autoaddict Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I am going to look at what might be my first Subaru tonight. it is a '91 Loyale wagon 4wd and a 5spd. What should I look out for and what should I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome to the Board! Rust, Rust and more Rust. Short of that, it's a Subaru--nothing to worry about! Ok, what I'd really look for are the expensive things to replace. I'd look for warn or noisy CV joints, a corroded exhaust system the same tires all the way around with tread, a motor that sounds good and mileage under 300,000. Good Luck, Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkennedy78 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Things I wished I would have checked out had I been on the board before I bought my car. CV joints / axels General front end and suspension components. Look for anything torn, cracked, or greasy. Bounce the corners and listen for shock noise. Cooling hose condition. Belts too. Brakes, pad condition, pedal feel. Can you do a quick compression test? The HTKYSA book has a great section on what to check. Read it over if you have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoaddict Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks for the imput. I am a complete Soob newbie. What is the HTKYSA book? Where can I get one? And I do not have the tools to do a compression test. Well, now I just wait for a call back from the owner for a time tonight. If I go I will have pics for all of you to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoaddict Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 well, i didn't go tonight, he had other plans, but thursday, hopefully i will be driving it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 HTKYSA is the book called "How To Keep Your Subaru Alive". One of the best books for newcombers into Subarus. Will help you step by step figure out basic problems and how to's with your new car. Check ebay or every now and again, someone on here sells one. Also, if you take it for a test drive, feel how well the tranny shifts, or in this case, might not shift. Are the synchros grinding between gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Comp. testers are about $9.99 at harbor frieght - invest in one if you are shopping for used cars. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoaddict Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks, I have the How to keep a volkswagen alive, when I was really into bugs (never bought one though). I really need to hit a harbor frieght... I need to find the nearest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoaddict Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 I pick it up Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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