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1996 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon 2.5l No Reserve! New Headgaskets Needs Work. on 2040-cars

US $1,450.00
Year:1996 Mileage:204758 Color: Blue /
 Gray
Location:

Dayville, Connecticut, United States

Dayville, Connecticut, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5L 2458CC H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4S3BG6858T7376982 Year: 1996
Make: Subaru
Model: Legacy
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Outback Wagon 4-Door
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 204,758
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Legacy Outback
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Fair condition, some rust around body with one hole on rear drivers side wheel well. Braking system needs work. Alternator is starting to fail."

This is a Do-it-yourself special, or a complete parts car.  This vehicle is completely running and whole, but is it not currently safe to be driven on the road.  All of the issues are relatively minor, and a weekend or two of shade-tree wrenching would be all that it would take to get this a fully road-worthy car.  I simply do not have the time to do it myself and I already have too many cars for my parking lot.  Since most of the drivetrain has been repaired or replaced during this cars life, it could also be an excellent parts car.



Vehicle Condition:    
Fair.  Given the age and the fact that it has lived in New England all of its life, the rust is typical for this vehicle.  There is one hole in the rear drivers side wheel well that was cleaned and primed some time ago by the prior owner.  

The Good:  Headgaskets, timing belt, water pump, oil separator plate, and valve cover gaskets have been replaced at about 170,000 miles.
   The Transmission was replaced at about 190,000 miles with a unit that had 77,000 on it.  The transmission now has about 90,000 miles on it.
   The rear struts, springs, suspension top-hats, and rear swaybar bushing and endlinks were replaced at about 163,000 miles.
   The front passenger side spring was replaced under Manufacturer Recall.  This was at approximately 161,000 miles.
   Both front axles were replaced with New Cardone axles.
   Muffler and mid-pipe were replaced with OEM Bosal parts at about 163,000.
   Rear catalytic converter and O2 sensor were replaced at about 180,000.
   A set of 4 Firestone Winterforce tires are on the car.  They have plenty of tread left, and only have about 7,500 miles on them.
   

The Bad:  Rear brake hardlines need attention, as such the rear brakes have been *DISABLED*.  Be aware that the car can be moved, but it is not safe to be driven on the roads today as it is right now.
  The Alternator is starting to fail.  The battery itself is good, but the alternator can no longer maintain a charge reliably.
  The interior of the car could use a good cleaning.  There have been a number of spills in the car over the years and owners on both the carpets and seats.

I purchased this car in 2009 from a private seller in Connecticut.  It was my primary vehicle from then until last year when I purchased another newer Outback.


"Shipping":  I highly prefer local pickup on this.  As stated before, the car is *NOT ROAD SAFE*  and will require a flatbed or trailer tow.  I cannot let you work on the car in my driveway due to restrictions placed by my landlord.  If you are not local, I will support the vehicle being shipped, but you need to make your own arrangements with a pickup around my schedule.  I *WILL NOT* take time off of work to wait for a vehicle transport pickup.  I require the vehicle to be picked up within 7 days of auction end.

Payment:  I will require a $250 non-refundable down payment via PayPal within 24 hours of auction end.  The remainder can be done either via Paypal, Cash, or certified check at pickup.


Kelly Blue Book lists this vehicle in "Fair" condition for $2750.  I am starting this auction significantly below this due to the current issues.

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