I Won a Subaru Outback for $575 from IAA - Great Deal or Junk? 30 Mile Drive Home!

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I Won a Subaru Outback for $575 from IAA - Great Deal or Junk? 30 Mile Drive Home!

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@damnitdave. Ай бұрын

Most of all subarus are prone to head gasket leaks

@AutoAuctionRebuilds Ай бұрын

Thankfully this one was just done with the timing belt.

@outmybitness Ай бұрын

That's awesome!!

@poplaurentiu4148 Ай бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Randy great deal man.. Over here in Europe we love Outback and Forester (a bigger version of this but still smaller than an up-size US - SUV) When are working great thanks to AWD system are very good vehicles all /year around for different adventure purposes fishing, kayak, in summer / going to ski resorts for snowboarding in winter they are very versatile just like Audi A6 all-road you had one of those too if i remember correctly.. So if your son would take it for him would be a very capable first car.. Anyway i can't wait to see what you will do to it, over here for example at some car meetings where Subaru club vehicles owners & fans still love to do on outback different tricks or mods even fully-fitted with a rally sourced WRX - engine swap and raised power a bit also height of the car just a bit with off-road shocks prepped to fit WRC - WRX rally gravel tires and roof-rack on top with some extra yellow Hella-lights on roof, extra spare wheel, a gas canister, shovel +a pair of max-trax stuck-recovery ramps ready for cool & fun trail adventures with friends..

@doorguru168888 Ай бұрын

Duh! He mentioned that.

@Scotts23 Ай бұрын

Every make of car has problems but if you take care of any car and keep up with regular maintenance then any car can be a decent good reliable car

@TaffPlays Ай бұрын

I think Nick would love this car, especially because all of the expensive parts of owning a Subaru have been taken care of, which (according to the people that have worked on my Forester) would make that car a great car for another 10 years at least. And being a 24-year-old, I still think wagons are cool, I grew up in the back of a 90's Ford Falcon wagon, which is the reason I'm into cars today. I'm sure he'll be really appreciative with this car! So I'm voting give it to Nick. And its a great deal since there is a few for sale with around that mileage for way more than you paid for it (between 4-6k).

@carlbernard4197 Ай бұрын

The first car I shared with my sisters was a station wagon. A 1983 Crown Victoria Country Squire station wagon. 😊

@DillionHaney Ай бұрын

Give it to Nick would be a great 1st car!

@JunkerDriver999 Ай бұрын

Should give Nick the Cadillac.

@mikerinck8523 Ай бұрын

$575 is still a good deal even if the head gasket is bad. At least in Oregon. Once you fix the head gaskets right, they are good to go.

@jesusramos-my2qr Ай бұрын

Hahaha what head gasket do you run all my co workers with the old wrx rs and turbo version always be blowing head gasket and it's Toyota to the rescue

@rickpmoniz Ай бұрын

Hey Randy, add tint to the car. It will change the look of it being a wagon. I think Nick will like it more and appreciate a vehicle with space. Thanks for all the awesome videos.

@craigjorgensen4637 Ай бұрын

It’s not an off road car. Far from it. It is, however an outstanding snow car! Since those head gaskets and timing belt have been done it should be troublefree. Those were great cars!

@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur Ай бұрын

Give it to Nick. It looks great. He can go camping in it.

@mitchellgildea254 Ай бұрын

Heck of a score Randy I'll bet that Outback will run another 200k miles with routine maintenance

@davidchen3643 Ай бұрын

If your definition of routine maintenance includes transmission and engine replacements every 80-100K miles.

@samidan91 Ай бұрын

That's an awesome car. Maybe if you get Nick to help clean it up and you explain to him how it's an awesome car with the hatchback and all-wheel drive etc et cetera. While you guys are cleaning it up, you may grow to like it, I definitely feel that's a keeper.

@lonman154 Ай бұрын

Randy!!!! Buying and driving home are epic videos. Can’t wait to see if you make it!!

@georgescarvids Ай бұрын

Damn, what a Score!!! The problematic stuff already done too...This would make a great inexpensive one for Nick for sure. My Stepson gets his license the end of August. I bought him a 236K 07 Camry Le that I should have less than 2k in with plates and repairs for him. One of these would have been my 2nd choice because they are just solid vehicles. Did you catch that it was built in Indiana as well

@Nuf_Nivah Ай бұрын

The owner passed and the didn’t have anyone to leave it to or the person settling the estate just wanted money

@frankb5603 Ай бұрын

I think the previous owner departed this world.

