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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$29,990

Car for sale at Capital City Motor Company, Des Moines, IA · 50,432 mi · Silver · AWD

About $540/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $10,102 above the median of 3 similar Subaru SUV listings on FMYCAR (median $19,888).
Mileage: 50,432 miles — fewer than 2 of 3 similar cars (median 144,507 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 2025 Subaru Ascent

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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Capital City Motor Company

Des Moines, IA

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

2020 Subaru Ascent

Touring 7-Passenger · 144,507 mi

$19,888

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