Subaru_dude Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) went and had a look at a '96 5-spd Outback with 186,000 miles. It was in Idaho until 2001 and they have all the service records and a full carfax report. It's in GREAT condition inside and out. Everything works except for the 12v socket in the front. It has a 5 disc CD changer under the passenger side front seat and Clarion CD player. It also has the coveted non-interference EJ22. No apparent leaks either and mostly garage kept. They're the 2nd owners but the original owners had it until 2006. What are all you Outback owners getting for mileage with the 2.2 and the 5spd? I'm really hoping for about 30mpg highway but have heard I should expect closer to 26-27. And what kind of RPMs would I be turning at say, 70? It seemed quick so I'm guessing kinda high. And are there any aftermarket rear swaybars or something from another Soob that's thicker? I'd like a little less body roll. I'll post pics sometime near the end of the week if I pick it up. Edited August 27, 2009 by Subaru_dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Ru Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I have a '95 outback 2.2 wagon sort-of, its stock low to the ground and with 195/60R15's gets 30 highway on a good day, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Sounds like a nice ride if the price is right. Don't think sway bars are available. Prolly needs shocks/struts at all four corners to firm up the ride. Recommend KYBs. If you check the fuse to the cig lighter, and it is good, then like my 99 OBW, the problem is with the cig lighter receptacle. Replace, or do what I did, bend the prongs down to by pass the resistor thingie in the receptacle. If the motor is running strong, then figure 250 to 300K miles is the running life of a 2.2 motor before replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I can get 30 on the highway out of my 96 sedan 5 speed if I'm doing about 55-60. Interstate driving it runs almost dead on 3000 rpm at 70. I'd have to guess it's about 27 mpg at that speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goof_ball Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 '96 Outback wagon 5 spd. Low 30's on the freeway in California. A little less on the freeway in Oregon. Eventhough it's a 16 gallon tank, I end up filling it with about 11 gallons +/- a gallon even when the warning light comes on so there must be more fuel available, but I'd rather not chance it. (wow, I actually was able to contribute to a thread and not just ask questions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 '96 Outback wagon 5 spd. Low 30's on the freeway in California. A little less on the freeway in Oregon. Eventhough it's a 16 gallon tank, I end up filling it with about 11 gallons +/- a gallon even when the warning light comes on so there must be more fuel available, but I'd rather not chance it. (wow, I actually was able to contribute to a thread and not just ask questions) Low 30s sounds good. I like the idea of a bigger tank too. My Impreza needs a fill-up every 11 gallons (about 350 miles). With a 120 mile a day commute, it seems like I'm filling up every couple of days. I very much preferred the interior on the Outback over the Imprezas too. Yeah the price is right for around here. $2800 in excellent condition. KBB value is $4,040. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Well it's a done deal. Drove it the 45 or so miles from Knoxville and boy do I like it Rides way smoother than my Impreza, WAY more power, WAY more room, WAY more comfortable. I'll post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Congrats. dude! WAY happy for you. Can't wait to see pix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yea..........bring on the pixs, want to see your new car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I seen your post on facebook this morning before leaving the house for work. I was very surprised to see that you picked another Subaru up. This man buys a Subaru every few weeks. He just bought a EA82 touring wagon the other day. Jordan, I can't wait to see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Here's a 56K friendly pic. And the rest of them: http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0060.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0063.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0064.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0065.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Nice. Looks good. I approve (as the dog does too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Jordan, that thing is a beauty. I can't wait to see it. Cars that you currently own (best of my knowledge). 96 Outback 93 Impreza Wagon 93 Impreza Coupe EA82 Touring Wagon Various EA82 sedans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Jordan, that thing is a beauty. I can't wait to see it. Cars that you currently own (best of my knowledge). 96 Outback 93 Impreza Wagon 93 Impreza Coupe EA82 Touring Wagon Various EA82 sedans Just gave the Impreza wagon to my nephew (still in the family at least), the coupe is for sale, I'm keeping the touring wagon and I only have one EA82 sedan but lots of parts. That Touring wagon suprises me. I've been driving it for about 3 weeks now and it does just fine on the interstate. 70-75 for an hour straight and still averages just under 30mpg. If I slow down to 65 I can manage 32mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Nice car, looks well taken care of. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Now snag you a set of WRX wheels for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sweet ride! My '96 Outback 2.2, 5spd gets 30mpg average with a 100 mile, mostly hwy commute at 70 mph with some stop and go traffic. It's been getting that for the 2.5 years that I've been doing that drive. With winter gas I see a drop down to 29 average, but that's not much of a change. I did see a drop down to 25 this last winter. It had had a recent tuneup so I replaced the front 02 and I was back up to 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 188 miles to 7.01 gals of gas. 26-27mpg. Half was highway, half stop and go/backroads with a/c on about half the time. I'm pretty impressed. The Impreza was only slightly better than that and it had no a/c. We'll see how I do straight highway. That 6 disc CD changer is SWEET. The cruise is sweet, the sound is sweet, it's super comfortable... this car is awesome. I've gotta say, this is only my 2nd new gen Subaru but judging by the way this thing drives with 186,000 miles on it, it must have been one hell of a car brand new. I'm guessing it'll take another 200,000 to depreciate to the point my Impreza is now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Are you going to be swapping over the ooogah horn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Nawww no oogah horn for this one. I might get some extra loud KCs or something though. Washed and waxed it today, boy does it shine. will post a pic or 2 later tonight or tomorrow. The camera's dead for now. Edited August 30, 2009 by Subaru_dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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