what types of repairs should I expect to make on a 2002 legacy with 130k miles
Asked by neondion Jan 29, 2015 at 10:11 PM about the 2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon AWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I'm considering purchasing a 2002 legacy wagon awd with 134k miles on it. what kind of
repairs are upcoming or what should I check to make sure has been recently done? ex:
timing belt, alternator, etc...
3 Answers
it's probably best to pay to get it inspected by mechanic familiar with Subaru the little investment will help you in the long run and make sure you're buying a nice carIf you like my answer please rate as helpful and best so my reputation goes up thank you
nelsonwells answered 9 years ago
100'000 miles is routine maintenance to change the head gasket as a precaution
I agree. I had a cracked head gasket, oil pan leak and a messed up radiator cap which are common problems with these models. I consider it getting checked by a mechanic.