I've run into a classic problem where the dealer can find no problem, but there clearly was a problem. Here it is - maybe somebody else has run into this.
I've got a 2003 Forester X with the 5-speed stick. Total mileage is
4200. Two weeks ago I drove home from work (2.5 mile trip) and stopped at a neighbors' house to drop something off. I returned to my car within about 3 minutes, tried to start it, and it wouldn't run. The engine cranked over normally and would catch quickly but then sputter at maybe 100 rpm for a few seconds and then die. I tried about 20 times to get it started without success. Much to my embarrassment, my neighbor (a pretty old guy) and I had to push the car back into my driveway. I tried another 20 or so times to start it and then gave up. Two hours later I tried again, and eureka, it started! Now I've been using the car for a few days without incident and I took it into the dealer but they found no problems and couldn't replicate the incident. I have to admit that without some resolution my confidence in taking the car somewhere remote or even some distance is greatly reduced.Any suggestions?
Jim