WTF!? 105,000 service
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what's this "raw fuel" smell that is "notorious"
do i have something to worry about here...i'm at about 113K ish or so...I've been having raw fuel smell since 2002...but I've also run catless since that long too...
do i have something to worry about here...i'm at about 113K ish or so...I've been having raw fuel smell since 2002...but I've also run catless since that long too...
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Go to FLI or LIC like everyone else has said.
Prestige is a pill of **** . Hansel auto group as a whole is a POS. When they don't allow you to test drive a WRX when you drive in in a WRX they can go die. Also when they offer you 6k for your trade in and won't budge but the next day you get 10 from another dealer....
Prestige is a pill of **** . Hansel auto group as a whole is a POS. When they don't allow you to test drive a WRX when you drive in in a WRX they can go die. Also when they offer you 6k for your trade in and won't budge but the next day you get 10 from another dealer....
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Timing belt service should include the following:
1. Timing belt.
2. Tensioner.
3. All 4 idlers.
4. Water pump.
5. Reseal oil pump
6. Cam & crank shaft seals.
7. Thermostat & coolant.
And, yes, $1600 is about $600 too much.
1. Timing belt.
2. Tensioner.
3. All 4 idlers.
4. Water pump.
5. Reseal oil pump
6. Cam & crank shaft seals.
7. Thermostat & coolant.
And, yes, $1600 is about $600 too much.
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) but it smells horrible 
I keep my HVAC set to recirculate while the car is warming up, and that keeps the smell out of the cabin
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Ok so I went into Prestige Dealership in Santa Rosa Mistake #1last week and the Subaru Guy wasn't thereIf you're talking about the parts guy - I got laid off April 1st. 
. I talked to the VW guy and told him I need my 105xxx mile timing belt service. I told him about my 2002 raw fuel smell leak the one notorious in most 02's. Also my AC isn't even turning on so I figure since you guys are down there check it out. Well, finally the subaru rep calls me back and quotes me ALMOST $3600!!! WTF!?
Timing belt - $1600
105,000 service?? - $300
VALVE ADJUSTMENT????- $800
A/C diagnosis - $200
RAW FUEL LEAK THAT SHOULD BE FREE - $700
Um does this sound right...
any suggestions/opinions i'm flat broke right now...
. I talked to the VW guy and told him I need my 105xxx mile timing belt service. I told him about my 2002 raw fuel smell leak the one notorious in most 02's. Also my AC isn't even turning on so I figure since you guys are down there check it out. Well, finally the subaru rep calls me back and quotes me ALMOST $3600!!! WTF!?Timing belt - $1600
105,000 service?? - $300
VALVE ADJUSTMENT????- $800
A/C diagnosis - $200
RAW FUEL LEAK THAT SHOULD BE FREE - $700
Um does this sound right...
any suggestions/opinions i'm flat broke right now...
My opinion:
1. LIC Motorsports
2. LIC Motorsports
3. PJ'S Automotive
4. FLI
...
10,000 Prestige Imports
In that order - and no, there's no typo.
Last edited by Roo; May 30, 2009 at 09:13 AM.
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You are already up around Santa Rosa, I would go to LIC. Great guys up there and won't screw you over looking for other problems.
Funny, my '02 never has had the raw fuel smell. Guess I got lucky.
Funny, my '02 never has had the raw fuel smell. Guess I got lucky.
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Prestige is a giant rip off.. Personally I vote LIC. I've called countless times to ask them questions about cars I'm trying to buy or just stupid debates I'm having with friends about how stuff works and they have taken the time to answer the questions every time.
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thanks for the vote guys. yes we do all the major services here:
30/60/90k
105k
raw fuel smell
you name it, its done here
http://www.licmotorsports.com/maintenance/
http://www.licmotorsports.com/performance/
let me know
-Noah
30/60/90k
105k
raw fuel smell
you name it, its done here
http://www.licmotorsports.com/maintenance/
http://www.licmotorsports.com/performance/
let me know
-Noah
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Sounds like what they do when the income is drying up. They aren't doing so well, as evidenced by the layoffs - and have to make money somehow. The flagship store is the one keeping the rest of the losers in business.
My opinion:
1. LIC Motorsports
2. LIC Motorsports
3. PJ'S Automotive
4. FLI
...
10,000 Prestige Imports
In that order - and no, there's no typo.
My opinion:
1. LIC Motorsports
2. LIC Motorsports
3. PJ'S Automotive
4. FLI
...
10,000 Prestige Imports
In that order - and no, there's no typo.
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