Used Subaru Buyer's Guide

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General overview of things to look out for when shopping for a used Subaru.
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@hughneutron5303 5 лет назад

This video is like a car guys asmr

@kerikent72 3 года назад

We bought a 2002 subaru outback 2.5 L $2500 had 142000 miles. We ended up spending $6k getting a ton of stuff fixed. I love driving it, I am now better educated by your channel. Most people would never invest that much in it and just give up. Parts were $3grand and labor $2800. Axel's replaced, timing belt, water pump, rear main seal, head gaskets, control arms, bushings, tie rod...if I can drive it for another 200k miles, I will get my money out of it. Thanks for your channel, wished I knew before hand.

@morganhoffman2176 6 лет назад

This guide is awesome. A little intimidating for a less than mechanically inclined person, but definitely doable. I appreciate the time you took to make this.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

Glad to help!

@jeffmayrand1058 2 года назад

Great video! I was just about to purchase a 2008 Forester for my daughter for $6,900 w/ 140k on it... Interior was superclean but when I took it to my mechanic he did the same as you and pulled the oil cap at idle and it was like a locomotive blowing puff puff puff. Then on the drive back from my mechanic the check engine light went on with a p0506. I told him my mechanic said walk away from the car. He said the air from the oil cap is completely normal. I think I might have just saved myself from a lot of money down the road... Thoughts! Keep up the great videos! Were still looking in 2021 for her... She loves the style of the car.

@Mike_44 2 года назад

Years later, this little video is still helping many and referring to it. Thanks!

@dddpvt 5 лет назад

if you purchase a 2.5 Subaru Unless there are competent maintenance records...be prepared to change the timing belt and do the head gaskets.

@slowsupra9257 5 лет назад

This video saved me from buying a Forester just as bad as this! Thank you!

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@HavokStrifeX 6 лет назад

At first I was like, cmon man, hoses, belts, filters, even a battery are no biggie fixes on a 230k car. By the end of the vid I was ready to call the junkyard for you.. I got my WRX inspected by a shop for 40 bucks. So worth it after watching this.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

Yea, that Outback had a hard life.. My personal 02 Outback has 283,000 miles on it. Wouldn't know it by looking at it though.

@HomebrewSubaru 7 лет назад

Hot tip: Use everything you find wrong with a car as negotiating power! If a seller doesn't want to lower their price, than it's probably a car you are better off not buying. Another quality vid MrSubaru

@MrSubaru1387 7 лет назад

+Homebrew Subaru definitely. Always go over a vehicle with a fine toothed comb. Find every issue. Get that low low price! Haha

@castro1780 5 лет назад

So true with anything of value that you're buying 2nd hand, buy nice or buy twice

@Donb1233 7 лет назад

So yeah, I'm the sucker who bought this garbage car. I've been searching for one ever since. Almost every single one I've looked at so far has had problems, just none as bad as this one. In fact I saw one today where the guy said he had been "a mechanic his whole life" and a whole list of parts he had replaced- which he hadn't. Don't be me. Buyer beware. Oh, and Subaru Guy knows what he's saying.

@Y10Q 6 лет назад

This car in the video was probably $700 and for that little money it should easily last a year or two even with the problems, like oil leaks. Head gasket isn't bad enough for short trips around town to work. However this wouldn't be something you take on hour long trips. For those, you will need something from mid 2000s. The car in the video is 25 years old.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+YES10 he paid $1,300.00

@Dankcatvacs 6 лет назад

bummer

@LCY77 6 лет назад

Well, for $1.300 is a fair price, not bad at all. That leaking AT bothers me though.

@barbryll8596 6 лет назад

Don Bivens so you didn’t end up driving this Subaru? Was it too unsafe?

@franklandgraff1190 4 года назад

I love that you are so much about this process! I check some of these items, but always bring to my trusted mechanic!

