What should I expect for next repair?

Asked by rbmac Oct 18, 2016 at 12:26 PM about the 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon AWD

Question type: General

1) Used 2007 Subaru Outback, 171,000 miles with new brakes, timing belt and
2 tires?  It's selling at $5,500. Good shape, no accidents.    Also,
2) Used 2005 Subaru Forester "LL Bean", 129,000 miles. Brakes feel "soft" as
pedal goes low to floor. Good shape, no accidents.

6 Answers

189,455

don't buy any of them, way to many miles and something will go soon with that many miles. save your pennies and buy something less miles on it..

86,825

It's a gamble, transmission or head gaskets could fail.... The Outback is a better idea than the Forrester, because of the new timing belt, brakes and tires...it's a nicer ride than the truck like Forester as well....but, what is the body like. If the car is in SoCal, it might be something you want to take a chance on, otherwise, skip it... They both have a good record, see http://www.carcomplaints.com/Subaru/Outback/2007

1 people found this helpful.

Both are way past the time head gaskets start failing which can cost around 2k to replace but if the price is right and an inspection shows no problems with the head gaskets then go for it. I would pick the Forester but make sure the seller fixes the brakes as you could easily put a grand into them if a lot of things are wrong.

You don't give prices on both so we can't comment on which is a better value.

86,825

Better be a 2007 Limited otherwise it's overpriced, see this below, http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2007/Subaru/Legacy-4- Cyl/Wagon-5D-Outback-I-Limited-AWD/Values

86,825

Looking better ... after all http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2005/Subaru/Forester-4-Cyl- AWD/Wagon-5D-XS-L-L-Bean-AWD/Values

Your Answer:

Outback

Looking for a Used Outback in your area?

CarGurus has 874 nationwide Outback listings starting at $1,895.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    33,510
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    28,670
  • #3
    Keith Cahalan
    Reputation
    3,390
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Forester
26 Great Deals out of 1,066 listings starting at $2,695
Used Toyota RAV4
93 Great Deals out of 2,122 listings starting at $3,888
Used Honda CR-V
100 Great Deals out of 3,907 listings starting at $1,795
Used Toyota 4Runner
13 Great Deals out of 302 listings starting at $9,700
Used Subaru Legacy
3 Great Deals out of 175 listings starting at $4,977
Used Subaru Impreza
24 Great Deals out of 469 listings starting at $3,850
Used Toyota Highlander
29 Great Deals out of 737 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Tacoma
60 Great Deals out of 1,065 listings starting at $8,708
Used Honda Pilot
38 Great Deals out of 1,264 listings starting at $4,495
Used Toyota Camry
58 Great Deals out of 995 listings starting at $2,212
Used Lexus RX
40 Great Deals out of 849 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.