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thanks for the confidence in the car. the $1500 mechanic was way out of line I knew that. For the Issue of times sake I found a deal that will do the timing belt, WP, pulleys hydrolic tensioner and valve gaskets for $850. I asked him 3 times if this was his quote. I have a 830 mile trip this weekend to Northern, MI ( oh and 830 for the return) so peace of mind and speed was key. Normal rust (2) inch and a 1/2 hole on the rear wheel wheels that I have been keeping up with. I think the Cat is just Heat shields rattling.

Im going to put the money into the car. and hope for an even 300k. Now to find a good shop in greater Philadelphia area to handle things. My buddy thinks we might get in over our heads with the timing belt. Oh it wansn't the Cat just heat shields. Thanks, Corey

I hear ya on the rust. I have to normal rear wheel well rust on both driver and passenger sides. It seems to be under control with a yearly grind/prime and paint routine. it been my daily driver for a year in Michigan with monthly trips back to PA. Then it sat for a year with minimal miles because I lived above work. Now i have a 14 mile commute oneway to work. So that's the mileage I'm looking at. Also I get the "Known" as opposed to the unknown of a new car. This one was babied before me and I'd say I've taken good care of it. guess it may be time to pony up for parts and a few cases of beer for my buddy to give me a hand. Corey

I've got a 2000 Impreza OWS with 209, 841 miles on it. Bought it 3yrs ago for $3500 with 130k added tires struts and an O2 sensor. So the time has come for the "normal" 100k Timing belt, pulleys & water pump change. Also in November I changed the plugs and on the drivers side there was oil in with the plug. I assume that will be a valve cover gasket. It will need tires for fall/winter. Might need a catalytic converter. So the question is do i sink the $1500 into it or use it towards a lower mileage legacy outback "upgrade". How log do these 2.2 L cars go? When do the costs suggest a look towards a new (used) one? Thanks, Corey