@Maxwell_Millz 5 лет назад

Been looking for a descent Subaru common problems video, as I am tempted to buy a little project. This is the first useful video I've come across so far. 👌🏽

@jo3li5m 4 года назад

Fantastic overview, lots of people will benefit from this. Reminded me of a couple of things too. Thanks fella

@tariq4851 5 лет назад

I am in the lookout for one in a few months and this video is brilliant. Thank you.

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@cnvl1478 6 лет назад

You are a very thorough mechanic! Excellent video, which i should have watched before buying my Subaru

@Fuxked 4 года назад

thank you for taking the time to make this video! im going to look at a first gen forester soon and i wont have my buddy with me who is very good with buying used cars. this video gave me the confidence i needed.

@noelsalcedo2683 6 лет назад

Great Video. First time I watch one of your vids and I’m glad I did. The silence and captions is great cause you can pause it and read along, I may play the video this weekend while I inspect and car shop lol.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻

@thomaswomack3888 6 лет назад

Always nice to see what other people think are important things to check for when buying a used subie. I learned a couple of tricks from you on this one, many thanks. A very timely addition to my knowledge too since I am currently shopping for yet another subie...

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

You're welcome. Glad to help. 👍

@bertmaster2000 7 лет назад

Nicely done! I learned a few things about the typical Subaru problems, which means your video was very thorough, thank you.

@newbeginnings8566 4 года назад

One look at those tyres (tires) and I would have walked away... Apart from the obvious damage that will have been done to the 4WD the state of these tyres shows how much care this owner gave for his vehicle...

@heyPeter234 2 года назад

OMG, thank you sooooo much...the time u put into this saved me so much, it's exactly what I'm looking for...im a young first time car buyer and now i know exact ly what ti look for, greatly appreciated man

@paulsmallriver6066 4 года назад

Excellent to do/check list for any car purchase, not only Subarus. Gonna check these things on my 1998 Honda CR-V as soon as I can.

@karlopoljancic 4 года назад

Thank you! This will definitely help me and my friends in the future!

@RodrinBird 6 лет назад

What a great video guide! Thank you for taking the time to do this, I will use it in the future.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@Rico24337 6 лет назад

Once again, great quality video. That shaking oil cap test is a neat trick, never occurred to me!

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+Gavin Whiteley glad you enjoyed the video.

@talknstuff 4 года назад

I'm glad I did't watch this when I was hunting for my 2nd gen LL bean Outback. Even with the host of issues its my most favorite car ever.

@cliftonsargent1572 3 года назад

The fram filter had my ass laughing! Thanks for the video I will be looking at all of this next week when I get a 2000 forester with 120k miles on it so fingers crossed!!

@dasuprememusic9756 3 года назад

An amazing informative and in-depth video! I really appreciate it!

@drunkenp0t 5 лет назад

New sub here just bought me a Subaru Impreza outback 98, keep them Subaru videos coming, lots to learn here

@BillyG869 5 лет назад

Excellent video, absolutely spot on for a Subi....

@BillyG869 4 года назад

Ive had several Outback XTs and IMU always in the market for a low mile XT. Fabulous machines

@edwardarchuleta1514 5 лет назад

Definatly wish I saw this before I bought my Legacy!

@blunismo1 5 лет назад

Thank you for the heads up! Some stuff I'll check on my ride

@feliperosito1414 4 года назад

Wonderful tips! Many thanks and greetings from Brazil. Here we have lots of options of this wonderful Outback, the model i really love after my Forester 2011. I´m really keen on to buy one, but for sure, i´d never seen so many decent tips of how can we inspect the cars before buying. Here, we have few Subaru specialists, lots of mechanics doesn´t work with the label, and at the dealer prices are forbidden, so the better option to us is to check the car by ourselves. Thanks again, will be so helpful to me. Subaru lives longer, just treat them with love and good care. Cheers!!

@DetonatorJack 6 лет назад

this is a big help for us, we'll be test driving a crosstrek on sat, got more things to check, thanks, now im subscribing...

