[Normy]

I'm looking to buy a work car for Memphis, and I've come up with the Subaru Outback as the best idea. Reliability and AWD are what interest me about these. Memphis gets the occasional ice and snow, so this is a good idea. That and Subaru's are pretty much made of rock.

I've found two:

1. '97, it has 145,000 miles, with an engine rebuilt 75,000 miles back. It has a brand new timing belt, and has been owned by the same guy [works at my company] since 1998. He wants $2700.

2. '01, this one has 95,000 miles, is an LL Bean edition with an H6 engine. The owner [dealer] says it might need a power steering pump, and the tires probably need to be replaced. He's asking $6000 for this one.

I haven't actually looked at or driven either yet, but both owners say the cars are in excellent shape. Anyone around here know something about these cars?

Thanx in advance-

N