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    2005 3.0 HO Outback Questions

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    Thanks....Should be picking up tomorrow or later in the week (waiting for the next snow storm). I don't know of link works below but if does here's the next Subaru for the garage.

     

    http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=216233839&dealer_id=58274451&car_year=2005&model=SUBOUTBK&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=2005&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=8&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=50&make=SUB&color=&min_price=&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=49428&advanced=&end_year=2005&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=0

     

     

     

     

    Cool wasnt sure when the tensioners were fixed. I think the local dealer wants the business of oil changes :)

     

    nipper

    Potenza RE910 Tires Snow = Danger

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    Subaru Friends,

     

    First experence with snow in my daughter 98 Legacy L Auto Sedan. I would STRONGLY recommend that you stay away from the above tires for winter driving. The car was a handfull to stay pointed. Back-end would fishtail without even touching the gas going around a corner. I was worried to even let my daughter drive the car here in Western Michigan. Note these tires were brand new in June so they only had about 3000 miles on them

     

    I drive around 40,000 miles a year and consider myself a experenced driver in all conditions, and even I was considering putting in the fuse and making this a FWD car. I even put 150 pounds of sand in the trunk (going back to my RWD days).

     

    Puts some Michillin X-ICE on the Subaru yesterday. What a difference. Strongly recommend these tires. This cars is what I would expect from an AWD.

    Auto Trans Fluid Change Question

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    I have 98 Legacy (2.2L) with a auto trans. Car now has 107K on it (purchased it with 101K). I have know way if determining if the transmission fluid has been changed (other then it looks fine and smells fine). Car drives great and no issues with the transmission (other it seems to shift differently when warm, believe this is related to the overdrive or T converter programming ). In the pass I've know people that have changed the transmission fluid (typically at one of those quick oil change business or at a dealership) and shortly after that they had the car in because of transmission issues. What's the concensous here. If it's not broke don't touch it or there's value in purging the old and replacing it with new fluid?

     

    Thanks In Advance...

    98 Legacy 2.2 Noise when cold

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    i love my 1997 and will throw a new engine or tranny in or both when it comes time. The 1997 feels better and looks better then the 2006.

    As long as the noise goes away your fine. Mine sounds like a deisel on a very cold day.

     

    nipper

     

    Nipper,

     

    Thanks...And it does go away...And I used to teach my daughter there's value in letting the car warm up a little before taking off. Even if it's the time it takes to put your seat belt on and adjust the mirrors it better to let the oil and coolent move around before putting it in gear.

     

    Bill

    what should i do!!!

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    My 1997 has 187,000 miles on it. The only major mechanical work was rebuilding the AWD unit (previous owner had a mismatched tire and that came back to haunt me even after i replaced all 4).

    i like the 2.5L personally, its torquey. As far as HG (ad nausim) once you get over 125K any aluminum engine can blow a HG. i had a 98 legacy, and love the extra height of the outback. The legacy kept hitting curb stops.

     

     

    nipper

    What's the indication of the AWD unit going out. I put new tires on the 98 when I bought it in April but I didn't check if the tires were mismatched. I know they were different brands?

     

    Thank In Advance...

     

     

    Bill

    98 Legacy 2.2 Noise when cold

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

    Posted

    Could be one of two things, a loose heat sheild, or piston slap. Love a SUbaru, love your piston slap. This is one of those noises that we get used to owning a subaru.

    Do a search on piston slap.

    And welcome top Subaru, now should i tell you about the switch on top of the steering column or wait for you to find out on your own.....

     

    nipper

    Thanks for the reply. I was wondering about if it could be piston slap. Seems like it would do it without a load on it?

     

    Do you mean the parking light switch....

     

    I cheated I went out and look in the owners manual. I don't even know the switch was there....

     

    My wifes lease is up on her Grand Prix next May. Come January (I already started looking but don't tell her) I'm looking for another 95-98 Legacy to replace it. I've owned a lot of cars in my time and I can't remember one that I enjoy driving as much as this one and is as solid as this car is with 107K on it (and it started out as a rental car according to CarFax).

     

    I see myself owning a few more of these. I test drove a 2006 a couple of weeks ago, and it's a nice car but I still preferred the steering feel and control of the 98.

    98 Legacy 2.2 Noise when cold

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    I'm new to the Subaru world as of April 06 (daughter first car). I bought a 98 Legacy 2.2 with a auto trans and with 101K on it (now sitting at 107K+). I did all the maintenance new time belt - water pump - hoses - belts - new fluid in the transfer cases - etc. The car drives and performs great other then there's this metalic noise when you first put it in gear and start moving (doesn't do it much at all when it just sitting there running in park). But until it's warm, when you pull out and start moving, it will make this noise from a few seconds (stops if you lift off the gas). Once the car is warmed up, it never happens. It seems to be coming from the bottom of the engine. But once again I'm not sure. Is this anything I should be worried about? Car has plenty of power, doesn't burn any oil or trans fluid. I'd rather drive this them my wifes 2004 GTP Pontiac. Can't wait until winter. Did I say this was my daughters car....

     

    I would rather drive the 98

     

    Thanks In Advance...

    Help...Need Advice on Buying Used Subaru

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

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    Greetings... I am looking to buy a used subaru for my college bound daughter. I am not experienced with the brand, driving my 6th honda, but she is going to school in Buffalo and I wanted AWD and reasonable gas mileage. Based on my budget, I am seeing Legacy's, Impreza's and Outbacks in the 1995-1999 range with 70K-110K miles. I was wonder what types of pitfalls I might be walking into buying a car of that age, with that type of mileage, my experience with honda's is that they'll reliably run into the 150K-170K range without major repairs, what type of reliability can I expect for a subaru? Is there anything I should be specifically looking out for?

     

    Thanks for any and all advice provided.

     

    TMY23

     

    I just bought a 98 Legacy L 2.2L (101,000 miles) for $4,200 for my daughter (gets her licences next month). I put a new timing belt, water pump, T-Stat and the other maintenace item, for a little over $400.00. This is great car and drives likes it new. I can't wait until it starts snowing again so I can take her out in the snow (can't believe I just typed that, winter last for 9 months in Michigan and I love summer). I aleady put on over 3,000 miles on it (owned for about a month). Gas mileage is around 25mpg (city and highway).

     

    Bill

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