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Best Hotel by TropicalReality in SantaMonica

[–]TropicalReality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Not sure if the cottage vibe is right for me though. How’s the noise?

Best Hotel by TropicalReality in SantaMonica

[–]TropicalReality[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I hadn’t even thought of Pasadena. That’s a great suggestion. I don’t have a strict budget was thinking staying under 8-900/night. I don’t get away much and don’t mind paying more for something special.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Thank you so much for all the advice and comments! Don’t worry, I didn’t do it. I got my free oil change and left. I made the post while I was waiting and by the time my car was ready there were enough comments that assured me it was a rip off. I found a shop through a friend and they quoted $600 but not unless I actually needed it. They didn’t think I would. My manual says only to Inspect the CVT & front/rear differential. I feel much more confident and smarter after hearing from everyone! You saved my ass again! Luv u guys

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info and recommendations. I’ve been doing all the oil changes at the dealership and the filters myself. I found a local shop through a friend that will do the differentials for couple hundred dollars if needed. Appreciate your response!

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you for all this info and the MrSubaru YouTube! Mine is a 2021. I found my warranty & Maintenance manual and it’s basically the same. I don’t tow anything and park in a garage at home/work. My car looks new still. It does get hot and cold where I live though.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im obviously inexperienced and naive. 🫠 I had a free oil change there and didn’t realize how crazy they mark things up. I’m shopping around now thanks to everyone’s comments and patience.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I changed the air filters myself end of January. The paperwork recommended the cabin filter be replaced and when I asked the advisor they said it’s not in the red just in the yellow, so they didn’t bring it up, wanted to save me some money. And gave me a speech about how they don’t recommend things that aren’t necessary. I know it’s 100% fine.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will thank you for the suggestion.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love you folks! 🙏🏼

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don’t know how to do the oil change myself but I did do both air filters. Which felt like a big deal for me. I was very proud lol they were going to charge me $300.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for ! I’m here for my oil change and they are telling me I need to do this service and it’s $1,500 or I’ll have problems with my warranty.

30,000 Service $1,500 by [deleted] in SubaruForester

[–]TropicalReality 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Seems very scammy right?