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BR1986FB

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Dec 15, 2014 12:50 PM
Once my Jeep Liberty dies, I'm leaning heavily toward a Subaru Crosstrek.
Dec 15, 2014 7:50am
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Dec 15, 2014 1:00 PM
ernest_t_bass;1686294 wrote:I thought you wanted a station wagon.
I own a station wagon.
Dec 15, 2014 8:00am
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oberhaus

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Dec 15, 2014 1:28 PM
BR1986FB;1686310 wrote:Once my Jeep Liberty dies, I'm leaning heavily toward a Subaru Crosstrek.
Come see me. I will help your Jeep die and help you get that Crosstrek.
Dec 15, 2014 8:28am
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oberhaus

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Dec 15, 2014 1:29 PM
Automatik;1686309 wrote:Nice ride, love the color and wheel combo. I'd take one in manual and a wagon.
It's a six speed manual and they don't have a hatch/wagon this model year.
Dec 15, 2014 8:29am
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BR1986FB

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Dec 15, 2014 1:40 PM
oberhaus;1686319 wrote:Come see me. I will help your Jeep die and help you get that Crosstrek.
She's still got quite a bit left in the tank. Besides, I want to pay cash.
Dec 15, 2014 8:40am
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oberhaus

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Dec 15, 2014 1:42 PM
BR1986FB;1686329 wrote:She's still got quite a bit left in the tank. Besides, I want to pay cash.
Cash, finance....couldn't care less. My job is to sell cars.
Dec 15, 2014 8:42am
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Just Ain't Care

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Dec 15, 2014 2:07 PM
oberhaus;1686321 wrote:It's a six speed manual and they don't have a hatch/wagon this model year.
What's the price different between that WRX and STi? I feel like for a few more grand why not go with the STi? Also, I agree with Auto, would rather the hatch than the sedan.
Dec 15, 2014 9:07am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:15 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1686357 wrote:What's the price different between that WRX and STi? I feel like for a few more grand why not go with the STi? Also, I agree with Auto, would rather the hatch than the sedan.
This is a premium. It's 30,000. I haven't seen an STI under 37,000. Most come in around 40,000. So basically a base WRX for 27,000 to a basic STI at 36/37,000. Not worth it to me as a daily driver.
Dec 15, 2014 9:15am
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HitsRus

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Dec 15, 2014 2:21 PM
Exactly. It's a Subaru. Hottest car company out there. Best All Wheel Drive system.
I've driven more than a few AWDs and without a doubt Subaru is the best AWD I've ever driven, and experts pretty much concur.
The cars have great resale value and are extremely durable. My parents have a few over the years and drive them 6 years before handing them off to my sister who drives them for another 6. I think Subaru has a commercial out like that...and it's absolutely true.

My only gripe with them is MPG, but that is a trade off with AWD cars. Mrs Hits' 1 year old Forester (small SUV) gets a disappointing 29 Highway and 24 overall. Contrast that to my full size FWD Accord with traction assist... 38 Highway and 32 overall).
I think the cars are reasonably priced and a high value....and solid in the ice and snow.
Dec 15, 2014 9:21am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:36 PM
Couple Jeep toys.


Dec 15, 2014 9:36am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:40 PM
oberhaus;1686182 wrote:Exactly. It's a Subaru. Hottest car company out there. Best All Wheel Drive system.
Let me know how your Subby does if we get more than half a foot of snow. I like Subaru's, no doubt. My brother has a Forester and it's easily the best car he's ever owned. That said......ground clearance means something.
Dec 15, 2014 9:40am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:43 PM
salto;1686374 wrote:Let me know how your Subby does if we get more than half a foot of snow. I like Subaru's, no doubt. My brother has a Forester and it's easily the best car he's ever owned. That said......ground clearance means something.
Mine is obviously lower. It's a sports car. The Forester, Outback and Crosstrek all have 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Compare that to any other SUV and you'll see that it's probably better than the comparison.

But I really didn't start this thread to be a Subaru commercial. I just wanted to show off my car a little.
Dec 15, 2014 9:43am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:47 PM
Also - If your dealership ever gets any 2.5RS two door models in stock please let me know.

