Hey /o/, I'm going to be looking at a 2007 Subaru Impreza

>>16208839
headgaskets

>>16208839
Head gaskets

>>16208841
>>16208898
Head gaskets were already on my list, anything else?

Maybe wheel bearings, brakes, etc especially if it's been used off road a lot. Heat shields will rattle after a while too. Minor shit.

Also timing belt depending on mileage.

>>16208839
On top of what has already been stated, look at the axle boots. The inner passenger side one is right above the cat so it tends to tear before the others. Check the coolant too. Some ej25s leak internally and the coolant will get dirty quickly but the car may not show other signs of a blown head gasket.

>>16208839
"You" don't inspect it, (YOU) take it to a shop for full inspection. Run the VIN, ask for service records

>>16209056
That's what fags do.

>>16209105
Enjoy a ticking timebomb with ruined frame you mongoloid

>>16208912
ring lands

you see, when piston are of sideways
ring scrape block
engine burn oil

>>16208839
>buying a subaru
>buying an na subaru
Shiggy diggy. Just get a civic for 3k.

OP here

>>16208923
Mileage is 138,000km
>86,000m for you ass backwards imperials

>>16209056
I'm inspecting it, then taking it to a shop for them to inspect, I'd rather spend $100 dollars finding out if a car's a lemon than a few thousand

>>16209193
>Depreciation of value
My first car was a 98 civc, thing was fucking gutless, also I live pretty far to the north and an awd is pretty much necessary. Subaru's also tend to keep their value up here, last week I saw a stock 03 impreza wagon with 115,000km on it go for $8000. That shit wasn't even special edition or anything

>>16209459
>Mileage is 138,000km
>86,000m for you ass backwards imperials


It's just in time for a timing belt replacement. Ask PO for receipt or prepare for a several hundred dollar service. While they are in there tell them to do the water pump as well. Maybe even the head gaskets too if it worries you. Bargain that thing down, as you're entering the sweet spot of when Subarus begin to need their first major cash infusion. Then they're good for another 90K miles.

My cousin has 265K miles on his 90's Outback.

>>16209479
Thanks, luckily the car comes with all the maintenance receipts

>>16208839

Do you vape? If not, you should probably pass.