What to watch for when buying a used XT - Page 2 - Subaru Outback

skiwhmts · 11-19-2012, 11:02 AM

I am the owner of a 2008 XT manual with cobb tuning chip stage one. I have been test driving all types of cars to replace it as it has 107,000 miles. BMW's Audis' VW's etc. After test driving lots of cars I have decided to keep my car. I had the timing chain replaced, replaced the struts and shocks, keep it maintained and it is running great. Really no other car has the combination of size utility, speed, ride quality etc. The Golf R is nice but smaller and the new Golf comes out in a year as will the new WRX. The Audi's BMW's etc can not be had with a manual and the choice is limited. I say get a XT if you can find one and fix it up. Either that or get a new WRX. It really is the closest car though shorter in length. Same engine and transmission.

jogosub · 11-19-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skiwhmts

I am the owner of a 2008 XT manual with cobb tuning chip stage one. I have been test driving all types of cars to replace it as it has 107,000 miles. BMW's Audis' VW's etc. After test driving lots of cars I have decided to keep my car. I had the timing chain replaced, replaced the struts and shocks, keep it maintained and it is running great. Really no other car has the combination of size utility, speed, ride quality etc. The Golf R is nice but smaller and the new Golf comes out in a year as will the new WRX. The Audi's BMW's etc can not be had with a manual and the choice is limited. I say get a XT if you can find one and fix it up. Either that or get a new WRX. It really is the closest car though shorter in length. Same engine and transmission.

Right on, Borat!
Osho

Seabass · 11-19-2012, 03:24 PM

At 107k, you've still got a lot of miles left in it!

Michael Aos · 11-19-2012, 04:41 PM

I just hit 103,333 with my new-to-me 2005 Outback XT 5MT.

I'm planning to have thorough maintenance done at 105K, and then just drive / keep it until I find the perfect WRX.

rj4510 · 11-20-2012, 09:05 PM

Thanks again for the excellent info.

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11-19-2012, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
skiwhmts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Car: 2008 Outback XT Turbo MT5 Grey (lots of BMW's, Saabs, Volvos and various Japanese cars in the past) Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am the owner of a 2008 XT manual with cobb tuning chip stage one. I have been test driving all types of cars to replace it as it has 107,000 miles. BMW's Audis' VW's etc. After test driving lots of cars I have decided to keep my car. I had the timing chain replaced, replaced the struts and shocks, keep it maintained and it is running great. Really no other car has the combination of size utility, speed, ride quality etc. The Golf R is nice but smaller and the new Golf comes out in a year as will the new WRX. The Audi's BMW's etc can not be had with a manual and the choice is limited. I say get a XT if you can find one and fix it up. Either that or get a new WRX. It really is the closest car though shorter in length. Same engine and transmission.

11-19-2012, 03:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Seabass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: At a bar. Car: 05 OBXT 5eat stg1.2 Posts: 1,946 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	At 107k, you've still got a lot of miles left in it!

11-19-2012, 04:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Michael Aos Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Springs Car: 2005 Outback XT 5spd Posts: 322 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just hit 103,333 with my new-to-me 2005 Outback XT 5MT. I'm planning to have thorough maintenance done at 105K, and then just drive / keep it until I find the perfect WRX.

11-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
rj4510 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks again for the excellent info.

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