Wackzingo

So is this just for the Outbacks? I found 1998 automatic with only 123k miles looks clean except for a few minor dents in the driver side fender. I emailed the guy and he said it has a 2.2 not the 2.5 engine.

Thanks for all the info. It's definitely given me some things to look at. I'm from the Seattle area and here's the craigslist ad for the car. http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3015940269.html EDIT: hmmm....maybe mattocs is right about him flipping cars. I can't help but think this ad looks very similar to the one above. http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/3015752794.html

I'm new to the forums and just as new to Subaru. I'm tired of putting tons of money into my American cars and they still don't run :/ I've never purchased a car through craigslist or any classifieds as I've always bought my vehicle from friends or dealers. Having said all that, I found a great looking, very clean 1996 Legacy Outback wagon on Craigslist. The guys says it's a 2.2, 165k miles, had head gaskets, water pump, and timing belt replaced about a week before posting it and has receipts for all the work. So my questions are: 1. Would you consider 165k low/mid/high mileage? 2. Why would someone put all the money into a car just to sell it? Maybe I'm worried about this for no reason. 3. Nada Guides puts clean retail on this car at $3,500 and this guy is asking about $4000. Is that high? Low? 4. Would you have a car this cheap looked at by a shop? Do you just take these for quick test drive and see if everything seems good? Thanks in advance for any info.