One of the reasons I bought the 2008 3.0 engine is that it is more reliable then the 2.5. I would ask the dealer if they machined the heads when they did the gaskets and what type of gaskets they used. They are known to have external head gaskets leaks - I also own a 2000 Outback with that engine. Sounds like you might be looking at the 4 cylinder 2.5i. I just bought the LL Bean 3.0R which is the 6 cylinder. I would love to hear your opinions on if it is a good buy for the price, what I should look for before I buy it and the 2 things listed above. There were no other signs of it pointing to the bearings. Hopefully it's just the sound of the engine, however me never driving a Subaru it's hard for me to tell. I am not sure if is the engine or the bearings. On both sides opposite of the female end of the seat belt connector (door side). Back seat corners looked to be teared out. No noticeable exterior damage and it has never been in an accident. The dealer said they have changed the head gaskets. I really don't want to buy something that breaks down after a month. I was hoping you fine folks can tell me what to look for and what to watch out for. Drove well, decently quick off the line and in pretty good shape from what I can tell. Today I ran across this 2007 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition with ~173,000 miles for $8,000 out the door. I've never owned one but I've only ever heard good things. I have decided I need a Subaru since it has already started snowing where I live.

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