$300 Subaru Outback: How Good or How Bad Is It Really?!

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

I love having an older car that's maintained well that is dirt cheap and nice to drive. new cars you don't get the money back! depreciation, higher insurance, need to service at dealer for warranty. also a tiny bit of wear on exterior isn't bad as you don't worry about it as much. we're going into some bad times, so the last thing people need is a car payment. best to pay cash for cars.

[@AaronPatey]

My 2005 subaru outback xt was once a $300 car sold from a GM dealer with a whole lot of problems but with some time and money it is now a daily driver with no leaks and all new suspension, steering, sensors and turbo now I couldn't have asked for a better car, it is just about to hit 200000 kilometers and still running very strong.

[@soopermarkus]

People, do yourselves a favor. If you hear that power steering grumbling and whining because of the o-ring and hose, take care of it right away. Ignore it too long and it will take a new PS pump to get rid of the noise as well as o-ring and hose. Don't be like me.

[@tptm100]

Where is the O Ring located

[@jmg4208]

🤔🤔🤔

[@dogburrito]

Too late. The hose O-Ring didn't work. Guess I'll need a new pump

[@railfanatic1416]

@@dogburrito same lmfao

[@thomasward00]

I just bought a Brand New 2019 impreza hatchback base model with a 5 Speed Manual, I plan to keep this car for many years....

[@Drskopf]

The 2013 manual base model hatchback is super fun to drive, I imagine the 2019 is probably better

[@victorblock3421]

Great video. just this week I purchased a 2002 base outback automatic. Very clean, one family owned, no rust, in Florida 90% of the time, retired owner. 128,000 miles. In the last 10 months the timing belt/water pump, head gasket & steering rack all done and have receipts. I think the struts are probably original and feel that way. I'm in New York State and don't know a good Subaru mechanic. Soonest appointment to get with the local Subaru dealers is over a month from now. I will get all this stuff checked out. Hopefully I'll have a good car for a while. My other car is a 2002 Honda accord I own over one year. Have that up now to about 48,000 miles. Perfect condition and clean. Belonged to a wealthy lady in her 90's from Maryland and came with a ton of records from her local Honda dealer. I refuse to go broke with new cars.

[@charger19691]

It’s always a good thing to save a sick Subaru from the scrapyard. Great cars.

[@charger19691]

Zach Reynolds , what happened?

[@briantrauger2689]

I did this exact same thing. Bought a 2002 Outback with head gasket failure at 228k miles for $500. I put another $2200 into it to bring it up to a reliable daily driver and have been driving for about 6 months now. I think if you're doing this for yourself to keep it's worth every penny. If you're trying to flip it for profit you'll be upside down.

[@andrewmantle7627]

Good show Mr. Subaru. I am learning more and more about the cars that I drive.

[@shuba097]

my head gaskets lasted to 249,450 on my 2000 outback! I just got done replacing them with some OEM MLS gaskets

[@everestcomputer]

my 03 legacy gt is just hitting 174K on original gasket. drivers side weaps but no coolant. might be on my to-do list this summer to get them changed.

[@HiroCreates3747]

Same for my 2003 w/253k, still has original gaskets and still isn't justifiable to pay for replacement. :)

[@benjamindunn2212]

Have been looking at buying an '04 Subaru Forester and your videos have been incredible useful and informative!!! Thank you and I appreciate you!!

[@MrSubaru1387]

You're welcome. 👍🏻

[@groo2765]

Thanks for doing what you do!!!

[@og_halo5111]

I drive a JDM 2002 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B E-Tune Limited II automatic in Canada, 81,000 kms or 50331 miles when I pick her up in February, really fun to drive even in snow, I recently bought a JDM 2000 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B E-tune with a 5-speed this time with 109,000 kms or 67729 miles and will be arriving to Canada in July to replace my current legacy, can't wait :)

[@snowpita]

I could tell right away once you started talking about the LL Bean it would be a while before this vid was over, hahaha! I'm the same way, though. I'm going to keep mine running until it won't and I love telling people about it. Such a great all-around car.

[@salsarriba5695]

see an old subaru video here, press like.

