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Buying Subaru

Posted:
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:06 pm
by 14tacruz
Hey people
Saw a liberty the other day 05, 3.0. umm a few things after I drove it had a strong smell of almost smoke and maybe more oil, gave it a little bit of a thrash but all in all seemed pretty good. if i was to buy it, I'm a pretty big guy how do i move the whole driving seat back instead of just the automated seat adjustor??
Plus, anything else to look for I'm going to have another look at it tomorrow??
Re: Buying Subaru

Posted:
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:43 am
by fedaykin
Walk away man
Re: Buying Subaru

Posted:
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:33 pm
by 14tacruz
Actually turned out all good, I'm pretty happy atm!
Took it to a subaru specialist mechanic and he said theres nothing wrong with it, no oil leaks just I think the rear boots maybe which is nothing to worry about but will get it fixed!
Re: Buying Subaru

Posted:
Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:47 pm
by tom_kauf
If there is a strong smell of smoke/oil, I'd be worried. Is the exhaust aftermarket (ie Catless)? Getting the green light from a Specialist is good, but can he answer why there was a strong smell? An engine issue with these can easily cost 50%-75% of the car's value. Are the front CV Boots split? That can cause grease to spill onto the exhaust, causing a smell.
And regarding the seat, if it's electric then there's a slider on the right side where all the seat adjust buttons are. There is no other adjustment apart from the Up/Down, Tilt for Front & Back, and slide Forward/Rear. But there is seat memory as well though.
Re: Buying Subaru

Posted:
Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:20 pm
by 14tacruz
Hmm good questions ill be taking it in for another look but other than that I'm pretty sure its got a green light. I like how meticulous you were in asking your questions tho ill be sure to ask those questions before its final!