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How about a new old car - Hunter - 08-13-2006
What's up guys, I just returned from working at my summer camp for the last 8 weeks and am now trying to catch up on all the things that happened in the world since I was gone, apparently it was a lot.
Anyway before I head up north in a month or so I'm going to try to become one of those crazy subaru kids so I can have a car that can actually make it through the winter in NH. I now think I can spend up to about $6k-$7k and I was looking at the impreza outback sport or maybe just a regular outback. I'm keeping the 325 so I dont need a car to do track events with, but I may try to get into so rallying while I'm up there. Do any of you subaru guys have any suggestions or opinions about that car?
Before you say it, I can afford a wrx.
- Feersty - 08-13-2006
Welcome back man, I knew you were at camp. Did you see your Birthday thread?
- Maengelito - 08-13-2006
STi. i guess thats technically a wrx though. how bout a 2.5RS? maybe a forrester XT? legacy?
- Hunter - 08-13-2006
I thought about an RS but I like the idea of having a station wagon so that I can actually fit things in my car for the first time ever. Are there any common problems I should be looking for in those older imprezas?
- Nis01 - 08-13-2006
I believe the RS has a wagon version.. perhaps the TS?? For that price range you should be able to pull off the impreza version of the wagon.. which in my opinion would be a lot more useful than the outback. I'll look around and see whats available because I'm not completely sure.
- BLINGMW - 08-13-2006
bah, you don't need anything that nice to tear up!
![[Image: subaru_justy_08.jpg]](http://www.subaruklub.hu/subaru_pictures/subaru_justy_08.jpg)
- Hunter - 08-13-2006
Apparently they made a wagon version of the base impreza, but I haven't seen one for sale anywhere. The only difference I see with the outback sport version is the grey molding bodywork and and extra half inch of ground clearance which might be a good thing. I really just need it to be a reliable daily driver in the snow up in NH, I'd also like it to be able to get me to killington when theres a foot of snow on the ground. But I'm pretty sure if I have an all wheel drive car, I'm going to rallycross it.
- Dave - 08-13-2006
i would say to avoid aiming for a 2.5RS. All of my searches for those have resulted in very few results, all with an unreasonably high price tag. That's really all I have to say for this, since I've never really looked anywhere alse. I think you are on the right path; a cheap but well maintained suby, of just about any form, will get you anywhere you will have to go, and probably hack it for a little while as you begin rallying.
- Feersty - 08-13-2006
Would a WRX Wagon fit the bill?
- CaptainHenreh - 08-13-2006
Feersty Wrote:Would a WRX Wagon fit the bill?
Didn't he say he couldn't afford a WRX?
I mean, find me a nice WRX for 6-7k and I'll buy it!
- .RJ - 08-13-2006
Rob, you cant buy a WRX wagon for $6-7k. At least try and be constructive instead of wasting posts.
Hunter - my father is a master tech and has been working at a Subaru dealer for over 15 years - best mechanic I know - if you have any subaru specific questions let me know, I will pass them along to him. They're really reliable cars, damn near indestructable - just keep up on the maintenance.
Re: How about a new old car - Dave - 08-13-2006
Hunter Wrote:Before you say it, I can afford a wrx.actually, technically he said he could afford it :-). But I think since he specifically stated this option, and it clashes with market prices, it must have been a typo.
- Andy - 08-14-2006
Joan's outback is great. It has a steel plate thingy that protects the rear diff if you're worried about that driving around up there. But I think any Subie will do. Joan's uncle and aunt teach at Amherst which is pretty close to where you are and they say every has a subie. He drives a Legacy wagon. She has a Forester.
Whatever you get, try to get a manual as automatics and heavy AWD car = sucks. Also, I get really fustrated driving the Outback, he handles like it looks. I would get a Legacy Wagon Sport or something along those lines.
- Evan - 08-14-2006
the 2.5L subarus before 2000 (DOHC 2.5) had head gasket issues, so getting a pre 2000 outback may not be a good idea.
If you can find a 2000 or 01 legacy wagon for the money you have then that would be a good way to go. Otherwise the OBS is a good bet.
- Hunter - 08-14-2006
I meant to say I can't afford a WRX, I guess most of you figured that out. Yea I'm trying to stay away from the legacy version of the outback, it's big and heavy. The outback sport is alot lighter (300 lbs lighter), but there just aren't as many of them around.
RJ - I was wondering if there were any common problems with the 2.2L engine that subaru made from 96-98 or the newer one introduced in 99.
I think I need to join nasioc.
- .RJ - 08-14-2006
Hunter Wrote:RJ - I was wondering if there were any common problems with the 2.2L engine that subaru made from 96-98 or the newer one introduced in 99.
The 2.2's are pretty solid from what he's told me. I think he has a legacy beaterwagon with the 2.2 on it, tons o' miles on it.
- Evan - 08-14-2006
get this, it isnt a scam or anything
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if you havent seen it already
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- Hunter - 08-14-2006
Yea that evo looks pretty legit, just a little under bluebook value.
- bimmerboodle - 08-14-2006
.RJ Wrote:Rob, you cant buy a WRX wagon for $6-7k. At least try and be constructive instead of wasting posts.RJ...when I can compose the question, I have one for your dad...
Hunter - my father is a master tech and has been working at a Subaru dealer for over 15 years - best mechanic I know - if you have any subaru specific questions let me know, I will pass them along to him. They're really reliable cars, damn near indestructable - just keep up on the maintenance.
I have a 99 legacy outback slush box and it is the best handling car I have ever driven in the snow, better than both my 4x4 pick 'em up trucks
- bimmerboodle - 08-14-2006
Evan Wrote:the 2.5L subarus before 2000 (DOHC 2.5) had head gasket issues, so getting a pre 2000 outback may not be a good idea.
If you can find a 2000 or 01 legacy wagon for the money you have then that would be a good way to go. Otherwise the OBS is a good bet.
yes, My SOHC can confirm this...blowed all the coolant out the expansion tank