What should i look out for? Possibly buying tomorrow hoping for response! Biggest risk is a bad CVT, of course. Thank you both for responding. Sorry I couldn't provide more details, that's all I have at the moment other than pictures of the exterior and interior which looks very good and states no mechanical issues.
I'll ask for service records. What might be the major mechanical concerns for this vehicle? I definitely was going to offer less, I think the most would be It's only nine years old, but that's about 63 in dog or Subaru winters. So getting a useful answer from this query is liking asking us to check out an aging geezer for your next spouse for the long haul. The range of conditions is breathtaking! Pull the plugs and replace with new iridiums If the motor is actually still running on a nice aged plateau the biggest risk is eating the CVT, which is quite common in the era.
Minor stuff includes exhaust components, old struts, and minor bushings, end links, TREs, and of course brake rotors. Get it? IOW if you ask even a dozen mechanics who check it out if it's a good deal you'll STILL get a wide range of opinions that are just partially-educated guesses based more on human bias than actual ability to predict the future.
Knowing when to judiciously invest in repairs vs donating to charity can be gritty work attempting to capture a nice tipping point. Unfortunately none have AWD. This would be for my son who will be 16 this fall.
Looking for something safe and AWD for the snow , but not too fun, if you know what i mean. I am comfortable with doing most of my own car repair, short of engine rebuild and transmission replacement. If you don't mind gaining a second job keeping an ancient Subie running well you should pass.
Guru2R47Z answered about a year ago. No major repairs needed, just high mileage! On the other hand, eh? Guru64CVV answered about a year ago. Seen a nice outback sport with a manual trans with , on it for with new drive shaft,struts ,joints shocks ,water pump , thermostat,timing belt,pullies,new axels , new tires..
Being that I live in desert and occasional trip to Oregon and awd suv seemed a way to go! Claudio answered about a year ago. You'll probably be ok, except for the common 4th year stuff like brake rotors, tires. Be careful that there's no transmission problem, and that the motor's front cover isn't seeping oil. GuruFX12M answered about a year ago. Looking at a Subaru Outback model 2. New cambelt, new service, brakes.
Is it a good car? Rachel answered about a year ago. What about a Subaru Forester with about , miles? In Arizona, so no winters and it's super dry in my region. I would get it checked out first to make sure all the maintenance and work is there that they're claiming DandyLamm answered about a year ago.
Any advice on a Subaru Outback XT 2. This community is awesome, love the way you guys help each other steer clear of a bad purchase. Extremely fragile motor. Most of these are in salvage yards or crushed. Not sure I'd take it for free! Response above is for the '07 XT. Re the '03 For 2. The most important things to check are whether the heads are completely dry, as well the performance of the old 4EAT tranny. Then look over the whole car for corrosion. Like above, I'd take this dinosaur only if cost-free.
The driveline IS indeed capable of several k mi of service, but only in about the first dozen years or so. Be careful! Stelcom66 answered about a year ago. Should all early FB25 engines be suspect of high oil consumption? I've read reviews of Foresters, while many mention oil consumption, some praise it as being very reliable with not a mention of any major trouble. Preferring manual transmissions, how is the 5 speed manual in that era Forester? I've heard the last manuals available in the Outback weren't very impressive.
Is it likely the short block in those was likely replaced, or other work done to resolve oil consumption? I don't currently own a Subaru, but there's still appeal to them for me. I've owned many over the years. If I were to purchase one, I'd consider one with the FB25 due to having a chain rather than a timing belt - but of course there's the oil situation.
There's a dealership in my state that replaces the timing belts ad head gaskets in every Subaru they sell according to their website. They're priced accordingly - a bit higher than book value but maybe overall a decent deal for one with an EJ I probably still have a PH oil filter in my garage.
Having a company vehicle, a high mileage vehicle would be OK for me as it wouldn't be used daily. Early FB These outliers are different from the "normal" population of horizontally-opposed motors that will consume more oil than upright geometries. Subaru has basically NOT changed its manual trans since the first Legacys in But the current CVTs are SO much more efficient that there's no interest in producing a newer manual.
