Could someone with an '04 OBW check something for me? The center console
transmission shifter light- does it indicate which gear you are in? I know
there is the display on the dash, but we recently noticed that there is no
lit-up indicator on the shifting console. Is it burnt out, ...

Hi, I have only had my new 2006 Forester (5 spd) for a few days.
Granted I am still getting used to the shifting as it's different than
my old Honda, but is it normal to have a strong burning smell when I
put it in reverse? This has happened twice and was a bit alarming. Is

The door seals (weatherstripping) have partially pulled off on both
rear doors in my Forester. The dealer here in Ottawa tells me it will
cost $180 to fix each (+$100 for the part plus labor). Apparently they
have to take the door apart to install them.

i'm curious about these wheel bearings problems people have been
having. is there a sound associated with it?
i have a 2004 forester x, and everytime i do a slow turn of the wheel,
say, like turning into a parking space, i hear this griding noise.

 Hi gang.. Havent posted in awhile, last time I posted at 290,000.00
miles my 92 Subaru with a 1.8 squirrel driven motor is still running.
The stories I have told. Now she has 350,000 on it. .
    Check engine lite not a problem, put a piece of black tape over the

I recently bought a 2001 LL Bean, have put about 1800 miles on it,
mostly highway, 65-75 MPH, in the Southern Appalachians. I'm getting
about 27-28 MPG using premium unleaded, and about 24 MPG in town. Just
wondering what other people are getting with the H6. So far I am not

There seem to be a fair number of complaints about the illumination quality
of the headlights on 2005 Outbacks (search on
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintsearch.cfm).
Complaints include a sharp cutoff between lighted and dark areas, a lack of

Well, the light has been off and on for several days now, so my mechanic
wants me to bring it in.  My question, however, if more about those code
readers and reseters that you can buy off the Net.
They seem to cost around $60 and will give you the error code (you can look

I'm joining your group because I'm actually looking at a new Subaru
Legacy GT.  Have you any comment or any recommandation that can help me
doing a better choice?
In the negociation process what can be obtain form the vendor?

Sorry to keep bugging you guys, but this is my first "late model" Subie and
I have lot's of questions.
I just got this '97 Outback with an automatic tranny, and have noticed that
the tranny gives a definitive "tug" when it shifts from 1st to second.  All

Sorry to keep bugging you guys, but this is my first "late model" Subie and
I have lot's of questions.
After having my new/used '97 Outback checked out by my mechanic the Check
Engine Light came on.  While I hung around they did some work on the car and