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| I believe I just saw a Subaru Outback model listed with 4WD. Thought they were only AWD. For mostly highway driving and some weekend mountain road driving all season (including weekend ski areas), would AWD or 4WD be preferable? Would hardly ever be using the car off road - only at the very start of hiking/biking trails I imagine. | |
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After getting the editions sorted for each year 2000-2002, and getting great recommendations from many forum members, I would only go with a 6 cylinder, and I definitely think either the LLB or Ltd 6 cylinder 2000-2002 or the VDC Ltd 6 cylinder 01-02 (VDC apparently wasn't available in 00). Wanted to ask: 1) What do people like about the LLB edition over the Ltd edition for 2000-2002? 2) Do you prefer the LLB 2000-2002 to the VDC Ltd edition 2001-2002? 3) I realize the VDC for these years commands a premium. Is it worth it? 4) If price were no limitation, would you go for the 2001-2002 VDC Ltd over the LLB and Ltd editions? 5) Does getting the LLB mean paying a premium just for the LL Bean name? In the last day I've narrowed my choices to these model years and editions, and Edmunds has been a HUGE help. Thanks everyone for the great advice and information. |
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The new head gaskets came as a running change in MY2002. So a late 2002 model should be OK. 2003 and later also, of course. The VDC model was the H6 so it has more power (212hp vs. 165hp) and stability/traction control. I'm sure it will cost more and premium fuel is recommended for the H6. 2005 the new model arrived. For those the prices will be higher, of course. A 2003-2004 should hit the sweet spot, 2005 if you can afford it. They are all AWD. Should be fine for the conditions you describe. I'm selling a 2002 Legacy L MT5 (non-Outback) but frankly your requirements are a bit unrealistic, so I would look for less demanding buyers, and mine's still under a Subaru Gold warranty! You may want to ease up on some of those, FWIW.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 14, 2008 12:49 pm)
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Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 1:39 pm) As a seller, I'm willing to get my vehicle MD inspected, VA inspected, or DC inspected, so they can be registered in any one of those jurisdictions. 2 inspections seem like a bit much to me.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 15, 2008 9:48 am)
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Replying to: mountainwalker (May 15, 2008 11:15 am) I'd do one state inspection, to make sure it passes and the buyer could register it. If they wanted a mechanic to look at it I guess I'd be OK with it, but I'd let them make all the arrangements. Have you found any with some warranty left? Or maybe CPO?
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 15, 2008 12:08 pm)
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Replying to: mountainwalker (May 15, 2008 1:43 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 16, 2008 7:47 am) |
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