I know this isn’t a scientific study, but I have been reading a lot on three different Subaru forums and three Toyota forums. The HG problem seems to be reported much more on the Subaru sites than on the Toyota sites. Maybe that is because Toyota recalled them and now it’s not a problem. A ’94 Toy 4x4 pickup I am looking at had the HG recall performed in ’98, so may be that explains why I don’t see any chatter about HG like I do on the Subaru sites.
To clarify, Toyota’s recall covered any owner of the affect vehicle, not just the original owner. As a matter of fact, the vehicle I am looking at has not had a steering shaft link recall performed and Toyota told me that I buy the truck it is still covered.
RWEDDY, the ’96 is an auto and the dealership told me it’s a 2.5?
How about this one – ‘95 Subaru Legacy Outback $4,100, Green Wagon, 103000 Miles, 5 speed Manual Transmission, AWD, 4 Cylinders, Good Condition. Would the HG problem apply to this also?