Sorry to hijack the thread. I don't suffer the same problem but rather difficulties in engaging R or 1st gear. With R, it refuses to go in, and sometimes I need to either go to 3rd and R or pump the clutch.

With 1st when I shift into 1st too fast (stationary), it makes a nasty "crunking" noise. Is there a reputable place to have subaru gearboxes looked at ?