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#1118 of 1296 Re: 3.6R Limited 2010 Legacy [ateixeira] by saedave

Jun 25, 2010 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 25, 2010 10:13 am)
Remember those supposedly hail-damaged Tribecas that sold for $27k new? Rumor has it they were hardly damaged at all, but SoA wanted to unload a bunch for cheap without an adverse affect on resale.
  
I should have nabbed one.
 
That is how I bought a 1993 Passat VR6 wagon for a minimum price: The hail damage was only barely visible when I sighted across the roof at exactly the right angle. One bounce of a roller at a car wash would have done more. When I traded it in on the 97 Legacy the dealer thought it was a cream puff, but it was a true VW with a questionable head gasket and autotrans gasket leak. The long VW warranty in later years was of benefit for my next two Passats. They are great cars to drive and ride in, but hell to own out of warranty.
 
 I hope Subaru head gasket problems have been laid to rest or the present sales success will not continue. I suspect the increased bore diameters of the 2.5l engine in the same overall block dimensions as the 2.2l have pushed the limits of block rigidity. That's one reason I bought an XT with the sturdier block casting. It also does not have the nasty exhaust rap from the thin manifolds. The 3.6R block exhaust also does not have those manifolds.

#1119 of 1296 15k mile maintenance by jayrider

Jun 25, 2010 (4:37 pm)

Motor Trend is long terming a 2010 Outback. They had the oil changed-tires rotated and air&cabin filters replaced. Just $368. That's Mercedes territory. My 09 Murano cost me $10 for the air filter [installed by me] coupon for a free rotation at autotire and the dealer comps my oil and filter. The cabin filter is just fine. I'm feeling so lucky. Do like the Outback --- nice car but the dealer really ripped Motor Trend. Be careful out there.

#1120 of 1296 15k maintenance by easypar

Jun 25, 2010 (4:52 pm)

Ouch, I'm pretty sure MT can afford it. How did they show the cost, as part of the overall upkeep, or as a warning to owners against using the dealers for routine work? I haven't read MT for years but I guess for consistency's sake they do it that way to get consistent comparos across manufacturer's lines.
 
I turned 5,000 a month or so ago and had the oil and filter changed at a local (not national brand) oil/brakes/exhaust place that coupons $20.00 as a way to build customer loyalty. They use national brand oil and good filters. I had the tires rotated at Discount Tire so no charge there.
 
When I was in my dealer last weekend for the CVT cooling hose change out I remember seeing the price list behind the service counter. I'm pretty sure the 15k one was listed at about the same price as MT paid.
 
I'm probably going to put a big DO NOT TOUCH sticker on my air filter housing to keep morons from opening it. My wife had her oil changed (Lexus RX) at a Wal-Mart or some other place and they managed to DISLODGE one of the "captive" screws on the air filter housing. She noticed it when we were driving from Austin to Denver when the gas gauge needle was dropping faster than normal.
 
Turned out they had dislodged on of the tiny vacuum lines which was causing the crap mileage. But the missing screw is a PITA because it's IIRC a 5mm diameter. After the second one disappeared I changed services to the place I mentioned above.
 
Overall that dealer charge adds about 2.4 cents per mile to the long term ownership costs.
 
easypar

#1121 of 1296 Re: 3.6R Limited 2010 Legacy [frenchguy007] by priggly

Jun 26, 2010 (8:47 am)

Replying to: frenchguy007 (Jun 23, 2010 1:21 pm)
I'm glad you are enjoying your car. Have you noticed any shakes in the steering wheel of which many have complained and for which there is supposed to be a TSB issued by Subaru in mid-July?
 
The cheap glued-on satellite radio antenna has been fixed for the 2011 model. It has been moved to the rear portion of the roof where it should have been all along. Also, the 2011 has folding rear mirrors.

#1122 of 1296 Re: 3.6R Limited 2010 Legacy [saedave] by priggly

Jun 26, 2010 (9:00 am)

Replying to: saedave (Jun 25, 2010 12:48 pm)
The 2.5 engine uses an open deck block design which is why it is prone to head gasket failures. I believe that Subaru actually re-designed the head gasket yet again for 2010 to try to deal with the head gasket failures. I encountered this on my 1997 Outback which had a failed head gasket at 140,000 miles and required a new engine.
 
