# Buying a new car for about 5k **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 30, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-new-car-for-about-5k/256703 "2011-01-30T18:29:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 42
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-new-car-for-about-5k/256703/42 "2011-01-30T19:36:01Z")
> [@sparkplug exploded...and is stuck....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sparkplug-exploded-and-is-stuck/39254/3): > > I would say subaru makes one of the most reliable, but they have a known issue with headgaskets on certain years. The techs in the Subaru shop at the dealership I work at are replacing them constantly, not really that hard of a job however the parts are kinda pricey. Saab did make a good vehicle, but your gonna be looking at a rather old one for the price range your looking in. 90’s 2.5 motor used in 2.5rs, Legacy GT’s, Outbacks etc, Cyl3 always goes. Been there done that. Other than that issue at ~120K miles, it’s been a great car to me (98 LGT). --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-new-car-for-about-5k/256703)._