[@sparkystours]

Mr. Subaru.......thanks for all your information you provide you have saved me time and $ with your information

[@svajesz]

I really miss the manual transmission. 😕Good for you! I hope you will enjoy. 🙂

[@bradhazard4118]

I got the same exact car, color, trim and all for "free" from a family member because the engine was locked at 182k miles. Likely because of deferred maintenance. When I pulled the oil pan, everything related to cylinder #1 was devoid of any sort of oil residue, spotless. It's a rust free southern car but everything mechanical is worn out. I dropped in a spare engine I had only to find out the head gasket was bad (I was told they were replaced). Threw new head gaskets and was good....for a short time. Turns out the block deck was torched where that gasket was blown. Now I have a 2013 EZ36 and a 2007 WRX 5MT/rear diff (3.70) ready to go in and am shopping around for a standalone ECU that will run a dual AVCS 6 cylinder... Down the rabbit hole I go.

[@Black_thunder522]

Good information great video dude

[@wambgu1]

I like the visualpolitic intro; makes you know there is something exciting coming through.

[@jamesbruno5896]

That's quite the list! Nice job!

[@subarutime5089]

I get these all the time fun is figuring out what the previous owners did to break it I just got a rough Baja.

[@mlusk1237]

I love this video.....such a great deal.....please show us what you did fix on it too..... Stay safe all

[@solorsix]

I think its cool that your saving another old outback. Surely even half that parts list would be the death nail for a person also paying labor. I have a 2000 OB 2.5 5 speed, 259k miles. I have more money in it than the cars book by a long shot even doing most labor myself. I like the car though and I like all the other reasons you mentioned. Just put $590 in 4 tires. Will it be the last set? I guess we will see. I'm going for 300k. Its the original engine.

[@SunnyDay-wt2nq]

Haha yep, my 2000 OB 2.5 is almost at 229k. It was a west coast car for the first 17 years of its life though, so it has a lot of life left. Only question is how much money I'm willing to put in it. The engine is strong but its an automatic so that's probably going to be the thing that parts us. From the light vibration stopped in drive tells me I might need a new CV axle, or an outside shot at a transmission mount, right? I love this car and I was/am shooting for 300k too :)

[@tyree9055]

Book value's irrelevant to me because that's like the resale value / insurance value. But what's another 10 years of operational value, especially in comparison to purchasing another vehicle? Generally-speaking new parts are cheaper than buying new cars... 😅👍

[@victorblock3421]

@@tyree9055 That's the way I live with my cars. I know what I have in it. I can not do any repairs myself so I always pay through the nose but the cars I've owned have always been 20 years old or close to it so book values are nothing. Usually much cheaper to fix and keep driving.

[@tyree9055]

@@victorblock3421 It's also more "sustainable" / environmentally friendly too because you're not contributing to the "Disposable Manufacturing Cycle" (not to mention cheaper too) that pervades the greedy manufacturing philosophy today that's seeking a high turnover rate / repeat customers too which encourages waste and Financial Servitude. 🤔👍

[@galerae947]

Bought a 97 Legacy Outback with 269k miles and a bad trans. Had a 98 Legacy with a cracked block, but a good trans. My sons just completed the swap. The engine is smooth running with no leaks, and the body is in excellent condition with no rust or dents. Newish tires, clean interior. I am learning how to tackle maintenance issues as I drive the car. I drive less than 2,000 miles a year and have time to work on issues as they come up as I am retired. My oldest son is a certified mobile mechanic so has a truck full of tools available to me. In my situation, I feel my car is a worthy investment as I do not have the funds to be able to purchase a car with a purchase price in the multi thousands. My other vehicle is a 1986 F250 diesel, so I like uncomplicated older vehicles that I can keep using for 30+ years.

[@802Garage]

So basically $400 in parts and someone up here would drive it another 3 years. 😂 The paint on the car looks so much nicer than any that live in New England their whole life. Overall, it car would sell for about $2500-3000 up here with all the work in it, given low rust.

[@elislider]

Cheap Subarus are great starter flipper cars. You can find them pretty cheap (few hundred), hit the junkyard for spare parts, do some basic reseals, and sell them for a few grand.

