Got my New Ride – Winter beater…. Sort of
10-19-2005, 09:29 PM
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Got my New Ride – Winter beater…. Sort of
It’s a Subaru Outback Sport Special Edition 5-Speed
I originally started looking for a USED Outback Sport.
Nothing older then a 2002 because they did a major redesign in 2002.
But most 2002’s and 2003’s I found had 50,000 miles or more and were going for 11-12 thousand.
So I started looking for a 2004 or 2005 slightly used one.
I found a few with 20-30K miles, but they were selling for 13-14K and had no warranty or they were close to the end.
So I decided to check out the new 2006’s.
At first I wasn’t crazy about the new front end, but it began to grow on me.
Retail for the Outback Sport SE is nearly 21K and I didn’t want to spend that much for a bad weather car.
A dealer near me, Becker Subaru is in the midst of putting up a huge new showroom and they were advertising a “construction sale” so I figured I’d check it out.
Unbelievable discounts !!!!
Retail on mine was nearly 21K and I got the car for 17,600 bucks.
I think that’s pretty good considering it’s brand new and the 2006’s are just coming out.
Here she is…..
I originally started looking for a USED Outback Sport.
Nothing older then a 2002 because they did a major redesign in 2002.
But most 2002’s and 2003’s I found had 50,000 miles or more and were going for 11-12 thousand.
So I started looking for a 2004 or 2005 slightly used one.
I found a few with 20-30K miles, but they were selling for 13-14K and had no warranty or they were close to the end.
So I decided to check out the new 2006’s.
At first I wasn’t crazy about the new front end, but it began to grow on me.
Retail for the Outback Sport SE is nearly 21K and I didn’t want to spend that much for a bad weather car.
A dealer near me, Becker Subaru is in the midst of putting up a huge new showroom and they were advertising a “construction sale” so I figured I’d check it out.
Unbelievable discounts !!!!
Retail on mine was nearly 21K and I got the car for 17,600 bucks.
I think that’s pretty good considering it’s brand new and the 2006’s are just coming out.
Here she is…..
10-19-2005, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Oh wow the CLS is gone?
New owner picks it up on Saturday.
Driving it to its new home in Florida.
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10-19-2005, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
My parents had one of those, that thing was a beast in the snow. I drove circles around the SUV's.
I might actually be looking forward to snow this winter.
10-19-2005, 11:15 PM
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(so when are the gold emblems coming in???) (jk) 
That radio has a big screen. Almost looks like it has navi.
What kinda stuff does it come with? I assume you bought it stripped down since its your "beater."
10-19-2005, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
That radio has a big screen. Almost looks like it has navi.
What kinda stuff does it come with? I assume you bought it stripped down since its your "beater."
The Impreza is the base model.
The Outback Sport has all the goodies.
Raised suspension, 16” rims, fogs, lower body cladding, power windows, mirrors, locks & such.
A/C, cruise, leather wheel, leather shifter.
The “Special Edition” adds rear wing, 6-CD changer, 260 Watt stereo w/ sub, auto dimming mirror and some other stuff.
10-19-2005, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
The Outback looks good, i really like that color green!
Should look even better once I get some ZAINO on it.
Unfortunately it only came with the Beige interior.
I would have preferred gray.
I hope I don’t regret that decision in a few years.
10-19-2005, 11:43 PM
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dude, i was wondering where your car was.
my new home (cubicle) is on the 2nd floor north wall facing the north parking lot where i usually can see your car. haven't seen it the last couple days and was wondering if you were on a trip or something.
i guess i know why now.
my new home (cubicle) is on the 2nd floor north wall facing the north parking lot where i usually can see your car. haven't seen it the last couple days and was wondering if you were on a trip or something.
i guess i know why now.
10-19-2005, 11:46 PM
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Subie's are known to being reliable...If I didn't get my box (xB), I was looking into the WRX wagon, if not an outback sport like what you got there...I'm also a bit partial about their new "trademark" front end, a-la- B9 Tribeca, but it's also growing on me...Very nice!
