obk25xt Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) So, I just picked this thing up from craigslist. Has a rod knock. It has A LOT of miles on it and is in what I'm gonna call excellent condition (considering the mileage). Check it out..... Also, I will be selling this car in the near future. This is not the for sale thread, but FYI it will have..... An engine with 163,000 miles, New t-belt/idlers, H2O pump, and OEM HG's. All this work was done to the engine less than an oil change ago. I did the HG's. Previous owner of the donor engine had the belt/H2O pump done at a shop, with receipts if I can find them. The tires are nearly new. I am looking for foglights to replace the broken ones in this car. Possibly a new windshield.... Maybe. Lemme know via PM if you may be interested. Spencer Edited July 12, 2011 by obk25xt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This thread should be on the Subaru Classified forum, not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 This thread should be on the Subaru Classified forum, not here. Thanks, but...... This is not the for sale thread, but FYI it will have..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespray401 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This thread should be on the Subaru Classified forum, not here. He is not selling it yet. Just putting up what he found and how it has a ton of miles. Oh and that is in great shape for 471k! You get it from Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 He is not selling it yet. Just putting up what he found and how it has a ton of miles. Oh and that is in great shape for 471k! You get it from Canada? Nope, it was on portland (OR) CL. The records are all from the Tigard area if I recall. I can only imagine the amount of seat time to rack those miles up! I'm still astounded. I've been legally driving for something like 13-14 years now and am not sure I've even driven that many miles! And I drive a lot... well I consider it to be a lot anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) 471, 000 at 65 mph is over 7200 hours. that equals over 3.5 years, of 50 weeks a year, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. what year is it? Edited July 12, 2011 by johnceggleston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 471, 000 at 65 mph is over 7200 hours. that equals over 3.5 years, of 50 weeks a year, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. what year is it? WOW!! That is some time.... It's a 2000 model. I was told the guy was some kinda suit for Grocery Outlet and pretty much just drove from store to store.... Musta been nonstop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 lets see - 471,500 miles, divided by 10.5 years...comes out to just shy of 45,000 a year - yeah, the guy was living on the road.... how badly broken down is the drivers seat??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlm30 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Congrats on this remarkable ride!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 maybe it's not rod knock. could be a cracked flex plate or the timing tensioner failing - they sound like rod knock too. fix it....we'll be seeing an engine for sale thread soon? guess you don't know if it's original engine/trans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 how badly broken down is the drivers seat??? See the pic!? Really good still, looks like maybe 100k to me. The guy was either a featherweight, or the thing had covers or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 See the pic!? Really good still, looks like maybe 100k to me. The guy was either a featherweight, or the thing had covers or something. yeah, it looks nice - but pics dont show how it sits - as in how good the seat cushion is yet... but regardless, that car is in VERY nice condition for the age and miles - super nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I talked to that guy and he said it had 400k... I didnt know he meant 471k.. Holy crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Nope, it was on portland (OR) CL. The records are all from the Tigard area if I recall. I can only imagine the amount of seat time to rack those miles up! I'm still astounded. I've been legally driving for something like 13-14 years now and am not sure I've even driven that many miles! And I drive a lot... well I consider it to be a lot anyhow. My dad put over 400k on an 85 DL in just a few years. Was his DD plus he was a courier... Sometimes traveling 400+ miles in a day for work. Hard miles too, stop and go sometimes, plus he shifted hard... That car was why I got into Subarus... He gave it to me and I ran it up to 456k before selling it because he found a 4WD Loyale and I wanted that more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 maybe it's not rod knock. could be a cracked flex plate or the timing tensioner failing - they sound like rod knock too. fix it....we'll be seeing an engine for sale thread soon? guess you don't know if it's original engine/trans? I spoke to the guy and he said it was very regularly maintained and never abused... So Im assuming that since he said 400k miles and didnt mention a rebuild or anything, it would be original equipment... --Again Spencer, congrats on this car, I hope to see it looking clean and for sale soon... might have a few people interested already, but we will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm jealous... my GL never even made it to 100K of that. If I had room for a second car, I'd buy it off you just for the novelty factor of the high mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Got 'er on the road. Swapped in a 152,000 mile engine. Super comfy car! Drives nice, will be replacing the front rotors and maybe a ball joint or 2. Other than that seems to be totally solid! Tranny works great, drives straight, struts feel good. The only issues I see are..... Passenger side rear window doesn't work from either switch, and one of the gauge cluster bulbs needs replaced. Other than that this car is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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