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I am the third owner of my Outback. The first owner was an elderly couple that owned it until a few years ago, then sold it to their granddaughter. I just purchased it off the granddaughter. I have EVERY service record since new, including the recall paperwork from when the subframe was "rust-proofed" back in 2003. Since this failed, I am looking to see if Subaru will kick-in for a replacement.
Am I screwed because I'm the third owner?
I plan on sending a packet full of the recall paperwork, and a letter describing this issue with the car. I'm a Subaru lover, and want to keep it on the road for a long time, but this subframe is threatening to kill the car off much sooner than it needs to be. Is SOA generous regarding replacement if all of the paperwork is intact?
I have two of these holes on both sides of the rear subframe, and the rest of it isn't too pretty either:
Can anyone on here share their experiences with SOA regarding the replacement of their rear subframe? A search returned no results on this forum for me. I'd like to know what I'm up against.:29:
Thanks!
Am I screwed because I'm the third owner?
I plan on sending a packet full of the recall paperwork, and a letter describing this issue with the car. I'm a Subaru lover, and want to keep it on the road for a long time, but this subframe is threatening to kill the car off much sooner than it needs to be. Is SOA generous regarding replacement if all of the paperwork is intact?
I have two of these holes on both sides of the rear subframe, and the rest of it isn't too pretty either:

Can anyone on here share their experiences with SOA regarding the replacement of their rear subframe? A search returned no results on this forum for me. I'd like to know what I'm up against.:29:
Thanks!