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10-19-2005, 11:53 PM
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the color combo is nice and the front end did grow on me. i really like it now, it probably looks even better in person. nice choice of a winter car! the interior looks like something you would see in a sports coupe.
10-20-2005, 12:47 AM
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welcome to the family
10-20-2005, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Thanks…. It’s Evergreen Metallic.
Should look even better once I get some ZAINO on it.
Unfortunately it only came with the Beige interior.
I would have preferred gray.
I hope I don’t regret that decision in a few years.
Should look even better once I get some ZAINO on it.
Unfortunately it only came with the Beige interior.
I would have preferred gray.
I hope I don’t regret that decision in a few years.
Whats up with the floor mats? They used?
I say get some black mats...
10-20-2005, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
dude, i was wondering where your car was.
my new home (cubicle) is on the 2nd floor north wall facing the north parking lot where i usually can see your car. haven't seen it the last couple days and was wondering if you were on a trip or something.
i guess i know why now.
my new home (cubicle) is on the 2nd floor north wall facing the north parking lot where i usually can see your car. haven't seen it the last couple days and was wondering if you were on a trip or something.
i guess i know why now.
I didn’t want to put any extra miles on the CL or risk getting into an accident/deer hit and blow the deal.
10-20-2005, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoofin
Subie's are known to being reliable...If I didn't get my box (xB), I was looking into the WRX wagon, if not an outback sport like what you got there...I'm also a bit partial about their new "trademark" front end, a-la- B9 Tribeca, but it's also growing on me...Very nice!
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I could have gotten base WRX for about 21K.
But then you’re talking low profile 17” tires, stiff suspension, turbo motor, boy racer effects.
Sure those are nice, but not real appropriate for what I’m doing here.
Plus it would have eaten into the profit I made on the CL sale.
Paid cash for this and have about 4K left to put towards next years toy.
10-20-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Whats up with the floor mats? They used?
I say get some black mats...
I say get some black mats...
And they already have marks on them.
I’m getting the rubber “All Weather” mats for the winter.
Then I might go with black factory ones next summer or leave the rubber ones in there.
10-20-2005, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KilroyR1
I think any car with snow tires will do better in the snow than AWD on all-season tires.
I asked about that and the sales guy said I don’t need snows.
It’s a pretty aggressive tread on there.
It will probably be good for the first two years or so then I might look into getting an extra set of “take-off” wheels and some dedicated snows.
My dad has a Toyota Highlander and my wife has a RAV4.
Both are on all season tires and they go great in the snow.
10-20-2005, 06:53 AM
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For you guys who don't like what the "new" 2006 front end looks like, here is the 2005.
I think the new nose makes this one look kind of dated.
COMPARE
I think the new nose makes this one look kind of dated.
COMPARE
10-20-2005, 07:20 AM
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i like it...i said it earlier, the new subie grille is growing on me...i still think the b9 is sickening but on the impreza/outback i don't mind it
10-20-2005, 07:28 AM
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Looks great Shawn and you can't beat that price
Guy I work with has a 2001 Outback and he bought it new because he saw the same thing with the used outbacks. For not much more money he got a new one. He wanted awd cause he's got a long hilly driveway that's a bitch to drive up before he cleans the snow off (sound familiar
). With the deal you got, it's a no brainer.
That subie will compliment a summer only sports car VERY nicely....
Guy I work with has a 2001 Outback and he bought it new because he saw the same thing with the used outbacks. For not much more money he got a new one. He wanted awd cause he's got a long hilly driveway that's a bitch to drive up before he cleans the snow off (sound familiar
). With the deal you got, it's a no brainer.That subie will compliment a summer only sports car VERY nicely....
10-20-2005, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rock2534
Looks nice. so how did you find the buyer for the CL? Ebay, AZ?
He’s a newly converted lurker.
10-20-2005, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
hey, i can see your new car in the parking lot from here!
