bravesfan

Here's my 5 minute version... At around 83k I noticed what could best be described as a differential whine on deceleration. It was definitely reproducible if I let off the throttle...tech could hear nothing and said all the cars sound like that. So I made service manager go for a ride and she said she definititely heard it but had no clue what it was but not to worry about it Stayed about the same until about 108k where it got noticeably louder...still no driveability issues but it was going fast. Dealer now says I need new trans for $7500...i complain to SOA and best they would offer was $2500 off a remanufactured which still left me @ 5k. This car had nearly 100% highway miles. Fluid levels were fine and looked fine as well per dealer. Fortunately I still had my civic with 200k and the original 4 speed non CVT to get me around thru this... Local trans shop sources a used CVT with 16k miles thru LKQ with a 2 year 24k warranty... Installed for $2800. Submitted my claim for reimbursement and got an email about 3 days later saying to expect a check within a week for the full amount. Hopefully I get at least 100k out of this one too though I admit I'm a bit worried that there's just an inherent design flaw in these models. I

My 2013 Legacy started acting up around 83k...sounded like a distinct differential whine to me...the dealer "couldn't hear it" and told me "they all sounded like that". That was Jones in Bel Air, MD for anyone wondering. Well started sounding a lot worse @ 109k and was then told I needed a reman trans for $7500... I have all nearly 100% highway miles and that car has been babied...it's absurd to have a failure that expensive in a 25k car...thank god I still had my 2000 Honda Civic running with 213k miles on the original trans, engine, and rear wheel bearings (yea those went on my Legacy too)...SOA finally offered me $2500 towards the $7500...yea thanks but no thanks. Ended up sourcing a used one thru a local Transmission shop w/16k miles that came with a 2 year 24k warranty...installed w/tax for $2800...oh and it's eating oil too...wasn't going to even bother having them address that - but am now reconsidering as my VIN falls under the suit and is still covered for another 10 months...not real happy with SOA after all this.