I bought a 2008 Outback 2.5 PZEV 5-speed wagon with 95,000 miles in December 2013 for $12,500. Despite coming from a dealer and having a fairly complete maintenance history and new timing belt at the time of purchase, the vehicle needed a phenomenal amount of attention in the ~2 years I owned it. New wheel bearings on all corners every 40,000 miles (if lucky), CV shaft boots cracking because of proximity to exhaust, electrical issues with the airbag warning lights, headlight and radio failures related to tailgate wiring issues, routine exhaust leaks, engine whistling noises of undiagnosable origin, three consecutive failures of OEM Subaru clutch release bearings (finally fixed with aftermarket kit), and a seriously rust-prone body construction even with frequent washing and waxing. Not to mention fuel economy several MPG below the stated performance, especially after the several emissions-related ECU reflashes the dealer required!
