With your talent & insight $6K was a great deal. With your help (videos) in 2018 we purchased a 2015 Outback (eyesight, sunroof, power hatch, 18" wheels, touch screen map radio), with only 27K miles that now has only 54k miles. To be proactive at 52K miles we had the CVT drop & fill, front & rear differential fluid changed at the steelership. Now in my 70s with any luck this Outback will still be running when I cross over the River Styx. (LOL). Thank you!✌ . .
I still love working on my cars but at 68 years old it gets tougher everyday, one of the hardest parts is constantly getting up and down to get parts and tools that you forget. I still enjoy doing my own brakes and saving money where I can but my joints aren't very happy for a couple of days after. I wish it wasn't so hard to bend over for long periods of time but I just work slower, don't be too hard on us older fellas because it's a great feeling of accomplishment to fix your own vehicles and save the much needed extra cash for family needs. I'm not giving up yet but it will be a sad day for me when I just can't do it anymore and have to pay for simple jobs. If you can crawl around under your car for long periods of time I applaud and envy you. Keep wrenching!!
I think you made a pretty good deal as far as the price is concerned. With your Subaru knowledge and repair ability she will be up and rippin in no time.
If you have plenty of time on your hands and are mechanically inclined, go for it. I’m not saying it’s a bad deal, I just know how much time it takes to keep vehicles on the road. I have been down this road myself. After many vehicle rebuilds, upkeep and wear and tear on my body, I would rather take my 6k and put it on a newer car, put the key in it and let the mechanics take care of it. Spending my weekend time off from my job, being underneath another “fixer upper”got old. Life is too short to miss time with your loved ones to fix another POS that I used all the time and be the repair guy on weekends is not fun. It gets old real quick. I put my hard earned money on a new one and do the service intervals. My hands are clean, my back and knuckles are fine and I get to spend time with my family. There is a cost for that method, I’m not saying it’s cheap, but I been a happy guy since I buy new and no fixer uppers in my driveway to concern myself with. Just my opinion. I’m like Danny Glover, I’m gettin too old to do this shit! Lol
@@saltlight4347 nothing about grumpy, it’s an honest opinion. It’s my experience with old worn out vehicles that forever need to be repaired. I don’t care if that’s how you want spend your time. It’s my right to choose what’s works for me. Of the 27 vehicles I have owned over the years, of the last 5 new ones I owned, I have not had to turn a wrench or even pop the hood except for windshield washer fluid. That speaks for itself. And it is your right to work on cars forever. It’s your call, and I don’t have label you with a name on social media to get my point across. It’s all about choices we make during our lifespan. At least I know what to do in pinch if I’m ever broke down on the side of the road. Call triple A and take it to a shop for repairs. Good day!
I agree as nearing the end of my do it yourself adventures I was helping a friend fix a Mazda B2000 transfer case. He had one end and I had the other using muscle instead of brains. Unfortunately for me he dropped it between my legs. I became an instant hulk to get that off my precious jewels. Since then I toned it down and now just buy new Honda's and/or Subaru's depending on the price and deals. At a certain time in your life the times you can be an instant hulk just wears away and then it's a matter of time vs money. With that said I still like to watch and learn, so no complaints from me and I love this channel. Brings back better times. Will I attempt these things with a couple of garage jacks? Probably not. Will my sons get into self car repairs? Yet to be determined. If they do, I will help them out and give advice on avoiding transfer cases repairs and doing things by pure muscle. I say to those who are jaded by this comment, it's advice, not being grumpy. Awesome times if you are so inclined to learn and fix things, as far as myself... I prefer to do wood working now than fix a car and I am sure there will be a time where wood working will also be a memory.
MrSubaru I don't own a subaru anymore, mine rusted out thru the strut towers at 440k km, but I still watch your videos. They helped me keep my rig on the road !! Thank you for making how to videos they are indispensable for poor people like me I'm addicted to marketplace lmao. The one deal you get for 1000 hours of scrolling haha
Dam I've got a 2015 outback 2.5 limited with 165000 miles and this video got me feeling a lot better about it. Got a few dents and scratches but rides and drives like a dream. Thanks a lot for this video.
Definitely a Dixie vehicle not a Northern Region road salt rust bucket. A good thorough clean and the new parts fitted and labour cost saving by Mr. Subaru himself. I personally like white cars like this one. Nice little Subi. Thumbs up mate !
Good buy! With the crappy roads from frost here in New England, I'd be keeping those 17's. But I do agree that the 18's especially with wider than stock tires look much nicer.
One of the great features of a Subaru is how good the suspension is for the price. Really comfortable. Perfect for where I am in Upstate NY. They also have great AWD. One of the reasons why if it's not a pick up truck it's usually a Subaru where I live
Nice deal. I recently bought a 15 legacy premium with 150,000. It needed a valve body. I paid 4000$. I called Subaru about the extended warranty on transmissions and they sent me 1000$…. I will be keeping the car indefinitely. It now has 156,000 no issues
I got a 2014 Outback 2.5 Premium with 50,000 miles on it in early 2020. I drive a lot (I mean a lot) for work so, as of now (mid-2023), I've just rolled over 165,000 miles. It looks a lot like that car, except with less surface rust (it was a one-owner car from Washington State that we got from a family member, and drove it cross-country back home to Maryland) and a dent in the front fender after being attacked by a deer, repairing the fender, and then being attacked by another deer all within the course of two weeks (I ended up just keeping the dent and using the flattened area to mount a CB antenna). Having mostly owned Jeeps (XJs, specifically), I'm intimately acquainted with rusty undercarriages, and have been doing everything I can to keep it clean and running well. It has been a trooper: again, I drive like 500+ miles per week for work (Maryland to New Jersey and back), and have taken it in the woods on numerous occasions (the thing is almost as much of a mountain goat as my XJs were). My biggest fear has been the CVT crapping out, though again it has handled like a champ (I'm furiously knocking on wood as I type this because I know as soon as I post it the wheels'll fall off or something). It's really grown on me as a car, and it's good to see that with proper maintenance and being careful with it, I could potentially squeeze another 100k out of it. And he's absolutely right -- the thing is a DEER MOUSE MAGNET. Good lord. Every time I get in it, I discover a new cache of acorns in a cup holder or something. They like making nests under the floor by the spare tire, and I'm pretty sure they're also responsible for my backup camera no longer working. At least they didn't chew through my AC controls like they did to my girlfriend's Scion. Anyway... awesome video, gives me a bit more confidence that she'll keep getting me where I need to go for the foreseeable future.
I have a 2017 Outback Limited and I think you got a hell of a deal! With the parts you’re going to install and the leather kit you’re gonna have a car that will be every bit as good as my limited! Looking forward to future videos of you installing the parts!
Looks pretty good! It was a one owner car wasn’t it? $800 for parts plus 3-4 hours of labor to do the maintenance to bring it back to working order is great!! If you remove the cloth seats and replace with leather I think you’ll be able to sell the car at a decent profit. Either way, this looks like a great project car and I’m sure all of us will enjoy the videos showing the restoration 😆
I’m counting on you doing videos. I have a 2013 Legacy and I am doing all the preventive maintenance. I’ve done a lot on this vehicle prior but I’m finding the aftermarket parts not so good. This is one thing I’ve learned to accept OME parts matter thank you !! Enjoy your channel I’ve learned a lot and thanks for keeping it DIY
Looks like a great deal! Especially for someone who can do the repairs and upgrades yourself! Looking forward to future videos and seeing the transformation. Thanks for sharing!
