So I guess it's safe to assume Subaru tranny's (manual and automatic)
generally don't last as long as their engines?

Good for us conversion folks (my subie donors have all been automatics)

>I've talked to mechanics who specialize in Subarus, including one who
>rallies an Impreza WRX, and he says the manuals are not long-lasting,
>including the WRxs.