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+MEL ASON awesome! Glad to help. I've had my eye on a crosstrek for a while now. Great little cars. 👍

@platty9237 Год назад

The used car investor website has a good used car checklist you can print out. I recently purchased a wrx. I checked it out with one of those worksheets and then later had a mechanic take a look. (This latter is extremely important and worth its weight in gold). I’ve been keeping an eye on Subaru repair and modification channels to learn even more about the vehicles and suggested maintenance. I’m glad I found my way here. It’s nice to learn of those tests for blowby and head gasket leaks. I want to be as knowledgeable as possible for when the time comes. Tyvm!

@veedubden8710 3 года назад

58 Sellers of used Subarus with problems that they haven’t repaired properly thumb-downed this video.... Great Video, thanks for sharing!

@jodiemadex43 5 лет назад

I am about to buy a used 2015 2.5i outback thru my local dealership (one owner fully serviced logbook) for $24,000 fingers crossed I have made a great purchase :) your video has helped me to know what questions to ask and what they need to replace before I pick her up and go into 5yrs debt so thank you :) I prob should of watched this before I fully committed to buying her but she is still at the panel beaters getting light and door fixed atm so I might go see them tomorrow and ask mechanic few questions and check her logbook out thoroughly before I bring her home. I trust my local dealership but better to be safe than sorry

@anthonyhorda 6 лет назад

I'm looking to buy a used 07/09 Subaru outback for my last year of college commuting as my Toyota Yaris is crapping out. However, I'm terrible when it comes to mechanical knowledge. This was immensely helpful ! Seriously grateful. Thank you.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+Anthony Horda you're welcome. Glad to help. 👍

@2Langdon 4 года назад

Very very good, thanks for this. I want to find a good Outback or Legacy and this will be a big help. Brilliant video!

@fredflintstone2234 3 года назад

BRILLIANT AND DETAILED!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

@othmane3863 4 года назад

This is a super informative video! Thank you so much!

@joset2290 7 лет назад

Gracias Mr subaru 1387 buena informacion

@rhyno289 6 лет назад

Very Well Done! Practices for every used car purchase, Subaru or otherwise. Subbed and Thanks.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

m bee thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Awesome, welcome to the channel!

@mansge422 4 года назад

Very good video! Thanks for the tips. I learned a few things

@claytonlynch6288 5 лет назад

Awesome video! Wish I had watched it before throwing down on my first bru which ended up being an absolute nightmare

@gallionswench1526 6 лет назад

This is an amazing video to have for a first time buyer like me, thanks!

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@yournamehere3679 3 года назад

As a technician, this video could save a good amount of other car purchases as well, I didn’t know the ring issue with the cap, guess you learn something every day, we don’t work on a lot of ring failures/issues in my area because usually the customer blows it up before the rings can go bad, so motor replacement was more my thing

@codycostin1729 5 лет назад

Great thorough video. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@xe2ac 5 лет назад

Excellent and very informative video. Thanks

@paulkelm6550 5 лет назад

Thanks! Very informative and not a lot of chatter (none). Great stuff!

@jah037 6 лет назад

thank you for all of this. very thorough and informative. keep this up

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+Jordan Hrivnak you're welcome 👍

@kennithmorella2693 5 лет назад

I’m selling my 2000 Subaru Outback that I have maintained very good. Your video has brought two things to my attention. One ☝️ my car is worth more than I realized and two it’s such a nice reliable car I may not sell it after all. One mechanic to another great video and thank you Mr Subaru. Have a nice day

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@nicolasrosario2037 5 лет назад

I paid $500 for my subaru has 174xx. She just needed some suspension work done. No regrets so far

@GameFlife 7 месяцев назад

Wow i learn alots apparently last time i buy used the guys didnt say alots too… and now i see a reason why i see my past mistake too such useful video thanks you alots man.

@ibrahimidris2992 Год назад

Thank you this video is eye opener!!!!!

@camiloguzman2441 5 лет назад

Thank you for making these videos.