Really good deal. Looks like it was garage kept or cleaned properly for some time in its life judging by the exterior (and headlights). Not having a sunroof certainly helped costs, I only buy cars without sunroofs, it knocks me out of some packages but its so worth it for long term ownership. Not bad for an 8 year old Subaru, really good find.
No sunroof? Sounds so sad! I love my 2012 with the sunroof option because it floods the cabin with natural light. I bought the top trim of a 2012 Subaru Outback minus the big engine option because I wanted nice add-ons. I bought a few years older to get the features I wanted for a cheaper price. A 2015 Outback Premium would be just as expensive if not more so and it wouldn't feature as many nice add ons like the sunroof, leather seats, Harmon Kardon surround system, etc
I'm annoyed that when you could get a manual in the Crosstreks, You couldn't get a sunroof and you couldn't get the Special Edition with a manual either.
@@rturner4205indeed! that sort of restriction nails us american mkt buyers-- so pathetic our mkt always has been. I'm over 50 and we've been the pisspoor cousins of the western world visavis cars, models and options
Wow, did i hear an Eric O reference, its amazing how so many of you know about each other 😎 Now to the car.... $6k and over 200k miles, not a bad purchase. Looks like all of the problems found so far are relatively simple to fix. I think you did good. Lets have an update in 6 months.
Eric O. of South Main Auto? I watch his videos too. I especially like the way he works out electrical issues in the vehicles that are brought to him. He really thinks them through.
Have a similar 2015 Subie, couple of thousand miles less though. Love the car !!! Similar problems in the engine. I do have a similar issue with oil/dirt accumulation next to the oil cap, however I do put an oil funnel to avid drips when I change oil. I'll be waiting for more of your very informative videos on this car. Thank you Mr. Subaru !
Good deal since you’re able to do all the work. Would love to watch the fluid change, for I bet it’s never been done. Nice job and will be waiting on videos. 👍
This car is absolutely beautiful for the year and mileage. $6,000 is a complete steal for this car and honestly i would be proud to own it. I'm fairly new to the channel and wondered if you operate your own shop for Subarus in SC?? I live in SC and if i ever bought a Subaru i would want to take my car to you exclusively. 😀
Nice find. Had a 2015 in Gray, Premium w/ eyesight too. My only complaints was the the OEM windshield spontaneously cracked, and the four wheel bearings needed replacement after 45K miles. Subsequently it was totaled by hail damage in the Dayton May 28, 2019 Tornado outbreak. Got a 2019 Premium Outback. Now driving a 2023 Ascent Limited which is our 6th Subie.
My 2013 Crosstrek is at 230k miles on the factory CVT. My brother’s 2011 Outback is at 220k miles on the factory CVT. Have a customer with a 2013 Impreza Sport, 210k miles on the factory CVT. They last when serviced and cared for!
Glad I stumbled upon this video, as I'm the original owner of a 2019 Outback. Hope to follow long to learn what to look for as my mileage increases (just hit 70,000), and am an active forum member as well. Thanks for the video and tutorials!!
This is my wife's car aside from color. We bought new in 2015 and have about 190K on it. I've done every oil change (every 6K till 100K, then every 5k). We recently had all struts replaced and the driver front transaxle. First set of brake pads at 100k, and did all rotors and pads at 175k. We love this car! Came from GM and I still have a 3/4 ton yukon for towing, but this is the best vehicle for 98% of daily jobs. All of our cars has a purpose, but if i could only have one, it would be the outback! My stable: 2020 F150-Work truck 2015 Subaru Outback 2011 Jetta - 5 speed 2009 Yukon 2500 2004 BMW 325i 2001 Toyota 4 Runner 1986 Iroc Camaro
good deal for you who know how to fix it all. For the average joe who goes to a shop to fix stuff I'm guessing there's at least $2000 worth of repairs to be done. The hub alone is $600 where I'm at. Great deal for the right person who can do this stuff, not bad for the rest of us.
I have a 16 premium with 200k miles on it that hasn't given me a hiccup. I have a 2020 I bought in February with 28k on it (now at 45k) and the muffler started making an awful rattle last week. I hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come in the 6th gen. : P My 5th gen was the most reliable car I have ever owned by far.
A tip for others- When it comes to my Subaru I had issues with rodents aswell. Peppermint - rodents hate the smell of, I was having acorns and droppings on my block and floormats. The peppermint I put under my dash on my floormats put peppermint oil in my car and engine bay. It got rid of them a week later. Not without damage. They chewed through the module that controls my daylight running lights, under driverside dash.
Quite an interesting buy. I have no skills with cars other than driving them as an end user. So I have no idea whether you got a good deal or not. You seem very happy with the purchase. Enjoy it!
I just paid 7k for a 2015 Outback with 150k miles...long as I don't have any engine or transmission issues...I'm happy with my purchase...this video made me feel even better.
I’ll be following this project as I’ve not long bought a 2016 outback diesel with 58,000 miles on it. Loving it so far. Sounds like you got a good deal on this and any issues your the right man for the job 👍
@@peterburnett1661 Awesome….loving mine also and pretty good economy even with a 72kg roof tent and fully loaded rig. I got 45mpg on the way to Scotland.
Thank you for this video. I think you got a good deal, given your tools and equipment, as well as your in-depth knowledge. I bought a new 2022 Forester Touring Edition last year. At my age, I just cannot do the turning, twisting, bending, and stretching---too much arthritis. I owned several used cars through the years, did lots of work myself. Whatever the age of the car, preventive maintenance and a gentle foot will get you lots of trouble-free miles. Subscribed.
I made it to 200,000 on my BSACC as well! 90% highway miles. Mine needs the same Axle, but now I know about the crossover situation, I may replace mine for preventative maintenance. You got a great deal my opinion.
