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I have some time to sell it. I don't want to sell it for nothing. I see a few of them in this area, but they seem to sell better in northern NH so I might try to sell it around there.

Mileage is 174048, 2.5 DOHC, manual trans, and it's the Sport version. Maintence history: oil changes every 3k, new front and rear brakes (pads and rotors) - not even a year old, new clutch, new 3 season michelin tires, and new snow tires, 4 new struts, knock sensor, new o2 sensors. I replaced a bunch of stuff mostly because I was not sure of some of those things ever being replaced. Also previous owner had brake master cylinder, and starter replaced due to recalls.

I live in Southern NH and was wondering how much I should ask for my 98 Forester. I have repair and maintenence history of everything I have done to it, and also a couple of things that the previous owner has had replaced from the dealership. It is in great condition but has high miles. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas for a starting price for this area, I want to purchase something newer. Thanks.

I have a '98 Forester. Temp gauge does not go more than in the middle...once it's all heated up it stays in the same spot. Has not overheated since I have owned it. Only other info I got was from Mitchell on Demand at work...basically saying that it could even be caused by parking next to another vehicle while at idle...strange.

Cooling Fan Rationality Check Malfunction What does this mean? I have tried to search online for it...Does anyone have any ideas for me? I can't find any info on it really.

I had the same issue with my Forester the beginning of this year. I ended up having to replace the Master.

I'm also doing my t belt and water pump. i'm going to put it in at work though so hopefully it will work out good.

yeah I figured as much anyway. I found a timing belt component kit for like $120, and with parts and labor I am looking at about $500, then I get a discount if I get it done at work, so it is not that bad. Although the other car, which is a gr. cherokee just blew the water pump tonight. I have no luck with vehicles.

Well, one of my mechanics at the shop took a look at it when I brought it in for an oil change. He knows about the hg issues because I told him from what I have heard about anyway. You can actually see where it is leaking from. I just want to make sure I will be replacing everything that needs to be replaced. I am not sure if the timing has ever been done on this car to begin with, no info what so ever when I purchased it.

Well the thing is, yeah I work at Pep Boys, but I can order things through the dealer and get a better price then if I went direct to the dealer, because they are our one of our vendors. I don't know. It's not a cheap job, but it's not too expensive and I shouldn't complain, I have over 153k miles on it so far.

Well, I know I have to do the water pump, it is leaking bad, so I might as well do the timing because I bought my car used and I am not even sure if it has ever been done. So timing belt, water pump, thermostat, gasket...what else should I do?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_VIN_codes

yeah, the 6th number on the VIN is a 6, I just got confused because someone also said it was the 8th number over.

I work at Pep Boys and was going to order parts through them because I get a pretty decent discount and they are pretty good parts. When I look it up in the computer it asks 'engine code 6- yes or no' I am assuming they meant a # from the VIN...that is what one of the techs told me, but I am not sure and wanted to get some feedback from others.

I need to do the timing belt, and replace my water pump and I need to order parts from work like always. Everything has to be ordered for my car. BTW it is a 98 Forester. SO anyway, I am lookin gup parts and am wondering when they ask for engine code, is it the 6th number over in the VIN, or the 8th, or what? If anyone knows please tell me. thx