@carlbernard4197 Ай бұрын

I second this. 😊

@M_Phipps0520 Ай бұрын

That’s what I’m thinking also!

@scottbaker9066 Ай бұрын

It was probably their estate wagon

@EfficientRVer Ай бұрын

Or their kids took the keys away, or they went into assisted living, or won the lottery. Or fell in love with a bar girl in Bangkok and stayed over there supporting her family. Some explanations are a sad ending, some are a happy endings of various kinds.

@matthewthedude146 Ай бұрын

that's what i think, or they traded it in for something else

@slh5525 Ай бұрын

Let Nick have it for a year or two and prove he's a good driver. If something happens to it you're only out $600. It's a great car for a kid

@mikemcquinn6738 Ай бұрын

I own a 2003 LL Bean edition. Same color, leather interior. Mine has the 6 cylinder in it. 212 thousand miles and going strong. I use it as around town grocery getter. BTW my wife and then my daughter drove the heck out of this car before they handed Back Down to me.

@latainethomas3595 Ай бұрын

My granddaughter drove her 1999 from high school thu college has close to 300000 miles and is still a great car

@briantarkett Ай бұрын

Hey randy so about the Subaru my mom had two she past them on to my brother and I drove them in to the ground and when it comes to snow the awd system is great in the rain great so for a first car for a kid it's great and I think nick will like it

@beepbeepmichael Ай бұрын

I think you found nick an awesome first car. A few dings and scrapes is fine for a first car. Seems to be awesome once the AC is fixed. Also If you have it. PLEASE. Play doctor Dre I need a doctor on that stereo system and make a video with it and some classic rock too lol that would be amazing

@cameronlovesevolve Ай бұрын

Im only 3 minutes in -- provided the transmission works fine, this has Nick all over it! Safe, stylish reliable and versatile! A perfect first car for anyone with all that preventative matainance done! I grew up with this generation subaru .. my parents started with a 98 Legacy GT Wagon, and a 98 Forester. From there we had an 03 and 05 Forester, and an 03 Legacy GT sedan. They were all awesome cars!

@ToKuTube Ай бұрын

Randy, so 98-01 on the non turbo engines subaru used a graphite coated single layer head gasket and they had issues. They revised the gasket with a multi layer steel gasket and it was better. These days it doesnt really happen no matter what facebook says plus its even more rare on the turbo motors

@PSTLNC2 Ай бұрын

That little roof spoiler on the hatch isn't a spoiler but a rear window diffuser. It's designed to speed air over the rear window. It helps keep the dust and snow from building up on the rear window. It works really well for snow. And finding one with the cargo cover for the rear is a score in of itself.

@user-ht1xu4gv2u Ай бұрын

Time to add some tiny to windows😅😅😅

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns Ай бұрын

Roll a tennis ball on inside of fender to get dent out and I agree it probably was an older person car . Great buy the car fax report really helped

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns Ай бұрын

Great car for Nick looks like a great buy Randy

@s99614 Ай бұрын

Great for Nick to learn how to replace head gaskets.

@dwebster27 Ай бұрын

My wife had a 93 Subaru Legacy back in the 90’s that we really loved. In 2019 we bought a new 2019 Subaru Outback Premium. I ended up buying a used Subaru Legacy for a commuter car. Last year we traded in the 2019 Outback and bought a new Subaru Forester Sport. We’ve had very good luck with Subaru and have had absolutely no issues so far with Subaru. My Legacy gets around 38 miles per gallon. As a young kid, I don’t think Nick we be all that thrilled with driving a station wagon and I understand his thoughts, but I’m quite sure that it’d make him a great first car to get used to the driving world.

@benlee6500 Ай бұрын

Another great acquisition by Randy for that little $$$...Well done ✔️....car looks straight and easy to drive...not so sure if Nick want to have a go at it..alhahaha 🎉😂

@John.Buettner Ай бұрын

Many years ago I had a 1990 Subaru Outback wagon. AWD was an option back then and it had it. It was amazing in New England winters! I only got rid of it when the rust took over. Fabulous design those Subie’s!

@delray06 Ай бұрын

I agree with you Randy, perfect first car for your son, had one here in Australia for 15 years, quality build, plenty of performance and all wheel drive for handling and safety, only sold it for the new model. They still look classy after all these years with that paint colour, you basically stole it 👍

@bk_goatkim679 Ай бұрын

That was a great find randy. I loved it when you did a walkaround on it. Hopefully we see the fire wagon at some point. Love seeing the old will it make hole type of videos! Keep it up! And didn’t you have a 90’s one that broke too, would be perfect for Nick though n

@sandramaasch9191 Ай бұрын

My son first car was an old Ford station wagon. He loved it! He could put a lot of kids into it!

