I road test four so far. Common issues: Frame less side windows shake badly at speed. Shock absorbers seems ok on all four cars but potholes are a nightmare and the body rattles badly. A mechanic told me that the transfer case use a viscous coupling system and a lack of maintenance as simple as an under inflated tire can ruined it. Above all servicing it involve transmission removal. I have also learn that it is costly compared to most manufacturers that use identical t-case built by New Venture (US MFG). He also told me to buy a 2007 and up model because they use Jeep gerotor type t-case, no longer protected by patents.
OUTBACK 2001-2004 not convinced
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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I road test four so far. Common issues: Frame less side windows shake badly at speed. Shock absorbers seems ok on all four cars but potholes are a nightmare and the body rattles badly. A mechanic told me that the transfer case use a viscous coupling system and a lack of maintenance as simple as an under inflated tire can ruined it. Above all servicing it involve transmission removal. I have also learn that it is costly compared to most manufacturers that use identical t-case built by New Venture (US MFG). He also told me to buy a 2007 and up model because they use Jeep gerotor type t-case, no longer protected by patents.