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29 Oct ’13 - 8:44 pm
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hoping to score this car

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it's a 2001 with 140,000 miles

what should I bid?

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29 Oct ’13 - 8:52 pm
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or should I say screw it and go for the toronado

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hoping to score this car

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it's a 2001 with 140,000 miles

what should I bid?

down here they still get between 8000 and 10000 retail. since it is an auction stay below 4000

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Without knowing the motor and what sub model this is makes it a bit tough. The base goes for about 2k and best is about 8k. That's a large gap so knowing what it is helps a lot. I would buy the car expecting to spend a thousand dollars for maintenance well over what it might cost but at least you have room to play with. Me personally the gold outback on the outside means its a higher model. I would stay under 4.5k total cost and you will have a nice car for years to come. That's my two cents anyway best of luck!

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yeah, probably not going to bid over 2000, I think that will be my max

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City auctions here draw ridiculous bids. I've seen ego bidders run up numbers on vehicles that were beaten up like a rented mule.

And the monkey presses the button.

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Based on what you see underneath if clean go to 2300. Shouldent hurt you.

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If you can inspect it, check for coolant smell near the heads. Subaru's had headgasket issues till about 07 or so...

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