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i LOVE the edmunds forums for this very reason: people like you!
i now negotiating for $22100. if the '06 gets the upgraded engine... well, i can live with it [heck, i had a Solara and originally thought THAT was quick... ]
mileage varies, but generally the WRX seems to get the same milage if not better than what i'm used to. for the thrill of pretending to be McRae, Sainz or Burns, i can shell out some additional bucks for premium.
thanks again!
-juice
Craig
I haven't heard of any STi gasket failures. Or Forester XT. Or Baja turbo. Or Legacy GT. Not one.
-juice
YMMV (literally!!)
DjB
Just bought one for $24,000 out the door (tax, title, DMV, destination, everything) with a 5sp manual, bumper cover, cargo tray, and security upgrade.
Our sales tax rate here is 7.75%, so you can work that backwards and see what might be reasonable for your own area.
For reference, this was about $250-300 less than CarsDirect would have been. So I think it's pretty competitive. For 30 minutes of email negotiating, I'm satisfied.
I put a deposit on a blue-pearl WRX sedan w/premium package, short-throw shifter, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the upgraded 'security' package (Nitti Subaru in Hamilton, NJ) - with a lot of help from Edmunds and Carbuyingtips.com, I got it down to $25,000. With my Solara trade-in, that knocked the price down again to $18,300. The car is at another dealership, and has to get delivered/swapped.
Monday or Tuesday, I expect to get a call for my car, and at that point, I hope the numbers stay the same. Anyway, I'll spend an hour or so making sure the exterior/interior is up to snuff, and that the car sounds/performs as well as the other three I've test-driven.
As soon as I test the car, I'll update this report. Wish me luck!
When I bought my WRX, I paid about $600 under invoice which worked out to about $3K under MSRP. The car stickered for $26K and I paid $23K basically, before taxes/tags/license.
Good luck!
CRaig
wow, the ride is more responsive/informative than my old Solara. and how embarassed do i feel that my moniker is on this forum?
-juice
Craig
Marty
There should be a $1500 rebate on the WRX (non STi as is ours). The dealer is essentially giving you nada for your desirable, low- depreciation Toyota. Look right here in Edmunds for the trade-in value. They will also suggest a price for selling it yourself--which is a bit of a hassle, but probably worth the wait. (Put a deposit on the WRX to hold in the price and rebate, if you can.)
What kind of a car is it? I have the newer Audi A6 which isolates and soothes as you drive. I like that. The Subie has the look and feel of a solid Tokyo taxi cab--until you boot it. And I love that. It will simply outrun most any Audi or BMW other than the M3 while making you laugh your brains out. It's actually more fun than the German sedans, and particularly the Mini. I think the seats are exceptional, also the stereo and climate system. These kudos from an "Audi guy!" You will never regret it.
Edmunds/KBB estimated my 2000 Solara (because of the mileage - almost 88K) to be about $5700. The Solara's paint suffered from almost innumerable chips, plus it had the less desirable manual tranny - so I knew the re-selling the Solara with the stick would be a prob.
The Subie dealer offered $6700 for the Solara, and a $750 cashback. i figured it evened out... $18300 plus tax/tags; Premium package including the autodimming mirror and short-throw shifter - seemed like a bargain to get a car I'd been fantasizing about since the WRX became available...
The only downside so far: the Solara's stock JBL stereo was head & shoulders better than what's in the WRX... but I didn't buy this car for its stereo...
should reach 1K miles next week.
many thanks for your observations!
-mike
I think I'll be seeing you for some agx/spring install...check your website order requests : -)
Don
the Mobil 1 website recommends 10w-30.
Interestingly, it recommended 5W-30 for '04 WRXs with 20K to 50K miles on it.
I am guessing I will not go wrong with either grades, but was curious.
Dude, didn't you learn ANYTHING from Edmunds? :confuse: Trade-in is still YOUR MONEY, so it does not reduce the purchase price. Unless they pay you more than the car is worth...
Now I know why some dealerships advertise price with "you pay" and asterisk and small print "price includes $2500 trade-in or cash". So, who paid that trade in Santa Claus? Dwarfs?
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Craig
thanks for the concern, no thanks for the sarcasm.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Thank you for the reply! :shades:
Craig
Basically I am just wondering if I am the only one experiencing this problem and what other seats will work in this car. It does have side airbags which make aftermarket seats a problem.
Thanks for any feedback or ideas!!
After 12,000 miles of hating the seats, I finally sold them online and bought a set of 2003 WRX seats (which are relatively easy to find online). The seats swap out in a matter of minutes, you still have the side airbags, and the 02/03 seats are supremely comfortable on long trips. I have put another 20,000 miles on the car with the new seats and the difference was amazing. Comfortable, supportive...everything a seat should be.
Incidentally, I sold my front seats for $450 and bought the used 03 seats for $350 if I recall...and it was by far the best upgrade I made to the car!
Brian
CRaig
Thanks for your help.
Jason
brian
I will say this much, Subaru was willing to do nothing except say they were sorry that the seats are uncomfortable. Of course they also said any modifications I make to the car will void the warranty. :mad:
I will keep you posted as to my progress. Thanks again!!
Steve
i have been looking at Ebay for '02/'03 WRX seats - should i be looking at NASIOC for them?
Well there always is the 60K and the big belt at 105K.
anyone ever find out how the valves are adjusted?
Incidentally, Subaru CANNOT void your warranty just for changing the seats; that's illegal and they are required to honor the car's warranty. They can, however, decide not to warranty the different seats (ie: if you had a problem down the road with the airbags or seat tracks). For them to void you entire warranty, they would have to prove that the seat swap directly caused the part failure.
Brian
I will keep that in mind if I change the seats and have a warranty issue. I guess maybe they mean if the airbag system has a problem they won't fix it under warranty.
By the way, are the 02, 03 WRX seats an exact swap including the tracks and the electrical connector for the airbags??
Thanks,
Steve
B
I don't know if you'll know the answer to this one but I figured I'd ask. Are the wagon front seats, passenger and driver, the same as the sedan? I figure that they are. The back seats I am pretty sure are different since the wagon seat folds down.
Anyway I now have a possible solution other than getting a different car. Thanks again for all of the info!
Steve
Happy shopping, I'm sure you'll be able to find a set near you!
Brian
Steve
-juice
Looks like the 03 seats are the way to go. I have one more question I would like to ask you. Did you disconnect the battery or do anything special before you unplugged the air bag connectors. I have heard air bags can be touchy. Any info about your swap will be greatly appreciated!! I drove an 03 WRX today and the seat if much better so I am going to try it. Also thanks for directing me to the NASIOC web site.
Steve
Brian
-juice
Serge :shades: