msteel Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 '98 Forester, 140k miles, automatic "Needs some mechanical work" $750 obo. Upon inquiry I'm told it is believed to need gaskets. I don't know yet if it overheated badly in the process. I haven't seen it in person, either, just pics. The price seems attractive to me, at least if ALL it needs is head gaskets. I could do it myself, but really don't have the time. I know that the EJ25 DOHC has a bad reputation for head gaskets. Also less than thrilled with the automatic, but mainly because if my perception that they don't last as long as manuals. At this price is it worth paying a shop to do the HG's? Any other advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Without knowing if it was serverally overheated, I wouldn't buy it unless I was willing to replace the motor if need be. Be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 +1^ ditto...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Balance what you do know with what you don't know. 140k=88,000 miles Head gasket job=$2500 Asking price=$750 If the above is acceptable to you it is time to go and look. Checking for: Condition (the overall condition will tell you how the car was treated) Service records (reasonably important) How the motor runs (smelling the oil, and looking in the coolant tank) Then you can decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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