When shifting into drive the transmission does not engage immediately. Revving the engine for 15 seconds to 3 minutes usually causes it to engage. Once engaged, it is fine until the next time you shift into drive. Reverse works fine. The car has only 63,000 miles. I bought this car new in December, 2000. I choose a Subaru because of all the rave reviews from friends.....plus it is AWD and I live in New England with our sometimes terrible winters. This is the most major problem. I always thought the transmission shifted strangely and question the dealer (Anchor Subaru) early on about my concern. I was told the transmission was fine. Needless to say, this is NOT the best car I have ever bought. By the way, I have treated this car very kindly. At 61 years old, I am far away from the days of running a car hard.