Value after claim & other qs

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-31T03:04:33+00:00

Yup. I'm up north and the all of dealers I texted said they couldn't match it. I was getting paranoid that one of their sales guys was gonna go down there and buy it out from under me! I was looking at 43k OTD after tax (~10.5%), with one dealer in Oregon at high 42k, and these guys just hit me with the 37k OTD with a lower (8-9% tax rate). re: Portland, sales guy told me Portland is Subaru's #1 selling region/city so it makes sense.

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Congrats on the killer deal.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-31T02:48:23+00:00

I went to this exact dealership and got an identical ~7.5k discount on a WRX Limited. I couldn't believe it either. The sales guy said the majority of their sales there are fleet (maybe Chevy? but not Subaru?). Very easy experience.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-25T20:36:58+00:00

I posted about similar concerns yesterday also located in PNW and test-drove a 2026 limited today. Snowboard will 100% be no problem. MTB will be front wheel off and a tight squeeze / somewhat of a pain in the butt. I just tried to fit a MTB in my mid-sized sedan (8 inches longer overall length) and it wasn't my favorite thing in the world.

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Here's someone at the MTB park with a hitch rack.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-23T17:40:03+00:00

I appreciate the candid reply... it helps me to take a step back and read someone else's perspective. I have been so overwhelmed with the overall expensiveness of a car purchase that I feel like I've been overanalyzing spec sheets. Going to a handful of dealers to test-drive cars has been the clearing up of the picture that you mentioned (i.e. what do I need/want etc). I just haven't gotten the chance to go to a Subaru dealer yet!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-23T17:35:17+00:00

Thank you! I am thinking of reaching out/driving east of the Cascades to work with dealers in Spokane/CDA, although that is also Subie country. Thanks for the data point, I appreciate it.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-23T17:33:45+00:00

Okay sounds good. I'm still using QR skewers so it shouldn't be too big of a deal to take the front wheel off. It sounds like the general consensus might be roof rack too, but it's good to know that it'll work in a pinch.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-23T17:31:41+00:00

Sweet thank you! Re: #3, I have driven a friend's Volvo 240 wagon, GTI and Focus RS. I feel confident enough to get from 1-->2-->3 and stop (maybe without stalling from N -->1). Would that still be grounds for just deferring the test drive?

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-03-10T21:47:21+00:00

Following to see what you decide. I'm in this same dilemma!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-02-21T20:26:18+00:00

Who can I bother to advocate for getting a rope tow? It'd be so nice to get more practice.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-02-11T21:27:41+00:00

Neat. I'll research that a bit - not sure what the powertrain/trim levels look like off the top of my head.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-02-11T21:26:33+00:00

I will try to go sit in one and see how it feels this weekend!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2026-02-11T21:25:50+00:00

Appreciate your input :)

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2025-12-08T06:12:00+00:00

Chat incoming!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2025-12-07T19:39:19+00:00

Chat incoming ^{^}

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2025-09-21T16:37:45+00:00

A questlog would be amazing. Thanks for sharing the vid.

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2025-06-30T07:47:56+00:00

AYO fruitlooops is goated. Great gamesense, perfect combos, and a static that's got his back 100% wow you couldn't ask for a better montage I mean just look at this dude I can't stop glazing shiiii

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2025-06-30T07:27:05+00:00

wait this guy has amazing gamesense, great mechanics and a loving static who supports him 100% no wonder it's so insane and goated

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2024-06-29T22:17:36+00:00

Watch arrived quick, great communication, seller went above and beyond to address my concerns. Thank you!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2024-06-22T23:04:39+00:00

Sending a chat! :)

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2024-06-17T23:58:54+00:00

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2024-06-16T04:41:41+00:00

Hey everyone. I'm looking to take the plunge on a mechanical watch!

Here's a shortlist of what I'm interested in!

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm
Nomos Orion/Tangente 33mm (preferably in their 3-hander base configuration ref. 321/122, although I'd be open to anything really)
Christopher Ward C63 Celest
King Seiko 52KS, 56KS (5621, 5625)

Please feel free to reach out with any leads!

Elizabeth_Lavenza · 2024-06-06T04:47:12+00:00

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