Timing chains have been extremely durable, head gasket issues solved back in I suspect you are conflating a reasonavble procedure of "resealing" all 2. However, there's still a fairly high failure rate of the early CVTs Trey Sigourney answered about a year ago.
Kodak35 answered about a year ago. Subaru Guru - regarding your response about the XT, would you recommend staying away from ALL turbos of the late aughts? What is your opinion in late aught outbacks in general? Yup, the early 2. Often the turbos themselves would blow, releasing enough shrapnel into the block so that even after repair they'd blow up soon after.
Their weak, single-ply head gaskets would start to leak coolant at 4 cylinder, sometimes adding the right side oil leak later.
The required "resealing" repair has generally passed into the history books except for less-common failures in the last years of this motor. The silly twin exhaust used a non-gusseted rear "Y pipe" that would crack open at its crotch, requiring its replacement.
Often the muffler flanges were sufficiently disintegrated that performing a full "cat-beck" replacement was required. Often enough the flanges could be cleaned up, and perhaps with a double-gasket, the decent mufflers could be saved.
An aftermarket gusseted Y pipe Walker? Since cleaning up the rear flanges and risking a weak repair requires more labor than replacing the entire cat-back assy, lots of shops would just perform this more comprehensive repair, upcharging sometimes egregiously for the parts; but at least the whole job took under an hour Some wrenches wouldn't bother to replace this donut and its spring-bolts, and simply used a solid gasket connection.
I'm not sure if they held up Small wheel bearings have been the bain of Subies for ages, and continue into the era too. They're encased in a one-piece hub assy, so are easily replaced with a bit of arm-strong to pop the old one out if rusted. Rears are a much more frequent need than fronts Timing belts are subject to aging out and developing cracks; they're easy to assess by peeking through the pushed-forward open left upper front plastic cover; test for tensioner function at the same time.
A pretty good guess for lifetime is years, regardless of mileage, as degradation is correlated with heat, time, and HOURS of operation Water pumps are golden, and radiators tend to hold up, but look for cracks.
Rear hatch mechanisms were still exposed cheap steel, you may have to rebuild the hardware. I recall rears going before fronts? I have a good friend with a OB I sourced for him a decade ago that didn't eat head gaskets until But last month a t-belt idler sheared off, taking a head with it.
But now it should hold up, as its rear quarters aren't rusting out yet But again, stay away from the pressurized turbos unless you can grab one of these for VERY short money and can toss it to charity once the motor grenades. Have fun. Patricia answered about a year ago. What an honor! The engine was replaced at 88,, "needs battery and spark plugs"? The catalytic converter s were replaced. Even with a heart transplant, am I looking at a money bucket?
I'd be happy to buy an older Subaru with less miles especially on my budget, but wouldn't we all! Late 'noughts OBs are in short supply in the northeast too, as they're all rusting out and along their extinction curves. So don't overpay for one. If you do grab this pup use the newer iridium plugs and new ignition cables, cleaning the coilpack terminals with steel wool. Then test to ensure you don't need head gaskets.
If so, return the car immediately or throw it away. Expensive gamble? All Subaru dinosaurs are. After doing some more research I see there's something else to worry about - spun bearings. Most reports of that seem to be turbos, but certainly not exclusively. I know not maintaining sufficient oil levels can be a very significant cause. I wonder, is it in fact a relatively rare occurrence on a normally aspirated Subaru engine?
Thoughts on a 03 Forester 2. Has xxx miles on it. Is it worth it? Old Foresters have a slight resurgence of interest as funky truck-like dinosaurs. Noisy, tight, and cheaply made, they suffered by having the notorious porous head gaskets endemic in all 2.
As well, despite the 4EAT being a sturdy gearbox, its subject to getting really gunked up if its ATF isn't drained and refilled every few years. As such, it CANNOT be reverse-flushed in an attempt to thoroughly clean, as its interval valves will crud up and block function. Seventeen years is a LONG time for this tranny. Add to that exhaust work, struts, bushings, brakes and tires As such, old Subies are rarely a good investment.
