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kriss · 12-29-2010, 09:18 AM

car 2003 s: you were right-it was the seals(ims,rms) that were replaced not the bearing. I assume that indicates there was a leak at one time and so the bearing itself is still in danger and may need replacement.

car 2001s: strange deal: a subaru dealer has the car and can only sell to a dealer due to airbag light issue. good price,low mileage,supposedly 1 owner-no service record...but I need to get a dealer(I know one but it will add to the cost of car for his time/services) and there is no pre purchse inspection allowed. would a carfax suffice?

car 1999: price high but immaculately maintained by 'wealthy' owner;garaged,winter trickle charge on battery...I am thinking it may be worth the price for trustworthy owner,good service record....although it will need the ims bearing proactively done despite low mileage according to the talk on this forum...

12-29-2010, 09:18 AM	#1
kriss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: albany Posts: 40	more info on the 3 cars car 2003 s: you were right-it was the seals(ims,rms) that were replaced not the bearing. I assume that indicates there was a leak at one time and so the bearing itself is still in danger and may need replacement. car 2001s: strange deal: a subaru dealer has the car and can only sell to a dealer due to airbag light issue. good price,low mileage,supposedly 1 owner-no service record...but I need to get a dealer(I know one but it will add to the cost of car for his time/services) and there is no pre purchse inspection allowed. would a carfax suffice? car 1999: price high but immaculately maintained by 'wealthy' owner;garaged,winter trickle charge on battery...I am thinking it may be worth the price for trustworthy owner,good service record....although it will need the ims bearing proactively done despite low mileage according to the talk on this forum...