buying an Outback that was sitting for two years

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024

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  • @johnsykesiii1629
    @johnsykesiii1629 Před měsícem +14

    Love it. You will too! I just bought a new 2024 Outback -- about $10k less than a Forester. Think I just hit 100 miles on it. Retired and only go to the Dr's office, supermarket and back home. It will outlast me. Got the base model and only added the accessories I wanted from Amazon or eBay (genuine Subaru parts but much less than at dealer).

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 Před měsícem +20

    Awesome, nothing like fixing up something and it runs and sounds great. Sam keep up what doing you are one awesome young lady.

  • @drummingriffin
    @drummingriffin Před měsícem +6

    Love how Lena is by your side throughout the whole job. Glad you could get the car back on the road, we need more of them still running and giving good service. Thanks for the upload Sam, take care.

  • @doskraut
    @doskraut Před měsícem +10

    2001, she's not even old enough to get into trouble but I'm surprised Sam either has missive muscle or them lug bolts were lose. Thank you Sam for posting and yes we need more videos please.

  • @Milo-mc6dd
    @Milo-mc6dd Před měsícem +7

    “Has been sit there for 2 years” grass is mowed under it and not one bird shit on it 🤣🤣🤣

    • @nilewow
      @nilewow Před měsícem +2

      seems kinda sus, but sam is a babe so ill let it slide.

    • @davidmayer7511
      @davidmayer7511 Před měsícem +1

      Considering the rust on the rotors and missing battery it’s not a wild claim.

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Před měsícem +4

    Thank goodness for your Dad!
    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @jaygosch8705
    @jaygosch8705 Před měsícem +3

    Lena is supervising. ❤ I'm amazed it started right up like that after 2 years!

  • @jamesazure5577
    @jamesazure5577 Před měsícem +4

    Good job Sam as always keep them vids a coming............you take care.

  • @stanthehandyman3719
    @stanthehandyman3719 Před měsícem +16

    I love how you took the time to clean the battery tray...You're my kind of gal.

  • @aviasuaz
    @aviasuaz Před měsícem

    Hola Samantha ! Aquí en Argentina hubo un tiempo que nadie lo quería pero comprobaron que.eran irrompibles.!! Los vendían porq se cansaban de usarlo !!! Son una Masa son espectacular y más ese.modelo.!! Ponele a los faros auxiliares o antinieblas luces amarillas!! Abrazo Grande muy buena.compra !!

  • @Transit_Biker
    @Transit_Biker Před měsícem +1

    Nice job on the brakes and the lights. I would highly recommend a full fluid change next. These are great winter & camping cars as long as you take care of them.

  • @moefuggerr2970
    @moefuggerr2970 Před měsícem +6

    Even for scrap it would get you over $300. It runs so looks like a great deal.

  • @1geisterfahrer
    @1geisterfahrer Před měsícem +3

    My son-in-law had that generation Outback. It served him well. He now drives a Legacy. My daughter has a '17 Outback, my granddaughter has a '19 Crosstrek, and I have a '20 Outback. We're a Subie family. 😀
    Just be aware that your model year was among the years that Subaru was having head gasket issues. I'd be willing to guess that over 200k, they have probably been replaced in your car.

  • @edvanandel
    @edvanandel Před měsícem +2

    You won’t believe it when I tell you I was just checking for a video of yours when a message from CZcams popped up. Good job, Sam. You made it look simple, but I bet it wasn’t. Thanks for showing. 😉👋🏻

  • @wilmaburrgooch981
    @wilmaburrgooch981 Před měsícem

    Looks good that Subaru, I love them we bought one for 1,700 rode it 17 years as work car was wagon it had almost two hundred thousand one wonder and old man wreaked I tipped it upside down in creek . Best during car with power .

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 Před měsícem

    Great car! Main things to look for on those are torn CV axle boots, exhaust leaks, head gaskets, automatic transmissions. It's kind of hit or miss on all of those things! That being said, my mother has been driving Subaru Outbacks since 1994 and I liked this body style.

