I have a 98 outback (60,000) and I just started having a problem with the clutch sticking half up from the floor after clutching and shifting gears. 
Can you tell me: 
  
  
I read in a previous thread that this is a know problem.   
Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, can you tell me: 
  
what is the problem? 
  
how long from the time you noticed it to the time you you couldn't drive the car anymore? 
  
was it covered by your warranty/extended warranty? 
  
if not, how much did it cost? 
  
  
thanks.