2002 Outback 4cyl/AT, 2003 Outback limited 4 cyl/AT, 2015 Outback Limited 4 cyl
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Finally found an Outback-Edit-Got it!
Edit: Picked the Subaru up yesterday. Dealer was nice enough to have it washed and psuedo-detailed, just got done wiping down the interior good and thought I'd take a few quick pics. I'm very happy with this car, drove great the 80 miles home. Everything seems to work, heat, air, etc. Needs tires asap, and the timing belt/seals soon. Looked it over good and not a sign of rust anywhere, hope that stays the case. I asked the dealer if they undercoated it when it was sold, he said no, that only the factory does their undercoating? Unsure of that or if the PO had it done. Nonetheless, the underside looks great. After sitting overnight here I see no oil on the ground, but I can smell it when the engine is hot after it's shut off. Overall I'm very happy, especially at $2600 OTD.
One quick question, it has the original window sticker which lists Keyless Entry, but I did not receive any fobs. Is this a dealer-only purchase, to get 2 fobs?
I plan on sticking around here awhile now that I have my own Outback to work on. Thanks again for your help!
Jon
Long time lurker and VERY thankful to everyone on here who share their expertise! I've been on the hunt for about an 8 to 10 year old Outback (hopefully a one-owner) as I've always loved the body style, and also to let my 16 year old son drive to school until he can afford what he wants to get.
My step-dad works at a Subaru dealer driving the courtesy van and running parts, as a retirement job. Went to see him and mom for Christmas and as we always do, drove through the dealer lot. They have a 'back row' area where the older trade-ins are parked to be wholesaled. Low and behold there is a 2002 Outback sitting there. Dad gets the keys and we drive it around a bit, little loud on start up (probably 20 degrees out) but drives great. Non-smoker, 116,000 miles on it. It is in dire need of a car wash, but I check all over for rust and find none. The underside was apparently undercoated at the dealer when bought, whether thats good or bad, I don't know. Interior is mint and clean as I'd expect from a middle-aged couple. Dad asks the sales manager about it, he advises that it's a one-owner bought at this dealer 10 years ago. They just traded on a new one. Dealer is wholesaleing due to some "oil leaks". No mechanic on duty, so dad says he'll check Monday (today) on it. Price- $2600. I'm thinking probably needs head gaskets but that price is outstanding! I've only been able to find these year vehicles for twice that amount.
Dad finds out (service manager runs the vehicle maintenance history) that the owners did nothing to it other than oil changes. Nothing! So, the dealer figures it's the seals that need to be replaced along with the timing belt that are causing the oil leaks. Also, no tune up has happened. Only thing other than the oil changes on the history was a tie rod replacement. It also will need tires soon.
My question to you guys is this: Is this car worth $2,600? My son and I can do plugs, wires, fluids, etc. easy enough. I have a good mechanic friend that I know could assist with the timing belt and seals, etc. for beers on a Saturday.
I really think I'm going to buy it and hope for the best, but please throw me your ideas if you don't agree. I'm truly in no big hurry to buy one right now.
Thanks!
Jon
Edit: Picked the Subaru up yesterday. Dealer was nice enough to have it washed and psuedo-detailed, just got done wiping down the interior good and thought I'd take a few quick pics. I'm very happy with this car, drove great the 80 miles home. Everything seems to work, heat, air, etc. Needs tires asap, and the timing belt/seals soon. Looked it over good and not a sign of rust anywhere, hope that stays the case. I asked the dealer if they undercoated it when it was sold, he said no, that only the factory does their undercoating? Unsure of that or if the PO had it done. Nonetheless, the underside looks great. After sitting overnight here I see no oil on the ground, but I can smell it when the engine is hot after it's shut off. Overall I'm very happy, especially at $2600 OTD.
One quick question, it has the original window sticker which lists Keyless Entry, but I did not receive any fobs. Is this a dealer-only purchase, to get 2 fobs?
I plan on sticking around here awhile now that I have my own Outback to work on. Thanks again for your help!
Jon
Long time lurker and VERY thankful to everyone on here who share their expertise! I've been on the hunt for about an 8 to 10 year old Outback (hopefully a one-owner) as I've always loved the body style, and also to let my 16 year old son drive to school until he can afford what he wants to get.
My step-dad works at a Subaru dealer driving the courtesy van and running parts, as a retirement job. Went to see him and mom for Christmas and as we always do, drove through the dealer lot. They have a 'back row' area where the older trade-ins are parked to be wholesaled. Low and behold there is a 2002 Outback sitting there. Dad gets the keys and we drive it around a bit, little loud on start up (probably 20 degrees out) but drives great. Non-smoker, 116,000 miles on it. It is in dire need of a car wash, but I check all over for rust and find none. The underside was apparently undercoated at the dealer when bought, whether thats good or bad, I don't know. Interior is mint and clean as I'd expect from a middle-aged couple. Dad asks the sales manager about it, he advises that it's a one-owner bought at this dealer 10 years ago. They just traded on a new one. Dealer is wholesaleing due to some "oil leaks". No mechanic on duty, so dad says he'll check Monday (today) on it. Price- $2600. I'm thinking probably needs head gaskets but that price is outstanding! I've only been able to find these year vehicles for twice that amount.
Dad finds out (service manager runs the vehicle maintenance history) that the owners did nothing to it other than oil changes. Nothing! So, the dealer figures it's the seals that need to be replaced along with the timing belt that are causing the oil leaks. Also, no tune up has happened. Only thing other than the oil changes on the history was a tie rod replacement. It also will need tires soon.
My question to you guys is this: Is this car worth $2,600? My son and I can do plugs, wires, fluids, etc. easy enough. I have a good mechanic friend that I know could assist with the timing belt and seals, etc. for beers on a Saturday.
I really think I'm going to buy it and hope for the best, but please throw me your ideas if you don't agree. I'm truly in no big hurry to buy one right now.
Thanks!
Jon
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