Wallis_93 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I was looking for something with a manual transmission for my brother and found this ad. I was wondering if this is a pretty good deal? I haven't gone to look at it yet but I will probably be doing that tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated. "2001 Subaru outback wagon 5speed manual all options Power windows power locks leather heated seats sunroof alloy wheels CD and cassette player all-wheel-drive 4 new tires Virginia emissions and inspection Great on gas runs and looks great" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 It looks good cosmetically and the interior seems to be in good shape. Price they are asking is $2100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 If it's running well, thats a pretty good deal. Check for head gasket leaks as that was about the only weak spot on this platform. Otherwise, if it runs, drives, shifts and stops nicely you've got a good deal on a reliable car. My wife drives a 2000 outback. We drove it 6 hours down to L.A. to visit family this weekend. It turned 336,000 miles on the trip and will be closer to 337 by the time we get home. They are great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 The 5 speed is also pretty hard to find in those years. Most were automatics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thank you for the help and advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luko Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 how many miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 180,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 I also found another car I'm interested in. Its a '96 5 speed manual with 190k miles for $1400. Aren't these extremely reliable? Condition inside and out is relatively good. Any input on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I also found another car I'm interested in. Its a '96 5 speed manual with 190k miles for $1400. Aren't these extremely reliable? Condition inside and out is relatively good. Any input on this? A 96, 5 speed is likely to have the 2.2 motor, which is desirable over the 2.5 motor. If so, then good, as the 2.2 is most reliable. Ask owner, or check under the hood to see if it is a 2.2 motor. If reasonably maintained, the motor is good for 300k+ miles before rebuild. Ask when last time the timing belt was replaced, hopefully see written proof by bill receipt that the T/B was replaced. The 96 has an "interference" head design, so if T/B breaks, there will be damage to the heads & valves. $1400 seems a reasonable price, depending on over all condition. Edited January 27, 2014 by Rooster2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thank you guys for all the input. I really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 FYI, the '96 2.2 is non-interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Besides the engine, what else should I be sure to really inspect? What are some major components that may need replacing, etc...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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