I've owned quite a few Subaru's (i am hetero) so I am familiar. As long as he has the receipts for the head gaskets (known to blow on the 2.5L) it is good. keep an eye on the calipers also (known to seize). BUT the price is way too high on that one.

I maintain my father's 97 Outback.

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