Just bought a new STI over the weekend, but not very happy!!
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the car had 290 on it, I know...but it a last one 2008...I contact 4-6 dealer, that the only dealer had the one I wanted...
and no...nothing is writen down, I kinda know how the handshake deal is...but isn't a promised on word is still legal in law?? haha...just asking
alan'08
and no...nothing is writen down, I kinda know how the handshake deal is...but isn't a promised on word is still legal in law?? haha...just asking
alan'08
That's got to be a demo car. And no doubt those are HARD miles.
I'd make them fix EVERYTHING on the car. New means new. They can order a wheel and fix everything else.
NEVER buy a car off a lot with more than 20 or 30 miles on it. Especially a turbo car that requires a 1000 mile break in. A lot of damage can be done in 300 miles. If I'm gonna buy a car with that many miles I'd just buy a lease return with a few thousand.
My car had 10 miles on it. That's new.
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Don't ever buy a new car with 290 on it, especially an 08 STI that is known to have engine problems on the factory tune. How does the car run? With all that abuse I would want to have a compression check done for peace of mindDid you at least get $7000 off and 0% for 63 months?
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Ya once you buy a car, the car is in your hands now. The dealership is only going to cover things that are covered under the warranty, whether they shake hands with you or not. The wheel, unless it is fully damaged, probably won't get fixed. Good luck with everything though. Which dealership are we talking about?
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Sorry, I didn't post my thread soon enough for you...
https://www.i-club.com/forums/bay-area-15/my-thanksgiving-subaru-shopping-experience-195576/
I saw that very same car that very same day. I opened the door, pressed the OD, and said, NO WAY IN HELL I WOULD EVER GET THIS CAR!!!
Another reason why I dislike Capitol and never get a car with high mileage.
Leo
https://www.i-club.com/forums/bay-area-15/my-thanksgiving-subaru-shopping-experience-195576/
I saw that very same car that very same day. I opened the door, pressed the OD, and said, NO WAY IN HELL I WOULD EVER GET THIS CAR!!!
Another reason why I dislike Capitol and never get a car with high mileage.
Leo
the car had 290 on it, I know...but it a last one 2008...I contact 4-6 dealer, that the only dealer had the one I wanted...
and no...nothing is writen down, I kinda know how the handshake deal is...but isn't a promised on word is still legal in law?? haha...just asking
alan'08
and no...nothing is writen down, I kinda know how the handshake deal is...but isn't a promised on word is still legal in law?? haha...just asking
alan'08
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oh well...I guess the only thing to do is see if I can fight for the wheel replace... if not...haha, any of you know a place to fix wheel to same as new??
and GB can take a look at the car gearbox and check up some of the stuff for me??
alan'08
and GB can take a look at the car gearbox and check up some of the stuff for me??
alan'08
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Never, ever, ever trust anything that comes out of a salespersons mouth unless you know the guy personally. You drove it off the lot, it's pretty much a done deal. If you're looking for dealership backing you should have bought a BMW, Mercedez, Porsche,...or anything that has pride it what they sell. Subaru makes a great car, but the majority of the steelerships will pat you on the back and then later crap your face when you come back with some questions about the car.