i am considering buying a 1996 subaru outback with 140k miles on it. whats the reputation on this car?

Question

what can i expect to be having to fixed soon?

Answer 1

140,000 miles is a lot any thing could go wrong at any time.

Answer 2

I just bought a 1998 Subaru Impreza and this is the scoop. The engine is designed to last between 225K and 275K miles. I would recommend asking the seller to have it looked at by a local subaru dealer. I had mine looked at the Subaru dealer in Santa Monica, CA and they made a list of what was needed to be fixed. They charged $100 bucks for what they called a multi-point inspection. There are mobile mechanics that will also be glad to inspect the vehicle for about the same cost. If the seller won't let you have an expert look at the vehicle, this may be a red flag as to possible problems waiting dormant.

I previously owned the same make and model vehicle (1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon) and if you do the required maintenance of changing the oil every 3K miles, perform major service every 30K miles, change the timing belt every 90k miles etc, you should be styling.

Subarus are very reliable. Good luck.

Answer 3

1996 Subaru Outback

Answer 4

At 140k it's just getting broken in well. I've owned Subarus since the 70s and have had several go way over 300k miles before I sold them. I know that one of them is still around and still running well for the second owner at almost 400k miles. It all depends upon how well you keep it maintained. Do the routine maintenance and it should last a long time.

Answer 5

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.

Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 6

I used to be a service adviser at Subaru dealers before my accident. I find these cars are great if they are serviced properly, they can last up to 300,000 miles. Does it have a 2.5 DOHC or SOHC? Timing belts should be changed just as a precaution. If it has been maintained properly then it should be alright. Are you buying it with a safety? Take it to a mechanic you trust to have him check it.

Answer 7

The car itself is a good vehicle but at that milage the head gaskets get to be a problem on the 2.5 litre models. Not the end of the world , but costly if you can't do it yourself. If you buy it cheap enough and it's running well, you may luck out and not have any major problems with those gaskets. I have several customers with over 300,000 kms on their cars and no major problems outside of maintenance.

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Answer 9

Subaru's are Japanese cars and very good and reliable. You should probably run a car-fax history report. I personally don't have a Subaru but do know they are Japanese. Japanese cars have to have the timing belt changed every 60 thousand miles or so. So you might check on that.

Answer 10

You might google Kelly Blue book on this, and check with your library to see if they have "All Data" a site for automotive and diagnostic information on all vehicles. It costs a bit but through the library can be free.

Don't forget to do a www.carfax.com on any vehicle you seek to buy. This will tell you the car's history, any major accidents reported on it or repairs etc.

Answer 11

i own a repair shop,and at that mileage its about time for timing belts and hoses to start going bad on it,,really a lot of things should be getting a little worn on it,,id be care full on this one,someone might have gotten rid of it because some of this stuff is going bad on it,,it could wind up costing you more than its worth ,, and then again it may be a real good car,it all depends on who had it,,and how they drove it,,and how well they maintained it,,as far as the car its self,,its only as good as the owner wanted it to be,,if they abused it,,your going to pay for it,,good luck hope this help,s.