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**jgztw2es** · 03-28-2012, 08:59 PM

175K miles is barely broken in for a subaru, shouldn't be a problem, you'll want to make sure the timing belt is changed if the lot hasn't done that.

Since it's an auto, take it in the lot, cut the wheel as hard as you can and drive it in a slow, sharp circle.

If it shudders and bucks around then don't buy it unless you don't mind replacing the fairly cheap/easy to find transmission.
Or are willing to take the chance that you can fix it with a flush and an additive.

Manual's are more fun and problem free. Just saying.

With a Subaru like yours, that's all true. This is 14 years newer, and costs $9K. I would not buy it at that price, it's more than broken in to be honest. Those engines have been plagued with headgasket issues, not as much as the early 2.5s, but that's some steep mileage to be starting with. ALL of the fluids will need to be replaced, including the differentials. The turbo is likely wearing down, assuming it's original, and he should hope the transmission has been maintained properly. That 4 speed Subie transmission starts to show it's age around 200K. Now, if he could buy the car without payments, for like $6,500, I'd say yes. As it sits... No.

03-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#12
jgztw2es Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 291 Senior Member	175K miles is barely broken in for a subaru, shouldn't be a problem, you'll want to make sure the timing belt is changed if the lot hasn't done that. Since it's an auto, take it in the lot, cut the wheel as hard as you can and drive it in a slow, sharp circle. If it shudders and bucks around then don't buy it unless you don't mind replacing the fairly cheap/easy to find transmission. Or are willing to take the chance that you can fix it with a flush and an additive. Manual's are more fun and problem free. Just saying. With a Subaru like yours, that's all true. This is 14 years newer, and costs $9K. I would not buy it at that price, it's more than broken in to be honest. Those engines have been plagued with headgasket issues, not as much as the early 2.5s, but that's some steep mileage to be starting with. ALL of the fluids will need to be replaced, including the differentials. The turbo is likely wearing down, assuming it's original, and he should hope the transmission has been maintained properly. That 4 speed Subie transmission starts to show it's age around 200K. Now, if he could buy the car without payments, for like $6,500, I'd say yes. As it sits... No.
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