers. [/QUOTE]