hesitation first thing in the morning

[Nicolaas]

My 05 Outback is wierd. When I leave to work in the morning, I back out of
the driveway and when I put it in drive, the hit the gas, it doesn't do
anything for a second or two, then it flies forward, causing a "jerking"
motion. The Subaru service manager thinks that I'm not letting it warm up
enough before I start off, but I think 20-30 seconds is plenty of time for a
new car.
Any thoughts? It feels as if the fuel just doesn't flow properly when I
accelerate. Does that make sense?

btw, the auto transmission seems like it doesn't shift very smoothly either.

If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't have bought this vehicle. I've
been to the service dept. 3 times already in the first 30 days. I HATE MY
SUBIE!!!

 

[Larry Van Wormer]

My 05 Outback is wierd. When I leave to work in the morning, I back out of
the driveway and when I put it in drive, the hit the gas, it doesn't do
anything for a second or two, then it flies forward, causing a "jerking"
motion. The Subaru service manager thinks that I'm not letting it warm up
enough before I start off, but I think 20-30 seconds is plenty of time for a
new car.
Any thoughts? It feels as if the fuel just doesn't flow properly when I
accelerate. Does that make sense?

btw, the auto transmission seems like it doesn't shift very smoothly either.

If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't have bought this vehicle. I've
been to the service dept. 3 times already in the first 30 days. I HATE MY
SUBIE!!!

That sort of hesitation should not happen, even if you start off
immediately after starting the motor, never mind after it's warmed up.
I'd suggest you try another vehicle at the dealer, it should be fine,
then ask the service manager to explain the difference...

Larry Van Wormer