Odd Car

Like these? http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4270566753.html (this is actually an outback) http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4257706228.html There were some other ones for under $1k. Maybe I should consider running those until they cost more than $1000 to fix. Then, I'll just pick up another.

2.5L engines have head gasket issues. I just had one at 112K miles. I suggest that if you do buy it, you change the coolant and use the Subaru coolant with the Subaru coolant conditioner. I, unknowingly, went with Prestone instead. The Subaru stuff seems to help prevent the issue, but lets not discuss that in this thread.

Any issues with the Subaru 2.0 or 2.2L engines?

Let's forget the pickup fixation. They all get lousy gas mileage, cost too much, and weigh too much. I miss the old S10s. I think a 10 year old 2.5L (Baja) is out of the question. I just had a bad experience with one.

After my disastrous (and partially self-inflicted) engine replacement in my 2003 Forester (please don't ask), I just want to get rid of it. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of unknowingly buying lemons. So, I ask all you: What should I get? I want: 1. AWD or 4WD (not required) 2. Cargo room (truck bed is a plus, but not required) 3. Seats at least 4 4. A warranty would be a plus, but not required. 5. MPG would be good (I'm a Sunday driver) I don't want: 1. Huge repair bills ($500 once a year is ok) 2. Handles like crap 3. Ultra sensitive gas and brake pedals (my Forester was an offender) I'd like to buy used for under $10k. I like the idea of a new vehicle, but the cost is so high. However, I seem to pay $500/mo whether I buy used or not due to repairs. I like Subaru, but I'm willing to buy something else. I did like my Forester, but I don't know about trusting another 2.5L. Thanks, Michael