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Dave_Mountain_Man
07-08-2009, 10:50 PM
Hi Guys - haven't posted in a while. I have a friend looking for a 2000 to 2009 Legacy or Outback. Can folks tell me good years, which ones to avoid, what to look for?

I know some of the earlier ones had the dreaded head gasket issues worse than later years I have listed. Any other issues on crash safety, recalls, other idiosyncracies?

Any information would be much appreciated!

Regards,
David
Huffer
07-09-2009, 08:04 AM
Head gaskets shouldn't be a problem on anything 03+

The biggest difference is the 05+ underwent a massive design change - if you get anything older than 05, go for 04 as it's the last year of the 3rd gen and has all the bells and whistles.

05+ introduced a true GT with the turbo engine too. approx 225hp.

check out www.cars101.com (http://www.cars101.com) for more info.
Dave_Mountain_Man
07-10-2009, 02:22 AM
Thank you. I will look there for her.

David
BE-Fresh
07-12-2009, 08:16 PM
if it's 00-04 make sure it isn't silver. They are the bad ones...
Dave_Mountain_Man
07-24-2009, 06:27 PM
Thanks for the info.

You are joking about the silver paint or were there really problems like with those Fords from the early nineties where the paint just started flaking off after about 8 years?

My 95 seems to be holding up quite well - it's bubbling a bit on the front fenders but now that I live in California (Bay Area) I'm living a lower standard and indoor parking is not as easy as it used to be in Colorado so there you have it...

David
Huffer
07-25-2009, 08:52 AM
He's kidding about the silver. He has a silver car and they're fairly common on this board. ;)
SilentRacer
07-27-2009, 11:09 PM
Head gaskets shouldn't be a problem on anything 03+

The biggest difference is the 05+ underwent a massive design change - if you get anything older than 05, go for 04 as it's the last year of the 3rd gen and has all the bells and whistles.

05+ introduced a true GT with the turbo engine too. approx 225hp.

check out http://www.cars101.com for more info.

250hp :smt002 ....id stay away from the 05 model year specifically. Many problems that were worked out in the later years.