  • @johnbradbury433
    @johnbradbury433 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you Samantha. Missing ya video's Pleased you made this one for me to watch. love ya.

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services Před měsícem

    Brilliant video, Sam. It's always worth changing the fluids & filters on a new to you car along with coolant to make it last that little bit longer

  • @BillySBC
    @BillySBC Před měsícem +4

    Pretty sure the Subaru's that year had the boxer motor where they were known to blow head gaskets, so might want to keep an eye on antifreeze leaks or antifreeze consumption or oil in the antifreeze. They were good cars overall but they did have that notorious head gasket problem. But for $300 bucks, wow good buy Sammy.

    • @brianmcintyre6407
      @brianmcintyre6407 Před měsícem

      Youre right. Too bad they didn't check the cylinder head gaskets for oil leaks when the car was lifted off the ground. Those engines, I have a 2009 Forester, primarily leak oil from the bottom of those gaskets. On my car you see the oil starting to seep from them on the bottom where the cylinder head meets the block. I think the bigger issue they face now are the bearings and steering components. My 09 sat for over a year, needed all new bearings, lower control arms, sway bar bushings, end links and the preventative timing belt change, just to get up and running reliably and safely. All easy fixes.

  • @tranquillitydysfunction8142

    Great video, I have fond memories of tapes at the beginning of my driving life. When I got myself a CD autochanger it seemed like science fiction.
    I used to love working on my cars, I felt quite nostalgic watching you work with such diligence on an older car.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @CerebralAilment
    @CerebralAilment Před měsícem +3

    Those are great cars - Rust head gaskets and timing belts seem to be the only things that kill them. When ever I saw one at the JY I would snag the rubber mat out of the rear for laying on in the door yard.

    • @samanthaweber6932
      @samanthaweber6932  Před měsícem +3

      I replaced the timing belt and haven't had any issues with the head gasket although oil is seeping out from somewhere...

    • @YR7A
      @YR7A Před měsícem

      @@samanthaweber6932 With the salt on the roads that oil leak might actually increase the usable lifetime of the vehicle.

  • @doughboy1966
    @doughboy1966 Před měsícem

    I see those Outbacks here in NE Texas that people have lifted enough to put good all terrain tires on and they actually look cool.

  • @jts9807
    @jts9807 Před měsícem +2

    Congratulations on your new car! Nice job tuning it up.

  • @HarrryHarrry
    @HarrryHarrry Před měsícem

    Always connect first PLUS and then MINUS. Nice car!

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 Před měsícem

    A great find and worthy of your attention. We are on our 3rd Outback, and that's what we drive, We live at 7,000 fwet in the San Bernadino nat forest at Big Bear Lake, Ca. Have fun! Onward!

  • @brucesteidle6625
    @brucesteidle6625 Před měsícem +4

    you and your dad will fix it. We have faith in you two

  • @woody95124
    @woody95124 Před měsícem +2

    Good job Sam...Good for you..

  • @loveskitties3877
    @loveskitties3877 Před měsícem +3

    Nice job.

  • @alpenglow4243
    @alpenglow4243 Před měsícem +1

    Great find! Have fun with it.

  • @PowerTom286
    @PowerTom286 Před měsícem +1

    Changing the oil, oil filter, air filter and gasoline filter would not be a bad idea too, Sam!
    And check the gear/transmission and every differential oil if possible too.
    Is the brake fluid still ok?
    Tom 😎

  • @nm8834
    @nm8834 Před měsícem

    Sam, you are such an inspiration. Keep it up!

