Hello....this is my first post here.

I got a 98 Impreza RS 2.5 last July and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a place to get good/reliable, regular maintenece work done on it in the Boulder/Denver area?

So far, I absolutely LOVE this car and want to keep it in good shape. I got it with only 36,000 miles on it but I commute 60 miles (round trip) every day so the number is rising fairly quickly.

(have to admit, I do suffer from a bit of WRX envy, esp seeing the new STi.... WOW!!!!.... maybe NEXT time...)

Hello, I know a mechanic that is a very good and is not too expensive. His shop is called Mobile Mechanics, his name is Buddy and he is a Subaru Specialist. He is on West Colfax across from Planet Hyundai just west of i-70.

Call Brett at Flatirons. His name is Subetek on nasioc, but I dunno if he is registered here.

He works for the dealer and does mods and maintenance on the side as well.

I'll second Flatirons- great shop, great service! Their phone is: 303-443-0114

I'm here too!

Bret

Have to go the other way on that one. I took my car in cuz the turbo was sounding wiered, they told me that it was from a boost hose for my gauge. Then handed me a bill because they felt it was from an aftermarket part. They said they put it on the lift and when he held down the hose and reved the engine the nosie was gone. Only thing is, unless they are so dumb that they put the car in gear on the lift, it wasn't building boost. So the nosie wouldn't be there anyways. Thats just my 2 cents on them, sorry it is not what you guys wanted to hear.

Thanks for all of your input. Like I said, I'm pretty new to Subaru (last July) and unfort. I don't have very much mechanical knowledge. All I know is that I've heard too many horror stories about place like Jiffy Lube etc... and that I'd rather not go ther for simple/routine maintenance stuff.... and I really want to keep this baby in good shape.

BTW - what do you think the best first mod for the least amount of $ on a 98 2.5RS? Sounds like the only way to really boost performance is to add a turbo or swap enigines but I don't think I'll be getting that drastic anytime soon....I have noticed my brakes ar just beginning to squeak a tiny bit at really low speeds....

WickedRydax- I'd like to comment on your post because i work next to the tech who performed the diagnostics on your car. The tech spent three hours narrowing down the problem to the brass fitting for the aftermarket boost gauge you installed. He only charged you for a fraction of the time he spent, trying to build good customer relations. Then you got upset at the desk, so the shop ate the bill (you paid nothing). Now, you post that he is dumb and imply that you were treated unfairly. I feel that you were treated with respect and treated more than fairly considering that the problem was caused by you. We attempt to give the best service possible even under extreme circumstances. It's frustrating when people try to run us through the mud. Situations such as this make us question why we even bother with the performance end of the business. Thankfully, most of our customers work with us (not against us). If you'd like to speak to me personally, feel free to call me at work.

Bret Carter
303-443-0114

Anyone have experience with Silver Star Automotive (Subaru Specialists) in Aurora?? (at Parker and Quincy)

RogersWRX-i replied to your post on the other board on the install price. As for Silver Star, the owner is a very close friend of mine and a great tech. Although, he's not real performance oriented. I'm sure he'd give you a quote on installs if you'd like. Let me know if i can help with anything else.

Bret

Thanks Bret!! If you recommend them, I'll try and give them a call first, since they're about 30 miles closer to me in Aurora. I'll definitely give you a call if it doesn't work out!!

Well I'm sorry, but if you wanted me to pay for it atleast fix it, I would have paid for it then, it didn't get fixed. For me paying for them to find the problem and not fix it is dumb. For people to tell e your guys are the most mod friendly dealer arounds isn't what I have gotten from you guys. Like I said before if it had been fixed I would have paid for it, but it wasn't so to me thats not good service, not worth paying for.

Perhaps if you'd work with us and not get upset the problem would be resolved. Of course, be mod friendly doesn't mean giving away free work. After telling you what was found and that it wouldn't be warrranty you obviously didn't want it fixed unless you expect the work for free. We were kind enough to tell you where the problem was at no cost to you. Other dealers wouldn't have even looed at your car. Continuing to try to run Flatirons through the mud doesn't help your case.

Bret

Has anyone had any experience with a body shop in the Denver/Boulder area? I unfortunately sideswiped the passenger side my WRX on a guardrail outside of Boulder. Having never had to go to a body shop in Colorado, I am feeling a little lost and do not just want to follow the suggestion of my insurance company. If anyone has any suggestions or experiences with a shop please feel free to let me know.

Thanks,
Chris

Originally posted by WickedRydaX
Well I'm sorry, but if you wanted me to pay for it atleast fix it, I would have paid for it then, it didn't get fixed. For me paying for them to find the problem and not fix it is dumb. For people to tell e your guys are the most mod friendly dealer arounds isn't what I have gotten from you guys. Like I said before if it had been fixed I would have paid for it, but it wasn't so to me thats not good service, not worth paying for.

So how much is your time worth? free?

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Here's another vote for Bret and Troy at Flatirons. They're the only shop in the Denver area that's worth a damn. They stand behind the factory warranty, and perform performance mods to boot. I live in Littleton, but it's well worth the drive!

And, WickedRydaX, I challenge you to find any shop in Denver that wouldn't ask you to pay for something that was caused by your after-market part malfunction. Not to mention, you didn't end up having to pay...

Sorry if I'm kicking a dead horse, but I feel that we should support the best shop in Denver.

Matt

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LandsharkWRX
[B]Has anyone had any experience with a body shop in the Denver/Boulder area? I unfortunately sideswiped the passenger side my WRX on a guardrail outside of Boulder. Having never had to go to a body shop in Colorado, I am feeling a little lost and do not just want to follow the suggestion of my insurance company. If anyone has any suggestions or experiences with a shop please feel free to let me know.

Chris,
I grew up in Broomfield, and have had more body damage on my car in the 5 years I've had it than most people in their whole lives. THE BEST shop as far as service and quality of repair work is Fender Menders on Main Street, just south of 120th ave. Talk to Bob, and tell him that Brian Graus sent you. They're typically a little more expensive, but they'll work with your insurance and make them pay the extra. I've had every axle, control arm, and body panel replaced, and it looks and drives like it's brand new! I can't say enough about how good they perform work.


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I am posting this to say that I am sorry for what I have said. Bret and Troy are great guys, they know their stuff. I feel that the problem wasn't fully explianed to me. I feel that if it was explained to me better I wouldn't have had such bad reaction to it.
Once again I'm sorry that I had this problem with flatirons. I know see that I was in the wrong in this problem so I have nothing bad to say about them.

WickedRydaX,
Thank you for the apology it takes alot of character to admit publicly that you were wrong, it is greatly appreciated.

Also did you get your fuel rail situation straightened out?

Thanks again,
Troy
Flatirons Subaru

ThankS for not hating me. I did get the fuel rails working, I called MRT and got another "nipple" to hook up the lines. Mostly I needed to hook up the link for the car to run "right" I am learning how to tune it on saturday.
Also what your guys price on a MRT front mount? I am thinking about one in a few weeks, and I want to get some prices.MCL

Another good shop is Suby Tech, or now "Super Roo Repair" in Aurora (Buckley and 6th). I have known the owner, Dave, for about 5 years and he's done great on my family's Subarus when he worked for Strictly Auto. He opened up his own shop after working at Shortline Subaru for a few years, I found him again through a friend and he did awesome on my 30k maintenance for about $100 less than the cheapest dealer quote. The number is 303-343-3619.