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Full disclosure: this is the same post I put on another forum. Hey all, Unfortunately, a combination of a few different factors has brought me to the conclusion that it's not the right time for a Jeep for me. I don't want to sell the Jeep and I'll be sad to see it go but faced with a longer...

How hard was the diff skid plate to install? I've heard that one can be a bit tricky.

x2 to this! Nothing is worse than dealing with a seller who either doesn't care, seems disinterested, or makes you feel like you're wasting their time by looking at their car. The best person to deal with is someone who knows at least the basics about their vehicle, knows how it's been taken...

Bilsteins x4...if you're looking for a good HD shock, very few things are better than a set of Bilstein 4600s. My dad has had them on his 3/4-ton Silverado Duramax that we've used for towing our 13,000 pound fifth wheel, and after almost 100K on the shocks they still work just as well as they...

ultimatesubarumessageboard.com! If you can't find what you're looking for on that site, you're probably not looking hard enough! ;) NASIOC is a good one too, though more Impreza-focused. Wikipedia and Edmunds.com can prove to be surprisingly detailed sources if you're looking for basic info...

1. Don't get emotionally invested in the first vehicle you look at. 2. When you look at a vehicle, keep an eye out for things that need doing/fixing that you will have to do as a potential purchaser. Keep a mental list, and factor in dollar amounts for what each one may cost you. That way, if...

I'll PM you and fill you in a bit more.

Damn...that's some food for thought for sure. Certainly gives me a lot to look for and pay attention to when I start looking at Subies for my own. Definitely appreciate all the first-hand knowledge.

That's definitely a good deal for a car with miles that low. I know it was the bulletproof 2.2, but did you ever have any problems with oil leaks or head gaskets either?

Thanks for all the info calicamper! It actually helps a lot, seeing as I wasn't totally aware of having to manage the temps in older Subies. I'll definitely keep that in mind if/when I do decide to purchase one. Thanks for the good tip about dropping the speed too. It's good to know that even...

You bet! Happy to help. I know these trucks can be hard to find information on since everyone kinda forgets about them. I definitely did my fair share of research when I was in your shoes.

What type of Subaru did you have before? A 2001 Outback? I'm not planning on doing any towing, which I noticed was something you used your Subie for, but it's good to know about any sort of issues before I pull the trigger. Would upgrading to an aftermarket header and/or wrapping the stock...

How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking? And 18/21 is definitely something I can live with...plus it'd have a stick so the fun factor is worth it. Does the 2.2 feel underpowered in the OBW?

1.Most of the upper trim level models were optioned with the 3.5, but I suppose it would be possible to find one with the 3.0. Both are solid motors, though I have heard the 3.0 is more reliable and the engine you want for longevity. Not sure how true this is, just going off of what I've seen...