Best deal I've been able to take advantage of was with Subi1 a '92 Legacy wagon with 110k miles... paid $1300. Put another $1k to get it work ready and drove it 80k miles before it met it's unfortunate end in a ditch.

It was my first Subie, really, my step dad gave me his '97 Outback wagon, 5 speed, for free. It dropped a rod with 185,000 on the clock, so was converted to a 2.2. I've had 4 Subarus now, all green '97 wagons. Not on purpose, thats just how it happens when I'm looking to flip one with a bad engine for some extra $$. Most I ever paid was 700 for any of them. There are some smokin' deals out there, especially in mid summer.

just might be able to get a 97 BD for 500.

not sure of the miles.. but im sure its ~120+

but even then, i can use it for parts if i decide to get it.