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"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars)
07/28/2016 at 12:11 • Filed to: Subaru

2005 Subaru Outback XT, Manual, 190,000 miles. $5,251.

What do y’all think? Yes, the dealer is a former car wash, but they do have a Lancia Monte Carlo and two Honda Z600s on the property.

DISCUSSION (20)

Slant6 > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:14

I do like that dealer, they have some cool stuff.

But no. Too much for milage. Don’t care what the market is or what KBB says, you can get a much better more reliable car for that money. It might be what it’s worth, but it’s a bad deal.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:16

That’s a lot of miles for over 5 grand.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:22

I bought a 70,000 mile pickup truck in truck country where values are laughably inflated on anything with a bed for a grand less than that.

In other words, CP. Even if it is an XT.

Dusty Ventures > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:38

I endorse getting an XT. I don't endorse getting that XT

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:39

To echo what others have said, too much. If you're going to go for high mileage, suck it up and get a non-turbo or H6.

Spridget > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 12:48

What condition are the Z600s . . . .

Jack Does Cars > Spridget
07/28/2016 at 16:15

The cleanest one hasn’t moved since 2005 or so.

Jack Does Cars > Slant6
07/28/2016 at 16:25

They also have a clean-ish G35 for the same price. It’s got about 165,000 on it.

Have you been to this dealer before?

Slant6 > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 16:26

Never been, but about a year ago they had like 6 really jalop cars for sale. Like 70s nissan pickups, MR2, a Volvo p1800, just some cool, clean, original cars for not that much money.

Looks like they’ve transcended that though and have cars most people actually want now.

Spridget > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 16:33

What about rust?

Jack Does Cars > Spridget
07/28/2016 at 17:00

Everywhere. The Lancia is clean, as is one of the Subaru Brats. There’s a solid BMW 2002 as well. It’s in Fuquay.

Jack Does Cars > Slant6
07/28/2016 at 17:02

Next time you’re in town, I’m going to take you to this place. Your mind will be blown. Now, they still have a really eccentric collection of vehicles that are not for sale and in the process of restoration. You’ve got to see it.

Jack Does Cars > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
07/28/2016 at 21:22

Ugh. OK. They have a nice Cherokee for $2850.

Jack Does Cars > Dusty Ventures
07/28/2016 at 21:22

I understand. What year is yours?

Jack Does Cars > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
07/28/2016 at 21:23

Good point. We almost got a non-turbo 2005 automatic Outback with 155,000 on it for $5,000. Shoulda done it.

Dusty Ventures > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 22:17

08. The year isn’t so much the issue as the mileage and price (though there are a few extra things to look out for in the 05/06 models). Mine is at 168k and would be about $7k, so $5200 is a bit high for three extra years and 22,000 extra miles, especially if it hasn’t had the timing belt done. Because at 190k it’s about due again.

ETA: if they could be talked down to $4,500-$4,750 and doing the timing belt then it would be a good deal, provided everything else looks good under thorough inspection

Jack Does Cars > Dusty Ventures
07/28/2016 at 22:56

I know that this dealer does like haggling. A friend got a Scion tC from here for about a grand off asking price. The guy said that there is a records book to go along with the car.

I’ve wanted an XT for about two years, but I don’t want to get a poor example and have XTs be ruined for me. Hell, for a while, an XT was my avatar.

Dusty Ventures > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 23:35

They’re fantastic cars for sure, and if you find a good example and take care of it they can be decently reliable. Stay on top of Craigslist and auto trader and you'll find a good example at a decent price eventually, though you may have to travel a couple hours for it.

Jack Does Cars > Dusty Ventures
07/28/2016 at 23:39

Yeah, Raleigh is a dead market for nice, manual, Subaru’s. I could go to Asheville or Boone for a nice one, but those are 3.5-4 hour drives. I know that I will have one eventually.

Did you get yours new?

Dusty Ventures > Jack Does Cars
07/28/2016 at 23:47

No, I bought mine about 20 months ago