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Replying to: fxter (Jul 10, 2006 10:04 pm) Some dealers are more willing to bend at the end of the month, but with the '07 Foresters now arriving, I think they'll want to move their inventory NOW. If you happen to be in the Northwest, I like Carter Subaru in Seattle. Very no-nonsense through the internet. Folks here in the forums also say very good things about Fitzmall in Maryland (they also show locations in PA and FL). Check them out online, too.
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 10, 2006 10:43 pm) I would look up Carter-Subaru, Seattle too. I don't mind picking up a new vehicle from seattle and camping/hiking in Olympic national park! Oh I wish. Dude, I need a vacation... Thanks again.
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 11, 2006 10:28 am) |
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Finally, after 2 and a half months of research, I bit the bullet and went car-shopping last weekend. Earlier, I talked with 5 different dealers over the internet via edmunds.com and subaru.com.. several email exchanges with these dealers.... After visiting two dealers and extended phone conversations, and about 130miles drive(with my wife) bought my first subaru  . I drove the subaru back, and wife in her corolla. The deal: $21K + Sales Tax + DMV fees etc. = $23,108. Thanks to everyone in the forum, especially Juice, Jeffmc. All you guys are awesome, learned so much about foresters from this forum. This is my first MT car as well .. err... well.. let me save that for another post. Oh, I forgot to mention that the car also has package 1C, tail-pipe etc. I think it is an awesome deal. what do you guys think? Thanks everyone again...
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 17, 2006 10:46 pm)  How was your dealer experience? As an AT driver who's driven a manual tranny about a dozen times, I'm eager to hear how it's working out for you. I did enjoy shifting manually, but find AT more practical for me.
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 18, 2006 9:47 am) 1C consists of (Aspen White)splash guards, cargo tray, and rear bumper cover. I love the internet. I requested quotes via Edmunds.com. I did most of the negotiations by email. When I visited the dealer, I spent about an hour at dealer#1. He wouldn't reduce even a couple of hundred bucks. He says .. "take it or leave it". Then, I called the dealer#2 to find out if he could give me a better deal. I gave my word that, if he is willing to sell the car at my asking price, I will buy the car on the very sameday. He agreed and I bought my forester. I love the car. I still have to get used to the manual tranny. Couple of times I shifted from 2nd to 1st(instead of 3rd) and over-revved the engine  . I hope that didn't damage anything inside the car. While driving in streets with lots of stop-lights and traffic, it is a pain to drive a car with Manual-tranny. I think(and hope), this pain will disappear once I master the art of shifting... I still stall the car every now and then..  otherwise, it is indeed fun to drive the car with MT. No Lag whatsoever.
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 18, 2006 10:20 pm) Also, the white is nice...believe it or not, it doesn't show dirt as much as darker colors and it stays cool in the summer. Only problem is when waxing it; it's hard to see the white wax on the white paint! Len 2001 white Forester S 5 speed with 140K miles
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 18, 2006 10:20 pm) If this is happening frequently, the hill-holder may need adjusting. Mine was too tight and it took me a while to realize that's why I was stalling the car; like trying to start out with the parking brake engaged. It was a one-hour free repair at the dealer.
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Replying to: leo2633 (Jul 19, 2006 6:15 am) I enjoy shifting the gears... getting better at it everyday. Every now and then, I over-rev the engine. My previous car was black in color(accord). I feel the difference already. My white-car does feel cooler. |
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Replying to: dirtbag (Jul 19, 2006 6:26 am) Anyway, I am going to try out the hill-holder function this weekend to sense whether it is the culprit. If it indeed is the reason, I will take it to the dealer for the adjustement you mentioned. thanks. |
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