Hi
I am new to this forum, thanks for all the great info.
I am looking to buy an outback 04-06 (it's within my budget) manual or auto, 4 or 6cylinder (depends if its a good deal)
Can someone please help me with some information i need?
1. It seems in these years for the manual there are pre-mature clutch failure problems, (under120k's) how common is this? that seems fairly early for a clutch to go?
2. I will be towing a boat about 850kg loaded, should i go manual or auto? My old 2003 4cyl cr-v auto towed it easily.
3. I am about 186cm (6ft 2") with long legs, I read drivers seat can be tight?
4. are there any other common mechanical issues to look out for in these year models?
ofcourse i will be looking to see if Timing belt was changed at 100,000km's for the 4cyl.
My main concern is actually the clutch for the manual, it seems to be fairly common for premature wear/failure, some sort of factory fault.
help will be appreciated, i hope to buy one soon, and be part of the outback community.
Thanks
I am new to this forum, thanks for all the great info.
I am looking to buy an outback 04-06 (it's within my budget) manual or auto, 4 or 6cylinder (depends if its a good deal)
Can someone please help me with some information i need?
1. It seems in these years for the manual there are pre-mature clutch failure problems, (under120k's) how common is this? that seems fairly early for a clutch to go?
2. I will be towing a boat about 850kg loaded, should i go manual or auto? My old 2003 4cyl cr-v auto towed it easily.
3. I am about 186cm (6ft 2") with long legs, I read drivers seat can be tight?
4. are there any other common mechanical issues to look out for in these year models?
ofcourse i will be looking to see if Timing belt was changed at 100,000km's for the 4cyl.
My main concern is actually the clutch for the manual, it seems to be fairly common for premature wear/failure, some sort of factory fault.
help will be appreciated, i hope to buy one soon, and be part of the outback community.
Thanks