riflegunbuilder

Sounds like I will be Subaru shopping again. Still wondering if the move up to a 2010 vs headgaskets is a wise choice or just swapping money so to speak?

Monday, I had a wreck in my 04 Outback. I'm having the damage repaired but between this wreck, the wreck(s) the car had been in (Repair Title), and the 250,000 miles I'm going to start the search for a newer car. Thinking of 06-09 Outback or Forrester. The 06-08 models seem the most appealing from price point. However, I have heard 08 and up don't have the headgasket problems as much? Do Gen 3s have a big # of other problems? The only other cars I have thought of are RAV4 or Highlander. Thought of a Nissan but the CVT transmission seems iffy? What are some of your thoughts? riflegunbuilder is online nowReport Post

Thanks. On the tailgate I can see a return spring. After oiling, the handle still seems as stiff. I can push handle back and forth but it won't retun on its own. Is there a way to oil the cable going to the latch?

Just bought a 04 Outback, my first Subaru. Heated seats switch doesn't come on. I checked the fuse behind change tray. What's the next step? any ideas? What's my next step? Also, I read the sticky about lubing sticky tailgate handles. Mine still doesn't spring back. What's next? Replace handle?