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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 1:02 PM
Sell me on Subaru's. I'm still trying to decide what I'm going to replace my truck with this spring. I've got ~$13k to spend and my only other requirement is that it's a manual.

I like this one: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/4323322197.html

My wife is giving me shit for considering a wagon but she can piss off. I'm open to other models as well. Just trying to get opinions from people that have actually owned them.

Also, isn't there a subaru dealer on here? Maybe oberhaus? I can't remember the exact user.
Feb 11, 2014 1:02pm
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Brudda o da bomber

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Feb 11, 2014 1:05 PM
Who is Baru, And why do you want to sue him?
Feb 11, 2014 1:05pm
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Feb 11, 2014 1:05 PM
If you do gardening, she wont be giving you shit when you're hauling mulch/plants in the back of the wagon. If you have a dog, wagon is the way to go for them as well IMO.
Feb 11, 2014 1:05pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 1:24 PM
Commander of Awesome;1579185 wrote:If you do gardening, she wont be giving you shit when you're hauling mulch/plants in the back of the wagon. If you have a dog, wagon is the way to go for them as well IMO.
Yeah, with 3 permanent dogs and a perpetual foster dog in tow a wagon makes sense for traveling.
Feb 11, 2014 1:24pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 1:25 PM
She also doesn't care, she was just giving me shit to give me shit.
Feb 11, 2014 1:25pm
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TedSheckler

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Feb 11, 2014 1:29 PM
When did you turn lesbian?
Feb 11, 2014 1:29pm
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Wally

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Feb 11, 2014 1:45 PM
Yes, Oberhaus sells Subarus. Supposedly good in snow. Buy one-it might quit snowing then.
Feb 11, 2014 1:45pm
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Feb 11, 2014 1:50 PM
TedSheckler;1579198 wrote:When did you turn lesbian?
What do you mean when?
Wally;1579206 wrote:Yes, Oberhaus sells Subarus. Supposedly good in snow. Buy one-it might quit snowing then.
Lol reps.
Feb 11, 2014 1:50pm
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Feb 11, 2014 1:51 PM
Feb 11, 2014 1:51pm
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Raw Dawgin' it

Just Ain't Care

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Feb 11, 2014 1:56 PM
Scoobs are goat. Boxer engine, runs forever, awd, great in snow, cheap maintenance, and good resale value.

Outback is possibly a Lezmobile - I'd go Impreza hatch or legacy.
Feb 11, 2014 1:56pm
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Just Ain't Care

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Feb 11, 2014 2:01 PM
Also - with $13k cash you could probably talk a lot of people down too. I'd look at some around the $18-$20k mark too.
Feb 11, 2014 2:01pm
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Kosh B'Gosh

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Feb 11, 2014 2:06 PM
My parents own 2 of them. I love driving the newer one, the other is my dad's work vehicle and isn't as good to drive around (it's been through a lot).

I think my mom drives an Outback Impreza. Good fuel economy. Handles well. Never drove it in bad conditions, I don't think.
Feb 11, 2014 2:06pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:11 PM
I don't really care if I drive a lezmobile. I do wear a lot of flannel.
Feb 11, 2014 2:11pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:13 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1579220 wrote:Also - with $13k cash you could probably talk a lot of people down too. I'd look at some around the $18-$20k mark too.
There are a lot more possibilities in the $18-20k range but I am trying to do an even swap for what I get for my truck.
Feb 11, 2014 2:13pm
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Feb 11, 2014 2:16 PM
justincredible;1579228 wrote:There are a lot more possibilities in the $18-20k range but I am trying to do an even swap for what I get for my truck.
How's that make the dealer any money?
Feb 11, 2014 2:16pm
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thavoice

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Feb 11, 2014 2:17 PM
You can buy alot of porch furniture for 13k
Feb 11, 2014 2:17pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:19 PM
Commander of Awesome;1579230 wrote:How's that make the dealer any money?
I'm buying a vehicle from them, how does that not make them money?
Feb 11, 2014 2:19pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:19 PM
thavoice;1579231 wrote:You can buy alot of porch furniture for 13k
That joke is still fresh. Definitely.
Feb 11, 2014 2:19pm
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Feb 11, 2014 2:20 PM
justincredible;1579228 wrote:There are a lot more possibilities in the $18-20k range but I am trying to do an even swap for what I get for my truck.
Commander of Awesome;1579230 wrote:How's that make the dealer any money?
No no no, go through a private seller, not a dealer. Either sell the truck on the side or bring it to a place like Carmax.
Feb 11, 2014 2:20pm
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Just Ain't Care

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Feb 11, 2014 2:23 PM
Also - if you're gonna get that kind of cash for your truck, i'd take a small loan out, say 10k, and just buy something new. Seems like it'll be worth it in the long run.
Feb 11, 2014 2:23pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:24 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1579237 wrote:No no no, go through a private seller, not a dealer. Either sell the truck on the side or bring it to a place like Carmax.
Yes, that's what I meant. Sell my truck for cash. Take that cash to dealer or private seller. Buy vehicle.
Feb 11, 2014 2:24pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 2:26 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1579238 wrote:Also - if you're gonna get that kind of cash for your truck, i'd take a small loan out, say 10k, and just buy something new. Seems like it'll be worth it in the long run.
I don't want another car payment. At most I'll take a "loan" from our savings and pay it back over time. But I don't want to really do that either.
Feb 11, 2014 2:26pm
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Feb 11, 2014 2:29 PM
Be sure to budget for one of these stickers to put on your bumper.

Feb 11, 2014 2:29pm
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thavoice

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Feb 11, 2014 2:30 PM
justincredible;1579234 wrote:That joke is still fresh. Definitely.
It has staying power to the 1th degree.
Feb 11, 2014 2:30pm
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Feb 11, 2014 2:31 PM
TedSheckler;1579242 wrote:Be sure to budget for one of these stickers to put on your bumper.

And a Michael Sam FatHead.
Feb 11, 2014 2:31pm