I need help finding a car. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Libila · 2004-09-26, 12:24 AM

This might be a tall order but I am looking for a great running, reliable, subaru wagon that is awd and a manual. I'm also looking to spend $5K, preferably less of course.

I'm going to school in Tahoe next year and I need something to get around in the snow. I would like it to be in my area (reno) so I can look at it and test drive it without taking a road trip. Let me know if you guys have seen anything around.

Thanks in advance.

sperry · 2004-09-27, 09:39 AM

I think there's like 3 or 4 other people on this board looking for the same car... me included until I just bought an SVX.

I'd suggest looking at Auto Trader online and the like. Look for one in California, since there's basically a "Reno Subaru Markup" due to the fact that Suby's last forever and have AWD. Anyone selling one in Reno usually asks for more than someone in Sacramento or the Bay Area would.

ArthurS · 2004-09-27, 09:47 AM

Only one I could find in that range in Reno:

$2,250, '93 Subaru IMPREZA, AWD 5 door, 120K mi., 5 spd., A/C, CD, newer tires, great snow car, $2250/obo. Call 250-2788.

doubleurx · 2004-09-27, 10:28 AM

Also try the local papers up here. There are always subarus for sale:

www.sierrasun.com

Then search the classified ads.

Libila · 2004-09-27, 05:26 PM

I'm starting to lean toward a cheaper alternative, a baja bug. The only thing I need to figure out is how to make a better heating/defrosting system for it.

All of the money is coming from stundent loans, so I don't want to get too far in over my head.

JC · 2004-09-28, 08:32 AM

Not quite $5k but it's cheap for an RS.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636898

MikeSTI · 2004-09-28, 11:36 AM

thats a nice looking car for the price.

Libila · 2004-09-28, 01:21 PM

It is a nice car, but it's all the way in Tampa...

MattR · 2004-09-28, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libila

It is a nice car, but it's all the way in Tampa...

I wonder if it floats.

JC · 2004-10-06, 09:05 AM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639423

sperry · 2004-10-06, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639423

I got some P1's that'll fit it.

2004-09-26, 12:24 AM	#1
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I need help finding a car. This might be a tall order but I am looking for a great running, reliable, subaru wagon that is awd and a manual. I'm also looking to spend $5K, preferably less of course. I'm going to school in Tahoe next year and I need something to get around in the snow. I would like it to be in my area (reno) so I can look at it and test drive it without taking a road trip. Let me know if you guys have seen anything around. Thanks in advance.

2004-09-27, 09:39 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I think there's like 3 or 4 other people on this board looking for the same car... me included until I just bought an SVX. I'd suggest looking at Auto Trader online and the like. Look for one in California, since there's basically a "Reno Subaru Markup" due to the fact that Suby's last forever and have AWD. Anyone selling one in Reno usually asks for more than someone in Sacramento or the Bay Area would. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-27, 09:47 AM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Only one I could find in that range in Reno: $2,250, '93 Subaru IMPREZA, AWD 5 door, 120K mi., 5 spd., A/C, CD, newer tires, great snow car, $2250/obo. Call 250-2788. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-28, 08:32 AM	#6
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Not quite $5k but it's cheap for an RS. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636898 __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-09-28, 11:36 AM	#7
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	thats a nice looking car for the price. __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-27, 10:28 AM	#4
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Also try the local papers up here. There are always subarus for sale: www.sierrasun.com Then search the classified ads.

2004-09-27, 05:26 PM	#5
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I'm starting to lean toward a cheaper alternative, a baja bug. The only thing I need to figure out is how to make a better heating/defrosting system for it. All of the money is coming from stundent loans, so I don't want to get too far in over my head.

2004-09-28, 01:21 PM	#8
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	It is a nice car, but it's all the way in Tampa...

2004-10-06, 09:05 AM	#10
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639423 __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

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