  • @paulredfern2252
    @paulredfern2252 Před měsícem +3

    Always wear a mask when linishing off rust.
    You do a great job, prob too much de rusting of rotors, you onl need to clean the mating surfaces

  • @albertomenendezsuarez9297
    @albertomenendezsuarez9297 Před měsícem

    Enhorabuena por la compra de tu " nuevo" coche.
    Subaru me parece una compañía japonesa de autos fiables. Y 300$ me parece un precio estupendo. También lo del radio cassette me parece algo entrañable.
    Por otra parte y dado el alto kilometraje del coche, te recomendaría un cambio de aceite, tanto de motor como de transmisión y de diferenciales. Así como el líquido de frenos, refrigerante, y por supuesto hacerle la distribución.
    Con todo eso creo que cuidándolo como sueles hacer, ese coche te durará otras 200.000 millas más.
    Gracias por compartirlo, saludos.

  • @mikeh2520
    @mikeh2520 Před měsícem

    You should consider changing the timing belt because if that breaks that kind of engine will have the pistons banging into the valves and ruin the engine. I had an Impreza and that is exactly what happened to mine.

  • @lordmuntague
    @lordmuntague Před měsícem

    Brilliant stuff and superb to watch. Love from Liverpool! 👍

  • @benkemp
    @benkemp Před měsícem

    Love seeing Lena in your posts,Sam😊

  • @Dan-R-1983
    @Dan-R-1983 Před měsícem +3

    Good old dad. Knows just what to do.

  • @garethjudd5840
    @garethjudd5840 Před měsícem +6

    Hi from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @chriscagle6863
    @chriscagle6863 Před měsícem

    nice video, Sam.... keep them coming.... a fan from NC

  • @ChadPrestonOfficialThree
    @ChadPrestonOfficialThree Před měsícem +1

    Cool, Sam! $300? Wow. Incredible deal.

  • @kr8219
    @kr8219 Před měsícem

    Once again, you never know what you'll get on this channel. Fun ride, as always.

  • @Billthrasher
    @Billthrasher Před měsícem +3

    Well done 🎉

  • @adeeponionbreath
    @adeeponionbreath Před měsícem

    Nice car…happy for you. I like your bravery and desire to dig into the mechanicals.
    That timing belt system would good to check. Lots of moving parts and the potential for valve collisions risks.
    My best to you chum!

  • @aus-rider
    @aus-rider Před měsícem

    That particular year, they are known to blow head gaskets at around. 200,000 and it’s motor out to change them, it’s a fault with the kind of gaskets Subaru used, but they never admitted to it, it goes right up to the 2010 models.

  • @timpiel2691
    @timpiel2691 Před měsícem

    Glad to see you back on the tube. I also enjoy your instagram accounts😃

  • @joet4806
    @joet4806 Před měsícem

    Great video, Thanks I like to see young women working and learning on cars.

  • @russellsmith8609
    @russellsmith8609 Před měsícem +1

    Oh, by the way, great find. Seems those older Subarus just last forever.
    Hope yours does too, cheers.

  • @31sweetcorn
    @31sweetcorn Před měsícem +1

    Nice work, heck of a deal if you ask me. 👍

  • @KAMNC
    @KAMNC Před měsícem +1

    Bracket should have come off with the rotor since the threads are on the bracket

  • @deanscherer687
    @deanscherer687 Před měsícem +10

    Please ware breathing protection when sanding rusty brake parts

  • @abhero9816
    @abhero9816 Před měsícem

    We have a grandson who does the same things you do in his spare time, greetings from the netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @josephw.gilmore7115
    @josephw.gilmore7115 Před měsícem +1

    I need to find a deal like that !

  • @AdrianCofaru-zv3nf
    @AdrianCofaru-zv3nf Před měsícem

    Great work!

  • @robethamblin2038
    @robethamblin2038 Před měsícem +1

    Good afternoon from keavy Kentucky I like your CZcams video I hope you doing a good job on the video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @JustAnAverageBrad
    @JustAnAverageBrad Před 25 dny

    in my area those are known as lezmobiles

  • @dogit1840
    @dogit1840 Před měsícem +1

    Rust converter Sam for the dust plates 💥💥🍻🍔🐿️🛠️

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Před měsícem +1

    GOOD JOB!

