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I just purchased a 2000 Outback from a used car broker. Really didn't sense any problems when I test drove it which I did thoroughly. But several weeks after I purchased it, I noticed the delay going from R to D only after complete cool down (ie first thing in the morning). I really appreciated porcupine73 for tipping me off about this problem on the Meet n Greet forum. I'm going out to get the supplies--thanks Rooster2 for posting.

Thanks 92_rugby_subie and porcupine73 you've already addressed a concern--the auto tranny does have a very slight delay sometimes going from reverse to drive. Seems to do it first time in the day when backing out of the driveway. I will pay particular attention to that. And since I bought it from a broker (not private party) I have no clue on the history of things like if the head gaskets have been replace. It has 92K on the odometer (verified by Carfax).

Just bought my first Subaru--2000 Outback. Did a bit of research before buying and liked what I saw and I'm loving lovin this car so far. Will drive from LA area to Portland next week, I'm thinking it's going to be a comfortable ride. I just moved from Malaysia were my family and I have lived off and on for 25 years. Had a Volvo 240 and there was a Volvo owners club with a forum similar to this. Lots of great advice and help. Hoping to get the hang of this site for the same kind of help. For example there was a thread just for 200 series Volvo where I quickly learned all the quirks of those particular models and tips what to do about them. Would love to find something like that on here. Anyway, glad to see a site like this.