2005 Outback with only 36K miles - Replace timing belt?

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Thanks to everyone again.

To close the loop, I had the timing belt and tensioners replaced yesterday. Just under $700. Shop thought the water pump looked too good (this is my language not theirs) to replace so that saved some $$ (cost for the pump was just under $400).

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400 more for water pump? The cost of a full timing belt kit isn’t much more w/water pump included.

https://www.carparts.com/details/Subaru/Outback/Replacement/Timing_Belt_Kit/2005/KIT1-090915-01-B.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIob6r6Mad3AIVg4rICh0P_QJSEAQYAyABEgJxSPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

As far as labor, they’re already there. Just coolant, burping etc.

IMO, the $700 should have included pump or $100 more MAX.

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Good for you OP, got a new timing belt, and good to go. Good idea to replace the coolant every 2-3 years to insure the water pump. Happy motoring.