Hi everyone - no luck finding an existing thread, so apologies up front if this has been answered elsewhere.
The dealer Service center recently identified my 2009 Legacy 2.5i (base model) has leaking headgaskets. I can see there is leakage, and after long drives (3 hrs) I smell what I'd guess is hot fluids from under the hood. Engine temp gauge is NOT hot though, still neutral.
I just hit 100k. Dealer recommends doing the 105k timing belt maintenance and head gasket repairs together at an estimated $3,500-$4,000.
So in summary, I have a 2009 Legacy with 100k, trade-in value approx $2k, and looking at minimum $4,000 in repairs right now.
My question is: Based on the community's knowledge of this vehicle, is it worth doing these repairs, or will I likely see more expensive maintenance in the near future such that it may be worth trading it in for an upgrade? I drive ~15k/year.
Thanks!
