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I was under the impression that the ENTIRE Legacy was built in Lafayette, IN. I posed that to Subaru because my manufacture date is April '03 (which is not too far off of Dec '02). They INSISTED that my engine was an '03 and NOT covered under the original recall. After a couple of "heated" discussions with SOA, I had a regional customer service MGR send me a letter stating they would cover the head gasket for an external leak for 8 years or 100K, which was what the recall was. Very interesting though.

Have an '03 Legacy Special Edition sedan. '03 engines weren't supposed to have HG problems. GUESS WHAT: They were wrong. I had the "treatment" put in my engine after first leak was discovered. Have had 2 head gaskets replaced since then. Last one only lasted 9,000 miles. We'll see how long this one lasts.

Out enjoying a nice fall day in Western PA and thought this made for a good backdrop for a pic. Whadda ya think? and

DUDE!!!! Head gaskets were recalled from '99 to '02! That should have been taken care of gratis! I'd look into it further... You're welcome to e-mail me for further details. mark_nuz@yahoo.com

To my knowledge, ALL Imprezas are made in Japan. Look at the VIN numbers. When I sold Subies, if the VIN started with a "J" it was made in Japan. I am not aware that any of them are being built here. They are still on the same platform, which was originally built in Japan. NOW: Should they make the Impreza bigger and use the OLD Legacy platform ('95 to '04), they COULD produce them here, since the Legacy is made in Lafayette, IN. Never heard of a plant in Canada either, doesn't mean it doesn't exist though.

My '03 headgasket leaked also. They gave me the "stop-leak", however, it didn't live up to its name. Had to have my left head gasket replaced at 27K. Called Subaru to complain and get the extended warranty for the headgaskets (like they did from '99 to '02), but Subaru said it is a different part. Same problem+different part=no extension.

So I should buy the Jetta because it is like a Swiss Army Knife and has all these "gadgets." Guess you'll need all those "gadgets" when you are stranded in the snow. THAT'S the gadget it doesn't have.

Wouldn't be any different with a Legacy. Same engine as an Outback. I would bet that my Legacy Special Edition Sedan (all wheel drive, not just front drive sled) cost not much more (if any) than a comparably equipped Jetta. I paid $18,350 for my Legacy brand new in June '03. That included a factory security system. It is Automatic, power windows, locks, mirrors, power sunroof, cruise, tilt, CD, tilt (no telescoping), 4 CHANNEL ABS (research it, best you can use), 165 HP (normally aspirated), 205-55-16 inch H rated performance tires, alluminum wheels, nice cargo space., etc. Can anyone counter that for the price?

THAT is a new commercial! LMFAO!

Subaru USED to have auto up (one touch). Then they realized that a young child could get seriously injured if they were to have their fingers in the track when it went up. They stopped that. Again, I'll take the AWD over a telescoping wheel.

Sorry! My factory alarm has a red button to arm and little blue one to disarm. That sounds similar to what my car does in valet mode. My wife did it accidentally once a couple months after I got the car and scared the crap out of me. Thought it was broken.

I think your car is in Valet mode. Read the manual and if you don't have one, call the dealership. I think you have to keep the driver's door open and hold the red button down for a few seconds to put it back in normal mode.

In '03, I bought a BRAND NEW '03 Legace Speical Edition sedan (no spoiler) but added a factory security system for $18,350 plus tax and tags. Check it out as my avatar... You should be able to find a HELL of a lot of stuff for under $20K!

Just sent a PM to r3227. I just had the left head gasket replaced on my '03 Special Edition sedan. Subaru REFUSED to extend the warranty to 8 years/100k like they did with the '99 to '02 engines. The customer service rep was a complete bee-yatch and said that it is NOT the same problem because it is a totally different part that is failing. Same problem, different part...hmmm. Let's get a petition going to have the warranty extended. I'm all for it!

Are you SURE about Porsche looking to Subaru??? Porsche, Audi, and VW are all owned by the same company. If you find documentation of that, I'd LOVE to see it. It would be very interesting and a huge blow to Audi.