Thanks for the info (and the photographs) folks. Being that the failures seem to be at higher mileages, I think I might take a chance on a new Forester. As I said before, I did like that 1990 Legacy wagon! Have driven Hondas & Toyotas since 1994, and had treatment from the Subaru dealer been better, and the sales staff more knowledgeable, I probably would have bought another Subaru or two.
Thanks again.