2006 2.5 outback

[Martin Gillespie]

Going to look at a 2006 Outback ， sold as seen from a dealer 1600 euros 

Looks clean ， leather auto sunroof ect 116.000 miles on the clock.

Bad points ， rear door lock not working

Slight damage to front wing and headlamp unit ， pumped not cracked ，should be a body shop job .

I was told it drives fine no problems .

What should I look for as it has no test?

[david1972]

Are there not better examples around for similar money....seems like a number of risks to take at that price point to me

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[Martin Gillespie]

No， most are around the 3000 plus Mark ， at 1.695euro. 

I thaught it was worth a look?

[Greenmamba]

Rear door lock - is this back passenger door or tailgate? If the latter, the linkage from the exterior handle and the "return spring" tend to rust, the handle doesn't return when released but if one checks each time that the handle is manually returned to where the spring would take it, may cure what seems to be a non-working lock. Mine has been like that for ages, I just got used to it (tried stripping the lock apart, too tricky to get out so gave up!).

Otherwise, 2.5 n/a (ie non-turbo) motors from certain years have had headgasket problems, manifest themselves by no mixing of fluids, random overheating. Main evidence is external leaks along the gasket line, usually from the nearside, rear part of the motor. Sometimes, Stop leak can delay things but not one I'd recommend.

Check transmission fluid, smell and check colour. Always check with motor running, in park. CV boots drivers side go early, probably due to cat converter heat (close proximity) cooking the rubber. Wheel bearings from that series known failure point.

I'm really not trying to dissuade you!! If there's no sign of H/G going wrong, the rest (assuming the transmission is OK) shouldn't strand you and with care, the car could easily take you through the 200k barrier.

[Martin Gillespie]

Yes tailgate and 2.5 none turbo， I thought they sorted the gasket problem on these?????

[Greenmamba]

That's why I said from certain years, not sure where 2006 fit in the redesign of h/g. Wouldn't hurt to examine the h/gasket area for signs of weepage, if it's there could be coolant, or oil or both. Probably neither.

One thing to consider is timing belt. I think the 2006's still have, newer models went to chain. If it's belt, I'd get it changed pronto. The distance (116k miles) demands it if there's no evidence it's been done in the last couple of years.

[Martin Gillespie]

Good point ， I am about half an hour from a Sub dealer so if I purchase I will leave it in there for t/belt and all fluids etc.

[stants]

Do you have a good independent locally ? It will need at least half the price of the main dealer cost,

I doubt you'll see much change from a grand from subaru dealer

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[Martin Gillespie]

Up date ， service book has seven main dealer stamps ， the rest are from a independent garage .

No know head gasket problems ? 

[Martin Gillespie]

More good news timming belt done 18 months ago at Sub dealer invoices for all work done

[Greenmamba]

That is good news. You going ahead with the buy?

[Martin Gillespie]

Hopefully done and dusted in the nxt few days

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[Martin Gillespie]

Yes hope to have it rapped up for 1500 euros in a few days.

[david1972]

Good stuff

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