65,000 on mine, no bullshit there

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broken wannabe racecar
Wagon daily that has replaced said broken wannabe racecar

and RAN like a cheap hooker / lady boy in thailand

All she needed was some tlc

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broken wannabe racecar
Wagon daily that has replaced said broken wannabe racecar

First things you should do:

1. engine oil
2. gearbox/centre diff oil
3. rear diff oil
4. coolant
5. spark plugs

This is the minimum on a car with unknown service history, and should be done as soon as you get your car.

As to the timing belt, you'd be safe (IMHO) to wait till 125,000 or more even.

You can tackle the timing belt yourself. There are lots of DIY guides online, some good and some really good. There are a few on the American forums which show step by step guides with pics too. There are also different tips which are really helpful.

You can get a kit from subaru for about 600 - just make sure that the kit comes with the tensioner and all pullies. Whilst you are there in the engine bay, you may as well change the water pump (not critical, but easy since your already working on that area of the engine.

you can get the timing belt service kit for under $500, genuine as well

Spend as much as you can on every service.

If replacing all fluids, full t/belt kit, water pump and plugs I'd budget for a $2k hole in the pocket. Do less and the price will drop accordingly.

Best bet is to pick up the phone and call STechnic 9493 5559 to make a booking. They can give you an estimate and advice on what really needs to be done.

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