Some excellent feedback guys, thanks!
Sounds like I should either talk him down or work on my car. The thing is, I have a day job now, and working on the car isn't as fun as it used to be. I figure paying someone to do the clutch will be around $700, the main switch will be $350 for labor and I can get a used switch for $35. I'd do that myself but pulling the steering wheel seems like too much time for me to get into.The electric seatbelt is busted and sucks anyway. If I replace that, it'll have to be with a manual belt. The replacements are rediculously expensive. It was actually my mechanic who prodded me to look into buying a new car instead of fixing up my current ride (the warpony). I figure if my mechanic tells me to look into other options when I've asked him to put in a bunch of work, I should listen to him!
I actually like the older body style better, except for the seatbelts. And as great as subaru automatics are, I'll be going for a 5 speed, it's just more fun! I'll most likley stick with a 2.2, as the headgasket problem with the 2.5 isn't worth it. Not to mention the mileage drop.
Has anyone here changed the clutch in their legacy wagon? How long would it take someone who hasn't done it before? I'm familiar with working on the car, just sick of doing it. Besides, it's been freakin' cold here.