pcwerk Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hi all, Sorry to bring this back up but after searching over the forum I'm still not sure if the 30th Anniversary Legacy Outback sport sedan came with a 2.2 or 2.5 engine? My MIL is about to buy one from craigslist that states its a 2.5 DOHC. It is MINT condition and only has 108,000 miles. I'm a little concerned because its an automatic, and i read that they have slipping problems. Plus he wants $6,200! It is a pretty car though... jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 They have the EJ25 - just like the owner is telling you. Nice cars. Test drive the car when it's cold...hasn't been started for a long time. Upon start up check for delayed shifting into drive. Check the speedometer and drive it for quite awhile after it's warmed up to check for head gasket issues. Or ask the guy if the head gaskets have ever been replaced. A number of the legacy's i've bought have already been replaced prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcwerk Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks for the info! Maybe I'll go give it a test drive this weekend ;-) jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks for the info! Maybe I'll go give it a test drive this weekend ;-)jimmy for that price i would expect it to have a new timing belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick35/04 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hi all,Sorry to bring this back up but after searching over the forum I'm still not sure if the 30th Anniversary Legacy Outback sport sedan came with a 2.2 or 2.5 engine? My MIL is about to buy one from craigslist that states its a 2.5 DOHC. It is MINT condition and only has 108,000 miles. I'm a little concerned because its an automatic, and i read that they have slipping problems. Plus he wants $6,200! It is a pretty car though... jimmy Check for the following also once warmed up, take to a parking lot and drive in circles tightly and see if you feel any vibration and torque binding to see if transfer clutches are ok. Check the underneath for common oil leaks such as camseals, crankseal, oil pump o ring, and valve covers on the sides, and the rear baffle plate leaking to, they had plastic ones in those years which leaked and they usually leaked in back of the oil pans and then onto exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcwerk Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 thanks guys. i'll check into all that, but the MIL loves to throw money around and she already says she wants it ;-) jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 but the MIL loves to throw moneyaround Nice! What's a MIL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I think he is refering to mother in law..i could me wrong though....just one more thought on the subject.....check for bad wheel bearings....pretty common problem also..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmwood22 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have always wanted one of the SUS's, they are sharp cars...I found this one listed on craigslist in MN. Really low miles...gotta wonder who has been driving it. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/827107576.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hi all,Sorry to bring this back up but after searching over the forum I'm still not sure if the 30th Anniversary Legacy Outback sport sedan came with a 2.2 or 2.5 engine? My MIL is about to buy one from craigslist that states its a 2.5 DOHC. It is MINT condition and only has 108,000 miles. I'm a little concerned because its an automatic, and i read that they have slipping problems. Plus he wants $6,200! It is a pretty car though... jimmy Those are very cool looking sedans for sure. Be weary of the 2.5, see if the HG have been updated if not offer them 2000 off the price because they will blow, it is not a matter of if but when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmohr Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 There's a similar rig for sale in NW Wisc. When I asked if there had been HG issues, the reply was: "No gasket issues as the timing belt and water pump were replaced in 2007" Sound right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcwerk Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Nice! What's a MIL? Yes, its my mother-in-law ;-) pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcwerk Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Those are very cool looking sedans for sure. Be weary of the 2.5, see if the HG have been updated if not offer them 2000 off the price because they will blow, it is not a matter of if but when. Yes, I'm still a little wary of the car. It had a Reman Tranny put in by the dealership around 50,000 miles ago (it currently has 108,000) and a host of various oil leaks fixed, and a recent brake job but I see no evidence of HG repair. When I asked the fellow on the phone he said it had no problems with the HG. [Now that I think about it, the coolant was a little low and I had to top it off! However, I looked under the car and it had been sitting overnight, but I saw no sign of a leak?] The main thing was I discovered it was a quart low of oil!! I called the guy and he said maybe he "forgot" and only put three quarts in at the last oil change (he did most of the work himself). He again assured me all was ok with the car. Thankfully, the MIL hadn't driven a lot and I'm hopeful all is well. Anyway, I told her she should have it checked by a shop and she didn't want to take the time or spend the money ;-( Not my problem... pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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