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Thanks for the reply! I did see some pictures before the repairs, it didn't look like it was in great shape. Left Rear quarter panel smashed, front right quarter panel missing, damage to the roof, doors dented. It didn't look like much going on with the front end, but i only saw two of the side shots. Good to know the price point is high for something like that. hmm. In Denver, CO, Subarus tend to be on the pricier side. Thanks again.

Hey All, I am a former Saab 9-3 owner venturing in to the Subaru world. I've found a super awesome mechanic that also dabbles in some sales, needless to say I think they are on the up and up. My questions revolve around two ideas: 1) a 2002 Outback Ltd with 133k on it. Car had 3 owners, one for 8k, the next for 90k, the next for like 35k. The mechanics bought it did the following: New Headgaskets, New Brakes, New Clutch, New Timing Belt (including idler pulley's, oil pump, and water pump), New Catalytic Converter, New Sway Bars, New Control Arms, Tie-Rods, & a Tune Up It needs new Tires as well. The question is whether a car like this is worth it (7500 w/ tires) since it has needed so much? I mean on one hand its has most of the big things that could go wrong, fixed...but i don't know about the previous owners maintenance sched. The question really comes down to, if the previous owners (mechanics in this case) fix the car up, is it worth it more than buying a car from a dealer/private party who don't put the cars back together. I mean, the 2002 only needed a new clutch, is that more appealing than all the other things done to it. 2) 2003 Forrester X This car basically rolled. So it had body damage, nothing to the underlying frame. It basically had some bondo work, new front panel, hood, and replaced some glass. New Timing belt, New Radiator, it has 87k on it. The Mechanics are going to do some more work, but basically they are trying to get $8500. the car was bought from an insurer (has a clean title too, no accident info). Is it worth buying a car that has been in an accident after a Mechanic bought it to repair and then sell? and if you trust the mechanic? They give a 12/12,000 warranty at 50/50 cost for repairs and a 30 day drive train warranty. What says the Subaru Gurus? Best, Jonathan