Hi all,

So I'm just gauging if anyone might be interested in a cheap but decent Subaru. I've been itching for a wagon for some time and there are two 2002 TS wagons in my price range for sale right now and I'm probably gonna go take a look at them this week. Dunno for sure if I'll buy, I guess it depends on what kind of pricing I can get. I guess after 7 years with mine, I'm kinda getting bored and need a change. I'd like more cargo room too since my boyfriend drives a coupe too and we can't haul nuthin'.

That leaves the question what would I do with my current car if I bought a newer one. So I thought I'd throw out a line here and see if anyone might be remotely interested in an old L for a winter "beater", teenager car, or project car.

1995 L AWD 1.8L Automatic
112,000 miles
Dark Green
Minor body flaws (a few dents/scratches)
Crack in the windshield
Needs work - hydraulic lash adjusters and probable oil pump.
Just had Tim Sanderson change out all the fluids, plugs, and o2 sensor.
No real mods to speak of - cat back exhaust and Eibach springs
Power Mirrors, Kenwood CD player, A/C still works, interior is pretty clean - no holes in upholstery.

I'm checking on part pricing for the work it needs (Tim you might hear from me soon here :) ) and would be willing to fix its issues before sale. LOL, but with that done, I might keep her.

Admittedly the maintenance on this thing hasn't always been stellar, and she's a bit noisy right now, but so far reliable. Starts fine no matter how cold, handles well.

As she is right now, I'd be looking for around $1200-1500. If I fix what needs fixing, likely more in the $2,000 area. Either way, a decently cheap car for anyone who needs one or wants one to beat up.

Drop me a line if you might know anyone interested... if nobody, then I'll see if the dealer will take her on trade.
Michelle

Oh, and I'll try to post some pics...

oooh, depending on pictures. I'll take it!

LOL... well that was fast. I'll get you some pics tonight if I can. They won't be stellar since it will be dark...

Yeah, I pretty much call dibs. haha. If it sounds as good as you make it sound.
I need a replacement for my DD. :(

1.8L awd auto, man that thing must fly! :)

neal, whats wrong with the accord?

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Erm...yeah that didn't seem to work.

Go here:

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lemme know if neal doesn't take it... I have a nice 2.5L/MT drivetrain that would sit nicely in there. :devil:

OK! That's all of 'em. Akirasoft is so right. She screams. Can't you tell? :)

lemme know if neal doesn't take it... I have a nice 2.5L/MT drivetrain that would sit nicely in there. :devil:

Oh... believe me I thought about that too. But I need the cargo space these days, so a wagon would be better for me. I think a 2.5L would be a lovely improvement!

Awww. Well at least your looking to stay in the family Michelle. It's a pretty nice car.

1995 L...
Pre OBDII
Stock AWD in place.
Automatic?! Well.. That's the first thing we rip out then. ;)
Lightest of the Impreza series next to a Brighton.
And its green.
Wish I had money/time for a project like this again. :(

I think my impreza was the lightest subaru ever made. but it was FWD unpainted front and rear bumpers no passgenr side mirror 13inch wheels all stock : )

lighter than the brighton they atleast got a few options plus passenger side air bag

Awww. Well at least your looking to stay in the family Michelle. It's a pretty nice car.

Oh yeah, Tim... I've been eyeing a wagon for about 5 years now. I love my Subi and I couldn't bear to leave "The Family".

Three different guys at the dealer tried to convince me to buy a Certified Honda today(yeah, it was a Honda dealer - Wilde. Ugh.). Hmm... gee. You couldn't be trying to sell me a Honda for all those sales incentives and kickbacks could you? They even tried to tell me that the bank wouldn't finance the Subaru because the resale value wasn't very high, but they could do a Honda because it was worth more. Funny... when the salesguy left his desk, he was dumb enough to leave his inventory sheet with a listing of... hmmm... HONDAS that he was going to try and sell me. He circled on that was almost double the price of the Subaru. But wow, amazingly I guess the "bank" would totally borrow me the money for a more expensive car somehow. I especially like how they told me the bank wouldn't finance the Subaru, but when I insisted, NOW they have to go back and give the financing to the bank and get back to me tomorrow. They never even really checked! :furious: That really ticked me off! Just because I'm female doesn't mean I was born yesterday. I AM a purchaser for a Fortune 500 corporation... negotiating is what I do all day long! Now I'm just going to go for the jugular.

