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So I just got an e-mail back from the seller and he said that other maintenance on the car included; new driver's window auto opener, trans flush/service, and some type of front end work that the owner can not remember. He also said that he does not believe that the timing belt has ever been changed. How much is the usual cost to change a timing belt? I understand that the water pump should also be replaced while it is apart. I would probably do that to if I end up buying the vehicle.

Thanks for all of the input guys! I sent another e-mail to the owner asking about the timing belt, still waiting for a response... I should be going to check it out this weekend. I will keep you updated.

Hello to all. I am looking at picking up a 1999 Subaru Legacy L (30th Anniv. Edition) I know nothing about subaru's, but I am very familiar with cars. Here is the low down on the car; It's got 126k on it. 2.2L engine, automatic trans, new tires, new brakes, new rear diff. The owner is asking $3,000 for it. It was his daughters car, but she went off to college, so now it is being sold. I am looking to you guys to tell me if this seems like a good deal or not. Also, what are the common problems that I should look for when I go to look at this vehicle? I did some reading here and I know the timing belt is a big concern. I don't know if it has been replaced on this car or not. Is there anything else besides the usual (check fluids, engine/trans smoothness) that I should know about? Thanks in advance and I look forward to becoming a new subaru owner! I would also like to add that I am from Freehold, New Jersey, so if there are any local guys around that could lend a hand (need be).

Hello to all. I am looking at picking up a 1999 Subaru Legacy L (30th Anniv. Edition) I know nothing about subaru's, but I am very familiar with cars. Here is the low down on the car; It's got 126k on it. 2.2L engine, automatic trans, new tires, new brakes, new rear diff. The owner is asking $3,000 for it. It was his daughters car, but she went off to college, so now it is being sold. I am looking to you guys to tell me if this seems like a good deal or not. Also, what are the common problems that I should look for when I go to look at this vehicle? I did some reading here and I know the timing belt is a big concern. I don't know if it has been replaced on this car or not. Is there anything else besides the usual (check fluids, engine/trans smoothness) that I should know about? Thanks in advance and I look forward to becoming a new subaru owner!