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Post by 2peaornot2pea on Jun 4, 2015 17:52:40 GMT
I will need to purchase a used auto for my son in the next four to six months. One make/model of vehicle he would like to have is a Subaru Outback. I don't want to spend more than $6000. on a vehicle for him.
Looking through Craigslist ads, for sale by owner, many of the used Subaru's in my price range mention having the head gaskets and timing belts replaced. Is this a common known issue for Subaru Outbacks? Are there any other known issues I should look for? Do you recommend for or against purchasing a used Outback? I would love to hear any pros/cons you can share. |
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Post by bearmom on Jun 4, 2015 17:55:43 GMT
There were a couple of years, don't remember off hand which ones, where they had head gasket problems. I know ours had to be replaced and dh was reading about it.
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Post by 2peaornot2pea on Jun 4, 2015 18:13:09 GMT
bearmom, Did you have any other issues with your car after replacing the head gasket?
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Post by bearmom on Jun 4, 2015 18:53:53 GMT
No, we actually replaced that Outback with a newer one. This is our 3rd. The first was totaled on an accident and we were very happy with how it handled the accident.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 18:58:21 GMT
We have a 2010 Outback and will never buy another strictly for the fact that we have never changed so many head and tail lights as we have in this car. 100's of dollars in the past 2 years alone. It's a very common problem.
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Post by 2peaornot2pea on Jun 4, 2015 19:35:39 GMT
As much as he wants a Subaru, I am leaning towards looking for a used Honda CRV or Toyota Rav 4. I've owned Honda's and Toyota's so am more familiar with both makes than I am Subaru.
I want the car to be reliable and safe, and I don't want to have to pour a bunch of money into repairs.
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Post by Crazyhare on Jun 4, 2015 19:46:43 GMT
Timing belts are things that need to replaced every certain number of miles. My Toyota calls for it every 100,000 miles and that is a common amount of miles.
But some vehicles have timing chains and those don't normally have to be changed.
So that being replaced at that mileage is normal.
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Post by threegirls on Jun 4, 2015 19:55:01 GMT
I have a 2000 Subaru Outback and I love it. Yes, there were a few years of bad head gaskets and I had to have mine replaced about 6 months ago. I also had to have the timing belt replaced about four years ago. I had some type of hose replaced about two years ago and the driver's side window motor replaced about 10 years ago and two or three headlights and a tail light. Honestly, that's about it other than regular stuff (oil, spark plugs, battery). They are also prone to a little rust spot above the driver's side back wheel well but it's not a big deal. I think that's pretty good for a 15 year-old car. My next car will be a Subaru Outback but I'm keeping my old one for as long as possible!
I was getting into my car in the grocery store parking lot and a guy came up to me and asked if I would sell him my car. He wanted a used Outback but in the area I live, they are hard to come by. My brother bought a 2009 used Outback two years ago and loves it too.
I hate driving in snow in anything other than my Outback.
I feel very safe in my Outback. I drive my three girls in it every single day!
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Post by Peal on Jun 4, 2015 21:49:53 GMT
My son drives a 98 Subaru Forester. It's from the first model year and we are the original owners. It's the car we bought when I was pregnant with him. We just had major clutch work done, but has been fairly maintenance free over the years beyond the regular stuff. But the car is 18 years old and runs like a champ. While I can't speak about the problems your asking about, Subarus are known for their longevity and I would certainly consider buying another one. Do you research and check known issues on model years.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 4, 2015 23:14:07 GMT
I will need to purchase a used auto for my son in the next four to six months. One make/model of vehicle he would like to have is a Subaru Outback. I don't want to spend more than $6000. on a vehicle for him.
Looking through Craigslist ads, for sale by owner, many of the used Subaru's in my price range mention having the head gaskets and timing belts replaced. Is this a common known issue for Subaru Outbacks? Are there any other known issues I should look for? Do you recommend for or against purchasing a used Outback? I would love to hear any pros/cons you can share. Yep at 100,000 miles. I had to have a ton of work done. I am now at like 130,000 have needed nothing.. knock wood in two years! |
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