[Automatic '03 Forester Won't Shift Out of Park]

Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try, but I'm parked on level ground.

[Automatic '03 Forester Won't Shift Out of Park]

I start my Forester and push in the brake, but it still won't shift out of park. It seems like the mechanism that allows it to shift out of park when the brake is pushed in isn't working. Any ideas?

[2003 H6 Outback Differentail Fluid]

I had my oil changed today and the service person told me I need to have my Front and Rear Differential Fluids changed. I didn't do it.

 

My question is, do I have a front and rear differential and how necessary is it to change them?

 

BTW, they also told me I should get a fuel system cleaner, a PT15 engine treatment, and have my auto transmission fluid and coolant/antifreeze changed.

 

My milage is 105,000.

[Timing Chain for '03 H6 Outback]

Does anyone know when the timing chain needs to be replaced in a 2003 H6 Outback or when/if it needs inspection? I've heard if a timing chain breaks it creates a big problem. I'm at 105,000 miles.

 

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[Climate control - air conditioning]

I purchased a used '03 outback wagon with a climate control system. I've noticed that, while switching through the different modes, when I get to the mode with the defroster the air conditioning comes on. Is this normal?

['03 Outback H6 - strange AC noise]

I actually haven't looked for obvious leaks yet. I'll see what I can find.

 

 

Thanks

['03 Outback H6 - strange AC noise]

I've noticed a strange hissing/whining noise coming from the passenger side of the engine when I turn on the AC.

 

Maybe air in a line, a pump, or...any ideas?

 

Thanks

[2003 Outback V6 L.L. Bean Wagon for 14,800]

Does $14,800 sound like a fair price for a '03 Outback H6 L.L. Bean Ed w/ 85,000 miles? In very good condition except for a minor scratch on the back bumper.

['01 Outback H6]

Most people don't know where Eureka is, but they know of Humboldt...for some reason.

['01 Outback H6]

Does anyone know anything about the H6 model? What does H6 mean? Is it prone to problems?

 

I'm looking at a 2001 Outback H6. It seems nice. The driver seat heater isn't working, but everything else checks out. Do the seat heaters tend to be problems? Asking $14,885...seems high, I was thinking $12,000.

[Inconsistent Odometer Reading, should I buy?]

So I went ahead and made an offer.

 

I blue booked it at $11,205 (excellent condition w/120,000 miles)

Subtracted $650 for new time belt, tensioner, & water pump

Subtracted $200 assuming bad master cylinder

Subtracted $500 for condition (almost excellent)

Subtracted $3,000 for total miles unknown

 

I offered $6,855. Thinking I would max at $7,500

 

They didn't kick me out, but they said there bottom line was $10,500

 

Oh well, I'll let somebody else have that one.

 

Thanks for all the info.

[Inconsistent Odometer Reading, should I buy?]

Thanks for the tip on the driver door jam sticker, I'll take a look.

 

Would you consider an offer of $8,000 to be fair, or still too high, or too low? Remember, I have very little selection to choose from, but then again, I can be patient.

[Inconsistent Odometer Reading, should I buy?]

I am looking to buy an Legacy/Outback model for the AWD & decent gas milage.

 

The used car selection is pretty limited where I live.

 

I found a '99 Legacy Outback Limited Edition for sale at a used car lot asking $11,999. It's in excellent condition inside & out with everthing working/running good; by far the nicest looking used subaru I've seen and with only 43,000 miles on the Odometer. I was going to offer $10,500 until the dealer told me the actual miles on the car is unknown for unknown reasons. I ran a CARFAX which shows an Odometer reading of 87,514 on 6/22/04 and a reading of 41,542 on 11/14/05. It's hard to tell how many miles for sure, but I would guess 87,000 plus 43,000 which is 130,000 miles. The car has had 3 owners (New York, Wisconsin & California).

 

Has anyone heard of Odometer Problems for this model? Would I be taking a huge risk buying this car? I would take it to my mechanic before actually purchasing it.

 

All your input helps, Thanks.