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Hi, I run 205/60/15 BFG traction TA all weather but they're not that great for Nw England winter. If I were to get a dedicated snow tire what is the best size? 195/65/15? Thanks very much.

My 2.5 200 legacy has it also at 105k, but when I asked the dealer they said they didn't think it was worth doing.

I have the BFG Traction T/A as well and the grip is excellent. They are a little noisy and I don't think they are going to last that long, but they handle snow and rain very well.

when i had my bfg traction control tires installed at sears i was amused to see that they used an impact wrench to mount the rims and then use a torque wrench to make sure they were sufficiently tight...right idea wrong execution i guess

i had a cv joint fail in this way with no warning. it was fine and noise free until i accelerated through a u-turn and it flung grease about and seperated. it was a remanufactured half shaft.

my 2k brighton has power windows. i'd guess that an accident that calls for replacing only the right rear door is not too worrisome. sounds like a fabulous deal

Is it necessary to follow the recommended maintenace schedules? I have a used 2000 legacy, and I am unsure of the maintenance history. I asked about the 105k service at the delaer here in eastern mass and got a very ambiguous answer as to what it entails. Is this "valve clearance" inspection legit? I assume the timing belt/coolant flush/water pump needs to be done around now...brake pads maybe? The only things I've done to it are an exhasut donut and knock sensor. Thanks for any advice!

well you'd have to remount the tires - big hassle

I have a question on this also. I have BF Goodrich TA tires which are great for the money, but are directional. Can I rotate front to back only (no remounting) or as I suspect is it necessary to rotate diagonally to get even wear?

Forget it! I got my 00 legacy with no problems and 95k miles for 6700 this July. You can find a much better deal.

I just put 4 on my legacy, 205/60/15. It was a very dramaric imporvement over the crappy firehawks. I don't think they're very loud and the rain traction is exceptional.

i had one shatter at about 20k miles once, but i think that's unusual

my 2000 does that. every other gear is fine, but it doens't want to go into first until you've stopped moving.

The cable from the controls to the mechanism that determines the air temp. Dealer did it for 1 hr labor charge.

if anyone's curous it turned out to be a disconnected cable

Thanks for the suggestiong. I don't think it is the knob, as I have been able to change the temperature a few times. I turned on the heat for the first time this week and it stuck on hot for a day, then it was OK. Then it spontaneaously got stuck on hot (while the switch was on cool) but also went away. Currently it is on cool.

Hi, My ventilation is alternately stuck on hot or cold. The heater and AC both work fine, but when changing the temperate it seems to get stuck. Right now it is stuck on cold. Turning the knob has no effect. Last week it was stuck on hot. Any clues? It's a 2000 legacy wagon. Thanks

I have a 2000 legacy 5 speed manual. It makes a subdued howl/humming when in first gear, disengaging or engaging the clutch at low speeds. Does not make the noise in nuetral or at higher speeds. The car is otherwise mint and was a good deal at 6700 with 95k. Any ideas as to what this noise could be?

LOL, I think you've all been had. I can't imagine anyone could write that without the old tongue in the cheek: not to fancy, not to bland. the rice boyz' girlfriends will be like.. whoa he's a hot boy! the subaru owners will be like, that sure looks supafly, and the punk in the jeep cherokee trying to cut me off thinking i have a slow pickup wont be able to finish his sentance as the rims blaze past the fibers of his exsistance on I-90!!

So they won't extend to your 2003 the 100k hasket warranty that they normally apply to the 2000 I have. That's a bit fishy methinks.

Have you already replaced the front struts? My 93 legacy complained about struts in the front around 150k, but never rear.

what's the reason? i try not to park on hay but have never had a problem.

Wow that's so easy I have your answer: yank them off. Or have your dealer do so if you are not inclined. I removed a heat shield from my 93 6 years ago and just had the dealer remove a few from my 2000.

Mine runs fine so far. Oddly the mass emissions inspection didn't use the dynamomoter due to AWD, infact they didn't even probe the exhaust.

well it looks like I will be trading my 93 2.2 and a few grand for a 2000 2.5 tomorrow. I'm a bit leery but I can't find anything wrong with the car and it drives beautifully. My 2.2 runs OK but needs brakes, axles, struts, body panels and is poor on safety with no abs, passenger airbag (unless you count the wife). I'd really like to hear from anyone who has any tips on preventing HG problems...it seems obvious to me that I should monitor temperature and carry coolant in the vehicle. Please share any tips you might have on this vehicle O wise subagurus.