[@lecherojr]

Great video! I’ll probably be doing something like this for my daughters here shortly.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

I'd keep it, looks like a great car! You've got the skills to fix it up right.

[@luisantonio204]

I just bought another 2001 Subaru Outback for 1,000 I love this car is my secound Outback

[@lonwillis783]

I guess I dont have to worry about a power steering pump on a 2019 Forester. Just worry if it breaks how much it costs. LOL Make some videos on the reseal please. I love it when you repair an engine.

[@chasisaac1094]

I would love to do something like this. Take my time and learn all I need to learn on a practice car

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

Love you videos

[@perro7183]

Been wrestling with weather to put $ into my old Legacy L or not. 234k. Needs a T Belt, struts, tires. It's an automatic, so although I trust the 2.2 to go another 50-100k, not so sure about that trans. I don't want to put $1500 into it just to have to put another $1000 (used trans+ labor). But you got me thinking, $2500 for a damn near perfect older Legacy doesn't sound so bad

[@victorblock3421]

I've had a bunch of outbacks from 2000-2004. I bought one 9 years ago. The tranny started slipping right away. Replaced it. Then the motor. Replaced it. Then a bunch of other stuff. I couldn't stop. All this stuff the first year owning the car. I don't wanna say what it all cost. My niece needed a car. She has had it 8 years. It's very rusted and she's driving it til the wheels come off. During the 8 years she got married, 2 kids and her husband has gone through medical school and now graduating. She put nothing but oil changes in the car. It did its job.

[@Mrnoth3m]

I just bought the same car for $500. It is in better condition but has more miles. Please do a video on how this project is being tackled from greater priority to least priority fixes. Somethings are obviously more important then others but I need to know how to approach each new problem as this is my first car as well as my only car.

[@SmallRatDanny]

How's the car? I have owned the same for 2 years now and it's been great. It's at 220k now

[@anthonypizzarella8500]

I have a 2002 . All the time I drive it. It will buck the gages stop complete. I bang the alternate. And it starts up again. I took it to a shop But said it's not a alternate. Sometime I turn key and nothing. Hit alternate it starts

[@redlywaxer]

I only had one Subaru years ago, but it was an awesome little car, tough as could be, and took everything we threw at it. I did good maintenance on it and when a friend's car died and he had little cash to buy another, I sold that Subie to him for $300 and they drove it for years. Always missed that little red car. Had a similar powertrain layout as a Volkswagon Dasher I bought back in the 80's, except the Dasher was a inline 4 cyl/FWD and the lil Subie was a flat 4cyl horizontally opposed FWD. Both engines mounted longitudinal (vs modern FWD, which are mostly transverse mounted.)

[@derrickray1123]

Seems like a good deal to me, send it!

[@802Garage]

We bought a 97 Impreza OBS for $300 almost 3 years ago. We have put a few hundred bucks into it and it's definitely rustier than this one. Still going strong though and has been reliable overall!

[@802Garage]

P.S. I guessed right on the timing belt tensioner knock. :D

[@mr.nobody4900]

I think is a very good deal...If this car was mine. I would put the money plus doing all repair myself saves even more money.

[@rangersmith4652]

I need a beater Subie to use daily and save miles on my 2019 3.6R Outback Touring. Would love to find one as good as this one for close to that money.

[@dannylinc6247]

There's a support bracket and two bolts for that noisy whacker if you were to replace and fix it right. Is not expensive. But add up all those armloads of neglect, and fix it and sell it. You could make your money back. Rebuild the internals and ask more. Part it out and it's going to be sitting around for ages. Have fun. Use it to fix a bunch of other subes

[@HomeIdeasYT]

Great work :)

[@ConeyIsland1952]

SUBARU ROCKS!!

[@MIkegrimm2]

I think it is a good investment. I would have a car that will last me another 5 years or more where all I would have to do is change the oil and basic maintenance every 30K miles. Plus allo the lower taxes and insurance, seems like a no brainer to me.

