- Seller: Matt L
- Location: Corona
- Mileage: 133067 Shown
- Chassis #: 4s3bh675147626383
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 2.5
- Transmission: Automatic
While not a classic and some would argue that 2004 isn’t even considered “vintage” in the car world, this 2004 Subaru Outback is over two decades old now. It could be argued that Subaru was one of the pioneers of the AWD raised-wagon trend that is still with us, despite SUVs leading the way. For most of us, especially those in climates where AWD is useful in the winter months, it’s hard to beat the utility of an Outback. Although this a “regular” left-hand-drive car, this Outback was used as a mail delivery vehicle in a small Northern California town and it is now listed here exclusively as a Barn Finds Auction!
How small of a town was it? 154 people, to be exact! The seller tells us how they bought this Outback for their daughter, a rural mail carrier, for use in that small Northern California town, but her family is growing and a bigger vehicle was needed. I think an AWD station wagon is almost the perfect vehicle and it’s hard to go wrong with a Subaru. This example has a few nicks and scratches as you can see in the photos, but it’s said to be mechanically spot-on and has had all kinds of maintenance during their ownership.
The second-generation Subaru Outback was a bit more luxurious than the more spartan first-gen cars were. This example is almost loaded without being a top-trim level, and they were made for the 2000 through 2004 model years. My wife and I bought a 1997 Legacy Outback new and finally donated it about six years ago with 365,000 miles due to our upper Midwest salt and snow causing it to literally rust to death. That isn’t a problem with this car as shown in the underside photos the seller has included! This car appears in excellent condition other than a few nicks in the front bumper and that should be a relatively easy fix.
The second-generation Outback was the first to lose the Legacy portion of its name, as it became its own model in 2000, now known as the Subaru Outback. Subaru redesigned the rear suspension, allowing more cargo space, and this example appears to be in outstanding condition inside.
The second-generation Outback was much fancier than the previous cars were, with more legroom and a standard power driver’s seat. This car also has heated front seats, which we didn’t have in our ’97 Outback, even though we lived in the tundra (Minnesota). This Outback has 133,000 miles, and the driver’s seat shows appropriate wear, but I don’t see anything alarming inside. The seller mentions some burns from the previous owner, but I don’t see them, and there is a crack in the bottom of the windshield below the wipers. As expected, the back seat looks almost like new. The seller says everything works as it should, except for the air-conditioning.
The engine is Subaru’s famous 2.5-liter SOHC boxer-four with 165 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque when new. This one looks great and has a new timing belt and idlers, a new water pump, and a new thermostat. It also has new front axles and new tires, and they say it runs and drives perfectly, and there are no leaks, drips, or other issues. It sends power through a four-speed automatic to all four wheels as needed. If you need what appears to be a well-maintained year-round car with AWD, get your bids in on this 2004 Subaru Outback here on Barn Finds Auctions!
It looks in nice condition! after reading the fax it survived a pep boys and jiffy lube I believe! they should state what price they are looking to get!