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Few more details.
It got a bump a couple of years ago to the rear which did no more than push the corner of the bumper in by 3 inches but subaru official parts are so pricey the insurance wrote it off and i asked if i could keep it to repair. They said yes, so i had a used bumper fitted. No damage to the structure of the car at all. Just uneconomic to repair with the subaru bit.
It had a new cam belt fitted no more than 10k ago. Both rear bearings have been replaced in the hubs no more than 10k ago. Rear suspension was changed when i bought it, from the tempremental self levelers to more traditional springs and shocks. It has a tow bar (ive never used). It drives ok for a car that has done a few miles. Tyres have plenty of tread. Decent radio / cd. Interior is pure 90's. Condition is good for the year. When ive cleaned it properly its ok. The heated seats , power windows and powered sun roof all work fine.
Exhaust sounds a little boomy and i havent had time to take a look but the whole thing from the manifold back was changed 3 years ago so it will be a loose bracket if anything.
Oh. Its manual. 5 speed.
Thats about it.
We are sad to see it go and really should just scrap it but its such a solid car it deserves to carry on for a few more years yet.