Hello I just bought a beautiful 2014 forester premium 2.5 with only 203331 miles a 2inch stack of repair and maintenance records I’m loving it no rust on a Newengland car lovin it
Got the same Outback, same year (2015), same everything (white, 2.5L boxer) except mine is the middle model, and we only have about 130,000 miles. bought it new, and still have it. Very beautifully engineered wagon (Subaru is justifiably proud of its flagship). As you know about 2 newer generation model changes have occurred on top of this, (my brother has the latest). But this 2015-2019 generation is still a gem. Some cons: a) has always consumed a bit of oil as a flat four boxer (some overnight oil dribbling into combustion chamber over night, some inherent with flat four). No biggie, just keep an eye on oil level every 2 weeks. (we average about 1 qt added between the 3,000 mile oil change interval). b) had an issue with what sounded like engine pinging when running in summer heat. Other also noticed and subaru offered a software upgrade to lower the ignition advance. This helped a bit, but is still happening in summer heat. (my brother 2022 model doesn't have this). When I used premium gas the pinging seemed to reduce or finally go away (I use 91-94 on long trips towing out 2,000lbs pop-up trailer.) But somehow Octane booster gas additives don't seem to work. Worst when I cheaped-out in Washington and filled with cheap Fred Meyer 87 octane gas. Sticking with Chevron 94 or 92, or 91 octane (especially if anticipating climbing a grade), or if none available, I use 89. c) battery seems to drain slowly. (others reported this too). Not sure why. Solution: got a small battery tender and do overnight (or until full) charge once every two weeks. (Don't let battery completely drain or battery damage/short may occur). Best batteries for me at Kirkland at Costco. d) our center console is the standard version (it's crap). Hope your model has the higher end, name brand one. Ours sucked from the start: (bluetooth very wonky, radio volume fluctuates, equalizer keeps losing settings, sound quality disappointing. e) our headlights were kinda dim, also seemed aimed a bit high. partial Solution - got LED's for low beam (they got cooling fans! (haven't yet tried to adjust the aim of the low beams) f) pretty long, wide and heavy (with its AWD hardware) g) only 2,500lb towing capacity, and cannot add transmission cooler the the CVT trans. h) As you know, Subaru's boxer 2.5L has some reputation of blown head, engine block and cam cover gaskets. I knew that going in (my friend had these issues). I think it's because the engine has gone through displacement increase by enlarging piston diameter without widening engine block, and increasing compression - thus shrinking head gasket surface area. These mods were likely for higher HP and lower MPG. Also noticed that the four head bolts per cylinder are not equal distant from each other (and it's that section of the head gasket surface where the bolts are far apart is where the gasket failures seem to occur (see youtube). So far, knock on wood... (But I do I try not to push the engine too hard.) i) Hard to get at spark plugs (tight space and will likely have to remove the battery. But in the end, not that big a deal after you get the right socket wrench and get used to the process. They're iridium plugs - pretty pricey. j) Some body panels are aluminum (like front fenders and hood). Don't do like I did and lean it them (now I can't pull out the dent!) (But by them using aluminum for some body panels to save weight kind of tells you about the attention to detail, and pride in engineering integrity of this car. Pros: a) This thing's an overgrown WRX! This thing big and heavy, but man is it planted on the curves! (likely due to AWD combined with low center of gravity, dialed suspension, low/wide stance and beefy tire/wheels). Real pleasure to drive (even compared to more expensive SUV's that feel cramped, top heavy, unbalanced, and strained in comparison). Of course it's not perfect, but being an old gear-head and seen a lot of crap cars, I enjoy driving this beast because of this pride in engineering that shows and manifests itself every time you drive it. It's not at all sport car fun (I used to drive Fiats, Abarths, Alpha Romero's and Golfs on the canyon roads of LA county). It's just ... uniquely "Subaru Outback fun".) b) The CVT is a work of art. So well engineered (like the rest of the Outback) and optimized for the Outback. Was initially scared of CVT's in 2015 (when CVTs from Nissan and Honda were disasters). Ours has held up (we do have the trans fluid replaced every few years though). Keeps the engine always in its sweet spot in terms of engine speed, maximizing HP/Torque and real-time adjustments. Probably a major factor for its impressive gas mileage. c) Subaru's AWD is a work of art. d) Tire wear is crazy slow! (Probably because AWD spreads the load of stoplight stop and go tire wear to all 4 tires instead of just 2 tires.) Tire wear is so slow that I don't even bother to change out our Michelin X-Ice snow tires and leave them on all year! On the Outback, the Michelin snow tires last over 60,000 miles. Snow tire's softer rubber will start cracking after 6 years. On the Outback that's before the thread wears out,.That's why I decided to leave them on year round. (I live in Vancouver BC where it rains a lot and snows sometimes. The snow tires' wet weather and black ice added safety on top of the Outback's AWD amazing traction and stability makes it one of the safest cars here (on steep snow packed roads where all other cars are stuck on the side we just drive past). Peace of mind for my wife who drives it a lot. d) For it's side and weight, Pretty decent/amazing highway gas mileage (about 32-34mpg), but so-so in-city (22-24mpg in city). (But note that the new 2023 Sienna get (EPA) 35mpg in city and 36mpg on highway... But that's "EPA"...) But being mindful of its weight I try to use momentum, reduce lead-footedness, and coast in neutral when possible. This tactic gets me back up to 20% better MPG. e) Always a pleasure and satisfying to drive this car. Even now after 8 years! Realize now why Subaru owners are in love with their cars... Hope you have a good time with yours! Congrats and best wishes!
Great deal, I would have bought that in a heartbeat. Found our 2011 forester premium with 218,000 miles 4 years ago for $4000. Fixed the leaking ac evaporator for $100 in parts, brakes & calipers $400, spark plugs $40. Deals are out there for neglected cars that need a little work.
Nice purchase I also just purchased a 2016 Subaru Forrester XT touring with 140k for under 12,000. So far I have done the oil change, cabin filter, air filter, PCV valve, PCV hose, spark plugs, throttle clean, I also did the carbon buildup kit.
@@williamevans6522 finally completed the Front/Rear diff and trans. Trans fluid was special order local dealer wouldn’t sell me the high performance cvt oil, Only service it. was a 5 gallons bucket 🪣 💸.
Woohoo ! I have a 2017 Outback. Can't wait to follow along with you. I installed the 20mm sway bar and bushings from an STI of the same era and now it drives like a Legacy. Simple but great improvement. Direct swap. I wonder, will you be doing a CVT fluid exchange ? Love your channel. Always fun and informative.
@@MrSubaru1387 Awesome. Can't wait to see that video. So many videos make it seem like a daunting task because of the lack of dipstick. One drop too many or too few and you'll kill the CVT. I'm hoping that's not true. 😁
Given your skill-set, I find it hard to believe that you would get screwed on a deal like this. More like, you'll have a nice ride for several years with a minimum of work you well know how to do do. I do hope you have some fun along the way.
I have a 2015 legacy 2.5 premium with 274k on it. I got it in 2018 with 69k for 13,800. Coolant crossover O ring just went out but I’m trying to keep it going strong. I need to get my 99.5 Jetta going so I stop putting so many miles on it. But I love it. If I had some tools I could probably use your channel to learn how to keep up on it. Idk too much about mechanical work
I just picked up a 2011 Outback white exactly like yours....Limited.... beautiful body and interior for $950 running and driving 297k and surprisingly it has a blown head gasket....since the motor has that high of miles I'm going to replace the engine with a low mile one from my local LKQ....has brand new Goodyear's on it leather all the bells and whistles....I got a steal!
Still driving my 1998 Subaru Forester with 245K miles. Bought from my friend who drove it down from Eugene, Oregon to Southern California in July, 2020 with a bad rear wheel bearing. My mechanic had to send it to a machine shop with a 100 ton press to remove it. Also needed a torch to remove the 02 sensor. i've had 5 offers to sell it the last year. Enjoy your channel!!
I have a 2015 Premium with 120,000 miles that I bought in January of 2019 it had a 80,000ish miles when I bought it. It’s been an awesome car I paid $16,000 for it then and thought I got a deal then. I’d say you sir got a hell of a deal I haven’t had a bit of trouble out of mine I don’t regret buying it not one bit no matter what I paid for it.
I have a 2015 Premium with 108k miles and still going strong. Purchased new in '15 and mostly freeway miles. I've off & on considered a brand new Outback but it's hard to fix what ain't broke. I wonder how many more miles I should trust this car?
That car looks amazing. For a premium trim that car was heavily optioned. I knew it was optioned as in 2015 Eyesight was an option, and you can see the two camera's thru the glass. I owned a 2015 Outback Limited and loved it. Today I own a 2023 Outback Touring XT and the difference is amazing. My '23 Outback is my 3rd Outback, 4th Subaru overall since 2014. I think $6k is an awesome price for the car, especially in the crazy market today.
Can't wait to see everything you'll be doing with this car MrSubaru, I had been waiting for you to get your hands on this chassis for years. I have an exact m.y. 3.6R Limited and it'll be both informative and fun for me to watch! Good deal btw, love your content and keep it up!!
