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I'm pretty sure it's not the TC. I've felt that in our H4. This is happening i'm thinking +/- once a second. it feels like the driver had the shakes in his right leg. I'll check with the dealer to see if they did a tune up. What about the throttle position sensor? =\

...Yep. The VDC we just got. 9 days ago. Stats are: H6, VDC, 60K miles. I drove about 300 miles, and on the trip back it started doing this: It seems to very faintly surge, and "relax" while driving. It's subtile, but noticeable. • It happens with cruise on, and off • When you start the car the rpms rev up to about 3K, then drop to about 1.5k, and hang out there for a bit. • After being on for a while (2.4 min), the high RPMs settle back to "normal". (Which I think is under 1k?) • After it's warmed up, and sometimes when it's cold, while sitting idle the rpms flutter 40-60revs. Slowly, but enough to see. • It happens with AC on and off. • Tried another tank of gas or two. Same deal. different supplier, different town / state. • Using 93 Octane or better thoughts? We're planning a 3k Mile trip soon, and I want to get it taken care of before the warranty is up. (the pre-owned warranty the dealer gave with it)

Thanks again for the advice. I did see the back of the unit, and I think what I see is the 13pin connector. I think I'm going to buy the PIE aux in adapter, and try it out. we have a trip from TN, to CO coming up in a few weeks, and I'l like to get it worked out before the trip.

Ok, I've read a bunch of posts about the McIntosh head unit, and CD changers, and Clarion, and I'm still unclear. I have the 6 disk In-dash changer, and I'm trying to have Aux in, so I can hook up my iPhone to the system. (FM modulator is really not my style) Today, a friend and I took apart the dash to see what the back of the head unit looked like. it didn't help much. It was hard to see, but I there was a squarish plug on the back, that might be a C-net plug. It was on the drivers side. I was also hoping for a model number, or some kind of tag. It did say A38 on the back of the head unit, and had the numbers: 6280562, and 19102 as well.. *shrugs* I found This thing, but I'm not sure if it would work since my cd "changer is in the dash I just want to know, is there a way to get Aux in? and if so, how? Thanks guys for the help. =)

Just a quick update on the car. Tonight, I was visiting my sister. I parked the car in front of her apartment, and went inside to get keys to other cars to park ours in the garage. (we were going to open the dash, and get the model number of the McIntosh. Her neighbor backed out of her garage, and hit the front left of the outback. She had a new car as well. 9 days old. We called the police for a report, but I'm letting my insurance battle this one. *sigh*

Thanks guys very much. We got the 2003, VDC in Atlanta. I drove it part of the way home (1 hour) and it was very nice. It was taken very nice care of, and I think we made the right choice. Now, my problem is getting my iPhone into the McIntosh stereo. =) Thanks again so much for your help!

Scooby, That's good to hear. That's actually what I did. I'm about 2 hours from the lot, and I'm sure that being there in person would help motivate them, but over the phone I said $10k was all we had. I'm waiting to hear back. I need to hear soon for work issues. (to much longer and I can't easily go down there to pick it up) I just hope He's not reading this thread. ... Although the only thing i'm saying here that i'm not telling him is... well... that I like the car. We'll see. We need to fix the roof on our house, so I'm hoping he can work some magic for us. Thanks again to everyone helping me with my adventure.

Wow, everyone's help is great. Right now, it's between the Black VDC, and This one in NC The black one is what I prefer, but I think I can get a better deal from the individual. I spoke with him and he was good to talk to. It had the AC tubes replaced last year after a tiny leak, but that's the only issues. For me, here are the Pro's / Cons Black, Atlanta car: + VDC (cars101 is hard to read. Does VDC ONLY give + 7K less miles + Black interior + Closer to drive to pick up - Two tone exterior (not a huge deal) - Dealing with the dealer - possibly higher cost +/- McIntosh sound system. (I'm excited about that, but I dont know how I'll get my iPod to play through it... trivial I know.. but still... I'm not 34 for another couple of weeks) "Green" NC car: + Less money (maybe as much as $2k less if I negotiate??) + Almost 1 color exterior + Aftermarket stereo to accept my iPod + Only synthetic oil has been used. Dealer serviced I think. - Lighter Interior (dark hides our dirt) - Further to drive to pick up Argh.. Oh... hearing what the Dealer DOESN'T say is great advice... I just don't know what to NOT listen for.. heh. =) Any help? I forgot to say, I'll be paying cash.

Thanks guys for the advice / help. I'm curious about these two things: 1 Price. This is a dealer asking $12K out the lot. (I pay TN tax though..ugh) Is that average, a great deal, or just a deal. I know what KBB says, but I'm never sure how to use KBB info. 2. Dealer. Does buying from a dealer (this is a Nissan dealer) grant me any advantages over a private seller? thanks again.

I'm looking at this OBW. Possibly purchase it today or tomorrow. Any warning signs that you guys see? Photos Carfax link $12,k ( paying cash) (I have to say that I think my avatar accuratly represents my sate of mind almost every time I post here) =)

Thanks guys for the advice. It's a used car dealer. Not an Subaru one. I've always heard "stay away from the salt states!" but, then I get other advice saying it doesn't really matter. So I do appreciate more help. =) We'll see how things go tomorrow. His ebay reserve might be way more than we have at the moment. we don't want to finance anything either. car payments kinda suck. =)

So we are selling our old OBW, and buying a new one. OLD: 2000 OBW, stock H4, 189,600 miles "New" one we are looking at: 2003 OBW LL bean, H6, 61,000 miles ( 4S3BH806337626626 ) Is there anything I should know about the '03 H6s? should we avoid them, does a "southern car" mean it will last longer than a northern one? Also, if someone has some carfax's available, I'd love the info for that VIN. Thanks guys. Bryan

Hi, I'm looking to replace our 2000 OBW, so this thread interests me. I read that the 2003 engines are better. Is that true? or should we save up for a 2005?

That might be the best bet. =) Thanks for the help guys.

I have a 2000 OBW. I'd like more power (go figure) I have time scheduled with the mechanic to change the rear main seal to stop an oil leak. He's planning on removing the engine. How much more involved would it be for him to replace it with an H6? I don't have an H6 engine, so that's another question. how much are engines? Mine has 162K miles on it.