Another long term "toy" on the back burner. I wanna turn the 2.5RS into a 22B wanna-be.
Dec 15, 2014 9:47am
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Dec 15, 2014 2:50 PM
oberhaus;1686379 wrote:Mine is obviously lower. It's a sports car. The Forester, Outback and Crosstrek all have 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Compare that to any other SUV and you'll see that it's probably better than the comparison.

But I really didn't start this thread to be a Subaru commercial. I just wanted to show off my car a little.
Friend I agree. This being Ohio, December and sill mid-40's having ground clearance does not mean sh*t. (lol) I want snow!

I also think of all new models of cars being made in America, Subaru is towards the top*. My brothers Forester is 2008 (I think) whatever year was last on the Impreza platform. Non turbo but still darn spunky. Gotta like those boxer engines!
*I hope you put a cat back exhaust on yours!

*yea yea yea Subaru is a Japanese company but many are made in Indiana.
Dec 15, 2014 9:50am
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Dec 15, 2014 3:37 PM
I can't wait to call your plates in as "Stolen"
Dec 15, 2014 10:37am
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Dec 15, 2014 3:39 PM
salto;1686386 wrote:Friend I agree. This being Ohio, December and sill mid-40's having ground clearance does not mean sh*t. (lol) I want snow!

I also think of all new models of cars being made in America, Subaru is towards the top*. My brothers Forester is 2008 (I think) whatever year was last on the Impreza platform. Non turbo but still darn spunky. Gotta like those boxer engines!
*I hope you put a cat back exhaust on yours!

*yea yea yea Subaru is a Japanese company but many are made in Indiana.
A cat back exhaust, IMO, is pointless if you don't switch out the cats to either high flow or totally remove them. Maryland doesn't have emissions testing so running straight pipes from the headers is legal .
Dec 15, 2014 10:39am
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Dec 15, 2014 3:40 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1686412 wrote:I can't wait to call your plates in as "Stolen"
Cool
Dec 15, 2014 10:40am
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DeyDurkie5

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Dec 15, 2014 7:42 PM
Using the chatter for your car selling. I've seen it all.
Dec 15, 2014 2:42pm
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oberhaus

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Dec 15, 2014 7:53 PM
DeyDurkie5;1686492 wrote:Using the chatter for your car selling. I've seen it all.
Gotta get my name out....but in all seriousness, I just wanted to show off my ride. It's the best car that I've owned. And it's damn good looking.
Dec 15, 2014 2:53pm
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Iliketurtles

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Dec 15, 2014 7:55 PM
You better get a front license plate on that car. Just ask Zwick what happens if you don't.
Dec 15, 2014 2:55pm
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Dec 15, 2014 7:56 PM
I'll stick with my Mercedes.
Dec 15, 2014 2:56pm
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Dec 15, 2014 8:07 PM
sleeper;1686496 wrote:I'll stick with my Mercedes.
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Dec 15, 2014 3:07pm
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Dec 15, 2014 10:52 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1686412 wrote:I can't wait to call your plates in as "Stolen"
See, I think that ride is ghetto enough to have limited resale value, but not ghetto enough for someone to want to steal for themselves.
Dec 15, 2014 5:52pm
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Dec 15, 2014 10:53 PM
gut;1686531 wrote:See, I think that ride is ghetto enough to have limited resale value, but not ghetto enough for someone to want to steal for themselves.
Limited resale?? It is crazy how fast these things sell.
Dec 15, 2014 5:53pm
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Dec 16, 2014 12:17 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1686414 wrote:A cat back exhaust, IMO, is pointless if you don't switch out the cats to either high flow or totally remove them. Maryland doesn't have emissions testing so running straight pipes from the headers is legal .
I get it. If you totally remove the cat I'm also assuming your "check engine" light is kicked on? I don't think its legal to run straight pipes in many states either. Change the muffler just to make the boxer engine sound better. Its plenty quick enough stock.
Dec 15, 2014 7:17pm