Looks like a good deal. I'll be following your videos on it because I have a '17 Forester with the same engine. Just did rocker cover and tube seal gaskets on the driver's side today.
Looks great! Glad to see that you now have a Fifth Generation Outback. I will be following with interest as I have a 2017 Outback Limited with 87K for mileage.
I am driving a 2015 Subaru Limited that I got with 4000 miles from an estate in 2017. It has been one of the best running cars I have owned. It only has 60,000 miles and is garage kept well serviced. The only issue I have seen with it is that it will use a quart of oil in the 5000 mile oil change interval which never consider a problem. Your Outback seem to prove how well these cars hold up. I will be interested in seeing more of your videos on your progress.
👍 great deal. I hope to someday find a similar deal on the similar Outback Model. In 2013, I felt I got a great deal on a high mileage 2008 Legacy GT 210k miles for $5500 and an extra $1200 to get it 99% Maintenanced.
I just bought a 2017 Outback Limited in NC and got a pretty good deal too lol It has less miles than that one, but I think the same cv axle is bad 😒 Guess who’s watching the axle change video next 😂
Great video! I have a 2016 2.5 Limited Outback and I am definitely looking forward to the upcoming videos with this car. I know it seems quick and easy, but could you please make a video on changing the serpentine belt on this vehicle? There only seems to be ones for the 3.6r engine on youtube or for different generations. I know it would be a quick video, but it would help me immensely!
That's a good deal for someone with time, tools and experience. For me it would cost 6k + 3k for car service/ maintenance. You're in a good place. Thanks for sharing
Just bought a 2012 subaru outback 2.5 limited from a woman in my neighborhood for 700 bucks. It has 150,000 on it and sat for 8 months because it spit a bunch of codes one day and didn't drive over 40mph. That's what she told me anyway. I jump started it and a bunch of codes came up again. She said 500 and I was nice and said I'll do 700 and see if I can figure out what's going in. Put a new battery in it and it's been perfect. No codes do far. And it just had the timing belt and water pump at 150,000. I am going to contact her and tell her it wasn't much to get it going and I'll do some work for her at her house if she needs it. But I'm excited about the car. It's so sweet.
Nice find! I've had a bit of a hard time selling Subarus with over 200k miles for much profit on the private market. I think most people get scared when they see those numbers. Could be a solid ride to keep and drive though!
Seems like a fair deal to me. Throw $1000 into it and sell it for $8-9K or drive it until the wheels fall off, then take the time to put 'em back on a drive it some more.
Because I live in Ak. It’s really hard to find good mechanics. Super hard and expensive. Even when you have them check they don’t want to spend too much time working on them.
I have a 2015 Limited. It looks a bit different under the hood. No eye sight for me - I skipped it b/c it was too new. Only have 62k on mine. Loving it even after 9 years … no issues.
Nice deal on that outback man, I got a few years left of payments on my 2016 Accord LX. I’m thinking about getting a low mileage Outback Limited for around $20k when the Accord gets paid off as I want a bigger SUV that’ll be better at getting out to the spots I want to go & also be able to tow light trailers like a small utility trailer or a kayak trailer as well. The 4 cylinder would have plenty of power for me, test drove one a while back & the power felt good with it.
I found a rats nest under the intake manifold of my 06 Impreza Outback when I first bought it. Then I had to change the blower motor some years later and found another nest in the housing of the motor, which I think contributed to its failure. Thankfully I haven't found anymore since. 😅
This is a great video, thanks for posting it. I think you did well. For anyone who pays to have repairs done, this car would probably be a mistake. I would not buy a car with that high mileage, even though I am capable of a lot of car repairs. It'll be fun to watch your progress on it.
You had me in stitches when you were talking about all the headlight bulbs being burned out. I’ve been going through that with my 13 outback for years! So much so I even called SUBARU direct and complained and they sent me a $300 credit towards replacing bulbs. Ridiculous how fast these go through bulbs‼️😳
Great buy! I'm optimistic that you will put another 200k plus miles on it without having to do anything too major. My 2015 just rolled to 164k. So far I have replaced a front cv axle and both rear wheel bearings.Thats it! I add a quart of oil every 4500 miles. Not sure if that is good or not, but I'm ok with it. Great channel BTW!
You sound a lot like me. I got 360k on my 2015 2.5. Front CV axles and a total of 5 wheel bearings replaced. Everything else done is just regular, expected maintenance.
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If you and Detail Geek got together you could sell immaculately clean top notch used Subarus😂.
With your talent & insight $6K was a great deal. With your help (videos) in 2018 we purchased a 2015 Outback (eyesight, sunroof, power hatch, 18" wheels, touch screen map radio), with only 27K miles that now has only 54k miles. To be proactive at 52K miles we had the CVT drop & fill, front & rear differential fluid changed at the steelership. Now in my 70s with any luck this Outback will still be running when I cross over the River Styx. (LOL). Thank you!✌
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I still love working on my cars but at 68 years old it gets tougher everyday, one of the hardest parts is constantly getting up and down to get parts and tools that you forget. I still enjoy doing my own brakes and saving money where I can but my joints aren't very happy for a couple of days after. I wish it wasn't so hard to bend over for long periods of time but I just work slower, don't be too hard on us older fellas because it's a great feeling of accomplishment to fix your own vehicles and save the much needed extra cash for family needs. I'm not giving up yet but it will be a sad day for me when I just can't do it anymore and have to pay for simple jobs. If you can crawl around under your car for long periods of time I applaud and envy you. Keep wrenching!!
i am 79 and have minimal joint stiffness. Try a bit of stretching every day. If the joint hurts, stretch it bit.
I think you made a pretty good deal as far as the price is concerned. With your Subaru knowledge and repair ability she will be up and rippin in no time.
If you have plenty of time on your hands and are mechanically inclined, go for it. I’m not saying it’s a bad deal, I just know how much time it takes to keep vehicles on the road. I have been down this road myself. After many vehicle rebuilds, upkeep and wear and tear on my body, I would rather take my 6k and put it on a newer car, put the key in it and let the mechanics take care of it. Spending my weekend time off from my job, being underneath another “fixer upper”got old. Life is too short to miss time with your loved ones to fix another POS that I used all the time and be the repair guy on weekends is not fun. It gets old real quick. I put my hard earned money on a new one and do the service intervals. My hands are clean, my back and knuckles are fine and I get to spend time with my family. There is a cost for that method, I’m not saying it’s cheap, but I been a happy guy since I buy new and no fixer uppers in my driveway to concern myself with. Just my opinion. I’m like Danny Glover, I’m gettin too old to do this shit! Lol
Got it your grumpy and sick of working…we aren’t
@@saltlight4347 nothing about grumpy, it’s an honest opinion. It’s my experience with old worn out vehicles that forever need to be repaired. I don’t care if that’s how you want spend your time. It’s my right to choose what’s works for me. Of the 27 vehicles I have owned over the years, of the last 5 new ones I owned, I have not had to turn a wrench or even pop the hood except for windshield washer fluid. That speaks for itself. And it is your right to work on cars forever. It’s your call, and I don’t have label you with a name on social media to get my point across. It’s all about choices we make during our lifespan. At least I know what to do in pinch if I’m ever broke down on the side of the road. Call triple A and take it to a shop for repairs. Good day!
