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note I am on my third Subaru and they are very good cars........................... New

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Re: question shopping for my next paddling vehicle. here is what I've been looking at. suggestions? watson.gp New
Date: Apr 23 2008, 4:09 GMT
From: Terrell

Terrell
My first was a 1988 Wagon L and I put about 100,000 miles on it.  Replaced one air compressor.  Bought with 85,000 on it for $2000, sold with 190,000 miles on it for $1750.

Second was a 1997 Legacy Wagon.  Bought with 90,000 miles on it for $5000, had a bit of tranny work at 130,000 miles ($900), then nothing else until I sold it with 240,000 miles for $3200.

Third was a 2000 Outback Limited.  Bought with 125,000 miles for $7000, drove it for a long time and sold it with 240,000 miles on it for $6000.  Did a little clutch work at about 200,000 ($350).

I currently have another 2000 Outback Limited and I bought it with 106,000 and it currently has probably 110,000 or so.  I paid $7000.  Nothing has happened.

I can carry 5 kayaks w/ stackers and there is room for 3 people for a weekend of paddling and camping.  When I have 4 people or more, I drive our Suburban.

Great cars.

The Matrix is also a great car, but not having 4wd with a stick is a problem in a little car.

It is also smaller than the Outback.

-Terrell

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