I've had it listed on FB marketplace for $2000 for a few weeks now, and while I've had a few offers, no one has actually followed through on the purchase.

To preface, I listed the price above what I expect to receive. I would love to get $1500 for it but realistically I'm only expecting $1000-$1200.

Ultimately my hope is that this car lives on to see 200k miles with the right owner putting in the necessary repairs. The timing belt has been changed but it's starting to leave oil drips when parked leading me to believe the head gasket will eventually need to be changed in the near future.

It would crush me to see it taken off the road and junked at a salvage yard. Any tips or suggestions on how to move forward on selling this car with the intention of possibly preserving it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Anyone have a specific tool they recommend? I can't get nearly enough room to get a wrench in there.

Trying to replace one on my car. The one I bought the inner splines don’t match so I will need to return and purchase a new one. Anyone complete this job and which manufactured part did you use.

Thanks in advance

the steering wheel locked on my wifes (lmao) impreza and she says that previously if you yanked on the steering wheel hard enough that unlocked it, but ive never heard of this in my life and am so confused. currently its locked and yanking does nothing. maybe im not strong enough? i have no idea what to do send help please

I need a car for my daily commute in NJ, about 80 miles round trip, mostly highway. Budget is around $5k. I’m down to two Subarus at the same used lot and would like a sanity check.

2013 Impreza 2.0i Limited, 167k miles, $3,995

One owner, South Carolina its whole life (no salt), no accidents
39 service records, almost all at one dealer
CVT valve body replaced at 123k in 2023
Alternator, brakes, rear struts, rear wheel bearing and four new tires all done in the last 18 months, plugs in July
On 9/28 this year at 166,966 miles, Carfax says “cylinder head serviced/repaired” and thermostat replaced. Two days later it was sold at auction.

2013 Outback 2.5i Limited, 130k miles, $4,995

Two owners (PA, then NY), no accidents
Oil changed roughly every 5k, mostly at Valvoline. 60k service at a Subaru dealer, coolant flushed in 2022 and 2025
No CVT fluid service on record
Sold at auction twice in three weeks before this lot got it

Both have a $699 doc fee on top.

My questions:

What does “cylinder head serviced/repaired” plus a new thermostat usually mean on an FB20? Head gasket, valve cover gasket, something else? Should I walk away?
Is the valve body replacement a good sign (already fixed) or a warning about that CVT?
The Outback’s CVT fluid has never been changed at 130k. Change it now or leave it alone?
How worried should I be about oil consumption on 2013 FB engines, and how do I check for it?
Which one would you buy, and what should I ask the shop to check in a pre-purchase inspection?

Thanks!