Well loved Subaru in working condition. 

We were planning to drive the car into the ground, but once the muffler connection rusted out, we decided it was time to get a new car.  In it's current state, it's a good car for local trips.  With some minor repairs (and a new muffler), it can be an excellent car for long-distance trips. 

The various repair shops tell us that the engine's in good condition and overall the cars in good shape.  Several major components are pretty new, such as the catalytic converters, oxygen sensor, tires, alternator, battery, and timing belt.  We're highly dependent on repair shops and the dealership for repairs and maintenance, but someone with more experience can probably get the maintenance/repair costs to average out at around $100/month. 

This car is excellent for snow/heavy rain driving conditions and has lots of storage space in the back.


Recent Repair/Maintenance History
223,699 - 04/18/14 - oil change, rotate tires, catalytic converters, oxygen sensor
220,553 - 02/24/14 - oil change
215,758 - 11/29/13 - new Firestone 60R16 50,000 tires + alignment + oil change
212,359 - 10/07-13 - stop light switch + bulbs
210,402 - 09/09/13 - alternator + battery
209,811 - 08/30/13 - 210k mile Subaru service, fixed air conditioner relay, front wipers, timing belt, front marker bulb
208,259 - 07/31/13 - oil change
204,350 - 03/27/13 - front lower ball joint + knuckle + alignment
203,300 - 03/08/13 - front & rear brake pads and rotors, right front Axel shaft assy, front rear bearing (one side), air filter
203,279 - 03/06/13 - oil change
199,828 - 01/13/13 - oil change
195,246 - 09/14/12 - oil change
190,643 - 06/22/12 - MD state inspection, tire rotate, oil change
187,692 - 05/01/12 - battery
185,770 - 04/05/12 - oil change
180,794 - 12/31/11 - 180k mile Subaru service, rear subframe and related hardware, front coil springs, front struts, engine drive belts, upper and lower radiator hoses, wheel alignment
175,681 - 09/02/11 - NY state inspection, oil change, front rotor + brake pads
172,466 - 07/21/11 - oil pan + oil change
171,265 - 07/08/11 - new Firestone 60R16 50,000 tires + alignment
169,880 - 06/21/11 - oil change
164,859 - 03/19/11 - rear brake pads, RF Foglamp assy, front gasket, mid-pipe assy, rear gasket, muffler pipe assy, dashlight light bulbs, oil change