Caveat emptor! Adam answered about a year ago. Hey Subaru Guru! You really know your stuff and like helping people! Apparently likely needs a new timing belt in a few thousand miles, but new rear brake pads and new sway bar connector were put on in the last few months, and new heat sensors and new head gasket was put in in I'd take on this project if the car came with a big bag of money gratis.
Bryan answered about a year ago. Hey TheSubaruGuruBoston, thanks for doing all this for everyone over the years. Has had two owners and includes an extensive service history. Can't tell if that service history is a good sign that it's been receiving ongoing maintenance, or that it's just slowly having issues one after another.
Katharine answered about a year ago. Hey looking for some advice, there is a subaru outback for sale for 3, Water pump and oil pump also done at the same time. Reviews for outbacks before are all over the place I'm going to look at the car, and also if serious take it in for inspection.
What are folks thoughts on this? I'll be moving and going to grad school, and will most likely not be using a car very much. But when I do use it I will also most likely be hiking or trying to ski Or walk away?
I need a car that will last me for another year, but not too much beyond that family trade in the works. Hi Kath. The gas struts are sturdy, but don't last forever. Drive slow figure eights and listen for both bad axles and "crabbing" in the rear, indicating the trans is shot. As well, count the time between P or N and D or R lag before the trans responds and moves off.
Anything more than a full second is suspect. As these 4EATs age their inner seals leak enough to slow normal pressure buildup eventually they won't move from D or R at all, or only after a long delay and aggressive throttle First service is to drain and refill the ATF 3. Check that the motor is indeed still DRY The Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback do not compete with these bigger family-sized vehicles.
In the last few years, Subaru has run massive recalls on these popular models, with issues involving corroded brake lines, short-circuiting puddle lights and the industry-wide replacement of Takata airbags.
The combined vehicle count for both recalls totals , and as of January , some These recall programs affect several high demand models including the Subaru Outback. Another recall was issued affecting almost 50, Legacy and Outback models. The problem was an improperly machined steering column that may result in loss of steering control. Then, due to new issues with melting plastic, nearly , additional Outback and Legacy models were recalled that year as well.
The Forester has also suffered due to recall programs. Select turbocharged Subaru models were recalled in to replace a secondary air injection pump relay that could fail causing the air pump to overheat. The completion rate for this repair as of April was First off, do you happen to have some type of directory of reputable Subaru mechanics across the US?
Secondly, what are your thoughts on rebuilt titles? And lastly you have talked a lot about leaky head gaskets. I am fairly technically inclined. Is a leaky head gasket a repair that is best left to a good mechanic, or is it something that I could do at home?
And what kind of costs should I expect with this repair, both doing it myself and having a shop do it. Head gaskets can be done at home if you take your time, buy parts form us and as a result get a guide and tech support. I am glad I stumbled onto this site. I am currently looking at buying a Subaru Legacy 3. It is chain driven and looks and sounds in pretty good nick but as most people I am still nervous that it has done so many kms.
Any advice would be appreciated? Any vehicle you are considering should have an inspection. He has been the only owner of it, and keeps up with services and maintenance. I think it falls into that category. Thank You. Hope to hear from.
The can be somewhat known for internal head gaskets failures, and at that mileage most likely they have been done, but that would be a good thing to verify. I m wondering if it can handle 1, miles journey without any issues on the road.
The performance is not the same as first. Ordinarily yes, but I am not sure what you mean by performance not the same? If you think something is wrong you should contact the shop that made the repairs and at least discuss it with them, it could be something simple, it could be something major, it could be that your a little sensitive after putting some serious money into the car and all is well.
I have a Outback with , miles. The body and under is in great shape and we have gone through with some of the brakes and suspension elements. We are diligent with regular maintenance. We just found out we have to do the right head gasket. We are on the fence about doing it or getting another Subaru, thinking about Foresters.
