ViceMan Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I am Looking at a subaru outback, manual transmission ( https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5347060844.html ) I know in general what to look for and what to ask, but What specifically is requied to be done for a 2006 subaru outback at 160,000 miles? what do I need to specifically look for it, ask the owner about. I have some experience but it is all on a 1987 subaru gl. and when do you need to look at replacing the timing belt on it? I know it almost never needed, but I am wondering. Also is that a good price for that mileage? Thanks for your time. viceman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 timing belt should have been done at 100-110k. And will be due again at about 180k. Listen for growling trans, feel for torque bind, clutch slippage etc. If well maintained, 160k is still a baby. Lots and lots of mileage left. Thats a good price for a good looking car. if it checks out and doesn't need much, I would not hesitate. in fact, I'd jump all over it before someone else grabs it. Mostly a test drive will tell you what you need to know. Smooth acceleration, shift well, smooth idle, seems well maintained etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Listen for growling trans, feel for torque bind, clutch slippage etc. Do some figure 8s both ways this will pick up torque bind as previously mentioned (in manual - centre diff. auto - transfer clutch) and while doing this listen for clicks clunks coming from worn CV joints If it hasn't been replaced already possibly / probably looking at clutch replacement @ 160K Edited December 16, 2015 by subnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Ask the owner if receipts of maintenance and repairs available. That will tell you a lot about how the car was maintained. If the car drives as good as it looks, at $4,500 that is a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Also forgot to mention before drive up to 50-60mph then brake firmly to test brakes. If the pedal pulses it means the front rotors (discs) are warped / worn pads are worn etc and also listen for any harsh sounds means worn out brakes / pads etc. (metal on metal- no brake pads left) make sure do this on a quiet road with no-one close behind you.( guess thats obvious) Don't brake too hard ie to the point of lockup otherwise ABS will be activated which pulses the brakes also to avoid wheel lockup Edited December 16, 2015 by subnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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