[@weeekwo3245]

gr8 video m8; wonder when they will ship out the 3/8 440 lb-fts lol omg thanks 🙄

[@sparkystours]

i have a 2002 leg wagon "L" with 211k........ive replaced the normal things and it's a great car

[@redlywaxer]

Just last week we replaced a 5 year old battery in one of our cars. I swore it had a parasitic drain but after taking it out of the car and charging it to full, found it quite discharged 3 days later and would not start the car. The battery itself had a parasitic drain/short!

[@1sttigertiger426]

It is good you got the manual transmission - no expensive auto transmission to replace. Plus the station wagon will not be a target for the police, nor single women. Lol.

[@afshar6861]

I just got a Subaru legacy 1999. 400 dollars and 11700 miles on it.

[@ikariku]

Great vídeo as always. Very informative

[@ikariku]

Hello Robert, about your OB's. I looking for an steering rack from Subaru and is already discontinued. What you recommend me to do?

[@mrsorgic4790]

$2500 wouldn't be bad if it were clean on the inside. Clean interior is a must for me. Especially the headliner and the carpet. Seats you can always change them out from the junkyard for $20 form pullapart. Another thing I look at is the roof. If the paint on the roof isn't shiny, i walk away. This car even without spending $2500 you could still easily get 5-6 years out of it if you keep an eye on the oil leaks. But I personally wouldn't even sit in it.

[@Grooove_e]

Oh man that ain't bad, you should see how much I'm dumping into my '03 Bugeye WRX

[@TheCyleRitchie]

My $500 Limited has the same parasitic draw. My first thought was the alarm.

[@thebenshenanigans9048]

Dang. I was hoping you were going to part it out. I need a new rear quarter panel.

[@zacharyshoemaker835]

I felt like replacing the front struts on my 98 was so fricking annoying. Granted i used a universal spring compressor from harbor freight that didnt quite fit but still it was cancer lol

[@HomebrewSubaru]

Tanks on wheels

[@GXKid06]

I bought one of these for 1400 and sold it for 6500 last year. Did nothing but replace a tail light

[@dizk5283]

Bullshittt

[@GXKid06]

@@dizk5283 it was off a family friend and had 68k miles and was a 03

[@dizk5283]

@@GXKid06 no wonder is it was so cheap.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I buy them quite frequently for $200-600 and sell them for $3,500-6,500. Just bought a 2007 Outback 2.5i Limited sedan with 168k miles for $300, posted a video Sunday on it.

[@dizk5283]

@@MrSubaru1387 Dude that's awesome. I wouldn't mind paying that if the car came from you.

[@TennesseeAdventurer]

I’ve got a 2003 2.5 auto and when I go from park to reverse (when cold) I get a pretty substantial clunk that you can feel. Shifts good, drives good, sometimes you get a clunk feel when letting on and off the gas (not braking) while driving around town. Is this a sign of a failing transmission, or bad driveline bearing/components?

[@dogburrito]

part for part this describes my 04 outback. $500 car and $2000 in parts and it's nearly done.

[@Clayman302]

I scored a 2002 outback 2.5 base model 199K miles for $100. The body is in poor shape, the person was constantly putting money into it and it broke down one last time and that had enough. I offered $500 the lady said. $100 and get it out of my yard today. I found $10K in work was done to it by a dealership in the last year. New trans, head gaskets, timing belt, front & rear brakes, CV axles. Spark plugs, coil wires. It blew my mind that someone would put so much money into this beat up car.

[@michaelkoniers2722]

I enjoy your channel, and I've learned alot watching it, i have 2 subarus , a 13 outback limited and a 15 forester preimum, i've been taking them to the dealer for service, but i would like to find an independent mechanic like you to work on them. The outback has only 75K and it's our road trip car, the forester is the daily beater. the outback's engine is very noisy- it rattles and clanks, but it runs fine, but since i don't ever want to buy another car I would like someone like you to look it over and correct what ever is wrong with it. I live in SE Pennsylvania, just outside of Phila. and if you know someonre in this area I would appreciate their name and contact info thanks

[@MrSubaru1387]

Check with Rich Hamersly, Flat Four Specialties, 12740 Rt 405, Watsontown, PA, 17777. Tell him I sent you. Hopefully he isn't too far from you.

