Buying an Old Subaru

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't put it as strongly as PP, but there are some model years that had issues with head gaskets - I would do some research and avoid those years. I have had a couple of Subarus and love them, would happily get another.

PS the head gasket problems were only on the smaller engine. Look for a six cylinder to avoid the head gasket and timing belt.

[Anonymous]

Had a 2001 Forester and 2004 Legacy that were total pains before 100K.

Had a 2000 Outback that became a pain but not until around 150K.

As PPs have said, plenty of older models had durability issues.