danbennett2u Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) I put $100 down on this to hold it until tomorrow (can only withdraw $1000 from my account per day from an ATM since I have an online bank). Plus need to sell my car for $500 which I have already been offered, just need to make sure I can get it done today or tomorrow... 1995 OBS 2.2 auto AWD. 164k miles matching tires no rust interior decent needs brake rotors turned and eventually a new wheel bearing in the front $1800 Edited February 28, 2012 by danbennett2u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J A Blazer Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Looks pretty decent, but get some new wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbennett2u Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 nope just throwing some hubcaps on. Wheels are more than I want to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Looks good for the money. Lots easier to replace the entire spindle/knuckle with a unit from a wrecking yard, vs cost and hassle of replacing the wheel bearing. I just did this last week. If you are handy with a wrench, just replace the rotors. They don't cost much at Advance Auto Parts. Cost about $10-$15 more then having the existing rotors turned. Same thought as previously posted. Simply add some wheel covers and drive on, unless you find some great deal on alloys somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Body looks great and if runs decent I wouldn't hesitate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Love these cars. Looks pretty good for the money. A set of hubcaps, a wash and you'll be sitting pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal_look_zero Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'll advocate for replacing the wheel bearings and seals. I don't understand the mentality of replacing a failed used part for an unknown condition used part when new is only a bit more. I did both front wheel bearings and all 4 seals for $135 in parts. Rotors though, $20 a rotor to turn or $32 a rotor to replace. Definitely buy new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbennett2u Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Bought it. Already bought the rotors. Runs beautifully and really scoots. Transmission shifts perfect, alignment seems fine. Smells a little of cigarettes but have some stuff that helps with that and I am planning on using a rug doctor on it eventually. LOVE how the imprezas handle. Now I absolutely need to sell my legacy fast... ShawnW where are you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbennett2u Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'll advocate for replacing the wheel bearings and seals. I don't understand the mentality of replacing a failed used part for an unknown condition used part when new is only a bit more. I did both front wheel bearings and all 4 seals for $135 in parts. Rotors though, $20 a rotor to turn or $32 a rotor to replace. Definitely buy new. Replacing the bearing requires pressing a new one in. I dont have a press, nor do I know of a shop nearby that can do this for me cheap. The place I get my knuckles seems to be very good at getting me good used ones, never had a problem with a bearing in a knuckle I have replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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