commuter321

Thanks I'll have to inquire about fuse activity before making the final decision. If there are any problems that could arise on the vehicle because reliability is going to be a must

It is an automatic. And the fuse is the only way to access the two wheel drive. I am unfamiliar with torque bind as the only thing I drive is rear wheel drive. Is it a deciding factor or something that can be fixed. I may be purchasing the vehicle from our family mechanic and may try to get any "future repairs" taken care of as part of the deal. In regards to the idlers, tensioner and water pump is it necessary and how much would it run. I will be commuting daily to college and can't afford to have it down so any repairs done during the summer will eliminate lost time later. Thanks for the feedback it is much appreciated

I am a soon to be college student looking at the used car market and whats come across as reliable is subaru. I found what I hope to be a steal a 1999 2.2L subaru impreza 90,000 and no offense but elderly person owned(a big plus) I've looked on the internet and it was a selected run and it has optional 2wd/awd. My goal is to purchase a car that will last the next four years of college. I do perform regular maintanence on the vehicle I drive now (not a subaru, mercury grand marquis). The vehicle neither has the reliability nor fuel economy I need now. I'm hoping you car spread light on this car alittle bit as any information will help. And as car companies build car to fail at a magic mileage could you spread light on any further purchases I may need to make as the mileage climbs, as I will be financially strapped, once college starts.