97 Leg. Outback wagon - Anyone need any cheap parts before I scrap the car?

[DiabloScoobyru]

Title says it all. Got an offer for $500 scrap if I drive the car in. If anyone needs any parts that are non essential to me driving the car in, post here let me know. Open to reasonable offers. Or if anyone wants to take the whole car for parts.... I accept paypal, and ship via UPS or priority mail, whichever is cheapest.

I'd sell the entire car for $1000 cash OBO. I have over double that into the car, and trade in is still $1700 with the high miles, so...

[redlightningsvx]

I could use a cheap scooped hood. Whats the color and price?

[DiabloScoobyru]

For anyone who may be considering purchasing the car whole, more info:

1997 Legacy Outback, auto, 316050 miles. Tranny replaced with Subaru certified reman (as listed on reman tag) 01/2003. ~180k miles on reman that is now failing.

List of everything I have personally done (I have receipts):

5/14/12 Purchased vehicle at 312,285 miles
5/14/12 Seafoam gas tank 16 oz 312,300 miles
5/14/12 Seafoam oil 8 oz 312,325 miles
5/15/12 Seafoam intake 8 oz 312,375 miles
5/15/12 Changed PCV valve 312,375 miles
5/16/12 Changed Oil - Castrol Edge (black) 10w30 full synthetic, Purolator PureOne PL14460 filter 312,425 miles
5/24/12 Changed spark plugs - Denso Platinum TT 312,615 miles
6/13/12 Replaced right front wheel bearing and hub ~313,200 miles
8/10/12 11 oz. BG Quick Clean through trans (estimated mileage on tranny 180k) 315,551 miles
8/12/12 Replaced trannsmission filter/8.5 qt fluid (Champion filter kit/BG Products Universal Synth ATF) 315,586 miles
8/12/12 11 oz. BG Products ATF Plus shift conditioner 315,586 miles
8/25/12 Replaced front lower control arm inner rear bushings (Whiteline urethane WL51710) 315,875 miles

Body ~7/10, interior 6.5-7/10 (fabric needs steam cleaned, vinyl shines up nicely)

The timing and water pump were replaced by previous owner ~25000 miles ago. Radiator was replaced with a brand new one ~7000 miles ago. Newer brakes/rotors at all 4 corners (~80% pad left). I do not have records for any of this, however I can put you in touch with the gentleman that owned the car previous to me and he can confirm.

[pearlm30]

I could use the windshield if it's oem and weather band radio and some body parts depending on your color

[DiabloScoobyru]

Originally Posted by pearlm30

I could use the windshield if it's oem and weather band radio and some body parts depending on your color

Windshield is OEM I believe, will have to double check. It is a little bit rough but is in tact (no chips/cracks that I've noticed). Does not have the weather band radio, its a base model (not limited). Body color is Ruby Mica.

You could always take the whole car off my hands, what with you being pretty local and all I'll make ya a good deal

[SVX92-97]

Sounds like a good parts car, and a great scrap price. I paid $1200 for my 99 Outback with 195k last year, now has 218k, so its got plenty of life left in it, just got to fix all the oil leaks. Mine has the weather band radio, but the light burnt out, cant see a damn thing at night

[DiabloScoobyru]

Originally Posted by SVX92-97

Sounds like a good parts car, and a great scrap price. I paid $1200 for my 99 Outback with 195k last year, now has 218k, so its got plenty of life left in it, just got to fix all the oil leaks. Mine has the weather band radio, but the light burnt out, cant see a damn thing at night

This car still has tons of life left in it, just needs the tranny honestly. I'd love to see it sell as a complete car and stay on the road. I'm only the 3rd owner, and the previous owner only put 20k on the car over 2 years. The rest of the mileage and maintenance/repairs was done by the original owner. And bonus, there are no leaks! (well, outside of the oil fill neck gasket, but its a 35 cent part from the dealer and doesnt do anything but make the front corner of the valve cover look dirty after an oil change)

As for the radio, I wonder if that is a common problem. The backlight for the display on mine is burnt out too. AFAIK its not the weatherband radio, but it may well be (if the original died and someone put a boneyard one in from a Limited that is).

Scrap price, I had to shop the car around to the different scrappers to find that good of a price, and its only valid if I drive the car in. If they pick up, its $350 (even though they say free towing ). I have to drive an hour away as well to get that price. Called 5 places yesterday morning and basically pitted each of their offers against each other. Just like dealing with a stealership for a new car lol

[SoobCrazy]

If it has heated seats I'd be interested in the heating elements and the wiring harness.

[SVX92-97]

He just said car was sold

[DiabloScoobyru]

Originally Posted by SVX92-97

He just said car was sold

What he said

Think I found my replacement Subaru, and if I'm correct its a somewhat rare Limited model. Its a 98 Outback Limited with AWP, but both sunroofs are electric, which from my understanding is a factory only option (something to do with how the front roof is stamped in during production as opposed to being added later). 270k highway miles but runs strong. Definitely need to check head gaskets and timing kit. Hoping to make a trip to check it out Saturday. With my limited budget, I can't be choosy for the most part, and higher mile stuff is all I seem to find.

Have another iron in the fire (per se) on a 97 Legacy Brighton with warranty and 140k miles around the same price, however its a bit far for me to go check out (located in Scranton, and I have no one willing to taxi). Would prefer this as my first choice, may still end up with it if I can find a ride