Nickname403 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Hello. This, along with subaru outback.org, looks like the place to be if one wants to learn the ins and outs of Outbacks. I'm currently in the process of looking to purchase a 2008 Outback XT. Just under 149,000 km's (around 92,500 miles), excellent condition, 3 owner car (I'll be the 4th), timing belt was replaced at around 110,00 km's (about 68,300 miles). My question is; what are the main, known issues/problems to look for on these cars? Any and all help/advice would be much appreciated! I'm sure I'll be poking around here a lot in the coming years, as I'm a bit of a do it yourself kind of person, a subaru fan and I plan on owning this outback and or other subarus for the foreseeable future. I owned a 2011 impreza a few years back, but had to sell it due to life circumstances at that time. So happy to be getting back into a Subie! Why WOULDN'T you want all four wheels propelling you down the road?! Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Wouldn’t hurt to see compression test #’s and a Blackstone oil analysis to check engine health. These forced induction motors generally do fine with routine maintenance but if it’s been slacked on, (especially if driven hard), then not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickname403 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Wouldn’t hurt to see compression test #’s and a Blackstone oil analysis to check engine health. These forced induction motors generally do fine with routine maintenance but if it’s been slacked on, (especially if driven hard), then not so much... Ok thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Get a bluetooth OBD port reader and the BTTSM app. Check all the hoses especially the intake hose, they are usually torn near turbo inlet at that age. The BTTSM will help You find other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickname403 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Get a bluetooth OBD port reader and the BTTSM app. Check all the hoses especially the intake hose, they are usually torn near turbo inlet at that age. The BTTSM will help You find other issues. Ok thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickname403 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Hi everyone. First I'd like to say thank you to everyone who gave their advice/recommendations. After a lot of thought and consideration, i've decided against the '08 XT I was looking to buy. Although I can afford to buy the car, it turns out it needs a bunch of work and I just can't afford to fix it, even if I do the work myself. Currently looking at another outback that is unfortunately not a turbo, but one that I can afford. I'll probably be making a new thread at some point because I'll need even more advice for this next one, as it's going to be a project. Thanks again for all your help. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Can't count the number of ppl who bought one anyway and then sank 1000's into fixing it. Good on you for walking away Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickname403 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Can't count the number of ppl who bought one anyway and then sank 1000's into fixing it. Good on you for walking away Thanks! It was a hard choice, but the right one. Onto the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamnara8282 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) congrats on ur recent purchase!...Update nvm...read further down...lol i am a new XT owner myself and got lucky with finding everything i wanted in it i did about 2-3 months searching all over USA AutoList is great...Craigslist is ok for your specific State but i would look out for Scammers from Out of State i.e. wanted to buy one freshly traded in at Dealership...they told me with the amount of repairs needed, they weren't even going to offer it and send it straight to Auction best of luck with your Search and if i can help in any way...PM me Edited August 20, 2022 by Dreamnara8282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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