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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

 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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