Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    You know what’s really dangerous? Just try and send a simple email requesting a quote to an Internet sales dept and not catch a serious case of new car fever! Yep, just call me stupid. I think I need an intervention!

    An XT equipped pretty much the way I would have done it myself for $200 under invoice (anybody get a better deal than that?). Now throw in 0% interest for 24 months and I’d be losing money by not buying it right? Oh the temptation! Meanwhile I’m wondering if I hold out for the 05s (which should be coming out late spring/early summer), whether SOA will wise up and include the PP with the manual tranny. I’m also wondering if the 05 XTs will have more relaxed gearing and therefore better gas mileage (but a worse 0-60 number) and whether that’s a good or bad thing? I think I’m going to have to join Loosh in the chamber of impossible conundrums! (So what's a good wine for that?) ;-)

    -Frank P.
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    RALLY LATKES!!!!!
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    This is what I mean by this crew being more like a large extended family, thanks guys for the kind wishs, yes Frank thats the girl, and no she will not be going, and we are happy about that.

     She has had a horrible year.

      Patti will update when I get back.

      Cheers Pat
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    Texas geography lesson .. lol .. Where Pat will be is NOT hill country and it's not a very "pretty" part of Texas unfortunately (because there are some really wonderful areas ... )
    San Antonio is about 4 hours from where I'll be, but I've been known to do the drive and back in a single day .. I love San Antonio for lots of reasons ...
    And Austin and San Antonio are about an hour apart .... hmmm ... I could go for food in San Antonio .... lol
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    To drink all that excess of red wine you have Down Under I suggest to run a trans-Pacific RedWine pipeline from California to OZ... and then you can hear that "big sucking sound" (c) Ross Perot :-) from the USA.
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    here on the fence, come join us! ;-)

    Heck, just leave the gearing as is but give it the 6sp MT. 8-)

    That is one beauty about the WRX and XT, you can get them at least near invoice, below if you're lucky. The new Legacy will likely garner closer to sticker at least early on, maybe through the remainder of '04 if it's as much of a hit as we're all thinking it'll be.

    My dw has decided (finally!) to quit her social work job and be an at-home mom. She'll continue selling her Tastefully Simple stuff and plans on growing that more, but is really looking forward to spending more time with our kids. So, I'll likely continue in a holding pattern until maybe March or so, just to make sure she's all settled into her new journey. That java black XT MT will be waiting for me...

    -Brian
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    Go for it! $200 _under_ invoice and 0% APR for 2 years... mmmm.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    blech. More marketing than wine making. But a funny joke you made there nonetheless! :)

    Kate- oh they built it all right. It's called Yellowtail. :-D
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,397
    Mark - the 2000 vin:
    first 3 characters 4S3 code for SIA built passenger car;
    B = Subaru B line;
    next letter E for sedan / H for wagon;
    6 = 2500cc engine AWD;
    next digit is the model (2 thru 8);
    next is restraint type (5 or 6);
    Check digit;
    Y = 2000 model year.

    Probably more than you ever wanted to know about your Subie (Legacy/OB) vin number.

    Loosh - some time back, you mentioned on this board "chowhound.com". Since I travel to San Antonio regularly, I checked their Texas thread. You will be about one hour away from Black's BBQ in Lockhart (www.blacksbbq.com). "BBQ so good, you don't need sauce!" Their brisket is fantastic. A co-worker of mine is a San Antonio native whose father said there's nothing within the city limits that compares. Have a great trip.

    Jim
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    We usually roll out to Rudy's which is about 30 minutes out, but I wanna try this one you suggest.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Do it Frank! None of use long-timers have made the switch to an XT yet, be the first!

    Great, now he'll need therapy. Where's Ross?

    You know what else is funny? None of the Crew regulars owns an STi. C'mon, someone's gotta bite! :o)

    -juice (after too much egg nog)
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    We only have pulled-pork around here in VA, but I had some beef brisket BBQ in Taexas a few years ago, and it was outstanding. I frequently think about it. Next time I'm in Texas, I am really going to chow down!

    Craig
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    $20,479 for a WRX wagon at fitz, silver too.

    OK, I'll stop teasing! ;-)

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Hmmm... well I can rationalize that I've patiently waited 6 months until the the prices have dropped to below invoice. So what if there's absolutely nothing wrong with my 01 (other than excessive mileage). Argh!

