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I did consider the tire cost. It was a painful decision but ultimately, I was set on buying the car that absolutely wanted without any compromise. And the 17"s are beautiful! Considering I drove a Protege around for years and am graduating with my BS in Biology this year, I figured I deserved it
When buying the car, I didn't have to haggle at all. I proved from the moment I walked on the lot that I knew what I was talking about, knew what I wanted, and did my research. I think the salesman knew I wasn't going to take any crap. Funny thing is, I always thought I would have to haggle and play the "I don't trust you or believe a word you say" role when I went to a dealership but, I was relaxed and actually had a decent time. The whole deal only took maybe an hour.
It was at Wentworth Subaru City and my salesman's name is Matthew Zimmer. He has been with that dealership for 18 years and was very pleasant.
Honestly, I almost looked at a civic hybrid. The mpg was nearly impossible to pass up. I even test drove a 2005 BMW 325ix (I have always loved the body style of that car), but I just couldn't deny my love for the Subaru. I would've been disappointed. On top of that, I am so happy to have a brand new car! Mine from the very beginning!
But...but...Americans don't buy hatches, GM said so! :shades:
Its so obvious all the local dealers WAY over ordered sedans in my neck of the woods. (or were forced to buy a certain percentage of sedans from Subaru?)
Checking out the dealers' on-line inventories, there seem to be few to none hatches and a pile of sedans. In fact you could probably cut a pretty good deal on a sedan right now.
This is going to be my wife's car and I was all psyched for getting a sedan, but she insisted on the hatch, much to my surprise. I think the sedan is a nice looking car and the huge trunk combined with folding rear seats actually gives it some very useable hauling space.
Am thinking of the same color combination, and the same options.
Wish they had the ultrasonic backup/reverse assist system as well - may have to look for some aftermarket installation.
ps hope to be among the spirited drivers too.
Thanks
as for the 0.9% financing offer, it is regional and can be found on the Subaru web site: http://www.subaru.com/special-offers/index.html
Both offers expire at the end of this month but I am hoping they will be extended. If not, 1.9% financing may be available and you can ask you salesman if he can throw in the first maintenance as a goodwill gesture. I bet he will at least do that.
Am not surprised that hatches are (finally) starting to sell well. Many Americans are downsizing from suv's and larger cars to fuel-efficient but smaller vehicles. Hatches allow people to "recapture" some of the volume sacrificed as part of downsizing. We still need room for luggage and pet, kid's, and home depot stuff. I think we are just getting more practical as we adjust to smaller vehicles.
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1. Homelink/compass/autodim mirror
2. Side sill plates
3. Rubber mats, including seat back protector
4. Sliding console (standard on Limited)
5. Center arm rest in rear seat (standard on Limited)
6. Cargo cover (standard on Limited)
7. Roof rack rails
8. Ventureshield clear film protection (hood, fenders, front bumper, side mirrors, and under splash guards)
9. Color matched splash guards
10. Wheel locks
Subaru Impreza Pics
-Ty
I prefer to do my own oil changes. Even in a good shop, they never put the good mechanics on the oil changes. That cost us an engine once and that left me gun shy of leaving it to grease monkeys.
So my wife's outgoing Honda oil filter access requires jacking the car completely up, getting under it and reaching blindly at arms length around a bunch of stuff, midships in the car up against the fire wall.
I popped the hood on the Impreza, and was leaning in, looking for the oil filter location, when I finally noticed I was leaning on it. That is AWESOME, and to me hints that maybe they actually gave some thought to the engineering of this car. Sold!
And good pics. Thats our color choice.
Odie
for accessories, added the rear seat protector, hood protector, center console tray, and rear net.....also change the interior lights to red LEDS to match theinterior gauge lighting...
DC Auto Show has one, I'm going on Wed.
Flattering first impression.
I'm located in Utah, so that leather is actually the US spec black. I've found it to appear black in low-light conditions like my garage or on cloudy days, but in the direct sun, like the day I took those photos, it appears more charcoal or dark grey. It's very comfortable and high quality. I looked at quite a few options in the compact category and found the Subie seats to be the best for the long haul.
Looks like we missed th .9% loan rate.
But they are offering 1.9% loan rate for the month of February.
No other incentives listed for the month.
I assumed the plug would be easy access, after seeing how handy the oil filter was.
Looks like it would take less time than waiting for an appointment at the dealer, and driving there and back.
But maybe I assume to much. This is a new type of engine for me.
http://s1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/trainerty/2012%20Subaru%20Impreza%20Li- mited%205-door/?action=view¤t=EngineCompartment.jpg
note black filter to the left of the yellow cap
Crankcase Drain Plug Easy Access
Note the window cut for easy access. This will be the simplest oil change I've encountered on any vehicle, past Subaru ownership included.
If you want to see additional maintenance items, go to my album and view page 2 where I've photographed the CVT, front differential, and rear differential. It's all very simple to access.
Page 2 for Maintenance
-Ty
I kind of can't tell which is the plug in the pic for those.... any chance you can circle them in the pic?
After getting the CVT Hatch Premium, I also plan to start changing the oil and other easy stuff. I look forward to not having to always go to a shop and wait all afternoon, then get the car back with all sorts of scratches.
And I don't even have it yet.
It appears they REALLY thought out maintenance on this new engine, which is exceedingly rare in ANY car these days.
Which especially bodes well for those of us that like to hang onto a car a LONG time and prefer to do the BASIC maintenance ourselves, to be SURE its getting done.
Thanks for the pics of the fluid drainage points! Sure looks like EASY access. :shades:
I'm a maintenance freak, so I'm planning to drain the diffs every 15,000 miles and the CVT every 30,000 miles. If the diffs look perfectly clean at 30,000 miles, then I'll move to a 30,000-mile drain schedule.
I can probably work on ID arrows for those pics tomorrow. I have Photoshop open right now, but I've got a work project in process that I need to wrap up first. Speaking of which, break time is over
Kind of strange the CVT fluid interval isn't just rounded up to say 25K.
Bob
AWD + Fuel Sipper = wait lists!
C&D only managed 29mpg with a Kia Rio automatic. The manual Accent got 33mpg. Of course they drive it like they stole it...YMMV.