2000 Outback LTD,Ottawa area

1. watch out for driver's side HG coolant/oil seepage and passenger's side oil seepage; as a rule oil seeps in a summer, and coolant during winter months; just watch the levels of both fluids and replenish if necessary; also - in order to avoid catastrophic damage to your head gaskets, take it easy with accelerator pedal ( no green light racing...), and make sure special sealant was added to antifreeze by a dealer - pursuant to one of Subaru recalls

1. service your transmission, FRONT and REAR differentials on regular basis

2. in a case of flat tire, never drive on "mini spare" or - as some call it "donut" tire - either have your car towed (flatbed!) to tire shop or just have someone bring you extra tire w/rim; make sure tires are exactly same size - as a regular maintenance procedure, rotate front- to- rear - every 6K miles ( 10K kilometers, if you live in Canada), and if you buy new tires, put on all four

1. replace pcv valve every 2 years ( 2.5 subie 4's are real sensitive to pressure buildup in crankcase, and if pcv valve is clogged they easily blow front crank seal)

you are buying a great automobile, good luck !