PhilipJB

Hi & thanks so much for the research & link. Wish I could understand what it all means but fraid it's Chinese to me... I daren't get that involved at this stage in case I bugger it up & create more trouble than there is - given that there's not much wrong, and maybe nothing at all.

There is a sport mode, but this is happening in normal auto. I could force it to hold a gear manually with the tiptronic. Just wonder if the box is being a bit trigger happy in fly-casual mode, or if there might be a small gremlin. Incline is interesting - thanks for thinking to mention. The box also often seems unsure which gear to settle for on motorway/dual carriageway climbs, and swaps gears to & fro in quick succession. A bit annoying when just wanting to take it easy. Does anyone else find the same, or could there be something up, or is it just user error? ;-) That's a mean-looking dirt-shredder you've got there :-)

She's a beauty, good work...

Yes, serviced at independents in the meantime. But Subarus are made a bit different from your average, so maybe I should take a bigger bill in this getting-to-know-you stage?

Greetings! I had one of those new from 2004-2006. Fantastic car, enjoy :-) Suggest to check the oil level regularly, the guy who took my car didn't & the engine seized a couple of years later.

Recently got a 2006 Legacy 3.0 Auto as the family wagon. 94000 miles, appears in good condition considering. Decent service history although it's not seen a main dealer for 3 years & 25000 miles, wondering whether to take it in for an OEM health check - planning to keep it a while, want to look after it. Put 4 new Avons on it a week after purchase, they feel great vs the odd front-rear pairs that were on it before. Engine sounds & feels OK. Gearbox smooth, although it readily drops a gear to accelerate gently on motorway when I'd be happy for it to stay in 5th - is this normal? Drivers electric window switch feels worn out. Nothing else to report yet. All advice appreciated, especially pitfalls to look out for & recommended maintenance. It's my 4th Subaru, but first time for a 10 year old example. All 3 others have been brilliant with no problems at all, not even a light bulb. Previous: 2004 Impreza WRX 2009 Legacy 2.0D 2009 Tribeca 3.6