Is it worth it?

Asked by EisForDesign Aug 31, 2019 at 10:28 PM about the 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium AWD

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I'm looking at a 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium with
96k miles. It has a clean, one owner carfax and is certified
preowned. They want $9,000 for it. The miles are higher
than I wanted to go since I'm looking for something to
replace my 2007 Volkswagen Eos with 145k miles since it
is starting to have engine issues. I need something reliable   
that I really like because I'm a commuter student and I will
practically be spending half my time in my car for the next
two years, zipping back and forth between home, work and  
classes. Thank you for your help!

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Check the value on kbb.com. Only you can decide if the miles are too high for your situation.

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GuruSW818 answered 5 years ago

An '11 Leg Prem for $9k should have recent rubber and brake rotors and a clean rear exhaust. It uses the older SOHC 2.5i so I'd replace with iridium plugs and check the t-belt carefully (pry open the left upper plastic cover to look down there). I'd have a preference for a '13-14 to get the newer and chain-driven DOHC 2.5i for not much more money. (Disclaimer: I have a '16.5 Leg Prem w/ EyeSight for only $15.5k for sale.) Use NADA.com for a better estimate of value than KBB, who will overweight the lower mileage of this 8-9 year old. Good luck. Modern Legacys are solid choices. Just realize you'll have to get in there in a year or two to swap out the t-belt, and get the iridiums installed so you don't have to worry about misfires from a decapitated plat plug (endemic!). Ern TSG/B

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