  • @jonpepper3321
    @jonpepper3321 Před měsícem

    Nice find Mate and well done fixing it,👌 nothing worse than that feeling when a bolt snaps,🤢

  • @davidwhite4474
    @davidwhite4474 Před měsícem

    Nice car . Enjoy you and your dad working together .

  • @criticalevent
    @criticalevent Před měsícem

    I always wear a mask if I'm grinding or air gunning off anything to do with brakes, you never know if they had asbestos brake pads on there.

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Před měsícem

    Nice pick up. I didn’t see you check all the engine fluids before you started it, I can only hope you did. Seems like a great buy 👍

  • @richardrhodes-gc2ko
    @richardrhodes-gc2ko Před měsícem +1

    Wilburs may Have A Good Spindle!

  • @wilmaburrgooch981
    @wilmaburrgooch981 Před 6 hodinami

    Check out the detail Geek

  • @tellfile
    @tellfile Před měsícem +1

    Lucky on that transmission. I've had vehicles in the past that sit about that long and wouldn't move because the valves in the transmission became stuck in place over time. I'd get another from the salvage yard and same thing with it. Of course they might have improved the quality of fluids nowadays that won't get sticky gummy in tight places.

    • @Failure_Is_An_Option
      @Failure_Is_An_Option Před měsícem

      First it is a manual. Second you limited alleged experience is not the expectation.

    • @tellfile
      @tellfile Před měsícem

      @@Failure_Is_An_Option Well I wish I could be as smart as you!

  • @smittywood-wp6he
    @smittywood-wp6he Před měsícem

    Awsome Sam ❤

  • @kennethmichael5607
    @kennethmichael5607 Před měsícem

    Through. The heat to it babby girl

  • @JamesLeatherman
    @JamesLeatherman Před měsícem +1

    You can tell it is good by the wood grain.

  • @Bar-nf8to
    @Bar-nf8to Před měsícem +1

    Yes take off

  • @jameslovitt994
    @jameslovitt994 Před měsícem

    Having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that car is over 20 years old..
    it looks pretty good considering its a rust belt car, good score.

  • @mrbill8542
    @mrbill8542 Před měsícem +4

    If only the last guy that did the brakes used anti-seize !!

  • @markransom08
    @markransom08 Před měsícem

    Wow Sam! You just put all those "will it run" channels to shame 🎉great job!!

  • @andersjeppsson2456
    @andersjeppsson2456 Před měsícem

    Nice car. Good luck whit it.

  • @spencerrobinson2719
    @spencerrobinson2719 Před měsícem

    WOW! You made out good on that deal!

  • @bosserwarrobots
    @bosserwarrobots Před měsícem +2

    hi great vid

  • @BigIronTexas
    @BigIronTexas Před měsícem +1

    Holy crap, that's kind of a smokin deal.

  • @edlippjr
    @edlippjr Před měsícem +7

    an AWD Outback that drives away with a new battery for $300? Score

  • @richardmoore6295
    @richardmoore6295 Před měsícem

    my '68 caddilac had power seats, but back then only the rich were soft.

  • @andreavalsecchi4189
    @andreavalsecchi4189 Před měsícem +1

    Ciao 👋 👋 👋 quando si fanno i lavori con competenza e passione, il risultato è garantito 👍 Ottimo lavoro 👏 👏 👏 dalle alpi italiane un saluto a te e a tutte le persone che ti seguono 👋 👋 👋

  • @ericwalberg9261
    @ericwalberg9261 Před měsícem

    Eric's Subaru Service in Montana approves of your effort.

  • @OnTheRocks71
    @OnTheRocks71 Před měsícem +1

    I've certainly seen rustier cars that's for sure. I decided to let go of a Ford at around the 15 year mark because the floor and front subframe had begun to move on to the afterlife and the thing just wasn't safe anymore. Michigan winters and salt. blah. Anyways, I've always liked these late 90's and 2000's subarus. Very smartly styled and tons of character. For a while I lusted after the mid-late 2000's Legacy spec.B.

