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Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. We're now looking more around the $5000 point, but similar models apply. Still waiting on my current vehicle to sell, but I'll keep all this advice in mind. We're really looking to have the vehicle for our move to Alaska or the Northwest, so there's plenty of time to search. On another note, I'd love too find a manual, but they don;t seem to be as prevalent as I once thought. Any thoughts on that? Is it worth holding out for one to come to market, or is that a futile measure?

New to the forum and the world of Subarus (for the most part). My girlfriend and I selling our vehicles (hers a 2000 Wrangler, just sold, mine a 2001 Buick, still on the market) and are planning on buiying a sub 100k mile Subaru wagon for between $5k and $7k, preferably around 6500. We don't have a specific model in mind, but I am looking for advice on what the most reliable models in that price range would be (from about 1999 to 2005).. I know Subarus are known for their reliability, but i have noticed here and there on the Web that certain issues arise in certain engines. Any and all input would be appreciated! As of yet, we are still waiting to sell my car before making a purchase. However, we may look at a 2004 Outback H6 with 80k miles this weekend, so any info on that model would be great! I noticed the gas mileage wasn't great and the transmission a bit dated. Any issues? Yay or nay on this model? It's listed at $5900, well below KBB, so I'm just as suspicious as I am excited.