little_joe
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I know this is a long shot and probably never gonna happen, but I have to try, and at least give you all a laugh (I hope).
Anyone want to trade a Toyota 4x4 for a 2005 Subaru Outback? If I did an outright sale, I was thinking my Subie might fetch $4500-$4800. I am willing to throw a grand or so on top.
I've been eyeing the following, in no particular order: 89-94 XCab; any year Tacoma (prefer Xcab over std or 4-door); T100; 1st, 3rd, 4th generation 4Runner; 1st gen Tundra Xcab; any 60, 80, 100 Cruiser. Aside from a transfer case, Toyota sombrero, little/no rust, and a running vehicle, AC is my only other requirement.
This OB is the Base model and has 145k mi. on the 2.5L H4, 4-speed auto. However, the engine was recently removed and completely resealed incl MLS headgaskets; timing, pulleys, waterpump, plugs, more (have the receipt from Insomnia in Cary that did the work). New front rotors and pads (rears are fine), brake fluid flush. Good tires, trailer hitch; new stereo system (Pioneer bluetooth + Kicker speakers); replaced cig lighter w/ dual USB outlet; seat heaters for those NC summers; new rear KYB Excel G spring/strut combo; replaced cabin filter and AC relay. I am replacing trans fluid at each oil change to get new stuff in there, the tranny actually feels great and has manual selection as well. NO RUST anywhere, this car has been in Raleigh it's entire life, and I am 2nd owner. It is gold with a tan cloth interior. I am right around 26.5mpg mixed driving since I got it, and everything works as it should, and there are no fluid leaks anywhere.
(The shop that did the work also checked engine internals and the valves and confirmed everything was in great shape.)
On the downside: It was previously owned by an elderly lady in Fuquay-Varina who used it to go back and forth to her church, and to transport her husband to his many dr appts until he passed recently. She looked me in the eye and said she never had a major problem with it: that was because she never seemed to have it worked on. And her drug-addled son, who facilitated the deal, left years of coffee stains and cigarette burns on the interior (primarily the floor mats and floor carpeting) and was just generally a douche.
That said: The paint is mostly good, there is some light fading on rear tailgate and the front bumper cover is slightly spotchy, headlights are hazy, car definitely needs a detailing inside and out. Usual dings etc from age inside and out, with an added bonus of a small dent on the passenger side roof near the A-pillar from when my kayak slipped. I have new lower control arms + balljoints + tie rod ends for the front end I may install any day, once I get the gumption to fight the broken pinch bolt in one front knuckle (advised to stay below 75mph until resolved). I think it also has an exhaust leak at the Y (where the header pipes converge). The wheel bearings were replaced over the years, I believe the shop actually used the correct ones (unlike the front CV's they installed, which I replaced with correct ones).
I sold my GX and bought this to commute to my new job, then COVID shut everything down. Yes, it was a panic buy on my side as I didn't have a car to drive to my new job! Anyway, this would be a nice safe car for a HS/college student, or someone who needs a DD with decent fuel economy. I would not hesitate to drive it from Wake to Orange, Chatham, Harnett, or Johnston counties, but might take care of the front suspension before going further at sustained high speeds.
If you've read this far and have interest, I am happy to take a bunch of pictures or discuss. I'm open to an outright sale as well. Just PM, respond here, or email jmiccich at gmail.
Picture post-engine work. If you can find another 15 yr old Boxer engine not leaking anything, I'll give ya a dollar:
Anyone want to trade a Toyota 4x4 for a 2005 Subaru Outback? If I did an outright sale, I was thinking my Subie might fetch $4500-$4800. I am willing to throw a grand or so on top.
I've been eyeing the following, in no particular order: 89-94 XCab; any year Tacoma (prefer Xcab over std or 4-door); T100; 1st, 3rd, 4th generation 4Runner; 1st gen Tundra Xcab; any 60, 80, 100 Cruiser. Aside from a transfer case, Toyota sombrero, little/no rust, and a running vehicle, AC is my only other requirement.
This OB is the Base model and has 145k mi. on the 2.5L H4, 4-speed auto. However, the engine was recently removed and completely resealed incl MLS headgaskets; timing, pulleys, waterpump, plugs, more (have the receipt from Insomnia in Cary that did the work). New front rotors and pads (rears are fine), brake fluid flush. Good tires, trailer hitch; new stereo system (Pioneer bluetooth + Kicker speakers); replaced cig lighter w/ dual USB outlet; seat heaters for those NC summers; new rear KYB Excel G spring/strut combo; replaced cabin filter and AC relay. I am replacing trans fluid at each oil change to get new stuff in there, the tranny actually feels great and has manual selection as well. NO RUST anywhere, this car has been in Raleigh it's entire life, and I am 2nd owner. It is gold with a tan cloth interior. I am right around 26.5mpg mixed driving since I got it, and everything works as it should, and there are no fluid leaks anywhere.
(The shop that did the work also checked engine internals and the valves and confirmed everything was in great shape.)
On the downside: It was previously owned by an elderly lady in Fuquay-Varina who used it to go back and forth to her church, and to transport her husband to his many dr appts until he passed recently. She looked me in the eye and said she never had a major problem with it: that was because she never seemed to have it worked on. And her drug-addled son, who facilitated the deal, left years of coffee stains and cigarette burns on the interior (primarily the floor mats and floor carpeting) and was just generally a douche.
That said: The paint is mostly good, there is some light fading on rear tailgate and the front bumper cover is slightly spotchy, headlights are hazy, car definitely needs a detailing inside and out. Usual dings etc from age inside and out, with an added bonus of a small dent on the passenger side roof near the A-pillar from when my kayak slipped. I have new lower control arms + balljoints + tie rod ends for the front end I may install any day, once I get the gumption to fight the broken pinch bolt in one front knuckle (advised to stay below 75mph until resolved). I think it also has an exhaust leak at the Y (where the header pipes converge). The wheel bearings were replaced over the years, I believe the shop actually used the correct ones (unlike the front CV's they installed, which I replaced with correct ones).
I sold my GX and bought this to commute to my new job, then COVID shut everything down. Yes, it was a panic buy on my side as I didn't have a car to drive to my new job! Anyway, this would be a nice safe car for a HS/college student, or someone who needs a DD with decent fuel economy. I would not hesitate to drive it from Wake to Orange, Chatham, Harnett, or Johnston counties, but might take care of the front suspension before going further at sustained high speeds.
If you've read this far and have interest, I am happy to take a bunch of pictures or discuss. I'm open to an outright sale as well. Just PM, respond here, or email jmiccich at gmail.
Picture post-engine work. If you can find another 15 yr old Boxer engine not leaking anything, I'll give ya a dollar:
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