Besides, let's see... I think I'll drive a Civic with the license plates "Subi Ru". Carlos Mencia says: "Dee dee deeee!"

So I'm going to a different dealer tomorrow. Maybe I'll get more respeckt. Lemme tell ya, if I decide to buy the one I saw today... after what they pulled tonight, the price of the car is going down, make no mistake. And I am sooo not giving them my trade.

Ok... rant over. :D *sigh* They got me all riled.

Anyway, thanks guys for the interest and for taking me seriously. I will be looking at the other wagon tomorrow and should know if I'm buying before the weekend. I'll see if I can snap some more better photos tomorrow.

Nighty Night!
Michelle

2 things:

1. if this isn't sold contact me asap as I am without a car currently.

2. If it does sell, I have an entire manual swap including pedals for the new owner. :)

Well, I'm off of work now to go see the other wagon... I'll know more later on. I'm also going to take some good pics today with all the sunshine.

Neal called first dibs, but if he passes on it, does anybody have a problem with downshift having next shot? I know the rest of you are interested too, but might be nice to help a carless brotha out. :)

More soon!

Dylan can take it if he will sell me rear hubs I just need 1 running car :D

Daytime Pictures Posted! :)

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Welp,

Things are looking good so far to get my "new to me" Subi. They're just finalizing the finacing and we're dickering last minute on the final price of the car, but it looks like I might actually buy it! Yay!

So... I'll keep things posted, but it looks like my car will be for sale after all. The dealer would give me $1500 for it and allow me to keep my rims and new tires (I'll be swapping them for the steelies on the newer car - which has a still decent set of tires on it). So... speak up if you're still interested so I know for sure who is all on my "list".

Dylan, I dropped you a PM since you have "dibs" being the man without a car right now. :)

Michelle

If dylan doesn't come thru, let me know. Still very interested.

If dylan doesn't come thru, let me know. Still very interested.

I will do that Neal! :cool:

I would be very interested in this as well.

Jay Storm

I'm all over this,gonna pick it up this week :)

I'll get her as clean as I can for ya! It's so dang cold out there (and I have no garage) I'm afraid the windex and armor all will freeze. LOL

lol no biggie, as long as she drive that's all I'm worried about.

Subi Ru-
Thanks for a phenominal car!

I brought her home cleaned her up and couldn't believe what a deal I had gotten :D

Thanks for rubbing it in, diq. :lol:

if you saw this thing you would cry :lol:

I call for a motion to ban dylan. diq :lol:
Enjoy the scoob. btw. talked to cody. Everything is all sorted out. I am gonna drop some money off with his folks on tuesday. Feel free to call to confirm.

cool sounds good.

No problem Dylan... glad she's going to a good home. Did she treat you ok on the drive home? She does clean up pretty nice... No wonder the dealer wanted me to trade her so badly.

Now just make sure she is taken good car of! :) I was a little sad when you drove away. That was my first Subie. Kinda like your first love, she'll always have a special place in your heart, ya know? LOL

Enjoy!
Michelle

Left ya feedback

I'll def be in touch when I'm looking for parts and goodies for Subi Ru II. ;)

congrats on the gc dylan! =)

congrats on the gc dylan! =)


It looks just like yours except with tan interior. :lol:

It looks just like yours except with tan interior. :lol:

and not in my garage

ROTFLMAO!!

Very true.

so your going to fix up and then give me this car as a gift, right?

lol nope it's going to be Jack's (the high school kid that works for me in the summer) first car. I would so keep this one if I could. :(

You could always find Jack a different car ;)

I almost thought abot that :lol:

I put lifters and valve cover gaskets in her on saturday and she purrs like a kitten. :)