I'm currently out of the country (Germany, my husband is overseas military) and I'm looking to have my brother fly to pick up an '06 Red 5MT I found with 109K ... they're asking $7K.

It's being taken by the dealer to local Subaru dealer today for compression test, test drive by a mechanic, visual inspection, poking around for leaks and torn/broken things.  My request, and I'm paying for it before buying a plane ticket, etc.

Looks pretty stock ... untinted windows, clean interior.  Has seat heaters, a trailer hitch, boost gauge/oil temp gauge (looks like a clean install not a WTF random bolt in job).  In pics, paint looks like it could use clay bar and a couple coats of wax ... wheels look like they weren't run along every curb possible ... no dents or angry ex-girlfriend key marks.

Dealer picked it up at an auction, so they don't know history - they say it's a clean/good car (but they always say that).



Other than the compression test/once-over by a Subaru dealer, any suggestions for a potential out of state purchase before I finalize the deal (pending the inspection). 

They don't know if timing belt/pulleys/tensioner have been changed, so I will do that ASAP. 



I had a 2001 2.5RS with 276K on the original motor and sold it when we headed overseas (I was pregnant and the baby seat wouldn't fit in the back and even if it had fit, with a 2-door would have been a giant PITA) ... I've been itching to get back into a Subaru for months, and have always loved the Saabaru.

Last edited by HappyEeyore (2015-10-08 13:41:15)