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Anyone know the brake in procedures for the engine?
Do read the manual. Basically, keep it under 4k RPMs, don't brake extremely hard (unless you have to), don't maintain the same speed. It's all in there.
-Brian
Thanx in advance for the response.
Steve
04 Forester XT auto
95 modified Impala SS
Try this - go to a no-haggle dealer like fitzmall in MD or Van Bortel in NY. Prices are fixed up front.
Then see what trade-in price they offer for you.
In fairness if you offer invoice for your new car, they should offer wholesale on your trade-in. Apples to apples.
And if you offer MSRP on the new car, they should offer full retail list on the trade. Apples to apples again.
But...as a consumer, what you want is the lowest price on the new car with the highest value for you trade. Not apples to apples. :-)
Hey, I'm the same way, I'll admit it.
So try to work the no-haggle angle to your advantage. You get a fair price, if not the lowest, and see what they offer you in trade.
Don't expect miracles, though. A dealer will go bankrupt selling you cars for invoice and giving you retail blue book for your trade.
-juice
Steve
Is there a particular reason you prefer '05 to '04?
Steve
-Steven-
The '05 got revised steering and the wider rear rims, plus some detail changes. The '05 rims have 113mm spacing so they're actually less universal than the old 5x100mm rims on the '04, if that matters to you.
-juice
It is a hoot to drive...Great brakes, handling, acceleration...
Hope this helps.
Fred Hood
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How good are the STI HID lights? I test drove a Saab 92-x with HID lights and it did light up the road a little bit better. I also would like to know how much better the STI headlights are compared to the regular headlights on the WRX?
Thanks
Khyle
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Steve
05 black STI
04 Forester XT-automatic, for the wife
95 modified Impala SS, first winter in storage.
Appreciate any reply.
thxn
How was your experience?
If you purchased out of state, did your home state charge you taxes on the car (other than title/reg.)?
How long did you have to wait for your car to arrive?
How are their trade-in offers?
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Tires- From Tire rack,(so this will not include labor) 4 Potenza's for around $800 or 4 Goodyears for around $600
Brakes - Pads are around $350 a set.
Oil Change - ? didn't research. I guessing no more than $40.
These are my chief concerns before I by an STi. I knew a guy that got a deal on a Porche 911, and flipped out when he had to have an oil change.
They are great, no surprises. I was in-state.
My dad, brother, and sister have also bought cars from the same salesman. All bought from stock, no orders.
Trades? They sell for invoice or less, so expect wholesale for your car, no more no less. They're not making a margin on the new car so they can't afford to lose money auctioning off your used one.
-juice
-mike
-juice
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i think CA does or use to look if you bought the vehicle in the last year to see if you were just trying to escape paying ca sales tax. i can recall the details, but i know people were buying cars in nevada and bringing them back. not sure the current state of this illegal act, kinda goes against interstate commerce. i think u were ok if u could prove residence outside of cali.
i paid about 600 a car to ship my vehicle out to nj from cali
Though I'm not sure if MA requires the same emissions stuff.
-juice
JB
1. Do all your research in advance and know exactly what VIN you're interested in, and what it should cost to make it a "great deal" for yourself before you even contact them.
2. Are willing to do the email thing for negotiating ahead of time. Just send them the VIN you want (inventory is online) and your offer.
Details:
'05 Impreza SRX Sport Wagon
5sp Manual
Crystal Grey
Cargo Tray
Bumper cover
Security Upgrade
I know the changes coming in the '06 MY, but I needed a car today, and frankly, it's plenty quick for my needs as is. When Subaru increased the rebate, I jumped.
Hope posting this helps someone shop!
Of course, I never got a phone call. At the end off the business day, I received a COWARDLY e-mail offering 3% over the dealer's invoice. Now, I had already received an offer for $750 UNDER dealer's cost from another dealership, about which I had told Coleman's people. Incensed, I emailed back, telling them about how rudely we were treated, and how disappointing the counter offer was. What a slap in the face by a 'reputable' dealership.
I would NEVER, under ANY circumstances, recommend Coleman Subaru in New Jersey to anyone.
Have been playing with several subys since I bought my '05 WRX wagon with auto tranny. I'm now the proud owner of an '03 WRX wagon with 5-sp, and two '00 2.5RS Imprezas (a cpe,& a sedan) with manual trannys. I won't talk about the '01 2.5RS cpe I got burned on, but if anyone in the WA area needs parts for that vintage RS, let me know; I have a good parts car:-(
Unfortunately, all the WRX has done is wet my appetite for an STi. So, while I saw this Q asked in an earlier post, I didn't find much in the way of an answer: Specifically, what are the differences in the '04 & '05 STi?? Does the '05 actually have a more compliant ride than the '04, as was hinted at in one post?