I am wondering what kind of a lifespan we should expect if we go with it. I commend you on the wanting to disclose the information to a buyer. I would use KBB. The to Forester are great cars, but you might think long and hard about just repairing what you already own, unless there is some sort of a compelling reason to buy a used Forester you are really buying something very similar to which you already own.
Just a thought. Hello justin, my husband and I are looking at a subarus wax Wagon with k on it. It runs smooth. What is your thought on buying the car? Do you think the miles are to high and the engine will go?
I have a suburu forester With k miles never had any major issues replaced the alternator at k. I would love this car to see k miles or beyond!! The miles are a little on the high side for a Turbo car, the integrity of the Turbo and shortblock start to come into Question at that kind of mileage.
I guess buying the car at a low price might make sense but just know repairs could be in the future. Dear Justin, Firstly, thanks for the great info on your site. My daughter is going to school near Erie, PA the snowbelt and I am concerned that she have reliable, relatively trouble free transportation. Trolling on autotrader. What do you think about the model, year and,of course, the mileage? She needs this car to last for at least two years and probably would log another , mi. Thanks, Ann. But having said that its always about the car not the idea of that car.
The only way you will know if its okay for your daughter is to have a pre purchase inspection done by someone who really knows Subaru so you can avoid any potential pitfalls. My biggest concerns are Rust on a car of that vintage given your guys climate, and the potential for Head gaskets if they have never been done as the would be prone to internal failures and typically pre k. I sure hope that helps and wish you the best luck in finding your Daughter a good car for here to use.
I had never heard about the gasket issue; however, I had until yesterday a Outback. Unfortunately, when it blew it totally blew. All the seals were leaking and the head gaskets went. It was not fixable at , miles. I think it is a total crap shoot as to how long a car will last. I would buy another Subaru, however. So in a it would most likely leak oil and coolant externally and only fail internally if it over heated as a result of something else such as low fluid levels. I am confused by the not fixable statement?
Did it throw a rod? Has a Subaru shop looked at it or just a generalist? Hi PJ, Just for your information we owned a Subaru Outback Ltd and we drove it until it had , miles and it was still running very well at that time. Driving better than a friends new Chevy Cavalier I noticed at the time.
I did have an engine light issue after about , miles that kept suggesting our catalytic converter needed replacement although we took it in multiple times and were told things were working fine with the converter so we never did replace that. The sensor starts reporting once levels reach a certain percentage. We are both currently driving newer Subarus. Myself I am back in another Subaru Outback Ltd and have racked up 98, miles already.
I love it for my work and the snow I must drive through months a year. My hubby just purchased a Subaru Forrester with the eyesight feature San is happy with it save for sluggish gear shifting he feels. It starts, runs and drives like brand new. My father bought the car brand new, and I know for a fact that it has had nothing but basic maintenance done to it. The biggest repair it has had was a new catalytic converter, installed at k.
This car is absolutely phenomenal. We have had a lot of snow this year, and this car still powers through it like a champ. I like the Tribeca, its not for everyone but you should always buy what you like and always have a prepurchas inspection performed. What a great resource, thank you!
I am looking at a Subaru Forester with k miles. The gaskets were done two summers ago, along with some other repairs. Other than that, it was given a clean bill of health. It looks new! Thank you much. Many people are experiencing oil burn on there brand new Subaru Outback.
It means bad compression, bad compression — oil is being burned and thats how it disappears. I have bought a brand new outback with manual transmission and by now I drove 11, miles and never! Never experienced that problem. But after reading this thread it makes me worried that subaru will accept and allow something like this to happen.
Again it is not okay. Its a serious problem for a brand new car. And should be addressed right the way. What should I do? Is it just a sabotage to stop people on buying new Subaru cars or what? I honestly do not think it is okay for a brand new car to consume quarter of oil every miles.
You will agree with me. Is it just a sabotage to stop people from buying new Subaru cars or what? So I realize you are upset but here is where things seems to get confusing for many.
