Clutch problems of the 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

While traveling down a major highway in fifth gear my car engine began to rev and the instrument panel was at 6,000rpms. I attempted to slow the car and make it to an exit ramp, but the clutch would not disengage. I pulled the car off the side of the highway and it stalled out. I had the car towed to fairway Subaru where I was told many different excuses that were all "driver related. " I was told that "the clutch disintegrated under extreme heat from revving the engine. " the clutch was taken apart and there were no "heat spots. " I was then told that I must have shifted gears too slowly, and since that was also driver related the warranty still would not cover the repairs. This is a true safety issue, considering I was on a major highway and had no problems or warnings prior to the clutch "disintegrating. " once the engine began revving, my car lost speed and would not drive properly. I avoided an accident that could have been fatal.

I started my car on Saturday may 18th and could not drive it. Clutch was bad. I've had the car 13 months, it has 13k miles on it and the dealer told me it was my fault-driver error. This is my 4th car with a manual transmission (ironically the first new car) and I have never, ever had a clutch problem with any of the others-ranging from an older Saturn to an m series BMW. According to Subaru, they can't/won't do anything if the technician says the problem was caused by driver error. They said all I can do is ask the service manager to give me a "goodwill" discount. I am not holding my breath.