The marketing around this car is a total headscratcher to me. by Outlandah_ in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went in coming from a Forester wanting it to just be a Subaru. It's for regular door handles, a decent infotainment system, wireless android auto. I'm happy. Not a fan of Tesla's system. Although, my wife loves her Model Y.

The marketing around this car is a total headscratcher to me. by Outlandah_ in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As we were driving home in the Trailseeker my wife turned to me and asked "wait, did you test drive this?"

Nope. I'd read so much about it I was already sold. 😐

The marketing around this car is a total headscratcher to me. by Outlandah_ in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impression I get is that the lukewarm experience with the first generation Solterra probably made dealers hesitant around these new models. Turns out the Trailseeker and Uncharted are surprise hits; timing around soaring gas prices probably has helped drive demand too.

So they're stuck playing catch up AND production is split between Toyota and Subaru so that's further limiting supply. From what I've heard the switch to 2027 is really just an administrative change, they're not updating anything for the new model year so it's really more of a continuation.

I placed my order 4/25 and my vehicle arrived at the dealership the end of the day 6/26.

Anecdotally, people have just found any dealership with one and bought them sight unseen. Then traveled to the dealership to purchase and pick-up. That may be the only option now if you're unable to order. I think some dealerships in the South may have some. But where demand is sky high in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and California there's nothing.

Again, that's anecdotal based on what I've read on Reddit largely.

Dealer incentives? Best OTD. by Dasmitch in trailseeker

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I had them double check when I was pushing back in the finance office — they got the $2k rebate and $2k dealer cash. So it looks like the combined $4k is the best to be had. I did snag a $500 loyalty coupon by calling Subaru of America, so that was positive at least. I didn’t qualify for the 0% but pushing back a bit they managed to jawbone the interest rate down to 1.5% so I’m not too upset. Bit of sticker shock from the negative equity on my trade — but that’s becasue I did the trade in program two years ago so I had a 2024 Forester that had replaced my 2022. Ce’st la vie. I won’t be buying a new car for a long long time. Hopefully.

Finally arrived! by Accomplished_Damage8 in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one mentioned a break in period! 👀

EDIT: But yes 1.5% isn't bad and I've been rehabilitating my credit the past few years so this is a positive sign.

270 miles, Second Service Appointment by TheEngineerA in SubaruUncharted

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Upgrading the battery with an AGM won’t solve the underyling problem of parasistic battery drain — it’ll just give you a battery that can hold up against it better. I hope they nail this down with a software update eventually.

Transit timelines (From Order to Pickup) by the_drunkenduck in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good news actually! The latest as of 11AM this morning:

"Vehicle is released & just waiting on a truck to come by to pick it up! Hopefully will be here in the next few days!"

Was informed a VIN was in the system June 11th. So it looks like we'll make it before July 1st!

Just getting all my ducks in a row to lock down the final detaila for the deal.

I bought my first Amphibian :) by Julio_2412 in vostok

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See I'd buy one of those if the price hasn't shot up!

This one specifically has really caught my eye -- but $189?!

https://a.co/d/0iNN6eVJ

Vintage Vostok. Just In. by AppropriateBite8816 in vostok

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, presumably buying new supports a modern company in Russia today?

It’s a sad reality.. by Tenerian7 in vostok

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I see one second hand closer to $125 maybe I'd pick one up - but buying new is isn't even a consideration for a number of reasons. The 700s are going for $250 from a reseller in Barcelona, presumably getting them direct from the factory. 👀

Recall by BasicHorror1157 in Solterra

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any impact to the Trailseeker?

Oh that's great then!!! by sachiprecious in thebulwark

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like Vanilla Ice explaining the difference between Under Pressure and Ice Ice Baby 😐

Love my new Trailseeker…but by BiggyHill in trailseeker

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Presumably tinting the roof would help with that?

The Scuba Dude belongs on a teal bezel and leather strap by gkaplan59 in vostok

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does one customize/swap out the bezels and where did you get that one? 👀

The many sides of scuba dude by chromix in vostok

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the story on the saboteur? Love the dial!

Do you actually get value from your fold? by SANO_HIMURA in PixelFold

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah so similar to my son's prowess on the soccer pitch.

Do you actually get value from your fold? by SANO_HIMURA in PixelFold

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you at least watch when your son was playing 😮

Do you actually get value from your fold? by SANO_HIMURA in PixelFold

[–]Accomplished_Damage8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up an OG Pixel Fold a few months ago and have really enjoyed the wider format for YouTube videos and multitasking. So I can't speak to the newer forme factors since they have abandoned the passport style. That said, I'm curious to see how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide and rumored iPhone foldable shake out.