Quote from: Solars Toy on November 10, 2012, 05:33:34 AMReplaced the Subaru with a Subaru. Toy
What did you have? What do you have now?
What were the typical operation/repair costs?
What other models do you like/dislike?
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on August 13, 2021, 10:33:09 PMWhat did you have? What do you have now?
What were the typical operation/repair costs?
What other models do you like/dislike?
I bought a Legacy, gave it to her, she loved it, but got rear-ended, so we got her a Forester.
In truth, the only associated costs are, oil changes, tires, general maintenance like brakes and alignment.
You can easily expect 300 thousand carefree miles out of it.
I'm not a small car fan, but the Legacy was a kick to drive...
I am window shopping. I just don't know what to get, or when to get it.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on August 14, 2021, 12:53:44 PMI am window shopping. I just don't know what to get, or when to get it.
Not a good time, dealers are charging more than the sticker price, so you know used are going for a pretty penny as well.
Stopped by a Subaru dealer the other day. They are only charging sticker. But, it seems like I have to pre-order to get what I want (color, etc).
I have concerns on some of those larger vehicles having only a 4 cylinder engine.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on May 03, 2022, 10:09:47 PMStopped by a Subaru dealer the other day. They are only charging sticker. But, it seems like I have to pre-order to get what I want (color, etc).
I have concerns on some of those larger vehicles having only a 4 cylinder engine.
I recently had my Camry serviced. While at the dealership i had a conversation with the salesman I had purchased three from. I mentioned they were no cars at the dealership. He said everything they sell is pre sold.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on May 03, 2022, 10:09:47 PMStopped by a Subaru dealer the other day. They are only charging sticker. But, it seems like I have to pre-order to get what I want (color, etc).
I have concerns on some of those larger vehicles having only a 4 cylinder engine.
Definitely not a good time to buy new. Imagine, all these manufacturers had to lay people off, so how does that affect quality control etc?
Quote from: Solar on May 04, 2022, 05:52:15 AMDefinitely not a good time to buy new. Imagine, all these manufacturers had to lay people off, so how does that affect quality control etc?
Since when do car manufacturers have quality people working for them? I remember having a vehicle where the center console armrest was installed poorly, I noticed that when I replaced it because it got damaged over the years.
Quote from: supsalemgr on May 04, 2022, 04:25:00 AMI recently had my Camry serviced. While at the dealership i had a conversation with the salesman I had purchased three from. I mentioned they were no cars at the dealership. He said everything they sell is pre sold.
I already know I will have to order my car. They don't have what I would want in stock.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on May 04, 2022, 06:52:22 AMSince when do car manufacturers have quality people working for them? I remember having a vehicle where the center console armrest was installed poorly, I noticed that when I replaced it because it got damaged over the years.
Robots build them, people finish them. It's the little shit that usually fails.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on May 04, 2022, 06:53:53 AMI already know I will have to order my car. They don't have what I would want in stock.
Subaru keeps contacting us to sell our car. Shocking just how much we could get for a used car.
But we're not selling, the thing is still like new, considering they had to give us a new engine at 100 thousand
miles.
Toy had just retired, so it was like getting a new car. Five years old with about 50.000 miles on it.
I'd like to find a used one and make it a property car to hit the trails, an old Brat would be cool. :biggrin:
Quote from: Solar on May 04, 2022, 06:59:54 AMSubaru keeps contacting us to sell our car. Shocking just how much we could get for a used car.
But we're not selling, the thing is still like new, considering they had to give us a new engine at 100 thousand
miles.
Toy had just retired, so it was like getting a new car. Five years old with about 50.000 miles on it.
I'd like to find a used one and make it a property car to hit the trails, an old Brat would be cool. :biggrin:
It would be either a new small SUV or a new sporty sedan.
Unless you know the exact history of a used vehicle, you don't know what is up with it.
Quote from: Solar on May 04, 2022, 06:54:39 AMRobots build them, people finish them. It's the little shit that usually fails.
Exactly my point!
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on May 04, 2022, 09:36:46 AMIt would be either a new small SUV or a new sporty sedan.
Unless you know the exact history of a used vehicle, you don't know what is up with it.
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Used is always a gamble unless you know the owner and how they maintained the car.
Subys usually last 300 thousand trouble free miles, so a car with 150.000 on it and well maintained should be at half life, but that goes for most Japanese imports...
Korean, not so much, American? Probably closer to 250.000 life expectancy with the exception of trucks.
I'll never buy another because my diesel 4x4 will outlast me, but that's diesel, so expect 500 thousand without issue.
I love the Subaru, but I don't like sitting below everyone else, but I'd have to say, if I had to buy a car, it would more than likely be another Suby.
https://www.subaru.com/2024-impreza.html
:drool:
I did briefly test drive an Impreza.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on August 09, 2023, 07:10:04 PMI did briefly test drive an Impreza.
And? :biggrin:
I just don't want or need a car with all the bells and whistles, too many things to go wrong.
Quote from: Solar on August 11, 2023, 06:22:21 AMAnd? :biggrin:
I just don't want or need a car with all the bells and whistles, too many things to go wrong.
I figure that the Impreza has the functionality (cargo area, fold down seats), and some zip in it. I can also consider a Crosstrek.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on August 11, 2023, 10:31:44 AMI figure that the Impreza has the functionality (cargo area, fold down seats), and some zip in it. I can also consider a Crosstrek.
I had an Impreza, gave it to the wife. She simply loved it, but I prefer a truck so I can see.
But it was probably the best car I ever owned, never gave me any issues, that was a new 2007 back then.
Now they're loaded with all kinds of electronics.
