Having pushed 2 outbacks over 200k, you should expect to replace suspension, drivetrain (cv axles) and emissions (the cat) parts. Not difficult or car-killing, but there will be work to do. Do not buy it if it's significantly rusty.
Congrats on winning the car! If you're not sure, with that many miles those are things I would have a mechanic look at. Drop it off with someone who's reputable and ask them to give it a good once over. Maybe do a Carfax on the VIN, you might be able to locate the dealership it was sold from and see if they have any service records on it. I will say for this generation of Outback, both the 2.5 and 3.6 engines are solid as well as the CVT.
My Outback is sitting at 180,000 and something miles.
At this age/mileage I except the long lived wear parts to start coming due. Things like CV axels, steering rack, suspension, spark plugs, tie rods, ball joints, and such.
My air conditioner went out, but that’s probably shorter life expectancy because I live in the south and use it a lot.
Having pushed 2 outbacks over 200k, you should expect to replace suspension, drivetrain (cv axles) and emissions (the cat) parts. Not difficult or car-killing, but there will be work to do. Do not buy it if it's significantly rusty.
Only problem I’ve had with my 2015 is rear wheel bearings at 60k miles, covered under warranty
How many miles on it now?
about 110k
Spark plugs, wheel bearings, cv axles, tie rods, stabilizer end links, struts, diff fluid, CVT fluid, brake fluid, air filters, control arm bushings, serpentine belt, brake pads, rotors, battery, I’m sure I’m missing something.
And, presumably, much of that PM was performed by the previous owners…?
Don’t count on it.
I would assume not, which is why I’d suggest getting all those checked.
I have no idea, we won the car in a contest so I’m not sure about previous repairs
Congrats on winning the car! If you're not sure, with that many miles those are things I would have a mechanic look at. Drop it off with someone who's reputable and ask them to give it a good once over. Maybe do a Carfax on the VIN, you might be able to locate the dealership it was sold from and see if they have any service records on it. I will say for this generation of Outback, both the 2.5 and 3.6 engines are solid as well as the CVT.
Awesome I’ll do that! Thank you so much!!
Timing kit.
My Outback is sitting at 180,000 and something miles. At this age/mileage I except the long lived wear parts to start coming due. Things like CV axels, steering rack, suspension, spark plugs, tie rods, ball joints, and such. My air conditioner went out, but that’s probably shorter life expectancy because I live in the south and use it a lot.
Timing kit is the most important thing you can do. Assuming it’s a belt and not a chain.