[@michaelkoniers2722]

@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the quick reply - that's about 110 miles from me but we get out that way frequently so the next time i'm out that way I will try to stop by

[@davidshaw809]

Sounds good but as you said you are doing the labor, most folks don't have that knowledge of doing that kind of work so a garage is going to tack on another 3,000.00 for labor. Dolike your videos though. I have a 2000 Subaru with 88,000 original miles which was owned by an older lady who only drove the car 4000 miles a year. It is just a back up vehicle but I drive it occasionally.

[@briantrauger2689]

You can always learn how to do the work. I knew nothing about fixing cars about 18 months ago. That all changed when my wife's beloved Forester's head gaskets failed. We couldn't afford to buy a new car or pay someone to fix it so it was all DIY. After I fixed her car I found a new hobby that I love and have bought and fixed a cheap Outback for me, bought another cheap Outback H6 to fix and eventually keep, am currently fixing a Camry to flip for profit, rebuilt a Chevy small block for a friend and have done other work for friends. The best part about fixing a Subaru is that there are (thousands of) KZbin videos like those created by MrSubaru that you can learn from.

[@billdaa1]

Belts and all hoses Motor mounts to eliminate the Subaru shake after engine pull due leaking oil, brake job, possibly failed wheel bearings, radiator,air filter

[@m.jautomobile007]

Hello Mr Subaru. I will love to own a Subaru car most likely 2005 Forester any recommendable yards or auction site u could recommend to me please

[@dastan3103]

What is the part number for the reseal kit ???

[@MrSubaru1387]

Subaru 10105AA860 for the EJ251. This kit comes with the original single layer coated head gaskets. Would definitely swap them for the genuine OE MLS turbo gaskets.

[@flat4forlife588]

Call me crazy but I agree, the investment would be worth it. I have a 2016 legacy that out of all my prior subarus is the least well built with all types of gremlins I refuse to get fixed at the dealer under warranty as the stealerships all suck near me. They are not to be trusted. The older models are definitely better built in every way (minus the older head gaskets which we all know and understand by now). I regret selling my 2000 2.5rs 4 door in red (GC6 for us enthusiasts). Only had about 100K when sold about 2 years ago. Got great $$ for it though :) My favorite of all of them of course.

[@MrSubaru1387]

O.. M... G... 😍

[@flat4forlife588]

Are you referring to my loved 2.5rs? If so, that is a decision I think about all the time. The guy who bought it, another local subaru enthusiasts said he was turning it into a garage queen so it lasts a very long time. Based on the research, red, 4 door with the slushbox, about only 400+ were built across the few years it was made. Very rare.

[@soopermarkus]

@@flat4forlife588 you sold the unicorn!😱

[@BJPr12]

Not a bad investment at all for $300! Paint looks in really good condition btw.. Even if you spend $1,500-$2,000 on parts, this car should give you many more miles after that. Mr. Subaru, my '01 Forester has a winning noise that seems to come from the A/C belt whenever I turn on the A/C.. the noise goes away after 2-3 secs.. Should I just tighten the belt?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Is the belt loose?

[@BJPr12]

@@MrSubaru1387 Hmm.. I'd say it feels a bit lose yes. How to know the right tension, the 90 degree bend test?

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

I picked up a 2005 legacy wagon, 4cylinder engine. Auto, leather, dual exhaust, for 200 bucks. It ran when it was parked 18 months ago, I put a brandnew battery in it and the starter doesn't crank. No noise at the starter. Found a broken brake line too. Is there anything that would stop the starter from cranking if the starter is good?

[@jameynorton5521]

I have a 2000 Legacy GT Limited Sedan with 91K that needs the clutch replaced. The engine fires right up and runs well, but it won't move because of the clutch. I called around to several places for estimates and, surprisingly enough, think I found the best value at one of the local Subaru dealers here in the Kansas City area. For $1600 they will replace the flywheel, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and clutch. I had it towed out to them, but they can't start the work until next week. Does this sound reasonable? I'd love to try and do the work myself, but I don't have the time, all the proper tools, or place to work. I'd rather find a good, trustworthy, independent mechanic in the area but haven't been successful. I was thinking about having the dealer look into some other issues as well, but I'm a little leery of them and just want to get my car going again and get it out of there. Any thoughts?

