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They may help, I wouldn't be surprised, but it's well past warranty and it would not be fair to someone who purchased a Subaru Gold warranty for them to fix it for free, especially given it's not common by any means.
Rare breed, if you find a clean one, buy it.
http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=4984
Except Volvo has had it since the 60s...
http://www.automotive.com/auto-news/02/36668/index.html
I had a small dog so he was harnessed in the passenger compartment with us. When he got older we'd secure his dog crate and he rode in there.
It still has manual climate control.
They did upgrade to 17" alloys.
Did Subaru do a rental car only model?
I've seen plenty of crappy Harmon Kardon PC speakers, so the name alone doesn't imply quality. How does it sound compared to your 05?
It's funny how they shuffle what's standard and not included, as if they had a fixed budget and had to choose 5 out of 10 things each year, and each year they change 2 or 3 of those.
Nancy
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perhaps Er LC is 'low speed CAN bus error'
... I assume you know that 'CAN' referrs to the computer communications buss between the onboard computer and other periphials. (like dashboard, engine...etc.)
There is all kinds of info available on the internet if you do a search for subaru "ER LC"
“Er LC” Low speed CAN communication failure
“Er IU” Body integrated unit failure inside
The 05+ OB/Legacy have all the components connected via LAN and the odometer is designed to show certain error codes. Sorry to hear about that -- I think only the dealer or a qualified shop could troubleshoot what this means.
... perhaps you might be so lucky?
Only question: The mechanic didn't replace fuel filter and said it was not necessary. Does that sound right.
Thanks,
Bob
Sincerely,
Bobny57
The continual "rolling over" will eventually break the molding, then water can easily get in.
I'm inside the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty ( just! ) so the dealer has ordered the parts.
Others may want to check this issue on their vehicles.
Perhaps you are one of those which drive with both feet (one on brake and one on throttle)? Both of my parents drive like this so I know it is not uncommon.
Also, most modern antifreeze is designed to go well over 100K miles. (HOAT - hybrid organic acid technology)
Sparkplugs should also go well over 50K.
You ABSOLUTELY should replace brake fluid every 2-3 years reguardless of milage! (or expect expensive brake components to corrode from inside-out)
I beleive fuel-filter is INSIDE the gasoline tank and is part of the fuel-pump assembly. That one is designed to last the life of the fuel-pump. I am not aware of another fuelFIlter besides that.
I HOPE!!!
NAF
I drive as conservatively as possible and mainly on highways but by 35,000 miles I felt that the stops were getting somewhat longer. My mechanic who has serviced my cars for forty years recommended new front brake pads and charged me $167. I trust him with my life. And the brakes do feel firmer now.
As I also have a Lexus GS430 perhaps I am holding my Subie to a higher standard. The Lexus brushes off speed very strongly. But all in all I am very satisfied with the Subie.
HOWEVER: Replacing the brake-fluid has EVERYTHING to do with the brake pedal "feeling firmer".
I am not suggesting you did this... but it is worth repeating here .... due to physical charactoristics, installing "high performance" pads may be a bad idea. Most "high performance" pad compositions DO NOT WORK WELL until they are fully warmed up. They are designed to be used under racing-conditions where they are extremely hot. This means a panic-stop will provide LESS braking power with "high performance" pads.
For more details... feel free to join us in the "Stop here, lets talk about brakes" forum here in EDMUNDS
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2007models include a tire-pressure monitor (except on the Basic wagon);
I was going to get a 2010 forester or outback because i get a good discount as a ski patroller, but i found an 07 for $12k. that's a big difference in cost, eh? i'm going to drive this one for a while and get a diesel in a couple of years when they come out.
-Wes-
I'm in asheville NC and my options were 2005 2.5's with 50-60k miles for about 15,900 or 2006-2007's with about the same mileage for $16k-19k. In fact, i found another 2007 like mine with 95k miles for 13,900 and another with 87k miles for 14,500 so i went to a town only about 10 miles away and found mine. The problem here in asheville is that everyone wants a 2005+ but no one wants to get rid of them unless they trade them in on a new one so there are very few used ones around. so the dealers and car salesmen go to auctions Florida and buy as many as they can find.
my plan is to keep it in great condition and trade up in a couple of years. i will only put about 5,000 miles on it this year. My brother got an 05 with 50k miles on it a year ago and is already at 69k and we joke that even though mine has 78k miles on it, he's going to hit 100k way before me.
At your slower pace eventually it'll even out.
Congrats. Great price indeed.
Was your car ever jump-started?
Was an aftermarket stereo installed? (or any other non-subaru electronic device)
Looking at buying a 2005 Legacy GT wagon as a 2nd car. It has a lot of the features I'm looking for. However, I really dislike the stock 45 profile tires. Too low profile for me. Does anyone know if I can replace the stock 45 profile tires with one with a higher sidewall? Maybe 55 or 60 profile? Thanks.
Frank