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Well last Thursday on my way home my car over heated and it's pretty much dead. It's been a good car, but at 20 years old it just needs to much to be done. Repairs would be almost$1000.00, about half of what it's worth. So after putting it off the inevitable, Friday I called my credit union and got a loan pre approval, and spent every second of free time car shopping online. I found a few, and Friday after work I went to look at a couple, wasn't happy but the dealers were closing so I went home in defeat. Did more car shopping online and started to broaden my search area and found a car, MY car. I have always liked the Subaru WRX fivedoor/hatchback and there was a 2013, WR Pearl Blue (the color I prefer) setting on a dealer lot 100 miles away. So, I got up Saturday and tried to find a way up to look at it, and all my friends were at work, out of town or busy, while walking my dog, talking on my phone a neighbor overheard me. He came up to me and said, "having car problems?" I said yep. He said you need to get some place? I said I'm trying to look at a car. Neighbor said I'll take you. I told him it was 100 miles away and he said "no problem, my car gets 45 MPG and I don't have any thing to do!" I said OK and on our way we went. We got there and I looked it over really good, looked at the car fax, test drove it, and made the deal. I signed the papers and on my way home we went. I stopped to fill the gas tank and we hit the highway. I drove at 70 MPH home and got 27.8 MPG. Heck not much off from my boring little Toyota Corolla! So far around town, I have been getting 24.6 MPG, but I have only had it since Saturday. It's in great shape, looks almost new. I got a good deal on it, so though I'm in debt, I have a "new" hopefully reliable car that is fun to drive. I hate being in debt, but I need a reliable car, I have to get to work and home and catching rides sucks because I work weird hours, and I live in the sticks. Well, at least it's a car I love! I have forgotten how much fun it is to drive! ARman | ||
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Congrats on the new ride. May it provide many uneventful miles. | |||
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Your neighbor sounds like a good guy. Good luck with your new vehicle. _____________________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington. | |||
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I hope you at least bought him lunch... Congrats on the new ride! Collecting dust. | |||
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Sounds like a nice car, I had a Subaru an ‘88 GL turbo wagon many problem free miles put on it. Enjoy please put some pics up for all of us to enjoy. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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Score! I also have a 2013 WRX limited hatch, obsidian black. Got it used in 2014 with around 20k miles. If you like yours half as much as I like mine you'll be a happy camper. Mongo only pawn in game of life... | |||
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Marry that man!! | |||
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Congratulations on a new to you car! Also, your neighbor is awesome. | |||
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Sweet! I'm sure it will get you to work and be fun! | |||
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I'm considering one of those when I retire. (Company car for 28 years). Also looking forward to something fun to drive. You have a hell of a good neighbor. I'd be doing him something nice in return. | |||
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Ditto. My wife has a WRX. Really fun to drive, when I can put the seat all the way down and all the way back. Not so much fun to ride in, as I don't really fit in the passenger seats. | |||
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He wouldn't have it. I tried, I tried to give him gas money and he flatly refused. I know he likes Rare Breed Wild Turkey, so I'm going to get a bottle and leave it at his door. ARman | |||
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He is a good egg. ARman | |||
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The most fun I've had with my clothes on! The only other car I have had that was as much fun was my Dodge Omni GLH Turbo. I'm glad that I found this one, it's very well maintained and the price was right. I have always liked the WRX hatchback. I hope that I have many years with this car. ARman | |||
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Well, I haven't taken any yet, but when I do I'll post one up if I can figure out how to do it from my phone.  ARman | |||
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Congrats. Great car. Mrs. Krazee drives an 09 Forester. _____________________ Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you. | |||
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Two things that I learned about signifigant life events: don't quit your current job until your new job is secured; try to buy a new car while your current car is running, otherwise look out for the Crisco and check your six. Sounds like you got a good deal and everything came together. Enjoy! Thumbs up on bourbon! PS: I drove a Toyota Avalon for 292, 620 miles, and for about 12 of its 17 years. "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye". The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, pilot and author, lost on mission, July 1944, Med Theatre. | |||
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That certainly worked out nice. I have a 20 year old car and it too needs a lot of repair. Looks like I'll be driving it for a while longer. | |||
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