2016 Subaru Legacy in Oregon

Oregon requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20 for all registered vehicles, including the 2016 Subaru Legacy.

As an older model year, the 2016 Subaru Legacy generally has lower insurance premiums in Oregon. You may want to evaluate whether comprehensive and collision coverage is cost-effective given the vehicle's current market value.

Oregon's lemon law primarily covers new vehicle purchases. If you purchased your 2016 Subaru Legacy new and experienced persistent defects early on, you may have had lemon law protections. For used 2016 Legacy purchases, check Oregon's used car consumer protection laws and implied warranty rules. Oregon's Lemon Law covers new vehicles within the warranty period or 1 year. After four repair attempts or 30 business days out of service, the consumer can seek a replacement or refund.

Oregon offers incentives for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. If you're considering a 2016 electric or hybrid Subaru Legacy, you may qualify for state-level tax credits, rebates, or HOV lane access in addition to the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500. Oregon offers the Clean Vehicle Rebate of up to $5,000 for new EVs and $2,500 for used EVs. Low-income buyers may qualify for an additional $2,500 rebate. The state also has no sales tax on any vehicle purchase.

All Subaru Legacy vehicles driven in Oregon must be registered with the state DMV. Oregon charges registration fees based on vehicle fuel type and MPG rating. Standard vehicles pay $122 for 2 years. Electric vehicles pay $306 for 2 years. No sales tax applies.

Emissions Testing: Oregon requires emissions testing. Emissions testing is required in the Portland metro area and Rogue Valley for vehicles 1975 and newer. DEQ testing is performed every two years and costs $21-$25. Your 2016 Subaru Legacy must pass emissions before registration can be renewed.