transmission problem with Legacy GT

[Yolande]

I have a 2000 GT Legacy with 51,000 miles which developed a problem
when put from reverse to forward. The car would not move until I
pressed the gas pedal for awhile. I took it to a transmission shop
which just advised me that the transmission needed rebuilt at a cost of
$2-3,000. They also advised me that this is not uncommon for a
subaru. Any one had experience with something like this? It seems
that a new transmission for 51,000 miles is quite drastic!

 

[BARRY DONOVAN]

It is uncommon for a subaru, especially at that low mileage.
Try getting filter cleaned/changed and fluid changed for transmission.
Unless you beat the crap out of your car, try the above first, not a new
tranny yet, simply for the fact that it kicked in gear eventually.
There is a schedule for that type of maintenance, I don't know what it is
for your car. If it is 6 years on same fluid for trans, it's definately due
for change/clean and filter.

 

[Larry Van Wormer]

I have a 2000 GT Legacy with 51,000 miles which developed a problem
when put from reverse to forward. The car would not move until I
pressed the gas pedal for awhile. I took it to a transmission shop
which just advised me that the transmission needed rebuilt at a cost of
$2-3,000. They also advised me that this is not uncommon for a
subaru. Any one had experience with something like this? It seems
that a new transmission for 51,000 miles is quite drastic!

I'd certainly recommend a second opinion if the recommended cost is that
high! Do you have a good Subaru dealer in your area? If so I'd take it
there for the second opinion.

Larry Van Wormer

 

[ibuildthings]

If you go to the Cartalk website, look under ACTUAL CAR INFORMATION (menu
item up top), then scroll down to MECHANICS FILES, you will find a "rate
your mechanic" area. It includes searchable files by zip code. Perhaps
before you drop all that money, check up on your mechanic, and also find a
second opinion in your area that was rated highly.

Good luck.