05 Subaru Outback XT - $2000

[Woodcraft]

My lack of time can become someone else's good deal if you've got a little time and motivation. Somewhere around 1,000 miles ago, it blew a head gasket and we had the heads completely redone and a full round of new parts that get bolted on when you typically do that. The car has 175,000 miles but still drives like a new car so I figured I'd invest the $$ and keep it around for a while. Did the brakes and everything else while I was at it. Last week the engine (2.5L Turbo) had a turbo grenade. So, we put a new one on there only to discover that the car has no compression (you would've thought we'd do that first). So, now I've got a car with a fresh top end, new turbo and a grenaded lower end. I'm out of time and patience to deal with it.

This car has power everything, heated leather seats, most every option available except a sunroof. If you're up for a motor swap, asking $2000/BO and will consider trades if you're the bartering type.

eric@woodcraft-cfm.com is the best email if you're interested. Thanks.

[Gixxer]

Is this a result of the "too-thin oil return line" for 2005 models only?

[butcher bergs]

Is this a result of the "too-thin oil return line" for 2005 models only?

At 175,000 miles?


Eric - Automatic transmission? Any performance mods of any kind ever?

[island boyeee]

Post it on NASIOC in the NESIC classifieds. Should go quickly.

[Gixxer]

A quick google search shows replacement engines just over $2,000... plus $2,000 asking price for an awesome Subaru (look up the interior, essentially a Subaru-Audi A4), beast in the snow, plus labor. No clue what labor cost would be, but $4450 for a loaded 2005 Subaru Legacy XT with a warrantied engine (engine with warranty is $2450 on ebay).

Sounds like an awesome deal to me!! Someone snag this, I wish I had the cash, glws!

[Gixxer]

Outback* same thing. I had an 05 LGT, hence the slip.

[Woodcraft]

Post it on NASIOC in the NESIC classifieds. Should go quickly.

I'll have to look those up - not familiar with them.

[Woodcraft]

At 175,000 miles?


Eric - Automatic transmission? Any performance mods of any kind ever?

Yes, auto trans and it is 100% stock. The issue was not the return line, it was the driver (me) trying to get it home after the turbo let go.

[Garandman]

The XT and 3.0R models have the VTD drive system. This is a much more sophisticated system than the 4 cyl Outbacks have. It has a 5EAT instead of 4, and more importantly a gear-driven center differential that splits torque 45/55 as a default. This makes for a much more neutral handling car. Many of them (not sure about this one) also have a rear LSD. Their ground clearance of around 8.5" is the near-perfect balance between handling and getting through tough winter conditions. It's actually a lot more: the 8.5" is the minimum. Unloaded it has 10" in the rear at center, so even when you load them up they still get through the snow.

2005 Outback- Subaru Outback Research site

If you find an engine builder in the area let me know as I need to repalce the lower end on my WRX next Spring.....

[island boyeee]

Wicked Performance Group in NH (used to be Wicked Innovation in RI). They built my motor.