I've been watching an '04 with 4200 miles on it and an asking price of $25500. It looks good and has a clean Carfax, but I've also got a couple of spare Subys to trade in on a new '05 STi.
Anyone in the WA area have any recent STi buying experience? As noted in one of my earlier posts, I've been very happy with my experience at Eastside Subaru in Kirkland, but with all the perks they offer new buyers, they really can't, or don't, give the best prices in the area.
I look forward to your input, and once again, hope my post finds you all well and happy!
TTFN.........Terry
Well actually if I was in your situation I might just sit back and wait to see what's up with the '06 STi's. In '04 and '05 the new model year STi's were pretty much out of the bag by May... but this year the roll-out isn't until late summer. This might mean that we will see the new Impreza platform. Considering that Subaru is trying to "Euroize" their car line, the results might be interesting. And if they aren't, well, there will be some great buys on the remaining '05's.
Another reason to sit back might be to see what's going to happen with gas pricing. If gas does go up dramatically, will you be willing to fork out the cash to feed that STi? My bet is that the cost of crude is going to head up, like way up. At, say, $2.50 a gallon, it ain't that big a deal but how about north of $3.00 a gallon?
Byron
thanks,
ld in nola
I've subsequently learned from my Suby Salesman that a 2.5 Turbo eng will be added to the WRX & the Forester for '06. Also, this year's launch of the new models is probably going to be later than the usual late spring or early summer time frame; but my salesman said it would be "worth my time" to wait. (That's why I stay with him. I was all ready to buy an '05 STi and he knew it, but he shared this latest info with me.) I prefer the wagon to the sedan, so I'm going to start slimming down on cars and bulking up on cash in anticipation of an '06 WRX wagon with a better power band!
FWIW, I think you're right on the mark with the gas prices, and we'll be lucky if they don't go north of $4/gal! Of course, other countries around the world have been paying those high prices for ever. That's why they developed all the small displacement engines and small cars. May have to get a Prius for the really tough times and store my Subys:D.........Terry
The two vehicles are basically built on the same platform and have the same drivetrains. However, the Forester has 7.5" of ground clearance,and the OBS is on the order of 6.3", if my memory serves me correctly. The taller stance of the Forester is going to tell in the handling.
I found that the Forester had more storage nooks and pockets, such as the seatback pockets; and the seating is higher and more suitable to taller or larger individuals.
When I test drove them on separate days, I found them both suitable; but when I drove them back to back, I felt insecure taking turns in the Forester at speeds which were comfortable in the OBS. Again, the Forester suspension has been improved since I last drove one! But, be sure you have time to drive both cars back to back!
Ultimately, you can't go wrong with either car, and your test drive will let you know which car is comfortable for you. I have had one dealer tell me that there is very little demand for the impreza OBS so you may be able to get a better deal on a new OBS than on the Forester which is very popular.
If you're buying used, and decide on a Forester, try to stay with an '03 or later. The same may also be true of the OBS, as there were some clutch issues with the '02 OBS.
Whatever you do, don't go shopping without all the numbers and knowledge of rebates, cash back, and other incentives the mfgr may have in effect in order to move cars. I've been told that the whole car market is really soft this month. So, if you're ready to buy, shoot for making your deal in the last few days of the month when the dealers are getting really anxious to boost their sales figures. (The end of the month is always the best time to negotiate a car price. Better yet is the end of Dec!)
You need to know what the dealers are paying for their cars: "invoice price"; what they're trying to sell for: "retail price or MSRP; and what the average price is across the nation: "Fair Mkt Value Price". You also need to know what the cars are selling for in your area. Different cars are popular in different areas i.e 4x4 or AWD sell for more in the snow belt than in the sunbelt. All this information is available at the following sites: NADA, KBB, Edmunds, and of course, on this forum.
Good luck..............Terry
Looks like energy prices are going to make it a bearish market for Hummers:)
Good Luck........Terry
-juice
Me, I have the '03 4EAT WRX wagon and my money spent was and is still well worth the extra over the TS wagon at that time.
The '06 MY might make your decision much harder as both the RS and WRX would be 2.5l, except the later is TC'd.
-Dave