01-08-2013, 11:40 AM
Here's the latest update on our car saga, which has been driving me crazy lately... (no pun intended!).
Two car experts have advised me to replace the Subaru. I've been doing some car research and shopping and I hate the pressure and sales tactics of the salespeople -- this really tires out (and stresses) introverts like me!
Our Subaru dealer has quoted "only" $1,750 to have this repair done while my local garage quoted me $3,500! In the past, the dealer has proven cheaper than our local garage, maybe because the dealer specializes so much in Subarus? (i.e. has the parts at hand, knows the car better since it's more specialized).
In any case, I'm now back to considering having the repair done at the dealer. Forking out two grand is still cheaper than paying approx $15,000 for newer used car. And the Subaru may be capable of reaching 300,000 km or more since we have been maintaining it well. It had a new timing belt put in last March and had it's transmission rebuilt at 155,000 km.
Am I deluding myself?
Thanks,
Two car experts have advised me to replace the Subaru. I've been doing some car research and shopping and I hate the pressure and sales tactics of the salespeople -- this really tires out (and stresses) introverts like me!
Our Subaru dealer has quoted "only" $1,750 to have this repair done while my local garage quoted me $3,500! In the past, the dealer has proven cheaper than our local garage, maybe because the dealer specializes so much in Subarus? (i.e. has the parts at hand, knows the car better since it's more specialized).
In any case, I'm now back to considering having the repair done at the dealer. Forking out two grand is still cheaper than paying approx $15,000 for newer used car. And the Subaru may be capable of reaching 300,000 km or more since we have been maintaining it well. It had a new timing belt put in last March and had it's transmission rebuilt at 155,000 km.
Am I deluding myself?
Thanks,
Rob
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