    -Frank P.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    There is something wrong - they forget the turbo and intercooler! ;-)

    -juice
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,397
    So ... that's what's missing from my 2000 Legacy!

    Jim
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    I wonder- are they expecting the new legacy/OB design to do so well that they are discounting the XT and WRX now?

    Jim- Thanks for the education on the VIN. Now if only I can remember this stuff:-)

    Hey Mike- change the 48hrs run to the following weekend, and route us through Detroit. We can make it into a big meet at the show. Imagine having 15 or so Subarus showing up outside in time for the launch of the new Subies.

    Mark
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Let it snow, let it snow, let it... OOPS!

    I have the Miata! AAAAACK! :oO

    -juice
  • I have a job prospect in northern New Jersey, around Passaic County, and was curious on your thoughts about the area. What have been your experiences?

    -Ty
  • tincup47tincup47 Member Posts: 1,508
    Having transferred to this area of New Jersey (Northern Passaic County) about 19 months ago, I would be happy to let you know my experiences. Send me an E-mail at lrfreelander@hotmail.com
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    High car insurance costs are one red flag.

    The drive along I-95 is (edit:) not very flattering, but the Pine Barrens and lakes in the area are fun, plus it's close to many major metropolitan areas (NY, DC, Philly, etc.)

    -juice
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    can be rural, west milford, and downright ugly, paterson/passaic.
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Papa Bear: Best thing my wife ever did for her husband & kids is retire after our 3rd was born. She did the stay-at-home mom thing for 4 1/2 years, until the perfect job came to her - 3 days a week, school year, same school my kids attend. You'll (neither of you) regret it.

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • Thanks for the quick responses. To be more specific, I would be working in the area of Wayne (I met with the recruiters in Chicago, so I don't know the specific location). I would try to live within 20 minutes of work.

    Insurance: definitely one of the areas I will investigate. I'll call my insurance and see how much damage I can expect to my rates if my family moves.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Keep looking there at the Fitz site. New Silver XT for $23,373!!!!

    *urgh* (eyes roll back in head Frodo style)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    OK, now we're torturing ourselves. :o)

    I can wait until January 7th to decide. I think.

    -juice
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    plenty of good choices within 20 minutes of wayne, like were i live.
  • postmodernpostmodern Member Posts: 38
    DH's econo box has just bitten the dust and we are in the market for a reliable used car to take it's place. Much to my shock, knowing that he is a confirmed Big 3 customer, DH's #1 brand under consideration is Subaru ;-)

    I've just spent some time here on Edmunds researching used car prices so that we don't get taken to the cleaners by the local dealers. Should we expect to pay closer to Edmunds private party price or the dealer msrp??? Or should the price be lower? Any particular things to look out for? Of course, the 2 recent snow storms don't help our bargaining position!

    Thanks,
    Lyn
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    The used car arena is a total buyer's market right now, that's the good news.

    Tell the hubby that Subaru's biggest shareholder is GM, and that the Legacy, Outback, and Baja are made right here in the USA, by Hoosiers. Compare that to, say, Dodge Intrepid, which is made in Canada for a German owned company.

    Check out a used Legacy or Outback with just under 60k miles, if you can, so you have a little warranty left over.

    -juice
  • twrxtwrx Member Posts: 647
    Wow, Juice I am impressed. You know what ethnic group I am! Yes it's us basketball loving, corn and soybean growing, flatlander, indy car fanatic, republican voting, Subaru and Toyota building Hoosiers. (This is not at all a slam on my fellow Indiana citizens. It is the things I think are best known about my state.) Any others out there (Brenda the transplant Hoosier) care to comment on our fair state. (I think that tragedy has taken us from one excellent governor to another.)

    TWRX
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,397
    You forgot Notre Dame football!

    Jim
    (Who expects to have a business trip to your fair state in February.)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I may have copied you in saying their built by Hoosiers, Bruce. :-)

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Lyn- If you're buying from a dealer I think the best you can hope for is to get close to the Private Party price. However, be prepared for some serious negotiating as the asking (sticker) price will probably be at or above Edmunds' Dealer Retail price. Keep in mind that how good a price you get is directly effected by the laws of supply and demand. The good news is that Edmunds' prices do a pretty good job of taking current market conditions into account. Good luck and let us know what you decide on and how you make out.

