rainman19154

1)No 4WD button or lever. Rear emblem says AWD. There was no owner's manual with the car... I've ordered one off ebay but for now, can someone give a thumbnail explanation of the system? FYI, I don't anticipate off road use; just whatever ice and snow Philly streets throw my way. However, I'm accustomed to there being some sort of on/off feature for the 4WD... whether a lever or an electrical switch.

Well I did buy the car. At $1300 it is a good deal but not w/o it's questions. Actually, I have more issues with the seller than the car itself, but that's another story for another time. It has two apple sized rust spots above the rear tires, right where there is a seam between the uppper body and the lower rear skirt. Also has a big screw holding the glove box closed, perhaps where someone tried to break into the box when it had been locked. Currently w/o owner's manual or service records. Allegedly said records are availlable- he just has to dig them up. Three new matched tires and one odd ball. That's messed up!! And they're some odd brand that I surely won't be able to buy a match for. It's too bad, cuz the three are in great shape; almost like new. Everything works mechanically, power and braking are smooth and even. Under the hood is clean and immaculate. For better or for worse, I'm on board. Really, I'm ok with the car for what I paid, but the dood has some slimy snake in his DNA. My spidey sense is tingling.

Great ... I'm very glad to hear it won't be an Interference engine. The target car is listed as a '95. Haven't seen the docs but I'll believe the ad about the year. I've looked it over in the garage and it's a peach: 110k - one owner, garage kept. The seller was on a delayed flight today and I've been put off til tomorrow. I'm very frustrated at this point but that has been the story of my current car search. I choose to believe this car will be worth the wait and a reward for all the challenges I've faced. (JUST VENTING HERE>>> Ignore if you'd rather) I've gone to drive advertised cars that were too harsh to buy, had a price jacked up by a salesman $250 higher than what was written on the windshield, have communicated for days with another private owner that has a nice car but has no time to sell it... and now this guy's flight was 2 hours late. I'm being patient, doing my diligence... there's gonna be a pay off eventually. Torque Bind... is this a deal killer? What does it take to fix it? (BTW I am very aware of the concern for consistent tire size. This is true on any 4WD. I'm anticipating getting new tires real soon, if the existing tires show much wear at all.)

Hey.... former Subbie owner shopping for a work wagon, and here for advice. Current prospects are 95-97ish Legacy wagons. Under $2000 asking price. All are auto, full power accessories. Anything in particular to watch out for? What engine will be in these cars? My previous Subarus were 80-84 era, with timing chains. Those cars rusted horribly but ran FOREVER!! I had a couple of wagons and a 4 door sedan. Only the sedan was 2WD and it really had amazing pickup. The wagons... not so much. But I lived in Alaska at the time and 4WD really made them invaluable. I'm hoping my updated Legacy will serve me as well as those older cars did. I have a couple I've called on, and hope to be driving one home today. Any feedback will be appreciated. Again, what warning signs do I watch for? And what engine series am I looking at? Are these Interferance engines?