Hello all. I posted a thread aways back about a 1996 subaru legacy outback that I was looking at, mileage was 292k on it, so I had mentioned what I should look for and I came back with all the answers. So I went and test drove it at that time when I looked at it the dealer was closed. So here is the lowdown, lol! Both foglights are busted out, the underneath is pretty much oil soaked, um when you press the brakes they clunk really bad, seller said something also about bad strut mount, struts probably to. The check engine light was on and it was running horrible, bealry running I would say. The other issue was when you put it in park the shifter wouldn't stay, I think the shift lock was broke, and the emergency brake was busted and would not hold at all, smelt like dog, yuck so nasty inside. It will not pass mass inspection with all those issues, the dealer is selling as is but with all that is out to a auction or wholesale. With all that said overall all normal stuff I guess but no history on it either so who knows with all those miles. So anyways I decided to keep further looking. I also added that he was asking $1000.00, um no not worth it man. Putting all that work into it especially with those miles would not be worth it, I would spend more on fixing it then what it is worth. So I continue my search.

Thanks for the update.

hmmmmmm....I have encountered cars in wrecking yards that surely must have been in better condition then what you found the 96 to be. Keep looking there is a nice Subie out there just waiting for you to find it at the right price. Good Luck!