Hey new Subaru owner checking in...

 

I just picked up a 2000 Legacy Wagon (2.5 SOHC automatic) with 232,000 miles on it. I got it for $1,000 as the owner feared it had transmission problems. He got it for cheap too as he got it from a fleet company (that explains all the miles).

 

Anyway, when you shifted it into drive from park it would just sit there and you had to give it a little gas for it to engage. I took it home and changed the tranny fluid/filter and added some lucas transmission lube to it and it hasn't done it since. This thing runs like a top! I love it!

 

...and yes, from what I've been told the engine/tranny are still original.

 

Here's a few pics of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/audiciter/DSCF0440.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/audiciter/DSCF0439.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/audiciter/DSCF0443.jpg

hey, welcome to the board..i can't help with the tranny, but figured i'd say welcome

Welcome, audiciter! Your post sounds like a resolution and not a problem. Is this correct, or are you still having issues?

Welcome, audiciter! Your post sounds like a resolution and not a problem. Is this correct, or are you still having issues?

 

No the problem seems to be corrected. I've been driving it for the past couple of months and it hasn't happened at all.

 

I've just repaired the basics: Plugs/wires, fuel filter, air filter, changed/flushed all fluids, and replaced belts/hoses (getting ready to do the timing belt soon as I don't know when it was changed last). I can't believe how smooth it rides at 232,000 miles. My main vehicle is an F-Series truck, and I picked this up as a work car. Gas was killing me!

 

I like this car so much I've been looking at newer Soob's when this one finally gives out. As good as it runs now, it might be a while before it decides to quit.