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@circle4922 4 года назад

Good job, good video. Thanks for sharing this man. It should help whoever finds it. I'm not a car noob by any means. But I'm going to look at a 2010 Forester with 210,000+Kms on it. Just refreshing my memory. It's hard to not want to "just buy" that used car when you see it - especially if you live in an area where "x" car (or any used car) is hard to come by. Until you get some experience with buying used (or new) cars. Like you said, don't jump on it. If you don't have the skills, time, space, to properly inspect it, then ask the owner if they'd be ok with you getting it inspected before a potential purchase. At your cost, of course.

@howardkerr8174 4 года назад

Looked at a 03 Forester at a Subie specialist a few months ago intending to purchase. Price seemed reasonable, even with all the work he said had been done recently to get it ready for sale. I took it for a short test drive and it seemed somehow not right. When I explained that it seemed to be slow to accelerate and felt like it was dragging a boat anchor behind it, they did an inspection and found a small problem with the Hill Holder system (this car had a manual transmission). I didn't realize that older Subarus had this feature. As a few others here have alluded to, if at all possible, get your trusted mechanic to do a good inspection of ANY car you are thinking of buying. Even scrupulous sellers occasionally overlook things.

@victorsandoval7602 2 года назад

Great Video! Thanks for the information, learned allot!!!!

@TangoMike88 6 лет назад

If only I had known a fraction of these before I bought my 99 Forester, it could have saved me almost a year of bills and towing expenses

@michaelsabella5924 6 лет назад

This is great info and these same checks can also be applied to most cars.... Nice Job ! - I'd return this car back to the owner..

@JohnnyRS1 4 года назад

Just bought 2005 outback with 67000 this morning. Thanks for the video!

@JeremyB-ci7oy 2 месяца назад

How do you like it?

@Tec2Nut 6 лет назад

Good video , some great tips

@DivineMisterAdVentures 4 года назад

Super. Above and beyond - high standards.

@husseinsheikh5783 6 лет назад

Thanks very much. Your video helped alot. I recently bought a Subaru forester 2001 for a very good price and the owner told me it has just a slight knock at the front to my inspection it had no left stabilizer link few clicks down the road I hear load knocking from under the car. Quick recheck and I have a worn out drivetrain. Now the repair bill adds up to its price🤣. Thanks for the guide.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

Oh no, sorry that you encountered the issues with the vehicle.

@esfuturestrading Год назад

Great video, thank you!

@bradphillips6081 5 лет назад

I just purchased an 03 outback with 230 for 19....i will go through your inspection and we will see how i do.....first is the oil cap dance!! Thankz. ! Hey the oil cap dance passed! Also did the coolant check with funnel..but it's low and smells of coolant when op temp...next i check pvc and the rest of fluids oh ya slight milk on cap...just condensation who wouldn't say that........

@christopherdherman1518 2 года назад

Very informative and helpful video.

@user-xk5so7wb2t 5 лет назад

Awesome info, Thank you very much!

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@Brisky86 7 лет назад

Great video. I did not know about the oil cap check. I will use that in the future.

@FCFordLord 7 лет назад

Brisky86 Keep in mind, a bad/clogged PCV valve can cause excess crank pressure and make it dance like that. possibly what happened here.

@Brisky86 7 лет назад

Yeah, I always replace the PCV when I get a new to me car anyway, so that is good to know too.

@bartricky5894 5 лет назад

Glad the people who bought my "99 OB didn't see this video first. I sold it for the amount of repairs I had into it the last year I owned it. Nice driving car but repairs were crazy $$$.

@Davis2you 5 лет назад

Best video ever! Thank you so much

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@dandambrosio7499 Год назад

Great vid. Thank you

@kilderdanjas6748 5 лет назад

Thank you, man!