@@saltlight4347Says the guy who's being grumpy on the internet. Get back to work!
I agree as nearing the end of my do it yourself adventures I was helping a friend fix a Mazda B2000 transfer case. He had one end and I had the other using muscle instead of brains. Unfortunately for me he dropped it between my legs. I became an instant hulk to get that off my precious jewels. Since then I toned it down and now just buy new Honda's and/or Subaru's depending on the price and deals. At a certain time in your life the times you can be an instant hulk just wears away and then it's a matter of time vs money. With that said I still like to watch and learn, so no complaints from me and I love this channel. Brings back better times. Will I attempt these things with a couple of garage jacks? Probably not. Will my sons get into self car repairs? Yet to be determined. If they do, I will help them out and give advice on avoiding transfer cases repairs and doing things by pure muscle. I say to those who are jaded by this comment, it's advice, not being grumpy. Awesome times if you are so inclined to learn and fix things, as far as myself... I prefer to do wood working now than fix a car and I am sure there will be a time where wood working will also be a memory.
You’re fortunate that you can just go out and buy something newer. Not everyone can afford to do that.. 🙄😒😒
MrSubaru I don't own a subaru anymore, mine rusted out thru the strut towers at 440k km, but I still watch your videos. They helped me keep my rig on the road !! Thank you for making how to videos they are indispensable for poor people like me
I'm addicted to marketplace lmao. The one deal you get for 1000 hours of scrolling haha
Dam I've got a 2015 outback 2.5 limited with 165000 miles and this video got me feeling a lot better about it. Got a few dents and scratches but rides and drives like a dream. Thanks a lot for this video.
I love my Subaru vehicles, I own 2 Foresters. a 2003 XS Premium and a 2015 XT Touring. good luck with your Outback, it looks pretty good for $6000.
Definitely a Dixie vehicle not a Northern Region road salt rust bucket. A good thorough clean and the new parts fitted and labour cost saving by Mr. Subaru himself. I personally like white cars like this one. Nice little Subi. Thumbs up mate !
Good buy! With the crappy roads from frost here in New England, I'd be keeping those 17's. But I do agree that the 18's especially with wider than stock tires look much nicer.
One of the great features of a Subaru is how good the suspension is for the price. Really comfortable. Perfect for where I am in Upstate NY. They also have great AWD. One of the reasons why if it's not a pick up truck it's usually a Subaru where I live
Yup, keep the 17's if driving on bad roads. In this case, smaller is better 😄
Nice deal. I recently bought a 15 legacy premium with 150,000. It needed a valve body. I paid 4000$. I called Subaru about the extended warranty on transmissions and they sent me 1000$…. I will be keeping the car indefinitely. It now has 156,000 no issues
$4000 for a valve body? I just had mine replaced by Subaru for $2,000. 2015 Legacy 225,000
In my opinion Subaru builds a fine motor car. Tough, well designed and durable. It soon my become the best vehicle investment one can make.
I got a 2014 Outback 2.5 Premium with 50,000 miles on it in early 2020. I drive a lot (I mean a lot) for work so, as of now (mid-2023), I've just rolled over 165,000 miles. It looks a lot like that car, except with less surface rust (it was a one-owner car from Washington State that we got from a family member, and drove it cross-country back home to Maryland) and a dent in the front fender after being attacked by a deer, repairing the fender, and then being attacked by another deer all within the course of two weeks (I ended up just keeping the dent and using the flattened area to mount a CB antenna). Having mostly owned Jeeps (XJs, specifically), I'm intimately acquainted with rusty undercarriages, and have been doing everything I can to keep it clean and running well.
It has been a trooper: again, I drive like 500+ miles per week for work (Maryland to New Jersey and back), and have taken it in the woods on numerous occasions (the thing is almost as much of a mountain goat as my XJs were). My biggest fear has been the CVT crapping out, though again it has handled like a champ (I'm furiously knocking on wood as I type this because I know as soon as I post it the wheels'll fall off or something). It's really grown on me as a car, and it's good to see that with proper maintenance and being careful with it, I could potentially squeeze another 100k out of it.
And he's absolutely right -- the thing is a DEER MOUSE MAGNET. Good lord. Every time I get in it, I discover a new cache of acorns in a cup holder or something. They like making nests under the floor by the spare tire, and I'm pretty sure they're also responsible for my backup camera no longer working. At least they didn't chew through my AC controls like they did to my girlfriend's Scion.
Anyway... awesome video, gives me a bit more confidence that she'll keep getting me where I need to go for the foreseeable future.
I have a 2017 Outback Limited and I think you got a hell of a deal! With the parts you’re going to install and the leather kit you’re gonna have a car that will be every bit as good as my limited! Looking forward to future videos of you installing the parts!
Looks pretty good! It was a one owner car wasn’t it? $800 for parts plus 3-4 hours of labor to do the maintenance to bring it back to working order is great!! If you remove the cloth seats and replace with leather I think you’ll be able to sell the car at a decent profit. Either way, this looks like a great project car and I’m sure all of us will enjoy the videos showing the restoration 😆
Wha are you talking about??…
My screen on my 2015 outback also doesn't work. Hope it's a fuse I'm not finding. Really look forward to future videos of this car.
I’m counting on you doing videos. I have a 2013 Legacy and I am doing all the preventive maintenance. I’ve done a lot on this vehicle prior but I’m finding the aftermarket parts not so good.
This is one thing I’ve learned to accept OME parts matter thank you !!
Enjoy your channel I’ve learned a lot and thanks for keeping it DIY
I love my Subarus. I have a 99 legacy with 399,000 and a 08 outback with 189,000 and a 14 impreza with 40k.
Looks like a great deal! Especially for someone who can do the repairs and upgrades yourself! Looking forward to future videos and seeing the transformation. Thanks for sharing!
I think you got a good deal and once serviced will be a great daily driver for you. Looking forward to the followup videos (2016 Outback owner).
Really good deal. Looks like it was garage kept or cleaned properly for some time in its life judging by the exterior (and headlights). Not having a sunroof certainly helped costs, I only buy cars without sunroofs, it knocks me out of some packages but its so worth it for long term ownership. Not bad for an 8 year old Subaru, really good find.
No sunroof? Sounds so sad! I love my 2012 with the sunroof option because it floods the cabin with natural light. I bought the top trim of a 2012 Subaru Outback minus the big engine option because I wanted nice add-ons. I bought a few years older to get the features I wanted for a cheaper price. A 2015 Outback Premium would be just as expensive if not more so and it wouldn't feature as many nice add ons like the sunroof, leather seats, Harmon Kardon surround system, etc
I'm annoyed that when you could get a manual in the Crosstreks, You couldn't get a sunroof and you couldn't get the Special Edition with a manual either.
@@rturner4205indeed! that sort of restriction nails us american mkt buyers-- so pathetic our mkt always has been. I'm over 50 and we've been the pisspoor cousins of the western world visavis cars, models and options
Wow, did i hear an Eric O reference, its amazing how so many of you know about each other 😎
Now to the car.... $6k and over 200k miles, not a bad purchase. Looks like all of the problems found so far are relatively simple to fix. I think you did good. Lets have an update in 6 months.
I watch his videos. Scanner danner and several other guys.
Eric O. of South Main Auto? I watch his videos too. I especially like the way he works out electrical issues in the vehicles that are brought to him. He really thinks them through.
