91 Legacy 140k Delay in shifting... Only when cold.

[Verizon News]

My 91 Legacy is in excellent condition. The smog guy said it's like a brand
new car. It has 140k miles on it. I just bought it on ebay.

My problem... When the engine is cold, the car will not shift into drive
(4th gear). It will drive fine in third even at high rpms but will not
shift into the final gear for the vehicle. It is an automatic with the
capability of being a manual with the flick of a switch.

The car gets about 250 miles to a tank and seemingly runs fantastic except
this shifting problem. Once the car warms up.... it is completely fine.
Any ideas??

Thanks...
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[Edward Hayes]

My 2000 Forester 4eat auto will not shift into 3d or is it 4th until
the transmission fluid is warm. Takes about 5 minutes at light-med
throttle in 70 degree F. weather.