Hey Folks,
So glad to have found this site, it has been a great help. I currently drive a 2001 2.5 Outback, it's been a great car. Bought new in Oct. 2000, I currently have 305,000 kms on it (never had the HG done! Though it needs it now). Well the time has come, there is a ton of stuff to fix on it, and with all the rust, it's time to give her up. So, I have tracked down a very nice 2006 3.0 VDC with 160,000kms, it's obviosly loaded, and has the nav system, it doesn't have the most current version loaded, but I believe the one previous. The car is being purchased at a local Sube dealer. They have done their 156 point inspection, and will be replacing the rear breaks, fixing up a some paint flaking on the hatch, and buffing the front bumper with hopes of getting some scratches out. I am getting what I consider a fair price on the car. I gave a depo today, pending an inspection at my local garage, it's is not the most up to date place in the world, but the dude is very honest. So all this to ask if anyone can suggest specific items I should have him look at, as he is not a subaru "expert" but a general mechanic, that said he has taken good care of my 01 through the years. Any help would be greatly appreciated, the inspection is next wednesday.
So glad to have found this site, it has been a great help. I currently drive a 2001 2.5 Outback, it's been a great car. Bought new in Oct. 2000, I currently have 305,000 kms on it (never had the HG done! Though it needs it now). Well the time has come, there is a ton of stuff to fix on it, and with all the rust, it's time to give her up. So, I have tracked down a very nice 2006 3.0 VDC with 160,000kms, it's obviosly loaded, and has the nav system, it doesn't have the most current version loaded, but I believe the one previous. The car is being purchased at a local Sube dealer. They have done their 156 point inspection, and will be replacing the rear breaks, fixing up a some paint flaking on the hatch, and buffing the front bumper with hopes of getting some scratches out. I am getting what I consider a fair price on the car. I gave a depo today, pending an inspection at my local garage, it's is not the most up to date place in the world, but the dude is very honest. So all this to ask if anyone can suggest specific items I should have him look at, as he is not a subaru "expert" but a general mechanic, that said he has taken good care of my 01 through the years. Any help would be greatly appreciated, the inspection is next wednesday.