Might buy a 2009 Legacy limited. What to look for?

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    So Mon. Gonna test drive a 2009 Legacy limited 109k mi.
    Anything I should look out for, any input awsome.
     
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    Timing belt has been replaced.
     
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    Head gaskets for sure. I would also just plan on bringing to a shop for inspection.
     
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    Rust on the rear door bottom seams, inside...pull back the weatherstripping.

    It came with three keys.

    Ditto on the head gaskets.
     
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    Thanks keep it coming.
    On my forester looks like head gaskets are blue. Besides oil leaking around them what else on gaskets to look for. I heard radiators were an issue, so check that and coolant. Check for bubbles in oil.
     
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    I don't know if 2009s had it but torque bind. Drive around in a circle at full lock or a figure 8, should be smooth
     
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    Will do.
     
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    See if you can take it to JMA for a pre-purchase inspection before buying
     
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    Monday gonna go see it and plan to buy.
    Hope weather is good, supposed to get $hitty out.
     
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    Perfect time to test drive a Subaru.
     
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    Roads sucked, but worth it. Whell I picked it up for $6500. Here's some upside down pics. AZ car,had all the maintenance done. Timing belt,cog gear,tensioner, other belts fluids all flushed, fuel system cleaned all by a Subaru dealer. I'm loving it.
     

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    Drove 3hrs one way to get. Couple songs and bottom of front bumper is scuffed up.
    Need some touch up paint now.
     
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    Couple Dings.
     
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    Nice! I'd take that gross looking brown bug deflector off the front and get a black one if you like them. Good pick and I'm sure you'll be happy with it!
     
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    Ya private seller on autotrader.com
    Just moved to the cities from AZ.
     
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