@mbleznyk1 Ай бұрын

These buy em and drive them home videos is what got me hooked to your channel!!!

@JasonAlexander-uz4ns Ай бұрын

My old boss gave his son this same car he drove through college now he has a brand new truck he sold the car to a friend of mine and my friend drove for awhile and said it did go fast .

@thevacdude Ай бұрын

When I was in middle school, My teacher had a 1997 Legacy Outback, in Spruce green. Then in 2000, this generation, the Legacy and Outback names beacame separate models.

@itsjustme9189 Ай бұрын

My 2000 legacy gt wagon has over 320k miles, doesn’t leak oil! The wind noise from the front windows, is from behind the mirror area. To fix it, roll the window down and use some pliers/channel locks to squeeze the window channel back tight on the 3-4inch spot behind the mirror.

@sarahrehua6410 Ай бұрын

That dent in the fender should pbr right out of there great buy

@PSTLNC2 Ай бұрын

Randy, some tips on the Subaru. If it ever needs towing it needs to be Flatbed towed or the driveline will be damaged. This generation is still the all time all wheel drive, which is excellent as less electrical issues. Also if you need to replace tires, you need to either change in pairs or 4 at a time. 4 is the recommended per the manufacturer. Also after you get the AC belt done run some AC leak detector through the system. Reason being where the lines join at the mounting block the O-rings tend to dry out and crack there. My 2001 Outback had this issue. I put new O-rings on the fittings, ran a vacuum compressor to evacuate the air in the system. Then added the Pag oil and the freon. The car has had cold air conditioning since then.

@jameslovitt994 Ай бұрын

Notorious for rust underneath, if it's reasonably clean underneath, that'll make a solid flip

@Jtt4tube Ай бұрын

Hi Randy, greetings from Finland. Haven't watched your videos so regularly, but when I saw the title, had to watch this. I just bought a 2011 Outback few weeks ago with 160000 miles (translated from km), it has a 2.5 CVT and it feels so solid. It has never had any suspension work, and my regular mechanic went it through and couldn't find any suspension play from anywhere though really tried with a big crowbar. Impressive. It feels like it's gonna last forever, if I just maintain it regularly. I guessed instantly that your Outback will be just fine, because it was with relatively low mileage. Thanks for your videos, good content !

@RyRyWags Ай бұрын

Great video! I've always enjoyed that style of Subaru Outback!

@IKhanNot Ай бұрын

This Outback would be a great first car for Nick. Fast enough to get out of it's own way but not get in trouble with and practical.

@romeoalphafoxtrot9517 Ай бұрын

Great car Randy! You scored on that one! I guess it remains to be seen if Nick would like it or not. You never know what's cool and what isn't with kids these days. I would drive the hell out of that car until the wheels fall off! All day, any day!! I like it! It will be interesting to see it up on the lift, and if the A/C comes back around with a new belt. Looking forward to the next video on it.

@ThePhiners Ай бұрын

I think it would be a great car for Nick. Knowing all the work already done to it can let you feel secured that he is driving a reliable vehicle. I hope he likes it.

@J0ECOX Ай бұрын

You should up-trim it to limited/ cold weather package, super easy to do as it’s already wired up etc for it. Heated windshield, heated mirrors, heated seats, and rear lsd. Don’t forget to check the door jambs near the dog legs for rust. Could also toss in the autodim/ compass rear view. Parts are affordable and plenty. The wind noise usually is the mirror molding or the window door seal. Also, 80mph @ 3k ish isn’t high, it’s normal as outback runs a 4.44 final drive live in that rpm range. (First time here btw) I own an 02 ob sedan & 04lgt sedan, love them both

@DJspaceKadet Ай бұрын

Those Vega's are gonna go hard on some 90s rap. Nice setup! I'd love to see a video of it with you and Mike

@wolfhound4010 Ай бұрын

Sleeperdude just bought one like that. He paid 2K. You got a amazing deal. Nick will love it.

@rftsfan1479 Ай бұрын

i dont think i see you this excited about buying these cars, unless you drive them home like this. thats why we all miss having you do this all the time!!!!!!

