But i want to know more about them first. I have done the preliminary research (looking them up on the internet, stalking them in parking lots) and am now...
Prepare yourself for a slew of "You should buy this car" emails =). It's simply an excellent vehicle. *Good fuel economy for running around town. *Good cargo...
I am 59 years old and in extended mid-life crisis. I leased my 2002 OBS a year and a half ago (3 year checkout ride) and am very happy with it. I will...
Reasons I bought the OBS: 1) Assembled in Japan. I've noticed a reduction in quality of Japanese cars assembled in the USA. My OBS was assembled in Japan and...
This is my first automatic transmission in over 30 years of driving and it is exceptionally nice with the Ganzflow cold air intake and upgraded air filter...
... liter ... the ... these ... case of ... (seems ... just ... I installed WRX front brakes and rear swaybar. Also PDM intake, Brullen headers, Magnaflow...
I've had a 94 Toyota 4x4 (pre-Tacoma) and it was a great truck for deep snow, crossing creeks, etc. But the OBS has it beat for fast cobbly washwboard forestry...
Totally agree with you, the OBS is awesome. I'd never take it off road though. Mud is a liquid abrasive that eats just about any moving parts it gets on, and...
Thanks for all your replies! I tihnk i'll be picking myself up an Outback Sport within the next few months (as soon as the money's there) One note...when i...
Here's my two cents that I wish I'd had before I bought my OBS: Shop around, have a top price in mind, and don't get ANY accessories from the dealer. They...
Great advice! The dealers really rip us off on parts and accessories! This is what I found also. Here's a good link http://www.subaruparts.com/ Gotta luv...
Hey Jeff ... I have a 99 OBS and there are alot of performance mods out there for the 2.2 liter. Most of the mods out there for the 2.5 liter and for the...
If you want affordable, experienced AWD and don't want a truck or a van, you arrive at Subaru. Fortunately, they are very reliable and an excellent value. My...
Here are my thoughts. First of all I suggest that if you can wait for the car that you order it to your specifications. Visit www.edmunds.com and then figure...
One thing that I did that actually worked was that I asked for (and got) several accessories that weren't on the car added at no cost. Because Subaru didn't...
If you are willing to wait 6 months to buy, check out this deal: www.rainbowcard.com/sponsorstext2.html I haven't looked into it much, but it sounds like a...
Hi, I'd like to survey the crowd regarding maintenance problems and $ amount spent on these following the expiration of the 3yr/36,000 full car warranty...
I'm interested in putting some sound barrier in the rear of my car to deaden the exhaust noise coming through (I think) the wheel wells and especially the...
My solution to potential costly problems is this: Subaru Credit Card! I put as much of my spending as I can on the card (and pay it off each month). Subaru...
Tucker There is so much info on this subject on the net that is mind boggling. I haven't looked into the dBlyte material, but if it is a thin "damping"...
I just purchased a 2003 Outback Wagon and I'm finding that there is a noticeable whining sound when the engine is extremely cold. (I should add that I live in...
I've been enjoying my 2002 OBS and just recently got a chance to test it's semi-off road prowess. Semi meaning rough, washboard fireroad with a few rough spots...
I have no idea what it might be, but I would highly recommend not telling them that you were "off-roading" when the problem occurred. You may not get what is...
I second that. Been using the Subaru MBNA card for several years now and we've probably saved around $600 in maintenance and accessories. ... From: Rowbeartoe...
Hey folks, I have a 97 OBS. When I first bought the car (at 65000 mi), the brakes would squeal a bit and it SOUNDED like it was coming from the rear brakes. I...
There should be no need to have to replace pads because they were used with warped rotors. Regarding the rear drums, the most common cause of 'pulsing' from...
... I've got a complete set of factory documentation for Subaru Impreza 98 - detailed instructions how to troubleshoot and repair (all with wiring diagrams,...