Have a similar 2015 Subie, couple of thousand miles less though. Love the car !!! Similar problems in the engine. I do have a similar issue with oil/dirt accumulation next to the oil cap, however I do put an oil funnel to avid drips when I change oil. I'll be waiting for more of your very informative videos on this car. Thank you Mr. Subaru !
Good deal and this is going to be fun as I follow along and repair my 2010 outback with almost 300,000 miles
Good deal since you’re able to do all the work. Would love to watch the fluid change, for I bet it’s never been done. Nice job and will be waiting on videos. 👍
This car is absolutely beautiful for the year and mileage. $6,000 is a complete steal for this car and honestly i would be proud to own it. I'm fairly new to the channel and wondered if you operate your own shop for Subarus in SC?? I live in SC and if i ever bought a Subaru i would want to take my car to you exclusively. 😀
i agree with the request to do a video on the LED conversion.
Nice find. Had a 2015 in Gray, Premium w/ eyesight too. My only complaints was the the OEM windshield spontaneously cracked, and the four wheel bearings needed replacement after 45K miles. Subsequently it was totaled by hail damage in the Dayton May 28, 2019 Tornado outbreak. Got a 2019 Premium Outback. Now driving a 2023 Ascent Limited which is our 6th Subie.
wait... a car can be totalled by hail? I got hail damage on my car; but it still drives the same!
CVT with over 200K? And it still goes? Remarkable! A dream for a Nissan owner.
My 2013 Crosstrek is at 230k miles on the factory CVT. My brother’s 2011 Outback is at 220k miles on the factory CVT. Have a customer with a 2013 Impreza Sport, 210k miles on the factory CVT. They last when serviced and cared for!
Glad I stumbled upon this video, as I'm the original owner of a 2019 Outback. Hope to follow long to learn what to look for as my mileage increases (just hit 70,000), and am an active forum member as well. Thanks for the video and tutorials!!
This is my wife's car aside from color. We bought new in 2015 and have about 190K on it. I've done every oil change (every 6K till 100K, then every 5k). We recently had all struts replaced and the driver front transaxle. First set of brake pads at 100k, and did all rotors and pads at 175k. We love this car! Came from GM and I still have a 3/4 ton yukon for towing, but this is the best vehicle for 98% of daily jobs. All of our cars has a purpose, but if i could only have one, it would be the outback!
My stable:
2020 F150-Work truck
2015 Subaru Outback
2011 Jetta - 5 speed
2009 Yukon 2500
2004 BMW 325i
2001 Toyota 4 Runner
1986 Iroc Camaro
My mom just traded hers in with 220000 miles and a blown head gasket
@@janeyarnold5483 How much did they 'give' her for it? Just curious.
good deal for you who know how to fix it all. For the average joe who goes to a shop to fix stuff I'm guessing there's at least $2000 worth of repairs to be done. The hub alone is $600 where I'm at. Great deal for the right person who can do this stuff, not bad for the rest of us.
I have a 16 premium with 200k miles on it that hasn't given me a hiccup. I have a 2020 I bought in February with 28k on it (now at 45k) and the muffler started making an awful rattle last week. I hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come in the 6th gen. : P My 5th gen was the most reliable car I have ever owned by far.
A tip for others- When it comes to my Subaru I had issues with rodents aswell. Peppermint - rodents hate the smell of, I was having acorns and droppings on my block and floormats. The peppermint I put under my dash on my floormats put peppermint oil in my car and engine bay. It got rid of them a week later. Not without damage. They chewed through the module that controls my daylight running lights, under driverside dash.
Quite an interesting buy. I have no skills with cars other than driving them as an end user. So I have no idea whether you got a good deal or not. You seem very happy with the purchase. Enjoy it!
I just paid 7k for a 2015 Outback with 150k miles...long as I don't have any engine or transmission issues...I'm happy with my purchase...this video made me feel even better.
I’ll be following this project as I’ve not long bought a 2016 outback diesel with 58,000 miles on it. Loving it so far. Sounds like you got a good deal on this and any issues your the right man for the job 👍
Where do they sell outback diesel? Australia?
@@jonpye8655 Australia, Europe and U.K. as far as I know.
I have one of the last 2.0 diesels made, brand new in 2018.
Only done 23,000 miles and love it.
@@peterburnett1661 Awesome….loving mine also and pretty good economy even with a 72kg roof tent and fully loaded rig. I got 45mpg on the way to Scotland.
Any engine,dpf,egr issues on 1 of them in newer shape? As earlier diesel is famous for collapsing itself 😕 What to look for when buying boxer diesel??
Thank you for this video. I think you got a good deal, given your tools and equipment, as well as your in-depth knowledge.
I bought a new 2022 Forester Touring Edition last year. At my age, I just cannot do the turning, twisting, bending, and stretching---too much arthritis. I owned several used cars through the years, did lots of work myself.
Whatever the age of the car, preventive maintenance and a gentle foot will get you lots of trouble-free miles.
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Money well spent. The deals all start at mileage 100K and beyond. The top made import brands are good for triple that and more.
I think you did well. As a tech that can repair it for the price of the parts, hard to see where you made a bad choice.
I made it to 200,000 on my BSACC as well! 90% highway miles. Mine needs the same Axle, but now I know about the crossover situation, I may replace mine for preventative maintenance. You got a great deal my opinion.
Caught a good deal for sure!! I'd really like to see you tear this one down and build her back up.
I like the idea of videos of getting the new car in top shape.
Awesome I have a 2015 limited with 132k and will follow along!!!
Hello I just bought a beautiful 2014 forester premium 2.5 with only 203331 miles a 2inch stack of repair and maintenance records
I’m loving it no rust on a Newengland car lovin it
Got the same Outback, same year (2015), same everything (white, 2.5L boxer) except mine is the middle model, and we only have about 130,000 miles. bought it new, and still have it. Very beautifully engineered wagon (Subaru is justifiably proud of its flagship). As you know about 2 newer generation model changes have occurred on top of this, (my brother has the latest). But this 2015-2019 generation is still a gem.
Some cons:
a) has always consumed a bit of oil as a flat four boxer (some overnight oil dribbling into combustion chamber over night, some inherent with flat four). No biggie, just keep an eye on oil level every 2 weeks. (we average about 1 qt added between the 3,000 mile oil change interval).
b) had an issue with what sounded like engine pinging when running in summer heat. Other also noticed and subaru offered a software upgrade to lower the ignition advance. This helped a bit, but is still happening in summer heat. (my brother 2022 model doesn't have this). When I used premium gas the pinging seemed to reduce or finally go away (I use 91-94 on long trips towing out 2,000lbs pop-up trailer.) But somehow Octane booster gas additives don't seem to work. Worst when I cheaped-out in Washington and filled with cheap Fred Meyer 87 octane gas. Sticking with Chevron 94 or 92, or 91 octane (especially if anticipating climbing a grade), or if none available, I use 89.
c) battery seems to drain slowly. (others reported this too). Not sure why. Solution: got a small battery tender and do overnight (or until full) charge once every two weeks. (Don't let battery completely drain or battery damage/short may occur). Best batteries for me at Kirkland at Costco.
d) our center console is the standard version (it's crap). Hope your model has the higher end, name brand one. Ours sucked from the start: (bluetooth very wonky, radio volume fluctuates, equalizer keeps losing settings, sound quality disappointing.
e) our headlights were kinda dim, also seemed aimed a bit high. partial Solution - got LED's for low beam (they got cooling fans! (haven't yet tried to adjust the aim of the low beams)
f) pretty long, wide and heavy (with its AWD hardware)
g) only 2,500lb towing capacity, and cannot add transmission cooler the the CVT trans.