[@jameynorton5521]

Also, thanks for your channel. I found it a couple of days ago and have watched several of your tutorials.

[@cobannie]

My 2014 Outback power steering wasn't grumbling or making noise at all. It just suddenly stopped working intermittently. I drive it ~10 miles and it starts working just fine again, and perhaps 20 miles later the power steering is not functioning again... Is it the pump? The rack? What could be causing it? I'd like to just replace the pump if it's the pump, but what could it be causing intermittent problems? I'm used to working on GM vehicles (Square Body Trucks) - so if your power steering goes - it's always the pump and it's an epic failure (oil all sprayed all over).

[@keeganjewett4761]

I have a question. I have a 2003 impreza 2.5RS 5 speed. Rebuilt the motor and installed a new clutch got it all back together. car idles fine starts fine and seems fine. But when driving the car randomly cuts all throttle until u push in the pedal a bit more. No engine codes being thrown. I have tried a new boost sensor, checked all vacc lines, and im getting fuel perfectly fine.

[@markusmords9662]

Hello sir.. we have forester 2016 na 2.5,. And live in desert with 40-50C summer temp (8 long months), 80% hiway.. what oil and viscosity would you recommend for engine protection.. thank you.

[@zachs.9600]

What’s your opinion on Cobb tuning? If I change the downpipe on my wrx and do a stage 2 tune, do you think it will accelerate the wear on my engine? Even if I drive it easy 99% of the time?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Custom dyno tune (from a reputable tuner) > cookie cutter, one size fits all, Cobb tune.

[@ericlanam4265]

I'm curious: while full coverage is cheap on the Bean, how much coverage are you getting? I have a '98 Legacy 2.5 GT (which I love, I'm the original owner) that I'm installing a WRX engine into, and I'm questioning the expense vs. value on full coverage on it.

[@hermesalejandrocerdenia1153]

If you are not a mechanic and had a car repair shop do the work, how much will be the total labor cost? For all the parts you have bought.

[@MrSubaru1387]

More than is justified to spend on the car.

[@lowlifeangler]

Good choice with Advanced Auto... everything I buy at AutoZone is wrong part or breaks after 5000 miles

[@MrSubaru1387]

Auto Zone is the absolute worst. I refuse to even set foot in a store, let alone spend money with them.

[@sammansour87]

Hi, I have a 2013 outback with 179k that started to make a knocking sound back in September. It started getting louder and noticeable in December. Got it diagnosed at the dealer they said it's coming from the front deferential and quoted me $7200 to replace the transmission. They also said replacing the fluid won't help. Car shifts ok the only issue they said that it can lock up! Would a transmission from a legacy work in mine? In case I opt for a used/rebuilt one. Any advice you can provide I would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@HC-xs5vn]

Thank you for the video, I will just buy a car instead of building a car.

[@PBMototsports]

Hey Mr.Subaru do you have a video or video series on rebuilding a Subaru 5mt manual transmission?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Sorry, I don't, yet.

[@cisco0209]

So i have a 2002 WRX with 181000 miles and it has a small oil leak that i cant seem to pinpoint. I see oil accumulation on the driver's side valve cover. It runs nice and smooth. Wondering if it would be worth to do the reseal kit that you said Subaru sells to get the whole engine redone or swap a JDM motor in it?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Sounds like you just need a set of cam cover gaskets.

[@cisco0209]

@@MrSubaru1387 thanks so much! Love your videos!

[@jaime_fxt1108]

bro I have a question I have a USDM forester xt and I was planning to put a crescent JDM engine that needs to change many things?

[@RichardAmuir-f2l]

I thought you were into OEM. Why would you use a aftermarket clutch kit when OEM Exedy is available ?

[@mattebigge]

Hi, i have two 1997 outback, and i have a little slot/pocket to the right a little front of the gear shifter, what is that for, i cant find anyting on google about it? 🤔 Its not on the 2001 outback i also have.