My only complaint was 2nd gear, too long, climbing hills with poor acceleration, but third was fine if you had the RPM' up, but not really good on steep grades.
But for a HWY car, it rocked, sooo comfortable...
I need to start going to a dealer and preparing to purchase a new car for Spring. Any last minute advice?
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on October 24, 2023, 05:45:48 PMI need to start going to a dealer and preparing to purchase a new car for Spring. Any last minute advice?
Just something to consider about current wifi.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on October 24, 2023, 05:45:48 PMI need to start going to a dealer and preparing to purchase a new car for Spring. Any last minute advice?
One more thing to consider.
Went to my dealer. After discussing options, they had the car that ended up decided on while on the lot, that just came in and isn't even prepped yet.
I will probably go get it tomorrow.
Wish me luck.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 13, 2024, 05:19:10 PMWent to my dealer. After discussing options, they had the car that ended up decided on while on the lot, that just came in and isn't even prepped yet.
I will probably go get it tomorrow.
Wish me luck.
What did you get?
Quote from: Solar on March 13, 2024, 05:26:54 PMWhat did you get?
Haven't paid for it yet, gotta run by my bank again.
It's Crosstrek. I got a nicer trim package in order to have leather seats. Cloth seats ain't gonna cut it.
It has Starlink.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 13, 2024, 08:03:47 PMHaven't paid for it yet, gotta run by my bank again.
It's Crosstrek. I got a nicer trim package in order to have leather seats. Cloth seats ain't gonna cut it.
It has Starlink.
Nice.....
Subaru is one of the few brands still not suffering the malady of the entire car Mkt.
Auctions are filling up with unsold new cars, dealers can't sell because banks refuse to get stuck with a loan they may have to eventually eat. So no sales.
Look up auction sales on new cars.
Quote from: Solar on March 13, 2024, 10:06:45 PMNice.....
Subaru is one of the few brands still not suffering the malady of the entire car Mkt.
Auctions are filling up with unsold new cars, dealers can't sell because banks refuse to get stuck with a loan they may have to eventually eat. So no sales.
Look up auction sales on new cars.
I had to fight to get a small discount, but I got one. You would think that they throw you a bone or two to sell a car in this market.
They kept going on and on about financing. They kept trying to push low percentage rates, but at lesser months with higher payments. Higher percentage rates for longer periods. No wonder people can't keep up with payments, and they get repossessed. It is not good for anybody.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 14, 2024, 06:58:16 AMI had to fight to get a small discount, but I got one. You would think that they throw you a bone or two to sell a car in this market.
They kept going on and on about financing. They kept trying to push low percentage rates, but at lesser months with higher payments. Higher percentage rates for longer periods. No wonder people can't keep up with payments, and they get repossessed. It is not good for anybody.
I don't know if it's still like this, but out here, I bought two Subarus for the Shingle Springs dealer here in Ca.
Both times, they beat every dealer in the West, including some beyond Denver.
They didn't seem to care, moving inventory made them more money than jacking up the end price.
Give em a call.
https://www.shinglespringssubaru.com/new-inventory/index.htm?search=&model=Crosstrek&sortBy=year+desc
Quote from: Solar on March 14, 2024, 07:55:58 AMI don't know if it's still like this, but out here, I bought two Subarus for the Shingle Springs dealer here in Ca.
Both times, they beat every dealer in the West, including some beyond Denver.
They didn't seem to care, moving inventory made them more money than jacking up the end price.
Give em a call.
https://www.shinglespringssubaru.com/new-inventory/index.htm?search=&model=Crosstrek&sortBy=year+desc
They sure do have more inventory. But, I am on the East Coast.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 14, 2024, 09:19:57 AMThey sure do have more inventory. But, I am on the East Coast.
Try looking at what the rest of the Mkt is selling for in your area for the Cross trek.
https://my.caredge.com/buy?radius=7000&rows=20&zip=90013&make=Subaru&model=Crosstrek&sortBy=dist&sortOrder=asc&start=0
I regret buying this thing, and I don't even have it yet in my hands yet.
Even after telling them I am going through my bank, the one asshole still is going on about their financing.
I bring them a check, then they try to up-sell with extended warranty's after they knew I was going to my bank. They extended warranty's are to much. You mean I have to worry about those Boxer engines breaking down? And, a small 4 cylinder SUV should not cost that much. It's not a luxury vehicle.
WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO SELL A FUCKING VEHICLE!!! I HATE SALESPEOPLE!!!
Cancel the sale, then watch them panic. :biggrin:
Quote from: Solar on March 15, 2024, 09:02:09 AMCancel the sale, then watch them panic. :biggrin:
Already signed.
:cursing:
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 15, 2024, 09:21:36 AMAlready signed.
:cursing:
Oh well, just enjoy the car, regardless.
Quote from: Solar on March 15, 2024, 09:58:56 AMOh well, just enjoy the car, regardless.
I now regret buying the car (it was the logistics of it first, and now it's the spending of the money). It's not like my car was bad, it's just old. This is one of those cases where renting a car for a week every few months probably would have been more economical sense than buying a new car.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on March 15, 2024, 10:56:36 AMI now regret buying the car (it was the logistics of it first, and now it's the spending of the money). It's not like my car was bad, it's just old. This is one of those cases where renting a car for a week every few months probably would have been more economical sense than buying a new car.
bEST IS TO PUT IT BEHIND YOU AND FORGET ABOUT IT AND CHALK IT UP AS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE. eNJOY THE CAR, IT'S A NICE MACHINE.
dWELLING ON IT DOESN'T DO YOU ANY GOOD.