MissoulaBrendaGT Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hello! I am in the process of getting rid of my '04 Saturn ION (lemon) and trading it in for a Subaru. I am currently looking at a 2000 Legacy GT Wagon. It has the 2.5 engine, and 123k. It has had the timing belt (I think they have belts, not chains) replaced as well as the seals changed when that service was done. It has also had every Subaru maint. performed. After some discussion with my coworkers, I was notified that they have head gasket concerns. Is that still a concern for the 2000? I am taking it as a demo tonight, and am taking it tomorrow night to have it checked out at a local private subaru mechanic (voted the best mechanic every year in town). The asking price is around 10, but I'm going to put in a lower bid. I'd like some information on this vehicle, your opinions, and just some general knowledge, considering this is the first non-Saturn I've ever bought (previous 3 saturn owner). I just posted in the New Members forum-so hello everyone, and thanks for you help! TommyH from CT recommended this as a great place to find help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 The 2000 2.5 doesen't have the same head gasket issues as the previous ones, but some do experience a slight external leak of the head gasket around the #4 cylinder which drips on the exhaust, causing a coolant smell. Subaru sells a cooling system conditioner to correct this problem and has extended the warranty for the head gaskets up to 100K but it looks like you will be past that. The other thing to look at would be if there is piston slap when the car is started in the morning which is also a common issue. Otherwise that model is very reliable in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 honestly $10K might be a bit much. My brother just picked up a 2000 GT Limited sedan for $6500 with 132,000 miles on it. Granted we had about another $600 in work done on the car, but you might want to work on the price JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissoulaBrendaGT Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 yeah, I'm planning on talking him down to 8-9k is my hopes! Although-with all the extras, KBB and NADA both suggest around 10 if in good condition. They hold their value (go figure-and I want it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 12K u can have my 02 LTD sedan with 51K miles and 100K warranty -shameless plug LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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