When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?

All-wheel and four-wheel-drive systems have their own service schedule that is easy to skip, and neglect is expensive.

Is any factory warranty left, and does it transfer to me?

Many powertrain warranties run 5 years or 60,000 miles; some brands only transfer with a fee or not at all.

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

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Pre-purchase inspection — have an independent mechanic check it before you sign
Out-the-door price — the total with taxes, title and fees — ask for it in writing
Vehicle history report — what Carfax and AutoCheck show, and what they miss
Factory warranty — what may still be covered on a newer car

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Same model, body style or price range, from dealers on FMYCAR.

2012 Subaru Impreza

2.0i · 104,447 mi

$9,998

Hi Lo Auto Sales · Frederick, MD

2012 Subaru Impreza

2.0i Sport Premium · 186,579 mi

$7,298

Hi Lo Auto Sales · Frederick, MD

$24,794

Car for sale at Used Cars of Baltimore, Cockeysville, MD · 14,546 mi · Gray · AWD

About $447/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $14,115 above the median of 13 similar Subaru listings on FMYCAR (median $10,679).
Mileage: 14,546 miles — fewer than 13 of 13 similar cars (median 144,374 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2022 Subaru Impreza

When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?
Is any factory warranty left, and does it transfer to me?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

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