@1970Coronet_green Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your win. I always liked Subi wagons. If you decide to give it to Nick as a first car, I think he would be on the moon with happiness! Keep up your good work!

@elbarto4394 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to the old school stereo setup. Hopefully the neighbors won't complain 😊

@jamessalter676 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah! He could have a lot of fun with that wagon 😏 as long as he doesn't look at it like a old person's car lol

@anthonylee2566 22 күн бұрын

I swapped my Cherokee into one of those, years ago, and loved it! Over time, AC and sunroof leaks plus rust issues started to pop up though….

@TheAdrian7826 Ай бұрын

I got a kick out of this vid,you literally drove thru my neighborhood ! Love the Subaru ,always been a fan of those ,helluva deal.

@a.mgaming3418 Ай бұрын

I am 22 and currently drive a 1995 Volvo 850 saloon with the 2.5 5 cylinder, absolutely beautiful car, though every time I drive it I wish it was the estate version! Love that quirky lil Subaru and would daily that no issue! 😂

@raymiehershey1430 Ай бұрын

I would like to see your stereo. That's my hobby, I have 5 systems and 15 turntables.

@John.Buettner Ай бұрын

Give this to Nick. Perfect car for him!

@John.Buettner Ай бұрын

It’s a traveling bedroom. Nick can camp out in it, he’ll love it!

@NoahClay6 Ай бұрын

Yup this was a massive score! Full top of engine service plus great tires. This would be a safe and great car for Nick for sure! But if he doesn't like it you could keep it for a while Randy. Loved the video looking forward to the next!👍

@briantayler1230 Ай бұрын

G'day Randy, the Subaru AWD is interesting. It varies the ratio from true 4WD 50/50 on dirt or snow to almost FWD 90/10 on bitumen. Great to watch a drive-it-home video again.

@mulletmotors22 Ай бұрын

I used to own the same car but 5 speed, when I bought it I did all the same service items (top end service) and a steering rack and drove it cross country. It was a good car for what it was. Not great on gas but it sure was a great adventure car. The new owner loves it too.

@Dr.Anarchy Ай бұрын

Love these type of videos , keep em coming 🎉🎉

@jaydee4086 Ай бұрын

"Now that the party is jumpin,with the bass kicked in and the Vega's are pumpin" yeah may be vanilla ice but looking forward to the old school audio setup! Another smashing video Randy,thankyou!!

@TechyGamer Ай бұрын

My first car was a much newer small SUV, but I would’ve taken that Outback in a heartbeat. Very comfortable and spacious cars. Just some tint on the windows and it doesn’t look half bad for how old it is.

@ethankohl3723 Ай бұрын

I would've killed for something like this as a first car! That's a bargain, Randy!! I love older Subarus. I'm a sucker for the wagons.

@Lane-jq3ed Ай бұрын

Tint the windows, put subwoofers in the back, and find him some sandals to wear✌😅 every Subaru owner I have ever seen had sandals on or they worked for the post office

@ryanravencaller Ай бұрын

Don’t forget to purchase a vape!

@thelaidbackguy1922 Ай бұрын

Dr.dre and the chronic was excellent on those types of speakers...it definitely made your heart pop out ...I rmbr those days...great times man...lol

@donnieleiterman6590 Ай бұрын

I Had 2 of these, never had a problem. great vehicle in all weather conditions.

@SH-di8im Ай бұрын

As always, I enjoy your videos, and I have learned a lot my son just bought a 1991 Chevy S 10 down by Tennessee and Georgia line we’re on our way home right now 600 miles one way. And he has no AC I drove it probably 200 miles that thing runs excellent by the way he’s only 17. Sure makes me as a dad proud.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k Ай бұрын

I find things like this far more exciting than a newer car.

@ColbraBull Ай бұрын

That is a great car for a first car. Reliable and easy to work on. I've had 2, my current one is identical to that one. My last one I sold with 315,000 miles and it was still running perfectly

@alvin1979. Ай бұрын

Love your videos Loyal Viewer From Canada 🇨🇦

@kenmcmillen7212 Ай бұрын

Pretty good deal as long as the gaskets and timing belt has been replaced. Head gaskets being the main issues these had. My wife has one that has the gasket issue and I seen where theres a better replacement gasket kit for these. Unfortunately hers has the 3.0 and from what ive seen the engine has to come out. Good find Randy!

@IxAMxABU Ай бұрын

Getting my first car from family for a cool $500, it was a Ford Escort Wagon. Never saw these kind of wagons as old folks vehicles. Loved having the space without sacrificing much on gas mileage. Nick would likely enjoy the Subaru.

