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Hi everyone! I'm new to Subaru's, having driven Honda wagons my whole life. They're getting harder to find in manual-tranny, so I'm finally considering purchasing a Subaru. I found the following subaru at my local dealer, so am wondering if anyone has any comments on the price at all and what to look out for. I feel like it's a good year, and in OK shape, but may be high miles... 1999 Subaru Legacy Brighton SE 2.2L 4-cyl 5-speed manual power windows/locks cruise control am/fm/cd stereo 220,000km $4470CAD after taxes, certification, emissions tests; ie on the road for this price. -there is no maintenance history for the vehicle -interior is cloth, and in OK condition (some dirt, but no holes, tears, or scratches) -exterior is grey, and also in OK condition. there are about a 20-30 dings on the hood from stone chips which are beginning to rust -a/c does not work; dealer says it needs a refill, but it may need more -the check engine light is on, and the speedometer works sometimes and other times does not. I think a cable may be loose somewhere. -there is no tach which is a bit of a bummer. Questions: -is this a good price for the vehicle? -what should I inspect on the car? -I'm planning on doing a major road trip with the car (5000km+). Any thoughts on whether or not a Subaru of this mileage/year would make it? -would it be hard to find a tach from a junkyard and put it in? Would I have to change the whole gauge cluster? Thanks.