I have a 2001 LL Bean Outback H6 I have been having annoying problems with for about the last couple of years. The dealer has been less than forthcoming with helping with these issues. I don't know if they truly cannot fix these things (if this is the case then their mechanics suck) or they just don't want to take the time to correctly diagnose and fix these things. SOA has been less than helpful also.
A brief description of the problems:
1) I had posted this a while back: A recurring problem with the RPM bouncing up (as much as 500 RPM) when I release the gas and have my foot on the brake when slowing to a stop. I can also feel slight engine surges when driving at slow speeds; like the engine is revving itself. The dealer had replaced a "throttle position sensor" and then the ECU was "recalibrated", both not having any effect on this problem.2) At high RPM (~3000 to 4000 when shifting) there is a clicking/ticking sound and the RPM hang a bit before coming back down. I did just have the "recall clip for the cruise control cable" done. This has had no effect on this problem.
Also the "upgraded" Subaru stereo speakers suck. One has already been replace in the driver's door; another is going in the front passenger door.
This has been happening for the last couple of years or so. I like the car; but my faith in Subaru and Subaru "reliability" has greatly diminished. I am torn between dealing with this constantly or trading on a 2001 or so BMW 325 xi.
Any helpful thoughts/ideas?
TIA.