[@noemartindelcampo8880]

Que marca de aceite tu usas para subarus?

[@richardb6170]

I wish you could fix my Subaru where are you located?

[@minikuznitsel7647]

I have a problem with my Subaru GT impreza 1997 2.0L turbo.. Whenever the car reaches full temperature i get a solid CEL light. I have changed Crank and cam sensors, fuel pump and filter, fuel hoses, and Coolant and engine temp sensors... What could it be? where to start looking? it only shows up when the engine has reached normal/max temp....

[@knocksensor3203]

Still cheaper than “new car monthly payments and it’s insurance “ but key is DIY and knowledge...😉

[@faststang85]

I've never heard of property taxes for a car. Glad we don't have them here.

[@MrSubaru1387]

We do in SC. It's the yearly registration renewal fee. Pay property tax, get the next year's license plate sticker. That said, we have some of thr cheapest gas in the country and no annual vehicle inspections or emissions testing.

[@ogairbender808]

Speaking of alignment, my out back 98 year has a death wobble around 55 mph .it straightens up sometimes and when I go in a curb it starts again I've changed wheels tires and all tie rods ,any thoughts? I've heard CV axles ,mine are new but not OEM Subaru

[@mmiller1188]

"rust" ... If that lived in NY it would have more rust than that after 1 winter.

[@joshuachristiansen2626]

Facts

[@dastan3103]

this is just another random question, what's a good compression for a ej25 with 169,000miles ... all 4cylinders were 170-175. Im trying to see if its worth doing headgaskets on this 03 forester

[@MrSubaru1387]

148-185psi is the spec.

[@kggt2589]

I have a 2002 Outback ll bean h6. When I hit a bump the ass end dances so to speak? No rust no accidents, any recommendations? Greatly appreciated

[@MrSubaru1387]

Probably past due for rear struts and control arm/trailing arm bushings.

[@teddyg655]

Does the engine in the outback suffer from cold start piston slap? If it does, is it worth the money you're putting into it?

[@frafraplanner9277]

That's probably normal. Even Toyotas have cold start piston slap

[@russelldolter]

It's laughable that they got rid of the car because of a stupid CD player

[@18magicMARKer]

could get about $1500 from CA for junking it lol as long as it fail the smog check

[@swilson9595]

Would love to see that parasitic draw test being performed

[@shirra86]

Hi Mr subaru I have a outback 2008 with the ee20 engine. I was wondering if this engine would fit the outback my10, I found a mint condition my10 with a broken ee20 and was thinking of swapping mine into it... Is it possible?

[@MrSubaru1387]

It should, but can't say for sure. Never got the diesel engine in the US.

[@shirra86]

Do u know if I can fit the ee20 engine which was mounted to a 5speed Mt into a 6speed Mt??? I'm talking about my08 outback and a my08 forester... They both got the ee20 engine but the foresters engine is dead.

[@MrSubaru1387]

As far as the gas Subaru engines go, they'll bolt to a 5MT just the same as bolt to a 6MT. I'd assume if the EE20 was offered with both 5MT and 6MT, it'd bolt to either. Again, never had them in the states, never worked on or puts hands on an EE20, just an assumption.

[@shirra86]

@@MrSubaru1387 they are actually really awesome engines if u keep the maintenance and also deactivate the DPF and egr... The turbo will seriously wake up after 2000 rpm 😁

[@ssphoto66]

Property tax on a car? What state?

[@MrSubaru1387]

South Carolina. It's our annual registration fee.

[@ssphoto66]

Cool. In Illinois it's known more as a registration or tag fee. The word Property through me, i guess. Thanks

[@daniellima2973]

Do you have links for this 240$ rimming belt kit you mentioned

[@MrSubaru1387]

Check the links in the description. Have the Aisin timing belt kits in my Amazon store.

[@daniellima2973]

I have a car just like that. I did all the work myself engine, transmission and front suspension. In great part thanks to you!

[@ayske1]

My fb20 and ej255 are my first cars in nearly twenty years of driving where I feel like I want to run them to the ground. I finally have allegiance 😂😂