lhrocker Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I am looking at buying an inexpensive outback that I was told overheats during long drives, but not short drives. Without seeing the car, what are the chances of it actually being a head gasket issue? Is it worth it if I get the car under $1K or that ballpark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleb Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I am looking at buying an inexpensive outback that I was told overheats during long drives, but not short drives. Without seeing the car, what are the chances of it actually being a head gasket issue? Is it worth it if I get the car under $1K or that ballpark? How many miles? Auto or manual? What else to you know about the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 what are the chances of it actually being a head gasket issue? Depends on the mileage, though if it has been "cooked" once or twice the chances of needing a head gasket(s) increase. There are many things that can cause overheating, especially in a 10+ year old car. Is it worth it if I get the car under $1K Reality check: if the car is not driveable it is scrap. To keep said car from heading to a junkyard you are going to have to pay slightly more than a junkyard would pay for it. ONLY you can determine what the car is worth to you and using your instinct bid a price for the car you can live with. If it is your intention not to personally fix this car (pay a garage to do the work) there would be no trouble spending in the order of $2000 for fixing. How much is the car worth now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhrocker Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 It's on ebay and is currently under $600 with 2 hours to go. It has 161K and is an auto trans - ebay number 320097766936. That's all that I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve455 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 i picked up my 96 outback for $250 and it needed headgaskets.i did the job myself for under $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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