h) As you know, Subaru's boxer 2.5L has some reputation of blown head, engine block and cam cover gaskets. I knew that going in (my friend had these issues). I think it's because the engine has gone through displacement increase by enlarging piston diameter without widening engine block, and increasing compression - thus shrinking head gasket surface area. These mods were likely for higher HP and lower MPG. Also noticed that the four head bolts per cylinder are not equal distant from each other (and it's that section of the head gasket surface where the bolts are far apart is where the gasket failures seem to occur (see youtube). So far, knock on wood... (But I do I try not to push the engine too hard.)
i) Hard to get at spark plugs (tight space and will likely have to remove the battery. But in the end, not that big a deal after you get the right socket wrench and get used to the process. They're iridium plugs - pretty pricey.
j) Some body panels are aluminum (like front fenders and hood). Don't do like I did and lean it them (now I can't pull out the dent!) (But by them using aluminum for some body panels to save weight kind of tells you about the attention to detail, and pride in engineering integrity of this car.
Pros:
a) This thing's an overgrown WRX! This thing big and heavy, but man is it planted on the curves! (likely due to AWD combined with low center of gravity, dialed suspension, low/wide stance and beefy tire/wheels). Real pleasure to drive (even compared to more expensive SUV's that feel cramped, top heavy, unbalanced, and strained in comparison). Of course it's not perfect, but being an old gear-head and seen a lot of crap cars, I enjoy driving this beast because of this pride in engineering that shows and manifests itself every time you drive it. It's not at all sport car fun (I used to drive Fiats, Abarths, Alpha Romero's and Golfs on the canyon roads of LA county). It's just ... uniquely "Subaru Outback fun".)
b) The CVT is a work of art. So well engineered (like the rest of the Outback) and optimized for the Outback. Was initially scared of CVT's in 2015 (when CVTs from Nissan and Honda were disasters). Ours has held up (we do have the trans fluid replaced every few years though). Keeps the engine always in its sweet spot in terms of engine speed, maximizing HP/Torque and real-time adjustments. Probably a major factor for its impressive gas mileage.
c) Subaru's AWD is a work of art.
d) Tire wear is crazy slow! (Probably because AWD spreads the load of stoplight stop and go tire wear to all 4 tires instead of just 2 tires.) Tire wear is so slow that I don't even bother to change out our Michelin X-Ice snow tires and leave them on all year! On the Outback, the Michelin snow tires last over 60,000 miles. Snow tire's softer rubber will start cracking after 6 years. On the Outback that's before the thread wears out,.That's why I decided to leave them on year round. (I live in Vancouver BC where it rains a lot and snows sometimes. The snow tires' wet weather and black ice added safety on top of the Outback's AWD amazing traction and stability makes it one of the safest cars here (on steep snow packed roads where all other cars are stuck on the side we just drive past). Peace of mind for my wife who drives it a lot.
d) For it's side and weight, Pretty decent/amazing highway gas mileage (about 32-34mpg), but so-so in-city (22-24mpg in city). (But note that the new 2023 Sienna get (EPA) 35mpg in city and 36mpg on highway... But that's "EPA"...)
But being mindful of its weight I try to use momentum, reduce lead-footedness, and coast in neutral when possible. This tactic gets me back up to 20% better MPG.
e) Always a pleasure and satisfying to drive this car. Even now after 8 years! Realize now why Subaru owners are in love with their cars...
Hope you have a good time with yours! Congrats and best wishes!
Great deal, I would have bought that in a heartbeat. Found our 2011 forester premium with 218,000 miles 4 years ago for $4000. Fixed the leaking ac evaporator for $100 in parts, brakes & calipers $400, spark plugs $40. Deals are out there for neglected cars that need a little work.
Cool to see some stuff on newer models. Awesome deal…looking forward to seeing more on it.
More to come!
6k sounds like a fair price for this vehicle (in this crazy market), not a great deal. But a great buy for the channel for sure.
Nice purchase I also just purchased a 2016 Subaru Forrester XT touring with 140k for under 12,000. So far I have done the oil change, cabin filter, air filter, PCV valve, PCV hose, spark plugs, throttle clean, I also did the carbon buildup kit.
Front/ rear diff and trans drain and fill?
@@williamevans6522 not yet but will get done soon
@@edwinrosa366OAT COOLANT!
@@williamevans6522 finally completed the Front/Rear diff and trans. Trans fluid was special order local dealer wouldn’t sell me the high performance cvt oil, Only service it. was a 5 gallons bucket 🪣 💸.
Woohoo ! I have a 2017 Outback. Can't wait to follow along with you. I installed the 20mm sway bar and bushings from an STI of the same era and now it drives like a Legacy. Simple but great improvement. Direct swap. I wonder, will you be doing a CVT fluid exchange ? Love your channel. Always fun and informative.
CVTF replacement is high on the to-do list!
@@MrSubaru1387 Awesome. Can't wait to see that video. So many videos make it seem like a daunting task because of the lack of dipstick. One drop too many or too few and you'll kill the CVT. I'm hoping that's not true. 😁
Compared to my 05 LL Bean Outback you've got a New Car!
Those field mice sure had excellent taste in vehicles.
I think so too!😂
Given your skill-set, I find it hard to believe that you would get screwed on a deal like this. More like, you'll have a nice ride for several years with a minimum of work you well know how to do do. I do hope you have some fun along the way.
I have a 2015 legacy 2.5 premium with 274k on it. I got it in 2018 with 69k for 13,800. Coolant crossover O ring just went out but I’m trying to keep it going strong. I need to get my 99.5 Jetta going so I stop putting so many miles on it. But I love it. If I had some tools I could probably use your channel to learn how to keep up on it. Idk too much about mechanical work
I just picked up a 2011 Outback white exactly like yours....Limited.... beautiful body and interior for $950 running and driving 297k and surprisingly it has a blown head gasket....since the motor has that high of miles I'm going to replace the engine with a low mile one from my local LKQ....has brand new Goodyear's on it leather all the bells and whistles....I got a steal!
Glad you have this now. I have a 14 OB with 175k. Looking forward to future videos on this one.
More to come!
You did great in the buy. Congratulations.
Thank you!
2011 Outback Premium 188k miles with engine rebuild by good Subaru shop. 6500.00. 12/12k warranty. New brakes, tires ok. WHITE!
You got an okay deal. With your knowledge, that vehicle will be in better shape soon.
Still driving my 1998 Subaru Forester with 245K miles. Bought from my friend who drove it down from Eugene, Oregon to Southern California in July, 2020 with a bad rear wheel bearing. My mechanic had to send it to a machine shop with a 100 ton press to remove it. Also needed a torch to remove the 02 sensor. i've had 5 offers to sell it the last year. Enjoy your channel!!
As long as y’all watch and enjoy the vids, I’ll keep making them!
Great job finding a gem in NC. Hold on too that Subaru.
I have a 2015 Premium with 120,000 miles that I bought in January of 2019 it had a 80,000ish miles when I bought it. It’s been an awesome car I paid $16,000 for it then and thought I got a deal then. I’d say you sir got a hell of a deal I haven’t had a bit of trouble out of mine I don’t regret buying it not one bit no matter what I paid for it.
