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#2075 of 2084 LLBean by otis123 May 14, 2008 (9:16 am)
My Black LLBean has 118K - born Jan. 01, delivered Feb. 01. It has been a very reliable car and is still as tight as the day I bought it... Will probably keep it a few more years...
#2076 of 2084 Re: Things to look for/avoid in buying 01-04 VDC Outback? [mountainwalker] by snowbelter May 14, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 9:02 am) Warped rotors were an annoyance and an expense on my wife's 00 and my 02, but the brakes on both cars worked fine. My wife's 00 had a problem with "frozen" sliders, and I recall there was a design change to deal with that the following year. That problem could be avoided with remembering to have the sliders lubricated a couple of times a year. The brakes on my wife's 04 have caused fewer problems.
#2077 of 2084 Re: Smaller Brakes on 01? Re: H6 passes 100,000 miles [otis123] by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: otis123 (May 14, 2008 9:13 am) Power Slot Frozen [Cryo] Rotors and ceramic pads - what do they do? How much are these to add in parts and labor?
#2078 of 2084 Please help us pick the best 01-03 Outback VDC vehicle below by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (11:24 am)
Hi All,   Thanks to this forum’s help, I’ve narrowed our Outback search to an H6 VDC edition, roughly 01-05 model years, and would appreciate your feedback on the following VDC vehicles we’re evaluating. I’d like to send the best 1-2 options for a thorough garage inspection right away. Which are the best 1-2 values to send for inspection? Which would you be cautious about/stay away from?   All are supposed to be in good cosmetic condition, but can’t be sure about the mechanics until an inspection, and the cost of inspections can start to add up.   Arranged in order of year and asking price, includes mileage and KBB and Edmunds estimates based on temporary assumption of car’s condition based on seller description (before I have inspected).   A) 2001, Miles 130,000, Asking $8,000, Dealer seller. KBB $10,875, Edmunds $10,528, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Concerned the big delta between the asking price and KBB and Edmunds could mean something is seriously wrong.   B) 2001, Miles 82,740, Asking $12,000, Individual seller. KBB $12,755, Edmunds $13,168, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Seller claims that car was always dealer serviced.   C) 2001, Miles 60,680, Asking $12,400, Individual seller. KBB is $14,170 Edmunds $13,958 assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Seller says he bought from previous owner (a son who inherited from father and didn’t need the car). Seller says he buys a few cars/year, cleans them up for resale to make a few bucks. Condition notes - small ding on driver’s side door, tiny paint scratch over rear bumper that was painted over, a little scuffing on outside of driver’s seat.   D) 2003, Miles 74,800, Asking $14,000, Dealer seller. KBB $14,505, Edmunds $16,176, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good.   E) 2003, Miles 65,000, Asking $15,000, Dealer seller. KBB $15,730, Edmunds $16,188, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good.   F) 2001, Miles 61,500, Asking $16,000. Dealer Seller. KBB $14,110 and Edmunds $13,849, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Looks WAY overpriced.   G) 2003, 46,000 miles, $17,000, Dealer seller. KBB $19,315 and Edmunds $18,186, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Has OnStar system (though could care less about OnStar). Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 14, 2008 12:59 pm) mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 1:36 pm) ateixeira (May 15, 2008 9:44 am)
#2079 of 2084 Re: Please help us pick the best 01-03 Outback VDC vehicle below [mountainwalker] by ateixeira May 14, 2008 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 11:24 am) Get the 03+ because they're beyond the head gasket issues.   To be honest those prices seem high to me, though.   Only the 2003 with 46k miles would have a warranty remaining. Replies to this message: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 1:36 pm) ateixeira (May 15, 2008 9:44 am)
#2080 of 2084 Re: Please help us pick the best 01-03 Outback VDC vehicle below [ateixeira by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (May 14, 2008 12:59 pm) Thanks. I thought there was only a head gasket issue with the 4 cylinder - the VDC in those years was only available with 6 cylinder.   You think ALL those prices are high? The 46,000 mi 2003 is $2000 below KBB, and there are several others below KBB, though I'd agree the asking prices should be lower. Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 15, 2008 9:44 am)
#2081 of 2084 Re: Please help us pick the best 01-03 Outback VDC vehicle below [ateixeira [mountainwalker] by ateixeira May 15, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 1:36 pm) Of course, I stand corrected.   Sorry, I skipped the first part and missed that.   No wonder the prices are higher. The VDC model was way upscale, with the fancy stereo, the H6, stability and traction control, etc.
#2082 of 2084 Towing Capacity Q for a 2002 VDC by fraseronly Jul 30, 2009 (7:47 pm)
Folks, I am interested in a VDC 2002 OB Wagon, can someone confirm what the towing capacity is for that H6 is it 2000 2400 or 3000 ? when does the H6 go up in capacity, I am looking at a 1650lb camping trailer and want to know what my buffer should be. I am considering a trannie fluid cooler too. Anything else I should think about with that much towing. The current one I am looking at has 129k miles on it. When do folks usually change out the chain on the VDC ? thanks for the comments. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 31, 2009 7:57 am) rsholland (Jul 31, 2009 8:04 am)
#2083 of 2084 Re: Towing Capacity Q for a 2002 VDC [fraseronly] by ateixeira Jul 31, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: fraseronly (Jul 30, 2009 7:47 pm) Let's see if Bob, our resident towing expert, can chime in on what year the ratings went up. I'm sure he'll remind you that with over 1000 lbs you're supposed to have trailer brakes.   I don't think the timing chain has a replacement interval. It should last the life of the engine. Even the belts last 105,000 miles. Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 31, 2009 8:04 am)
#2084 of 2084 Re: Towing Capacity Q for a 2002 VDC [ateixeira] by rsholland Jul 31, 2009 (8:04 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 31, 2009 7:57 am) Check the owner's manual, as it will be stated in there. My guess is 2000 pounds for a 2002 Outback, and yes, that's if the trailer has brakes.   2005 and later Outback H6s can tow 3000 (H4 2700), but again with that trailer brake restriction.   Bob

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