The car still has the original front brakes. The transmission uses a cable shifter, unlike previous designs that use a direct mechanical linkage. Archived from on 1 August 2008. The handling is sporty, but when confronted with bad roads, is very predictable. Also, in 1998 Subaru changed from a push-style clutch to a pull-style, on turbo models, requiring minor bellhousing and fork changes.
I noticed someone else had posted about a car with similar symptoms that were cured by repairing a rear axle drifting problem. Our Take on the 2005 Subaru Outback This is a time of transition for Subaru. I would recommend to anyone. I definitely do not ride the clutch and have had it checked by Subaru several times. . The Manual transmission is in good condition shifted fine though gears and all fluid was clean and clear when drained, Transmission was rebuilt around 150k and had a limited slip front differential put in at that time.
The mechanic showed me the bearing and it was shot! Lots of expensive problems, where to start? It's been completely reliable and very trouble free. The car that evolved from the cheap but popular tin box of the early '80s into the all-wheel-drive favorite of New Englanders in the '90s is going hot and upscale. Overall, I am very pleased with the car and love driving it as much now as when it was new in 2005. I have even lived out of the car for over 2 months with all of my gear and belongings packed on top. The traction is especially good with the manual transmission and power is most enjoyable in 2nd and 3rd gears.
I am at almost 140,000. Passing on the highway is a pleasure, the turbo really shines. The bellhousing and input shaft were changed for the , the first generation was used until about 1998, when a major redesign of the holding devices was released. I love the turbo- especially going up steep hills on the highway- the car eats them up. This is usually the result of one or more of the following mistakes: Using tires that are not precisely-matched as to the amount of tread wear, size, or brand Failure to rotate the tires on a consistent basis every 5k or 7.
I have always tried to maintain my vehicle at the dealer. The control unit monitors several factors including vehicle speed, gear position, and wheel speed and then varies the apply of the clutch based on a model stored in memory. Just had to replace right front lower control arm and wheel bearings!!!! The cargo hold is a bit small when there are 4-5 people and gear for a trip, skiing, etc. I like to fix stuff asap. The control unit can and does change the apply several times per second.
The Manual transmission is in good condition shifted fine though gears and all fluid was clean and clear when drained. The gear ratios for reverse are not provided. This one is highly suspect as I pamper the car. Car is Obsidian Black Pearl 32J exterior, Ivory leather interior in good condition, the drivers bolster is showing signs of wearing. Maintenance is easy-clearly Subaru designed this to be maintenance friendly.
The rear end had whiteline adjustable lateral links, spec B aluminium rear control arms with solid bushings. The second generation saw use until 2008. Every 75,000 miles it appears. High performance comes at a price. The gauges are very easy to read and I like the red color of the dials for night driving. The persistent lockup condition under acceleration provides the efficiency and control of a clutch while still behaving much like a traditional planetary automatic transmission. I had to drive really carefully to make it lasted to getting back home.
The other incidentals added the difference. Lineartronic uses a specially modified torque converter to connect the engine to the transmission. The gear ratios for this gearbox were altered slightly. It can slip like a traditional torque converter, but remains locked under all conditions except when coasting or traveling at very low speed. The front end came with the whiteline busing kit on the control arms, tierod ends on a new rack an pin and had a cusco chassis brace.
Gear Ratios are: 1st: 3. No slipping but the pilot bearing was getting noisy. Always had great gas mileage, it was a perfect car for my needs. The suspension on the car was bilstein struts and rallitek springs that are in great condition no leaks or seeping from the seals. Active Torque Split drives the front wheels directly and the rear wheels through a hydraulic clutch. And who would have ever thought we'd hear a classic McIntosh sound system booming with grace and power from a Subaru? After reading these complaints it seems consistent with other owners.