So the statement about it being related to compression is inaccurate. The oil being burned is because more oil is entering the combustion chamber than normal, the reasons this can be occurring is vast and with out a diagnoses which would include removing the engine and tearing it down and taking measurements against specs no one knows the cause, no one.
What I have tried to convey and no one listens to, is the industry standard is about 1 quart every miles as being an acceptable amount of consumption. There is a mechanical defect The engine is not broken in yet The way you use this car will result in higher oil use than the guy sitting next to you, in much the same way that fuel use varies.
You own a Subaru and I write about Subaru Repair so here we are talking about Subaru, but here is the other point no one listens to, this is not just a Subaru thing. In our Quest to make the Dirty little internal combustion engine cleaner and more efficient it has now become less reliable, I finally read an article about this in response to the number of problems in new cars being on the rise in a recent survey.
So again you and I are here talking about Subaru but please use caution, as in your quest to find the perfect new car you may end up with something worse.
I cant advise you to get rid of a car because it uses some oil, I would not give that advise to someone with a 20 year old car I would say keep up on it, I cannot give that advice to someone with a new car that uses some oil I will say keep up on it with the caveat in hopes a situation presents itself. Hello, I am thinking about purchasing a outback 2.
Would this be a good purchase? What should I look out for upon inspection of this car. Any input would help thanks! If you want to know what you need to look at however, you need to raise the car up, remove the splash pan and look at the underside of the engine for signs of fluids, now you need to also be a detective, because if the engine was cleaned there may not be any obvious signs of leakage and only a skilled Subaru tech will be able to really figure out if there is a leak pending because he or she knows just where to look and what they are looking for.
And that is just to look for a possible external fluid leak from the HG, there are many more systems on the car that need to be inspected.
No stains on the interior, but little rust on the outside… what do you think of this? What are things that I should consider before going through with this? So generally speaking a Subaru Impreza with k still has a lot of life left. We own a Subaru Forester that is overheating. It has , miles on it. My husband wants to get rid of it and get a Forester. Since they are newly redesigned, do you think they are going to be a good, reliable choice?
I believe that no car produced currently will be trouble free, there are many news stories including recent surveys show on average problems per cars. The new fuel economy standards coupled with stricter emissions laws are the causes for this. I am looking into buying a subaru impreza 2. I was just wondering if the 2. The head gaskets cant be seen, and I am not sure how the untrained eye identifies new vs old? It really takes a while for a tech to get good at looking for signs of replacement or cover up.
Other than HG, generally speaking the Impreza is pretty solid, but its always about that car not the general expectation the car should be solid. Why not pay for a professional pre purchase inspection? I am looking at a legacy wagon being sold by a mechanic. He has put in a used engine, new timing belt, brakes, water pump, and new tires. Should I have hesitation? Interior and paint look good. We have been looking at the Outback, Imprezia Hatchback and the Forrester from to We need cargo space, would love better mpg and cheaper to insure, the Outback is all of that but the CVT is worrisome to my husband.
Kind of on the fence about the Forrester, I like the style but I thought it would have more cargo space than the Outback. Any suggestion on which model would be best? We live in Ohio, smack in the middle of Cleveland and Columbus so we have a great number of dealerships to choose from. I read the previous comments and see you keep telling people to have someone inspect the car that knows a Subaru, if it is a certified Subaru is it safer to assume that it is the better choice to buy?
I always suggest what you enjoy the most, what fits you best as its going to be you that needs to enjoy it for years to come. I ended up moving to the Subaru line. The used car manager was eventually fired as the reputation for selling junk caught up and he moved on.
This is a cycle at every Dealership, always has been always will be. I just bought a Tribeca with 80K miles. So far I love the car. My questions is, does the Tribeca have the head gasket problems the 2. Also, does this vehicle have a timing chaing or belt? Your 3. The only 6 cylinders Subaru ever made that used a belt was the 2.
