I think a block heater will save you money if: you normally run the engine to heat up the car before driving use a heavy duty plug in timer to turn the...
I wonder if there are particular years that are better than others or if it's other factors that contribute to maintenance costs. I've seen just enough posts...
Well along with the regassing the A?C, left rear brake light was out (again), full of water like the last time a few months ago. replaced the bulb and tried...
I would say it could be either the shoes dragging or a bearing. Probably first thing to do would be to pull the drum and see what the shoes look like compared...
Yes, that's the other issue if you have problems, whether you do it yourself or take it to someone. I hear this a lot on the Mercedes list I'm on for the 20+...
Shoes shouldn't drag. The springs actively pull the shoes back from the drum. There fore, pulling the drum should give you immediate feedback if the springs...
Speaking of the rear brake lamps, a neighbor dropped a pallet onto mine a while back, smashing the lens. I found a decent used cluster (1993) and wrestled it...
I'm with Levi on this one, but I think it may be the parking brake cable not releasing on that side. also, since it seems that you're getting a lot of rain, it...
If you're referring to the goop that seals the light assembly to the car, I just used some silicone when redoing mine. (Company I used to work for bumped a...
This seems a quite group.....anyone here? We just purchased a Impreza Outback Sport SP for our teenage daughter. The dealership is holding it until her...
Hi Steph, Well, it all depends on what you want. Although I don't rememember what I paid for my extended warranty on my 2002 OBS ($2400 sounds a little high),...
James, Thanks for the reply. We called three Subaru dealers in our state and located several warranties for MUCH less than our local dealer quoted. The best...
I find this an awfully hard question. Personally I wouldn't get it, but then I wouldn't take my car to the dealer for service and I would probably do it...
Levi, Good thoughts. I realize that there are a lot of smart folks who choose not to spend money on a new vehicle for the obvious reason of depreciation the...
... I think my old 510 was more fun than my OBS. Of course, it was a 4 speed and the OBS is an auto. Also, I was young then, I'm not anymore. :-) Paul....
You nailed it. Everything is fun when you're young. For this reason, I lust for a VW convertible to capture my youth. I'd buy one in a minute if I thought...
I believe you are in the majority in terms of buying new and taking work to the dealer, I'm just offering my differing opinion and for a little background as...
The folks at All Subaru.com have a bunch of the parts we've been discussing in this and another thread. I just cruised thru the site and found some good...
I know the history of my OBS. At about 6 months or so, that transmission blew (auto). It wasn't mine then, so I don't remember anything, other than, it didn't...
I think that's the first tranny I've heard of that needed replacing other than perhaps some of the WRX manual transmissions, which I would attribute more to...
From what I see in your situation, it would be best to get that extended warranty. Let her drive the hell out of the car through college and for the next few...
I've just turend 290K on my 1997 Outback Sport. No repairs ever that were not due to just wear and tear on the car. If the newer generation holds up like the...
Hi, I'm helping my son find a Outback. I've got some questions for people who have been into these cars. Whats the deal with the head gasket problems on the...
First off, this group may help you, but be aware that there are Outbacks which are Legacys, and this group is for Outback Sport's which are Imprezas. Though...
While there are some folks with lots of Subrau experience on this page, most people here are focused on the Outback Sport, which is the Impreza version. Are...
In my opion it would be a good idea to ge the warranty. I am 20 years old, in college, and have a '06 OBS. I am in colorado for college but my parents live in...
hi all, I had some quick questions about some minor modifications and whether or not they would affect my warranty. I want to take the "Outback" text off the...
Subaru seems to honor the warranty even with some serious mods. The roof rails are bolted on, and removal will leave the holes exposed in the channel the rail...
I seriously doubt that those sorts of changes would have any effect on the warranty. I think if your dealer has a body shop they would probably not have a ...
