Just wanted to post a data point in case Subaru/Toyota monitors this. I wanted this car. I was going to buy this car. I have been actively following this thread since August waiting, hoping, to hear "this is the problem, here is the fix." I gave up and bought a 2012 Honda Civic Si. Here is the proof:
Don't bother flaming me with any advice/info on what else I should have bought. This is the right car for me (not saying its better, worse, or the car for you). I chose the horse for the course because I can't compromise or risk unreliability. I've suffered unreliable cars and my Miata was solid as a rock back in the 90's.
This post is also to sincerely thank all the contributors to this thread. You deserve better. I don't buy the first-year bug excuse. Too much development technology around to prevent exactly this. Toyota/Subaru should be falling all over themselves to please you early adopters. I really appreciate your efforts and information sharing and am hoping it works out for you.
Much respect to the contributors and thank you.
Scootas