Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES 350

Buying/Selling
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I am getting it from a friend. He maintained it very well and is ok with $13,800 for the car (with 4 new tires, 4 new snow tires and new brake pads and a bike rack). We think we could sell the Subaru for 17,500 or so18,000 and have a good car and put a bit of money into a car for our daughter. Your thoughts?

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Thank you wolyrobb. I understand. We have always had Toyotas and the current Outback does not feel as solid/ well-made.

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Actually, the person is a friend who is 76 and just wants one car now. Nothing to do with quality. They have a Lexus SUV.

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Thank you for the information Corollaguy1.

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Thank you steveng and MikeInNH. I read about the head gasket problems but did not know about the batteries.

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First rule of buying or selling a vehicle - never do either one with relatives , friends or coworkers .

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Yes, Cavell - we expect to make a profit on the Subaru.

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You canā€™t make a profit on the Subaru unless you sell it for more than you paid for it.

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You need to be happy with what youā€™re driving, if the Lexus is it for you then I wish youhappy motoring with it.

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Thanks wolyrobb. I appreciate your kind posts. I realize that these are difficult questions to answer but appreciate your insights.

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Unless the Subaru has been unreliable, Iā€™d keep it. The 8 year old Lexus IS old enough now that age related repairs ar a lot more likely to start. Rubber parts in the suspension, hoses, air system, and windows will become inflexible enough that they will start breaking up. Iā€™m think mostly of bushings in the suspension, but coolant hoses and brake lines (if they are rubber) are in the list too.

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When did you buy the 2017 Subaru? Maybe you got it at auction. Or from a friend. You could be a savvy buyer.