The XT uses a semi-closed deck block and so is sturdier but the problem with this engine is that the banjo turbo oil filter screen tends to obstruct, leading to turbo failures, of which there are many reports online. Good luck with yours.
 
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/83-outback-turbo/17697-turbo-failure-clogged- -banjo-bolt-filter-print.html

#1123 of 1296 Upsizing the Outback-RX 330 size? by easypar

Jun 28, 2010 (7:45 am)

I was driving my wife's RX on a local street the other day and a new, '10 or '11 Outback pulled up next to me. Looking across I was pretty suprised by how close in size they appeared. I went into the "Specs" section of Edmunds and did a size comparison and was noticed they are THE SAME SIZE.
 
One or two of the dimensions differed by less than an inch, but that was about it. I realize that the Subies don't have all the nice extras that the Lex has; outside mirrors looking down in reverse gear, electrically controlled tilt wheel, multiple driver's seat pre-sets, electric tailgate but the price difference is a bunch.
 
A few months ago I ran the numbers for an Outback on both Edmunds and SOA and an Outback with what we'd want would probably MSRP for about $30-$31K. I figure a Lex is going to be in the $40K plus range.
 
I'm posting this because we have a 6 month old Legacy, 2.5, CVT and my wife likes its ride and mileage. Her Lex is 6 1/2 years old and not ready for replacement yet, but she has been "pre-looking" and "pre-planning". We no longer do the kind of things that require a sport ute but she has always liked having the extra space and the fact that she sits up a bit higher.
 
The improved mileage ratings versus her old, much heavier RX is an issue, although we don't drive enough for much $$ savings.
 
Anyway I was wondering if anyone has moved from anything like a RX-330, Acura MDX or similar to the new Outback?
 
easypar

#1124 of 1296 Subaru Drive Magazine- Mute button by birdboy

Jul 07, 2010 (5:33 am)

In the latest edition sent to me there is a photo of the steering wheel controls for the Outback. It mentions there is a mute button for the audio. I have a 2010 limited and do not see this button. Am I missing something? Does anyone have this button? Thanks

#1125 of 1296 Re: Subaru Drive Magazine- Mute button [birdboy] by eps105

Jul 07, 2010 (6:44 am)

Replying to: birdboy (Jul 07, 2010 5:33 am)
That button is replaced with the voice activation button in models with the nav.

#1126 of 1296 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium AT/CVT Shifting problem by etan797733

Jul 09, 2010 (8:40 pm)

Bought brand new from the dealer on March 19, 2010, mileage todate: 1,700 miles.
 
From the start already noticed that when backing up and shifting from Park to Reverse, majority of the time there will be a rather big jolt accompanied with a clunking/thudding noise. The problem is more pronounced on an incline surface.
 
When shifting to Neutral and to Drive, there will be a little clicking noises.
 
Never had this problem with previous 1995 and 2005 Legacy 2,5i and 2006 Outback 2.5i.

#1127 of 1296 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium AT/CVT shifting problem and engine noise by etan797733

Jul 09, 2010 (9:12 pm)

Sorry, first time posting, thought I lost the previous message #1126 thus reposting this message.
 
Bought brand new from dealer March 19, 2010, mileage todate: 1,700 miles.
 
From the very beginning already noticed that when backing up and shifting from Park to Reverse, there will be a rather big jolt accompanied by a big clunking noise. This problem is more pronounced on an incline surface.
 
When shifting to Neutral and to Drive, there will be little clicking noise at each stage.
 
Didn't get the time to bring the car to the dealer yet.
 
The engine noise is also rather loud after starting,
 
Never had all these problems with previous 1995 and 2005 Legacy 2.5i and 2006 Outback 2.5i.
 
Anybody has the same problems?
 
Drove the car long distance for 300 miles on July 4th weekend. The drive was smooth and got 31 mpg.

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