Its got k miles, but recently developed an oil leak. Turns out that leak is from bad crank shaft seals according to our mechanic. So my question, if you would not mind me asking, is it worth fixing?
Will the Outback last to k miles, or more? I recently purchased a 2. It appears to have a clean service record per carfax with 32 service records with oil changes and basic maintenance. Just before sale they replaced the water pump, Timing belt, thermostat, and rear wheel bearing. I was told the head gasket problem was fixed by Is this true? I just need to get more miles out of it to get the kid through college! Hi im looking in buying Subaru Forester.
Replacing a timing belt and waterpump on a Subaru is not any more or any less difficult than most Japanese imports. The owner has meticulous records and changes the oil frequently. He installed a new radiator recently as well but had the AC go out last week and the car needs a new steering rack boot and a alignment. Does anything stick out to you that would make you not purchase it?
Is it a good buy for a college student? Hey, Justin. I know I should still get a pre-purchase inspection but wonder how to find someone good in this area southern Utah. I would ask other Subaru owners in your area where they go for service. This could be done either online through one of many Subaru owners Forums or locally by striking up a conversation with someone at a gas station, store etc. Good Morning!
I was wondering about your opinion on the Tribeca. My Honda van is slowly sucking my bank account dry it has , miles on it There is a local deal with a Tribeca with 89, miles on it available.
They are asking 16, Thanks for your input. I really like the Tribeca with the 3. Any car you consider needs to be inspected before you buy it however. Justin, A few months ago I visited a dealership to buy a new Subaru. I had decided on the Impreza Hatchback. The salesman kept showing me used cars and then finally when I got him to show me a new car he talked me out of it. Subaru — handles well in north Idaho, they are dependable, under warranty and hold their value — all appeal to this single mom trying to make a wise purchase, but knows nothing about buying a new car.
I read that the CVT is very costly after warranty and if by chance something goes wrong with it prior to the end of the warranty then it has to be sent off to be worked on. Here is the truth, a salesman makes almost no money selling you a new car. This is what the internet did to the new car sales division of a franchised Auto Dealership. Instead the Salesmen who is paid on commission makes much more money when he sells you a used car they stole form someone else on trade.
I would say that based on what you have posted that car is worth considering. I still caution you need to have a prepurchase inspection performed however. I think the price for a that has had the HG repairs done is fair provided the car checks out. This can sometimes be tough to do with a private party sale but I think it is really important. Hi Justin I am close to buying a Subaru Forester and has thousand miles. Single owner and he has changed the engine at thousand miles.
Will it run for another thousand miles if i get it repaired and take care of it regularly. I love the car. No frills but as I petite it has perfect view from all sides. Look forward to your reply. I would like to think so but without seeing the car its tough to say. I am also not sure what repairs it needs?
I have a Outback Base, 5-speed manual with , miles. All maintenance have been done accordingly including a recent timing belt, water pump, tensioner, idlers and seals at , I am the only driver and very gentle with the car. And I love this car for its simplicity and reliablity. I am anticipating next big ticket item may be the clutch.
In general I understand clutches last about K miles. Clutches are all over the map in terms of longevity, we have customers replace them at , and others at 30, The average is around , but again its going to be different for each driver based on use. Prices are best left to who is performing the service. I am looking into getting a new car as I travel an hour to school everyday.
I would start by telling you that the Impreza was one of the best cars Subaru ever built, so you will be hard pressed to replace it. Next any Used Subaru you consider needs to be inspected prior to you buying it, that way you know where you stand with it and have a general idea of what to expect. Make sure this inspection is done by a Subaru shop as well.
Does it have a bad gasket? How many more miles it could have? It is from a dealership, its 1 owner certified but its sold as is-no warranty. Hi Justin My Subaru forrester has done , km I bought it brand new and it has been great My mechanic said from , it will start costing me money And I should consider getting rid of it I have had it serviced every 10, km since purchased What do you think? Thanks Jennie.