I have a 2015 Premium with 108k miles and still going strong. Purchased new in '15 and mostly freeway miles. I've off & on considered a brand new Outback but it's hard to fix what ain't broke. I wonder how many more miles I should trust this car?
That car looks amazing. For a premium trim that car was heavily optioned. I knew it was optioned as in 2015 Eyesight was an option, and you can see the two camera's thru the glass. I owned a 2015 Outback Limited and loved it. Today I own a 2023 Outback Touring XT and the difference is amazing. My '23 Outback is my 3rd Outback, 4th Subaru overall since 2014. I think $6k is an awesome price for the car, especially in the crazy market today.
The headlights all burnt out. Why did a mouse chew short wires together. All headlights out could be scarry!
Why four Subarus in 9 years?
@@crisar12 It just worked out that way
I think you got a good deal for the money given the overall condition as good as it is. Nice find.
Thanks 👍🏻
Can't wait to see everything you'll be doing with this car MrSubaru, I had been waiting for you to get your hands on this chassis for years. I have an exact m.y. 3.6R Limited and it'll be both informative and fun for me to watch! Good deal btw, love your content and keep it up!!
I have a 201t Outback limited. 67K miles. Bought brand new and I still love it.
Im a huge Honda fan but im really falling for these Subarus.
Great deal for a mechanic like you! Not bad for us regular guys also.
Looks like a good deal. I'll be following your videos on it because I have a '17 Forester with the same engine. Just did rocker cover and tube seal gaskets on the driver's side today.
Looks great! Glad to see that you now have a Fifth Generation Outback. I will be following with interest as I have a 2017 Outback Limited with 87K for mileage.
Right on!
I am driving a 2015 Subaru Limited that I got with 4000 miles from an estate in 2017. It has been one of the best running cars I have owned. It only has 60,000 miles and is garage kept well serviced. The only issue I have seen with it is that it will use a quart of oil in the 5000 mile oil change interval which never consider a problem. Your Outback seem to prove how well these cars hold up. I will be interested in seeing more of your videos on your progress.
👍 great deal. I hope to someday find a similar deal on the similar Outback Model. In 2013, I felt I got a great deal on a high mileage 2008 Legacy GT 210k miles for $5500 and an extra $1200 to get it 99% Maintenanced.
Hey dude your detail work on that outbacks paint is fantastic!! So glossy
I just bought a 2017 Outback Limited in NC and got a pretty good deal too lol It has less miles than that one, but I think the same cv axle is bad 😒
Guess who’s watching the axle change video next 😂
I think you got a great deal considering it’s you, and you have the skills you do :)
I hope so!
Just stumbled onto your channel. Thx for the in-depth look at Subis. Looks like you got a steal of a deal.
Great video! I have a 2016 2.5 Limited Outback and I am definitely looking forward to the upcoming videos with this car. I know it seems quick and easy, but could you please make a video on changing the serpentine belt on this vehicle? There only seems to be ones for the 3.6r engine on youtube or for different generations. I know it would be a quick video, but it would help me immensely!
That's a good deal for someone with time, tools and experience.
For me it would cost 6k + 3k for car service/ maintenance. You're in a good place. Thanks for sharing
Looks good to me! It's great that you can do the work yourself!
Good find so far. Rodents in the headliner is a new one.
Just bought a 2012 subaru outback 2.5 limited from a woman in my neighborhood for 700 bucks. It has 150,000 on it and sat for 8 months because it spit a bunch of codes one day and didn't drive over 40mph. That's what she told me anyway. I jump started it and a bunch of codes came up again. She said 500 and I was nice and said I'll do 700 and see if I can figure out what's going in. Put a new battery in it and it's been perfect. No codes do far. And it just had the timing belt and water pump at 150,000. I am going to contact her and tell her it wasn't much to get it going and I'll do some work for her at her house if she needs it. But I'm excited about the car. It's so sweet.
Nice find! I've had a bit of a hard time selling Subarus with over 200k miles for much profit on the private market. I think most people get scared when they see those numbers. Could be a solid ride to keep and drive though!
Because cvt are surely shot at that point. Huge repair bill.
Seems like a fair deal to me. Throw $1000 into it and sell it for $8-9K or drive it until the wheels fall off, then take the time to put 'em back on a drive it some more.
I guess it depends on how much oil it uses , interested in seeing that
Because I live in Ak. It’s really hard to find good mechanics. Super hard and expensive. Even when you have them check they don’t want to spend too much time working on them.
I have a 2015 Limited. It looks a bit different under the hood. No eye sight for me - I skipped it b/c it was too new. Only have 62k on mine. Loving it even after 9 years … no issues.
Yeah. I’m not a fan of the Eyesight nannie being on board.
The exterior looks very clean especially for the mileage of the vehicle!
I think so too!
Nice deal on that outback man, I got a few years left of payments on my 2016 Accord LX. I’m thinking about getting a low mileage Outback Limited for around $20k when the Accord gets paid off as I want a bigger SUV that’ll be better at getting out to the spots I want to go & also be able to tow light trailers like a small utility trailer or a kayak trailer as well. The 4 cylinder would have plenty of power for me, test drove one a while back & the power felt good with it.
I found a rats nest under the intake manifold of my 06 Impreza Outback when I first bought it. Then I had to change the blower motor some years later and found another nest in the housing of the motor, which I think contributed to its failure. Thankfully I haven't found anymore since. 😅
This is a great video, thanks for posting it. I think you did well. For anyone who pays to have repairs done, this car would probably be a mistake. I would not buy a car with that high mileage, even though I am capable of a lot of car repairs. It'll be fun to watch your progress on it.
$6k is GREAT!! I just bought a 2017 for $18,900. 33k miles on it… great condition, except a few scratches and dings (nothing crazy). I love mine.
I would appreciate a good engine, engine bay cleaning video!
I’d appreciate a good engine bay cleaning myself! 😂😂😂
You had me in stitches when you were talking about all the headlight bulbs being burned out. I’ve been going through that with my 13 outback for years! So much so I even called SUBARU direct and complained and they sent me a $300 credit towards replacing bulbs. Ridiculous how fast these go through bulbs‼️😳
Oh no! Glad they sent you some dough for the trouble!
Subaru seems to be a stand up company
My 13 Outback goes through bulbs too.
@@wes326 it seems like someone could make an online correction, maybe a voltage reducer?
@@wes326 and they are so darn hard/expensive to replace!
Great deal, best of luck Mr S!
Thanks!
Great buy I think ,thank you for a very detailed video and all the things that can go wrong in the purchased of a high mileage car !
Great video, looking forward to future videos on 2015 Outback since I have a 2016 Outback. Thanks again:)
You bet!
Nice car!! A few small items and swap in some 5w30 high mileage.
We have a similar Outback, lota of miles to go, and rock solid
I'd have done that deal if I'd found it.
Good buy!
Good call!
Those alloys look great. At least they aren't the steelys with plastic covers. 17's ride better than the 18's anyway.
Great buy! I'm optimistic that you will put another 200k plus miles on it without having to do anything too major.
My 2015 just rolled to 164k. So far I have replaced a front cv axle and both rear wheel bearings.Thats it! I add a quart of oil every 4500 miles. Not sure if that is good or not, but I'm ok with it. Great channel BTW!
You sound a lot like me. I got 360k on my 2015 2.5. Front CV axles and a total of 5 wheel bearings replaced. Everything else done is just regular, expected maintenance.
Oh and I have to add a quart of oil as well anywhere from 3000 miles and on after oil change. I change every 5K