    -Frank P.
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    From Texas, we were out this morning and I was surprised at the number of Subarus around here, there is a Subaru dealer about 10 mins from my daughters, with quite a good stock.

     Will try make the chat tonight, but as if I did not have enough trouble typing, my daughters keyboard has korean symbols so I may be just areader tonight :-)

      Cheers Pat.
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    C'mon over!! Even though my WRX was stolen here (finally fixed btw), I LOVE it here. It has to be one of the most diverse states in the U.S.

    Insurance rates very widely, so call around a lot for comparison.

    swamplands - A lot of flooding in Wayne the past couple of weeks, huh? :-(

    If I'm rambling too much, it's because I just had my department holiday lunch at http://www.churrascariaplataforma.com

    We sampled a couple of CA wines :-) (the old standby Berringer (merlot) and a Napa Chardonnay).

    Missed out on the Brasilian drink, caipirinha. Maybe next time. :-D :-D

    -Dennis
  • jlemolejlemole Member Posts: 345
    Jersey is definitely well represented on these boards, so you'll be in very good company should you make the move!

    We should form a Jersey owners' club. Maybe we can meet once a month at Paisan's garage.

    Jon
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Paisan is a New Yorker. :)

    Bob <born and raised in NJ>
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    dunno if I'll be out tonight, I have a rehearsal.
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    where you gonna be in the hoosier state ... i'm in notre dame land .. (south bend)
    I have to admit that as a sixth generation Texan I had some difficulty believing I'd like living anywhere else (we Texas are a bit state proud!), but I have to say I LOVE it here ... I miss my Texas family, but I do honestly love it here ...
    let me know when you're headed this way, if you'd like to meet up I'll get you an email to use ..
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    i gave up my beach home in CA for NJ. come on out, it does has a nice diversity like CA but even more than CA.
  • njswamplandsnjswamplands Member Posts: 1,760
    rent out the parking lot of giant stadium after football season. setup some cones and have a great time?
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Nah, he's in a whole different country.

    Staten Island ;-)

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Pat: you're usually just a reader anyway! Well, at least you type with 2 fingers. ;-)

    Dennis: that's the real-deal Churrasco! Love that place.

    -juice
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    These cookies got the name MF Cookies since the b/f's son loves thes cookies .. so they are Michael's Favorites .. they are also called "no bakes" or "candy cookies" ...

    2 c. sugar, 2 tbsp. cocoa, 1 stick margarine, 1/2 c. evaporated milk, 1/2 c. peanut butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 1/2 cups oatmeal (although you can use the quick oats, I prefer the old-fashioned oats in these cookies)

    Mix sugar, cocoa, margarine, and milk together and boil 2 minutes. Add the other ingredients. I drop these by spoonfuls onto a foil-lined cookie sheet. We're lucky if they cool off before they're all gone ...
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    I usually make these at Christmas, because they are SOOOO easy and look and taste very special ...

    2 egg whites, 2/3 c. sugar, 1 pinch salt, 1 c. chopped pecans, 1 c. chocolate chips

    Beat egg whites until think and foamy and gradually add sugar and beat until stiff (like making meringue). Stir in salt, pecans, and chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop the cookies on foil-lined cookie sheet in small peaked chunks. Place in the oven, TURN IT OFF, and leave the cookies overnight. Makes about 2 dozen.

    ENJOY!!
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,397
    Brenda - My co-workers and I will be headed for Elkhart (a stones throw from South Bend). We haven't finalized the date yet. BTW - Thanks for the cookie recipes!

    Churrasco! - the best place to eat for those on the Atkins diet!

    Jim
  • :-) Thanks for the warm welcome to NJ. I'll be flying out Sunday evening for final interviews first thing Monday. I'll have a couple of hours following the interviews to look around before heading back to the airport. Any opinions on what communities to drive through?

    With as many Crew members as we have in the area, a regular NJ meeting would definitely be in order.

    Happy Holidays all!!

    -Ty
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    yep .. elkhart is hardly out of the south bend/mishawaka city limits ..lol

    email to use would be ladywclass@comcast.net ..
    (i probably should change the one in the profile .. don't use that one often)
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