Hi Justin- I am thinking about purchasing a suburu outback with miles. Hi there — I just bought a Outback with K. My son totalled his Honda Civic and he was communting to college everyday and we made the mistake of being in a hurry and not having a pre-purchase inspection.
Anything we should have checked or be looking out for at this point? It needs to have a complete inspection done by someone familiar with Subaru prior to really trusting it to take care of your son in his commute. The common things for that model would be wheel bearings, and a possible oil leak from the head gaskets.
I would def talk them down. I am leaning toward the subaru so I can just pay it off and call it a day! Do you think it would still be worth it to buy the if it was in great shape? Usually good advice is to buy the latest model with the lowest miles you can find when looking for used. There is an enormous difference in fuel economy between the and models I would be hard pressed to not suggest you strongly consider the , but really you should drive both and for longer then 10 minutes and buy which ever suits you the best.
What maintenance issues should I look out for. Just skeptical to purchase a vehicle with that high of miles and expect to put another 90, miles in the next 5 years. How many miles should I expect outbacks to last? Hey there Justin, I cant tell you how helpful your expertise has been in my search for my first car. Looks like a pretty GD impressive machine and it seems like it has been well maintained, and its being sold by an authorized Toyota dealership not a independent dealer.
Any wisdom you could send me on this car? How do these tend to hold up? I love my 3. The key here is to have it inspected by a Subaru shop prior to buying it. Love the honesty of your answers.
The black and white opinions you find online is utterly astounding. Exploder that is like a beloved family member fighting off their second round of terminal cancer — I keep fighting for her to live, but she just wants to die.
However, in the almost two years I drove the thing I became addicted. I am now looking at purchasing my second Outback, but am hesitant. At one point she was put up in an auction. Her body is fit, though — let me tell you! Dark black skin with curves like an angel; and those dual moon-roofs give her that sexy librarian look, you know? The 4th owner did the same thing.
My concern is with the turbo and the head gaskets as per usual. The current owner just buys and flips cars and has no idea. The report indicates nothing that would allude to so much as a timing belt replacement, which also tells me that the HGs may not have been inspected. But could an inspection come up negative and then 6 months down the road she could have another episode?
Is this a car I can bring home to meet the parents? They use a MLS gasket from the factory and they do hold up well to the lower compression found in he turbo engines.
I of course changed the oil every miles, and inspected the oil feed line filters, also known as union screws every 60k. If you have purchased the car, I would have the feed line filter the turbo inspected and or replaced, as well as someone removing the down pipe and inspecting the turbo shaft play. If there is no record of the timing belt being done, thats a priority as well. I have as a company provided vehicle a Outback 3. I change the oil every 5k miles and opt for a major service every 50k miles.
I tow on occasion a trailer with quads or a Rzr and quad at the limits of the Outback without a problem, and that includes some steep grades to Flagstaff.
This car has never had one mechanical issue and does not use more than 1 quart in between changes, which it has done since new and is within Subarus specs. I will be fitting my 5th the pair of tires soon and do not rotate in between changes.
There are many reports from owners who have reached over k miles on the original powertrain, owing to good maintenance habits. Once in the region of k — k miles on the odometer, there is a much greater chance of experiencing failures of big ticket items such as the engine or transmission, when this occurs the cost of repairs can outweigh the value of the vehicle.
The quality and design of a car will only get you so far though, ultimately it is down to the owner to get the most life from their vehicle. As a general rule — the newer the car the longer it is expected to last due to the increase in quality and advances in engineering. The Subaru Outback has a strong record for rust durability , across six generations and 27 model years there are relatively few complaints of rust issues.
Subaru has gone on record to say they do not recommend the use of third-party rustproofing, however some owners are in favor of taking extra precautions. Rust problems are more common in humid climates, places where roads are aggressively salted during the winter and also coastal regions due to salt in the air.
A Subaru Outback with over , miles is considered high mileage and a riskier investment although the odometer reading alone might not tell the whole story. The following Outback comparisons will give you a better idea of its longevity, reliability and ownership costs in relation to its competitors.
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