Allways loved Subarus, in fact, 6 months ago my '87 brat was stolen and never recovered a day after I purchased it .

 

Now my Sis is looking for one ~2001-2003. Outback or Forrester? Whats a good mileage for those years? Special concerns? What can she expect for 12-14K?

 

Thanks

For that matter what do you guys think of this?

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=183049522&dealer_id=56365464&car_year=2002&search_type=both&make=SUB&model=FOREST&transmission=&make3=&distance=100&address=28216&make2=SUB&advanced=y&certified=&model2=SUBOUTBK&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceASC&min_price=&end_year=2003&color=&start_year=2001&drive=&car_year=2001&isp=y&engine=&lang=en&fuel=&doors=&cardist=13

For that matter what do you guys think of this?

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=183049522&dealer_id=56365464&car_year=2002&search_type=both&make=SUB&model=FOREST&transmission=&make3=&distance=100&address=28216&make2=SUB&advanced=y&certified=&model2=SUBOUTBK&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceASC&min_price=&end_year=2003&color=&start_year=2001&drive=&car_year=2001&isp=y&engine=&lang=en&fuel=&doors=&cardist=13

 

It looks like it's in great shape cosmetically! I would definitely give this one a second look if I was in the market. Did you run a carfax? I would do that or ask on this board to see if someone will do it for you. See if the owner has good service records, ask about Head Gasket issues...notorious on the 2.5 engines. Other than that, I think the price is actually very good already but you may be able to negotiate a little...let us know how you make out.

Thanks loads,

 

Anyone got a carfax acct?

 

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looks like sis spent the 24.99

 

check it out,

 

02/16/2004 CHARLOTTE, NC 128,653 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:778533040476144)

REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Lien Reported)

06/28/2004 CONCORD, NC 34,078 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:409654041806904)

NOT ACTUAL MILES

SALVAGE

INSURANCE LOSS

Man, called owner, he said above car was "perfect"

 

bastard.

looks like sis spent the 24.99

 

check it out,

 

02/16/2004 CHARLOTTE, NC 128,653 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:778533040476144)

REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Lien Reported)

06/28/2004 CONCORD, NC 34,078 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:409654041806904)

NOT ACTUAL MILES

SALVAGE

INSURANCE LOSS

 

That explains the great price, this is what those go for around here...

 

http://www.buysell.com/root/details/43612521/2002_Import_SUVs/cc/_2002_SUBARU_FORESTER_43612521.html

 

has anyone here ever bought a repaired write off? Did you have any problems?

looks like sis spent the 24.99

 

check it out,

 

02/16/2004 CHARLOTTE, NC 128,653 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:778533040476144)

REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Lien Reported)

06/28/2004 CONCORD, NC 34,078 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:409654041806904)

NOT ACTUAL MILES

SALVAGE

INSURANCE LOSS

 

Yeah, that's a shame. I guess that was worth the $24.95. Let us know if you find anything else.

This too much?

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=179968161&dealer_id=75646&car_year=2003&search_type=both&make=SUB&model=FOREST&transmission=&make3=&distance=100&address=28216&make2=SUB&advanced=y&certified=&model2=SUBOUTBK&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceASC&min_price=&end_year=2003&color=&start_year=2001&drive=&car_year=2001&isp=y&engine=&lang=en&fuel=&doors=&cardist=12#vdptop

 

And what's with the "X" after 2.5?

Man, called owner, he said above car was "perfect"

 

bastard.

 

Think I would have asked him about the other 130+K miles and see what he said.

This too much?

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=179968161&dealer_id=75646&car_year=2003&search_type=both&make=SUB&model=FOREST&transmission=&make3=&distance=100&address=28216&make2=SUB&advanced=y&certified=&model2=SUBOUTBK&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceASC&min_price=&end_year=2003&color=&start_year=2001&drive=&car_year=2001&isp=y&engine=&lang=en&fuel=&doors=&cardist=12#vdptop

 

And what's with the "X" after 2.5?

 

The L designation was droped and the X, XS, and XT were born

After car shopping again, brought home another one 2 weeks ago.Not a sube, 1999 LeSabre(had to have seating for 6), but last weekend stayed up and watched the movies "Used Cars", which we had quoted from to the salesman at the dealership during the test drive/negotiations(he had seen the movie also).

 

If you haven't seen it, it says it all. And private sellers can be just as bad as dealers.

If your sister can afford an '03 or newer Forester I would recommend one. They made some improvements to them.