Hi everyone.
I have been an Outback owner wannabe for years and it wasn't until today that I may be able to change that. I'm a grandpa, and grandma and I care for our granddaughter (5 yrs old) so we don't have a lot of available cash.
Today, I was passing our local Ford dealership and noticed an Outback on the back row. I stopped as they were closing for the weekend and was told it's going to be wholesaled but I could have it for $2500. Here's the details....
2002 with 4cyl (I think) and automatic.
188,000 miles
Body and interior are in pretty darn good shape - no damage, tears, etc. but small crack in lower front bumper.
It has a leaking head gasket (external leak). I don't know it it has been overheated.
Needs tires.
I have not started it and cannot drive it until Monday but wanted to have my ducks in a row beforehand.
Because I work all day Sunday my time is limited and in leu of being told to use the search feature I'm going to ask if those of you who are knowledgable in this area would mind giving me advice on what I should be asking or looking for. I figured it's going to need a timing belt along with head gaskets for starters.
How are the transmissions and drivetrains?
What other areas should I be concerned with?
Is the price fair? I had thought about offering $1500.
Thank you.
I have been an Outback owner wannabe for years and it wasn't until today that I may be able to change that. I'm a grandpa, and grandma and I care for our granddaughter (5 yrs old) so we don't have a lot of available cash.
Today, I was passing our local Ford dealership and noticed an Outback on the back row. I stopped as they were closing for the weekend and was told it's going to be wholesaled but I could have it for $2500. Here's the details....
2002 with 4cyl (I think) and automatic.
188,000 miles
Body and interior are in pretty darn good shape - no damage, tears, etc. but small crack in lower front bumper.
It has a leaking head gasket (external leak). I don't know it it has been overheated.
Needs tires.
I have not started it and cannot drive it until Monday but wanted to have my ducks in a row beforehand.
Because I work all day Sunday my time is limited and in leu of being told to use the search feature I'm going to ask if those of you who are knowledgable in this area would mind giving me advice on what I should be asking or looking for. I figured it's going to need a timing belt along with head gaskets for starters.
How are the transmissions and drivetrains?
What other areas should I be concerned with?
Is the price fair? I had thought about offering $1500.
Thank you.