@DouglasRobb Ай бұрын

As far as i know my brother's going to give his 2006 Legacy Wagon to his oldest child to learn to drive on, bought it new and fanatically serviced. Provided you take care of these cars they can be a good first car.

@doubletrouble5668 Ай бұрын

I’m 22. And absolutely love those. I would use it to kick start my dream of traveling

@djowensr2001 Ай бұрын

Yes to the audio system video

@docgiggles130 Ай бұрын

I found that Sabarus get around the "Wagons are not cool" that so many others get hit with. They can go offroad, but not like a truck can. More like a rough country road kind of thing. They are amazing in snow. Just watch for rust. If you see any (even tiny spots), fix it before it gets a chance to start spreading. Get it on the lift and check under it. Preemptive rust treatment isn't a bad idea on one this old (and not an undercoat. A real rust inhibitor.)

@aaronbehindbars Ай бұрын

I think you and Nick should do a video series of him cleaning and fixing it up. Maybe let him do something fun to personalize it.

@joska41 Ай бұрын

Great car for Nick. Let him clean and repair

@jamillebrown9826 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah! You know us Hoosiers love our bass 😂 excited to see more

@twes5563 Ай бұрын

Give the headlight a bang with your side fist. That's a steel for $500 you done very well keeper.

@user-fq4yj6th1x Ай бұрын

Nothing beats a old time accustic old time sterio system

@1984jakester Ай бұрын

Totally here for the vintage audio content and also think the Subaru would be killer first car for nick

@dallass8665 Ай бұрын

subis are good cars prone to issues but its like any car..nick would love it

@2003cobramustang Ай бұрын

I love this Subaru! Especially with all that work already done. It would be a great car for Nick. Love old school stereo systems.

@TheBattleMaster100 Ай бұрын

Man Randy you always score these good buys!

@richyvaldez6129 27 күн бұрын

I want to hear that rap music on your new system coming

@rogerfenton5210 Ай бұрын

I as a teenager would have been grateful to have been given any working vehicle , so giving it to Nicky would be good

@davidbowman9494 Ай бұрын

Randy, these are great cars and a perfect first car. Between me and my wife we have had eight. The newest is a 2021. They all need head gaskets at some point. But that’s done. Also the AC compressor is a weak point. So don’t be surprised if it’s junk. Prefect for your son though.

@iWestVirginia Ай бұрын

I think it would be a great first car. Get it cleaned up maybe fix some of the damage, some new headlights. Maybe some dark tint, a sound system. Im 22 I would drive the hell out of it.

@jeffsmith7690 Ай бұрын

randy that is awsome outback nick should love a stabbin cabin on wheels

@thomaslibonati Ай бұрын

That little Subaru is cool. Love that you’re doing the old school “will it make it”

@djs_projects_repairs Ай бұрын

Yes bring back the old throw back fun stuff I miss them days

@mikaeljonsson4686 Ай бұрын

I cant say I appreciate the high volume music in the start of the videos.... LIke your videos otherwise, been following since 2018! 🙂👍 Greetings from Sweden!

@noshooz21044 Ай бұрын

My first car was a station wagon, a 1968 Chevy Bel Air, that I bought at 17 in 1977.

@beckystaggs7116 Ай бұрын

That could be a great idea for giving it to nick. And thanks so much for posting a video right now. Kinda need something to watch to get my mind on something else. We just had to put our old dog down today and it is super hard.

@gerredstallings465 Ай бұрын

575 is a good deal I think my dad's 2002 was almost the same color only red and brown kept up with with the normal stuff until until the belt broke no transmission problems

@scottn303 Ай бұрын

I almost forgot, he wouldn’t stop saying he couldn’t wait until the winter comes because he heard the outback was like a little army tank in the snow! Poor guy, I guess he’ll never know

@countryguyusa273 Ай бұрын

Every time you film from home the trooper's car is always there. I think it would be a great car for Nick. Great deal you got for sure.

@FatSal619 Ай бұрын

That subuaro has old lady written all over it 🤠

@corbinswisher5590 Ай бұрын

I miss when you did this to a good amount of your cars. I wish you would continue doing these again.

@orchadork2 Ай бұрын

Great first car! I saw this come up on my page and I had to watch it! Ihada green 2003 for my first car and it got me through college before blowing it's headgasket. Had plans for it, but ended up selling it for a more cost efficient car. Also the spare should be under that foam cover. Love the videos!