I have decided to buy an Outback!

"atomic8778" (atomic8778) 05/12/2015 at 19:10 • Filed to: None

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Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to buy a Subbie Outback. The only problem is that I’m working with a tiny budget of 3k, no more than 4k. That puts me in the pre-2003 era of Outbacks. I saw a 2002 going for 2,800 but with 245k miles (though comes with service records!). That leaves me under budget (I’m sure I can get it down to AT LEAST 2,500) to fix any pressing issues that might arise. Besides the whole timing belt and 2.5L gaskets, is there anything I should look out for in a high mileage outback of this era? Most importantly, this car needs to be able to drive me from here to Ohio (from Southern California - ~2k miles) I’m looking at both the 4 and 6 pots, but if I get a 4 pot, it’ll have to be a manual (though I wish the 6 pots came with manuals). Any help would be appreciated!

If anyone knows anyone selling a within budget, mechanically sound outback, please do let me know! I’m willing to go as far as San Francisco (if the deal is that good) and as far as San Diego.

RustedSprinter > atomic8778 05/12/2015 at 19:20

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Get the Outback sedan/coupe from the 90s! They look cool!

desertdog5051 > atomic8778 05/12/2015 at 19:31

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Make SURE that the idler pulleys were replaced when the belt was replaced. Critical. I had one fail because the repair place changed the belt and not the idler pulleys. Cost me an engine. 2.5 liter 4 banger.

pip bip - choose Corrour > atomic8778 05/13/2015 at 04:36

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leaking head gaskets are a feature not a fault.