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Samp20
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Looking at subaru outback, I'm tossing up between an older model (2005) with the 3.0R engine and around 70,000 kms on it. vs a newer model (2012) with the 2.5l engine and around 100,000 kms on it, also for a slightly higher price. Anyone got any advice?
May 24 2020 5:31AM
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iFlip
Posts: 4544 - Karma: 19,137
1992 Volvo is the only answer.
May 24 2020 6:26AM
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little1337
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The 05 outbacks are pretty reliable I've heard, you might want to go with that and save some money for repairs if it needs any
May 24 2020 7:55AM
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JAHBRADOR
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I had a ‘01 and the head gasket blew which is a really common problem with that era of subi. Not sure if they fixed that but I would say newer the better I would say.
May 24 2020 8:07AM
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Bdoobz
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Buy a Toyota
May 24 2020 2:36PM
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little1337
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BdoobzBuy a Toyota


Sand colored Toyota Tacoma
May 24 2020 4:08PM
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Bended_Toenail
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Cheap old van.
May 24 2020 4:12PM
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wass41
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The older Subaru but only if it’s a standard I’ve got an 01 legacy and it’s been pretty solid. But the standards, and 4 cylinder engines have way less issues than bigger engines and automatics. Or just get a Tacoma.
Jun 7 2020 7:25PM
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.FRY.
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iFlip1992 Volvo is the only answer.

1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
Jun 7 2020 7:31PM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11234 - Karma: 76,358
Samp20Looking at subaru outback, I'm tossing up between an older model (2005) with the 3.0R engine and around 70,000 kms on it. vs a newer model (2012) with the 2.5l engine and around 100,000 kms on it, also for a slightly higher price. Anyone got any advice?

Go Forester because they are made in Japan. Better quality and fewer problems. I have 190,000+ on my 2003 and no problems. 5 speed manual.
Forget the 3.0 sixes. Too many problems.
Jun 7 2020 8:22PM
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little1337
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Actually buy a motorcycle
Jun 7 2020 8:54PM
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DominatorJacques
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little1337Actually buy a motorcycle


No, buy a scooter. Way more fun! Ha ha! It can hit 100mph.


Jun 7 2020 9:00PM
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PsychicMigration
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 10,537
Old subies are sick the only issue it they usually decide to implode around the 150k-170k mi/ 240k-270k km when the head gaskets go (they will). This is a pretty expensive fix unless your doing it yourself because there typically hard to get at. The older models also have timing belts not chains. which is a bit annoying to replace. If your looking at a 2012 I would also look at the 2013s because the timing chain becomes standard. There are still issues with head gasket after the 2011 remodel but not as bad a the earlier models. However I had a 2013 and the transmission went for absolutely no reason I'm not sure how common this is but definitely look into it. Just know what your getting into subies are sick and I will always love them but I also have 250k mi on my 2005 crv and never had any major work done. If your looking for a reliable car to last you forever get a honda or a toyota.
Jun 7 2020 9:20PM
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TreyMiddleton
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I had a 2013 2.5i outback, it was a great car for the mountain. That is until I got rear ended and it was totaled...
Jun 8 2020 2:00AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Aston Martin vantage
Jun 8 2020 5:46AM
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Jpurd
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Nothing jeep
Jun 9 2020 8:46AM
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