[57beefheart]

I would also not purchase the car. The Kelly Blue Book lists a Very Good 3.6R Limited with this mileage at a high of $17,873 for a private party sale. If you were to buy the car from a dealership, I'd not go over $20K, IMHO.

Sage advice

 

[Rickwg]

It's a 3.6R. I love mine. You won't get another one. Dicker with them on the price with all the advice given here. That being said the 6 cyl isn't really good for towing but it's a rocket ship on the road and if the engine has been taken care of it's smooth as silk on acceleration and cruises at 80mph at 2k rpm. The four cyl's I have ridden in feel cheap and plasticky compared to my 3.6R.

 

[whipdancer]

The one you're looking at sounds overpriced. Just bought a 2019 3.6R with 35k miles for $30k from Carvana, and I'm also in Texas.

 

[rbaladi]

Hello Outback family,

So there is a 2016 3.6R Outback in my area, good maintenance records based on Carfax report, this vehicle comes with tons of packages.

As a wagon lover, I really want a Outback, the only concern is whether this Outback worth $24k with 92k miles on it? Anything I need to pay attention to?

Thanks,
Liam

NO...Go buy a new premium is the best for $29k

 

[hayhay]

I have a 2017 3.6 and I LOVE mine. I bought it last year for 20k (in Wisconsin). I had a 4 cyl before and thought it was super sluggish. I felt like I couldn't properly accelerate through intersections when the AC was on. I liked everything about that Outback, but was super disappointed with the engine. When the old Outback got totaled out due to hail damage, I knew I was going to pay for a 3.6. I'm very happy I did.

I don't know what price your market supports or how far you're willing to travel to get a deal. You can pay 24k now for the vehicle you like, and not f*ck around with travel, haggling, general BS and drive away happy. You can also price compare, work hard for the best deal and drive away happy that you saved a little bit of $. There is no right or wrong answer, as long as you drive away happy.

 

[jalbertin]

Hello Outback family,

So there is a 2016 3.6R Outback in my area, good maintenance records based on Carfax report, this vehicle comes with tons of packages.

As a wagon lover, I really want a Outback, the only concern is whether this Outback worth $24k with 92k miles on it? Anything I need to pay attention to?

Thanks,
Liam

NEVER, $24,000 when a brand new Limited is $36,000. What does Edmunds or KBB give as its book value, I'll bet closer to $15-18,000!!!

 

[quickster2]

If the car checks out and suits your needs than go for it. I recently bought a '17 3.6R Touring with 138K miles for $17,500 at our local dealer in Michigan. Car is very clean on the outside and immaculate on the inside. 1 owner dealer serviced. Black over Java Brown. Car listed for $39,959 when new. Came with newer CC2's, fresh oil & filter, engine & cabin air filters, new wipers all around. 150 point inspection and measured rotors and pads. Everything works as it should, all manuals & 2 FOB's with remote start. No regrets.

 

[BISCUT]

I'm in no way camp on this one. $15-17k more like it. $24k far overpriced.

 

[quickster2]

I'm in no way camp on this one. $15-17k more like it. $24k far overpriced.

Agree 100% assuming you can find a clean car for that price. I'm not aware of anyone gaining pleasure in overpaying for any commodity.

 

[jalbertin]

Hello Outback family,

So there is a 2016 3.6R Outback in my area, good maintenance records based on Carfax report, this vehicle comes with tons of packages.

As a wagon lover, I really want a Outback, the only concern is whether this Outback worth $24k with 92k miles on it? Anything I need to pay attention to?

Thanks,
Liam

Ran it FULLY loaded Excellent condition KBB says $16-18,000 private sale, not $24,000.

 

[coolerbythelake]

Any Outback with a 3.6R is going to be highly sought after, and only more so as the years go on. So those in the know will price them at a premium. They were only around 10-15% of the overall OB take when in production. They aren't made anymore. They are butter smooth, linear power and match exceptionally well to the CVT (at least in my 2019) to the point I barely know I have a CVT. Not as fast as a 2.4T. I've documented where mine has gotten over 30 MPG, cruising at 65-70MPH on flat highway with no head wind (basically best case scenario). So the 3.6R can offer fairly decent highway MPG too.
-My guess is the dealer overpaid for it as a trade at the peak of used car value frenzy, and is thus is hanging on to the high price for as long or as much as possible.
-Opportunity cost. Once it's gone it's gone.
-If it's clean, straight, no rust or damage, you like the color and option, I say go for it. Besides, it's fun spending other people's money.

 

[57beefheart]

Just looking today at my local dealership, 2017 limited, black /black interior 90,000 , 22,000

 

[Bassman]

Just looking today at my local dealership, 2017 limited, black /black interior 90,000 , 22,000

A little spendy for a 2017 3.6R (unless it's a 2.5i, in which case, it's a LOT spendy) with 90K miles. These cars are in demand, so you might have to pay more than what the Kelly Blue Book suggests.

 

[Doug Just Doug]

My much-loved 2016 3.6L R Ltd. with Eyesight I bought new with tow package, Curt hitch, skid plates, cargo cover, etc. etc. has almost 20K fewer miles than the one the OP inquired about, is in excellent condition (I'm an ex-aircraft tech and a notorious over-maintainer), and I obviously know 100% of its history, and yet, I wouldn't pay anywhere near $24K for it today! :^)

 

[147_Grain]

Traded in my 2013 Outback Limited 6 cylinder in excellent condition with 127,000 miles for $14,000 plus $2,800 off a new Forester Touring (10 months ago).

 

[NickP1969]

I, as well as my brother, have 2018 Outback 3.6R limited's. If you (or anyone for that matter) are in the New England area, he will be selling his with 80,000 ish miles very soon as his wife's new Tesla Y will be arriving. Car is clean with no accidents or paintwork. He lives in south central CT.

 

[The Chossy Pintsman]

It is likely overpriced but should cost more than an Northeastern vehicle because you don't get that much rust damage in Texas, especially compared to the Northeast, where it's the worst. If it is a single owner vehicle with no accidents reported, and a clean title the next thing to look at is aftermarket parts, were they installed professionally or amateurly? This will make the difference in price and could be used to bring them down. People always want to charge more for their shiny things, just look at used Jeeps. Always check the suspension behind the front wheels as this is where the worst rust damage is and have it inspected by a mechanic.

New England cars are always cheap because of rust! It is unfair to compare that with a higher quality vehicle!!

 

[White2014]

I own a '19 Limited 3.6 with 10k miles. I wouldn't expect to sell mine for more than $27k at this time. So yes, yours is overpriced.