Buying advice and real world fuel consumpti - Legacy estate

[danncus]

Hi. I'm interested in getting a legacy estate ('06-'07). After a lot of trouble in the past with auto gearboxes and diesels, I think a 2ltr manual may be more reliable !?

What is the fuel consumption like in the real world?
What are common faults to check for- how reliable is the AWD drivetrain?
What is the spec level/ options available?
Are there any decent websites for more info?

Many thanks

[danncus]

Thanks. I had a look at an '07 55,000 mile RE example today. It did not have the sunroof. Seemed in good order, but a little high in cost - £6400

The rear pair of tyres were a little thin, but were a pair, the fronts were not matched with each other

Will having different tyres harm the transmition?

Thanks

[danncus]

Thanks. One thing I didn't mention, I intend to tow with the car - a 1000kg car and a boat I launch from a slipway. I thought a manual with the low ratio?

[danncus]

Thanks for the info

What years were the 2.5 not made?

Is it really more economical ?

[danncus]

/thanks all

i'll keep looking.

I cant see many 2.5's