Newbie choosing subaru sedan under $10k. Help appreciated!

[berkeleyman]

Hi,


I want to have awd but don't like bulky suv or even wagons. I feel like
subaru awd sedan is the way to go for me. I want something for less
than 9000$ at <100K miles.

I test drived SUS - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition of Legacy sedan
(1999) and 2001 2.5RX Imprenza. I like driving both of them so it's
hard for me to choose one. What are the con's or pros of each of these?


Thanks!

 

[johninKY]

May want to avoid the 99 model. I've been told the 99 model year 2.5 was
an one-off engine design. In other words many of the 99 engine parts are
one-year specific parts and are more expensive because of this. Also a
little more difficult to find.

 

[Edward Hayes]

98 and 99 2.5L engines had an increase in head gasket problems. If you
do go for one make sure you check the service records at Subaru to see
if any problems were noted and or corrected.