Buying a 2008 outback with 165,000 miles and no receipts

Asked by Helene Jul 17, 2019 at 08:19 PM about the 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 i

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I did a test drive and the car handles well. Selling price is $4,000. The car
made a scraping noise when I turned all the way to the left (90 degrees). I
heard it less so when turning right.  There was also a smokey/burnt oil odor
after I drove it. Seller says it has new brakes and catalytic converter, but he has
no receipts. Free VIN reports didn't display any maintenance. Advice?

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

I would suspect a head gasket seeping coolant or oil onto the exhaust. Offer less!

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