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A new car or a used car?
New is generally dealer only.
I've been checking Craigslist, Dealerships, and volunteers of america.
MRT
37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Google used cars, and im sure 100 sites would come up.
My method involves ususally searching used cars through the automaker first...
so i.e. if I want a Volvo, I go to their website and browse their CPO stuff.
If I don't see anything I like, then I use Autotrader and look within a 100 or so miles of my zip and I usually just search CPO and dealers...I would never really buy private party because it's as is and shit happens.
Yeah, those places listed already are your best options.
Another thing you could do, if you're willing to cough up the cash for a dealer, is to put in a request. Dealers hit the auctions, and might be able to find something you don't have access to.
Looking for an 08 or newer Impreza sport wagon with around 40-50k.
Not interested in paying the dealer premium and can afford to wait for the right car. Don't want a modded car either.
In short I'm seeing that I'm looking in the right places, it seems.
If you're looking for a Subaru, IMHO buy from a dealer. AWD replacement parts get pricey quick, and dealers know that. If you find a Subaru at an auction/private seller it's a gamble sometimes. Just because it's stock doesn't mean it hasn't been beat on. Just my .02.
'94 JDM H22A:178whp 146wtq
Originally posted by deevergote
If you say double dutch rudder, i'm banning you...
Even a dealer can sell crap. My mom's 05 Outback came from my stepdad's own dealership (now gone.) It was used, 5 years old... and from day 1, had rear end vibrations. It's in the shop now to correct it.
AWD is a gamble no matter what. More moving parts = more stuff to break.
The best option is to buy new, or certified used with a full warranty on the expensive stuff!
Otherwise, any source is as good as any other, as long as you're educated on the model you're shopping for, and you're prepared to walk away from anything that isn't exactly what you want.
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