Subaru Beater Needed (for a broke gal).

Discussion in 'Want To Buy : Cars/Parts' started by Todd, May 18, 2022.

  1. Todd
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    Story: My daughter's roommate's Forester rear suspension frame rusted out. Like. almost dropped out of the car.

    I'm looking for something ok but cheap. I can swap the engine (2001 2.5 SOHC) or transmission (4EAT) over if needed.

    Let me know if you have anything, please.

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    How cheap and how much of a beater? I could be convinced to sell my OBS probably.
     
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    Same question as above. I've been casually looking at picking up something and selling my Saabaru this season.
     
  4. Todd
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    Well. She has ~$1000 before she's totally broke.
    I know beaters are going for more than that in this market.
    It needs to make it 6 months to a year so she can pool her money to get a slightly better beater.

    Thanks, Todd.
     
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    I can't let mine go that cheap, unfortunately, I've got a few hundred in new parts waiting to be slapped in and I'd be taking a hit.

    If she could scrounge up $1500, I'd let it go to her to help out but it sounds like that would be out of her range.

    FWIW, its a 1996 Outback Sport, has some rust as almost all of them do, but has shared beater duties with my TL.

    *for anyone else seeing this post, no, you cannot also buy it for $1500.*
     
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    I'll see what she can scrounge up. $1500 might be possible.