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Hi, I am new to this message board. I am thinking about buying a 93 Legacy L Wagon. It has 152k on it. I have to replace the windshield and fix a 4 inch rust spot on the left rear fender.
I do not know much about Subaru's. Are they pretty dependable? How many mile do most people get out of them before any major engine/transmission work has to be done.
The people selling the car only want $500.
What should I do? Buy it? Or not?
HELP
Thanks. jim

500 doesn't seem to be too much at all. You can probably get a new windshield for less than $150. Basically I would probably get it because I could change all the things that are probably coming up (timing belt, water pump, belts hoses etc). I figure you might be up to $1000 all said and done if you have a mechanic get it going for you. At that point you will have a pretty dependable car.

Mike

If that's all that is wrong with it I would get it. Subarus are very dependable and tough cars. Most times you get 200K+ miles out of em without MAJOR work. Good luck

My thoughts exactly. I do my own work, so it would not be that bad. I found a place to replace the windshield for $175. That sounds good. I think I will go buy it.
Thanks.
Message boards like these are priceless. I used to use the Isuzu Trooper message board a lot, but after 325+k miles, I had to retire the old Trooper.
I did notice a lot accronyms being used here. I am going to have to find out what they are.
Subaru is a new world for me. So be patient with me for asking lots of questions in the near future.
jim

ahh...its good to see another joining us welcome to the realm of subarus

Automatic or 5 speed?