Subaru Legacy 3.0 H6 2002 - should I buy it?

Subaru Legacy 3.0 H6 2002 - should I buy it?

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bqf

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2,233 posts

173 months

Monday 29th August 2011
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I've seen one of these for sale near me at a franchised dealer - looks good, leather, twin sunroofs, it's the 3.0 Auto.

Is it going to be ruinous to own - and what are it's weak spots - anyone got one? I've had a Subaru Forester before and it was excellent.

Any advice, tips, what to look for (beyond the obvious engine, gearbox and AWD system) would be good.

Thanks

bqf

Original Poster:

2,233 posts

173 months

Monday 29th August 2011
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Me too! There must be some punters on here with a 3.0 Legacy, surely......

bqf

Original Poster:

2,233 posts

173 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Oh OK, sounds good. I'm looking at a 2002 as an over-winter car. The one I'm looking at has a full 12 month warranty so I won't get massive problems I don't think (and if I do, they're fixed for free!).

Any other views - looking at the car tonight and I suspect I'll be whipping my card out!

Cheers

bqf

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2,233 posts

173 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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I suspect I'll end up going for it - thanks for all the comments.

It's a tidy car, full Subaru history, 2 owners and it looks nice and clean inside and out. I'll give it a drive first. but suspect it will have a new home at 7pm tonight!

bqf

Original Poster:

2,233 posts

173 months

Wednesday 31st August 2011
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Thanks for all the advice.

Bought the car - 10% off the screen price, RAC warranty (very limited but covers large items), years MOT and service lobbed in.

Car immaculate, no rust anywhere, exhaust looks fine, drives well etc. Full Subaru history. All for £3,150. Can't be bad!