  • @mikelane4940
    @mikelane4940 Před měsícem +1

    Love to see you get hands on , not many young girls like to get their hands dirty these days and try something different, keep it up. Enjoy watching ALL your videos, bet parents are proud of you . You never seem to get upset or hot under the collar, Keep smiling ( its a cute one ) and keep the videos coming.

  • @larrytucker2938
    @larrytucker2938 Před měsícem

    Score👍🏽

  • @rret6885
    @rret6885 Před měsícem

    Have an '07 Nissan frontier XE 4 cylinder 5 speed manual 2WD for sale. In CT, near Pawling. Good shape, 104k miles, solid frame. 😊

    • @charlieretro
      @charlieretro Před měsícem

      My 2003 Frontier was sitting 4 years and all it needed to get back on the road was a new battery.

  • @colinl9018
    @colinl9018 Před měsícem

    300 bucks, that covers the tyres and rims, the rest of the car is a bonus.

  • @michaelkoon8371
    @michaelkoon8371 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Sam I’m from southern West Virginia and I just want you to no I’m inprest on how you work on your job and how you can work on your own car you go girl

  • @oldtimer6528
    @oldtimer6528 Před měsícem

    First thing you should have done before installing the battery is to have removed the bumper stickers.

  • @kevinreagan9541
    @kevinreagan9541 Před měsícem

    Subaru is the best

  • @passionbricolage712
    @passionbricolage712 Před měsícem +2

    for $300 it's a very good deal

  • @aviasuaz
    @aviasuaz Před měsícem

    Lenaaaaa hermosaaaaa !!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @EdKeen-sr5xs
    @EdKeen-sr5xs Před měsícem +1

    How did your dad remove that bolt

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před měsícem

    I loved my old 4wd subaru wagon .. but the automatic transmission was garbage

  • @kevinreagan9541
    @kevinreagan9541 Před měsícem +1

    I’m on my third Subaru second outback They are the best on the market today

  • @Jack-Wall
    @Jack-Wall Před měsícem +1

    Drove the very same model back in 1999-2000. Great car, go anywhere .... Good luck with it. S!

  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis Před měsícem +1

    That's a nice car, Sam! Does it have timing belts? If it does, worth checking or replacing.

    • @samanthaweber6932
      @samanthaweber6932  Před měsícem +2

      It does have a timing belt over the winter I paid a mechanic to replace that as well as a few other big ticket items

  • @mjb19802
    @mjb19802 Před měsícem

    I sure glad your dad came home and got that vehicle on 4 jack stands and off those ramps on the back. 😮
    Love watching your videos….keep ‘em coming.

    • @samanthaweber6932
      @samanthaweber6932  Před měsícem +4

      I had it up and all the rotors off before he got home, he just helped me get it finished

  • @johntilson2535
    @johntilson2535 Před měsícem

    She's just broke in! 1:46 lol

    • @johntilson2535
      @johntilson2535 Před měsícem

      Oh, and get rid of that 'Bernie' booster sticker. 6:20 I mean, unless you're into communism, of course! lol

  • @BillyLapTop
    @BillyLapTop Před měsícem +1

    Make sure this car does not have an interference engine. A timing belt breaks and the engine becomes toast, valve damage etc.

  • @MarcelVerheijden
    @MarcelVerheijden Před měsícem +1

    Hey! don't call that car old.. if that's old then what am I? A dinosaur?🤣🤣😝 anyways, thanks for the vid.. 😁

  • @mortjoer
    @mortjoer Před měsícem +1

    Congratulations on your new ride, I've heard good things about those Subaru's ^^

  • @bigredgreg1
    @bigredgreg1 Před měsícem

    Next you’ll need a receiver hitch. 👍