That's great info. I knew most of the differences, but was more curious about the use of lug centric wheels.
I'm ruling out the Bassetts, will search for the Methods.
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Originally Posted by RWebb
ok, I gotta ask....
if you have a '96 Sube, I assume it is a beater - so why new wheels?
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That's an excellent question. While this car has over 300k miles, it was very well maintained throughout its life, with no accidents, has some very minor door dings, original paint, etc.
Everything works. Interior has such minimal wear/tear. Seats are perfect.
See here for when I bought it in 2017.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/963385-my-craigslist-subaru-score.html
Since then I've replaced the struts all around, rotors/pads, pulled the engine and did timing belt, h2o pump and a buttload of gaskets, and replaced the shifter bushings, replaced the entire steering assembly.
Engine is original, but runs soooo good. No smoking, no oil use.
Last summer I went over the $2100 dollar investment...total...including the purchase price of $600, by having the windows tinted.
Clapped out Subies are everywhere. Super clean original are like hens teeth.
Local indie shop said "Wow, never sell that car, harder and harder to find ones that haven't been hacked to death or have serious rust."
Mine has zero rust whatsoever.
I really like this car. And it's the first year Outback. I'm not saying it's a collector by any stretch of the word. But I think it's worth hanging onto.
And if it craters or I stuff it into a rock wall, I'm only out a couple grand.
What's not to like?