yea I no wat u mean Dave ta can't get right into dept into it but as u said strange noises and all that would be a start and il no way box feels like and clutch and if she is smokey at least my mind would be at ease a bit and u know wat ud be lookin for?? The help would be much appreciated and il pay you no problem?Hi.
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The problem you have with looking at a subaru is that you can tell very little.
Yes of course can go through the same as any other car. (thats on the ground).
-Body damage/Crash repair.
-Strange noises
-leaks etc.
But you "cannot"
-drain oil looking for bearing particles.
-Pull plugs out do leak down/compression test
-drain diff and gearbox see if magetic bung has pickedetal up
-pull alternator off and attatch oil pressure gauge
-remove timing belt covers check condition and if ever has been changed.
-99% of time no ramp access.
This is all essential of making an overall view if its a good Subaru. And as no owner/seller is going to let you drain oils and pull plugs etc its something you will normally find out after purchase.
So imo no car park checks can tell you what you need to know. More then usual basic checks. And cross ref that with personal judgement. Mileage. Previous owners. Common Sense Etc etc etc.
Dave