@GMICHAELG62 5 лет назад

Very informative! 👍

@radzer0966 5 лет назад

Good video, gives a lot more to look at that even I would have thought of. Im debating a older outback and see some really nice examples in the 4k range but they are always too far away :(

@BeigeRecluse 5 лет назад

Very thorough. I am in the market and appreciate the heads up. I am a woman, though I know a thing or two, we tend to get targeted. I wouldn't go alone...my brother is great with cars, in general...but he's not a Subaru guru. Now, I can pick up the brand-specific slack. Thanks!

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome.

@BastropPhotoGuy 6 лет назад

Thanks for this. Going after work today to look at a 2005 Outback. After reading all the stories about head gaskets and timing belts, i'm a bit nervous. The guy selling this car says he recently changed the head gaskets, VC gaskets, front brakes, tune up and some other things. He did it himself, said he used to work on Subaru's and went on to tell me why the gaskets were a problem and on what engines. Sounds like he knows his stuff. Car itself has 127K. I've got my moving blanket and flashlight so I can peek under the car. Your video will give me lots to look at.

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻 Good luck on the car.

@ejmagras 5 лет назад

thanks for the video. very informative. Good car buying guide

@MrSubaru1387 5 лет назад

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@loganhecker5450 Год назад

This video was helpful for me, i own a 97 outback with 300k on it and im gonna start doing these tests on it to see what's fully wrong with it

@georgeemanson 5 лет назад

Great information........... Thanks

@ParasiteQueen1 6 лет назад

I drive a 1997 Outback Legacy. I miss the hood scoops on the newer Outbacks. Miss the 90s looks.

@jOoomOooo 6 лет назад

the main thing is the head gaskets you can see if they are the original ones if the little tab sticking out of the head gaskets have a hole or and indent you want the indent

@Ericso321 7 лет назад

so useful!

@allyhrjk8776 5 лет назад

Most impostand thing you forgot: check blinker fluid and piston return springs.

@tyler976 2 года назад

Wish I found this before I bought mine. Lots of work done, and lots still to be done. But, she drives well, which is a great step from where she was when I got her. If only it wasn’t so expensive…

@nomebear Год назад

A friend bought one like this for $500. It was in the same condtion as this one with the exception of the engine which had been replaced with one with low mileage. The parts needing replacement add up fast, and around here the many Subys that can be found in junk yards are quickly mined for their good parts by folks that are driving the same vintage Subaru as you., and there are lots of them driving around. Fixing the A/C and cv joints was hard work.

@andyf4519 7 лет назад

awesome vid man , thanks !

@MrSubaru1387 7 лет назад

+Andreas Fox welcome!

@daveyjones9604 6 лет назад

A bunch of useful tips that aren't just the generic "Is the check engine light on?"

@grahamfranks5591 7 лет назад

Another great video!

@MrSubaru1387 7 лет назад

+graham franks thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

@BuiltLikeThis 6 лет назад

Great video. Thanks

@MrSubaru1387 6 лет назад

+BuiltLikeThis you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

@Digging4evidence 2 года назад

I’m grateful for this used Subaru guide but, I’m unfortunately stumbling upon this 5 days to late. Purchased a 2004 Outback H6 L.L. Bean, from a dealership. Test drove fine. Bought it. Now, on day 5, I’m noticing a bad rear strut. All rear bushings are shot. A slight power steering whine, and jerky acceleration. Of which, I can only assume that it is from one of the diffs. Coolant leaks is now my newest discovery. So much for thinking that I was about to enjoy owning my very first Subaru. 😫

@NVRAMboi 6 лет назад

CV and rack and pinion boots were beyond shot. Early into the video I figured this must be a very old (15+ years) high mileage car that hadn't been maintained very well. Still, for $1300 bucks he can slap tires on it keep fluids in it and use it around town for a while. I wouldn't call the purchase a total loss (before something seizes or blows up).

@TheSconat 3 года назад

Another good test to do if you have the time/tools/skills is a compression test. If any cylinders compression is below 120 with throttle closed or 140 with throttle open, WALK AWAY. Trust me, been there and unfortunately, done that.