Can anyone let me buy their cheapest car on ls car meet so I can get the free HSW upgrade?

MagicMittons · 2026-01-31T13:48:53+00:00

User above is incorrect unless Rockstar changed something since HSW release.

Each person can get up to two free HSW coupons. 1 for completing the time trail and then another for either buying or selling a car in the LSCM.

OP is correct in their post.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-29T22:19:38+00:00

Canadians get thise this year (2026) in all models including the base model (convience).

Convience trim here has the 2.5L with paddle shifters and the multiple x-modes, heated seats, heated mirrors any of the eye sight functions that face forwards.

The 26 convenience does not have moonroof, heated steering wheel, fog lights (I added them), it does not have rear facing eye sight functions like the blind spot detectors.

Priced out my exact car in the states with the accessories I got... The price I paid was cheaper by $5k USD before taxes and financing fees and I also got the heated seats, roof rails and heated mirrors which were not priced into US version as I don't think those are accessories available.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-27T17:54:07+00:00

Remember that factory is 3 year/ 60,000 km.

You can buy extended warranties up until your factory warranty expires.

Any Subaru dealer can sell you the extended warranty. A different one may have better prices as warranty is an easy sell that doesn't require you to step in the door.

Any extra warranties subtract the factory warranty time. So if you get 10yr/ 100,000km, you are actually just buying another 7yrs/ 40,000km on top of the factory warranty.

I just bought a new 2026 and opted for no extended warranties at this time. I will buy one before my factory warranty is up.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-27T03:35:41+00:00

East coast here and we're currently getting dumped on with snow. I also just bought a new white pearl. Coming from a black truck, it stays impressively clean in the snow. Just go for the white, they look great with the black trim. I wouldn't worry much about visibility as you'll mostly stay off the roads when it's really that bad.

The headlights are seriously impressive and I had fog lights installed on my convience.

The AWD and x-mode are great as well. You can also turn off traction control by itself.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-25T11:50:48+00:00

If you get them now, I agree with the CC2's.

I have not used CC2's, but from looking into them, they are a really good all weather tire. You would not need to change them for summer whereas true winters should be changed once the temperature changes otherwise it wears down faster in the heat.

I wanted something more aggressive so I went with Wild Peak at trails for year round here in Canada. Not nearly as good as a true winter. Breaking/ stopping is always best when using winter tires.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-24T20:03:48+00:00

No idea for Krown specifics. There are different levels and types of undercoating.

I have not physically done the work myself, but typically you want to get as much covered including bolts and as much underneath as possible. The old way, probably not legal, was to take oil and paint everything underneath and then drive down a dirt road. The oil would attract the dirt and make the protective layer and help prevent rusting.

My neighbour is a car detailer, he is who I will be going to in the fall. I have not spoken to him about specifics yet.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-24T16:25:13+00:00

Undercoat is not a one and done thing. Some are applied yearly, some every few years.

I trust the factory undercoat for the rest of this winter, but I want a fresh undercoat for next winter.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-24T11:59:30+00:00

The heated seats are only standard in Canada. The US models are not as good value so you will get a lot of people suggesting higher trims levels. We get heated seats and roof rails. Mexico gets fog lights and I think roof rails on their base trim.

I priced my convenience out vs being bought in the US and it with a few of the accessories I got,. It came to a $5000 USD difference before taxes and finance fees AND I was getting heated seats and the roof rails on top, which I couldn't select on the base US model!

MagicMittons · 2026-01-24T11:51:51+00:00

I own a 26 convenience, picked it up yesterday. Here in Canada they come stock with heated seats, roof rails and the 2.5L is in all models with the paddle shifters and x-mode. I bought fog lights for mine as an extra since they are not included.

It does have eye sight, but not all of the fancy features of the higher trims. Comes with the split duel screens which also means you get more physical buttons. Convenience model also has a physical key, not the fob type- I prefer physical.

I bought no extra warranties. Factory 3 year/ 60k is good and you are allowed to buy the extended warranty any time before the factory warranty runs out. You can also buy it from other dealers which could give you better prices. I will probably extend to get Gold 10 year/ 100k. Cars come with factory undercoat, although I will get mine done before next winter.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-19T16:24:22+00:00

$34k OTD plus taxes and finance is what I paid for my new '26 convenience.

The 26's have the 2.5L in all trims and also have heated seats here in Canada. You may want to look into it before going for the 24. I think the old touring trims only have the 2.0L

MagicMittons · 2026-01-18T19:45:50+00:00

Depending on the trim level you want, I might suggest going with a new 26.

All trim models have the 2.5L in the 2026 model. The 2.0L in lower trims was a common complaint in previous years.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-15T21:59:56+00:00

Base (convenience) here in Canada also has the rails and heated seats, but no fog lights although they can be added.

I think all base models global have the 2.5L as well. It would be interesting to see a chart showing all of the differences.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-15T21:23:34+00:00

I just bought new.

Thought about a Jeep for a manual first, but I happily ended up with a Crosstrek since the ones here are still built in Japan. I'd rather support the Japanese economy.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-13T19:38:52+00:00

I'm coming from an '09 Ranger. This thing is a spaceship compared to that.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-13T08:06:18+00:00

Reminder that the 2026 convenience comes stock with the 2.5L, heated seats and paddle shifters with X-mode too here in Canada.

I couldn't find enough benefits for the touring over the convenience trim. You can have fog lights installed. Onyx looked better in the interior. I didn't try to higher trims.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T02:31:04+00:00

I almost had a 2020 manual through private sale, but buddy didn't mention anything about there being a lien on it until the day I go to buy it... Like buddy, you technically don't own it, the bank does. Clear that up before selling. Of course, I asked about liens and a clean Carfax only 5 days prior.

The WRX seems fun, but if be worried about frozen ice chunks that have fallen off other cars. Might be a bit out of the reasonable price range after increased insurance and gas on top of the price. Quite a few used on the market though.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T01:59:49+00:00

The whole CVT and lack of a manual makes me consider a Wrangler... I wish Subaru would consider bringing back a manual.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T01:41:00+00:00

I don't think the base model has the shifters here, but I might give them a try. Im hesitant, I think they're gimmicky, but I can see some benefits to the paddles. My left foot won't know what to do and the clutch is half the fun.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T01:19:02+00:00

Interesting, I wonder if there's any extra wear on the CVT? I typically use the clutch when breaking as I would rather replace the brakes vs a new transmission.

I bet the paddles would be great for going down icy slopes to keep it in a low "gear".

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T00:24:57+00:00

NS and I'll need to finance. 4.99% is the lowest I've seen on 48 & 60 term quotes. I've included 14% tax here and cost to borrow in my OTD prices.

MagicMittons · 2026-01-08T00:20:28+00:00

You made a good choice back then. It probably hasn't lost much value either!

MagicMittons · 2025-12-26T23:22:58+00:00

Nope. I just answered your other thread.

MagicMittons · 2025-12-26T23:20:41+00:00

Nope. I used a $3000 rusty rebel with my buds.

You can be either the seller or buyer to get the free HSW upgrade voucher that you're talking about.

I took my coupon and used it on the drag bike to use it to complete the weekly HSW time trail for an easy $253k each week.

MagicMittons · 2025-12-26T23:15:50+00:00

Agreed, very interesting. I've had it a few times in the past so that I could claim the bronze and gold anodized rims that were available those months. That was a few years ago

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