Negotiating a Subaru Outback Purchase and Independent Inspection
A reader asks about inspecting a used Subaru Outback off site. The advisors stress independent inspection by the buyer’s mechanic, note dealers may permit such inspections in some cases, and warn that refusal to allow off site inspection can signal risk. They suggest walking away if the dealer won’t accommodate.
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VW Passat V8 blends power with understated styling
Volkswagen expands the Passat lineup with a 270 horsepower V8 4Motion sedan and wagon, priced from 38,450 and 39,250 respectively. VW emphasizes stealth performance rather to eye catching design while Consumer Reports backs the 2002 Passat. NHTSA rates praise frontal crash protection though V8 results vary. no recalls on 2002 models though earlier Passats had four recalls tied to sulfur fuel gauge issues.
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