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Hey Everyone. I have thought a lot lately about potentially downgrading my car (significantly). Currently have a 06 wrx which is great, but oh my goodness does it requires a lot of attention. I talked to a subaru mechanic about older models and he steered me away from models like the old GL's and Loyales simply because their parts are getting harder to find. He did say that the Subaru Legacy L's are really fine cars. Anyone have any experience with these? Obviously i am aware that buying a older high mileage car has it's risks but i am really just looking for something that doesnt have to be pretty, it just has to be really reliable. Any input or experience with this would be greatly appreciated. Also this would be a colorado commuter car so it's going to get beat on a bit if i buy it. -
Hello, all - Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Laurie, and I am an automotive idiot. So I just joined this forum in the hope that some of you fine folks might possibly be willing to share your opinions and advice with me. I desperately need to find a new used car, and I've been looking at Subarus because of their reputation for long-term reliability. (I've been driving my friend's '98 Impreza; 278K and she's still running like a rock star). The problem is that I'm on disability with a horrifically limited income. While I would love to get a plain old outback or impreza, I have not found one with decent mileage (as opposed to astronomical) that I can afford. Then...this car came along. It's an '05 Legacy GT 2.5 Turbo Wagon. The mileage is quite good (135K) and the price is right for me (under 5K). The head gaskets, timing belt and turbo have all been replaced and the service records available. The turbo concerns me, though, because I've heard that they can be a frequent source of repair/failure. In my situation...it's gonna take me 20 years to pay off the loan for this car; if *anything* major goes wrong with it in the first couple of years, it would be financially catastrophic for me. So...I'm worried about whether or not this will, in fact, be a wise choice for me. The turbo's overkill; I don't need a fast, powerful car. I just need a wagon! (I supplement disability by hiking other people's dogs; I often have over 400 lbs. of collective dog riding with me for the day). Would anyone be willing to help me out in my decision making process about this model - yea, nay, buy it asap...or run for the hills? Any info would be hugely appreciated - thank you, folks! -
So I am inbetween cars right now and I found this awesome community. Ive been considering a 2003 Subaru Forester XS, and I really just want everyone's opinion. My main concerns are: I do not want to buy someone else's problem; I just got rid of a car that had plenty of issues, which is why I sold it. I hear nothing but amazing things from people about Subarus. The one I am looking at has 150,000 miles, but has been a one owner vehicle, no crashes, clean title, regular maintenance, etc...what do you all think? Sound like a sure thing, or should I have reservations? I am excited nonetheless. Thanks!