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The 10-12 Outback's have problems with internal HG fire ring failure causing overheating. And they like to drop valve guides. If it's a CVT model those are the early one's - "countermeasure" torque converter is a must to prevent stalling when hard braking. Valve bodies and wiring harnesses and torque converters for days on those models. And yeah - CANBUS nightmare. I'm not a fan but I don't like smacking myself in the head with a hammer and some people like that I hear so I'm not going to judge. GD

Aftermarket stereo's can be installed into 2010 Outbacks, that's a nonissue. You might be thinking of the 06-09 Outbacks where the issue is the stereo and HVAC controllers are married into the same console. Those are problematic, there are ways around it, but that doesn't matter here - 2010's are not like 06-09 and you can add an aftermarket stereo.

Hey that's a clean looking car! Neat story, too, I hope you're able to post better quality pictures, I like to put my photos on IMGUR and then copy the link here in the "insert image from url" box in other media. Attaching photos directly to the post is a royal pain in the arse! Cheers