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Picked up my Steel Gray WRX TR today!!!
I've been running on adrenaline since taking delivery earlier today just before noon. Definitely very pleased in every way with my new WRX TR: the purchasing experience at Pence Subaru was A+; my salesman Bill Fallon was straight forward an honest throughout the entire process; we were in-and-out in roughly 75 minutes; my new car looks amazing and moves like lightning!
Only issue that arose was with a sales manager who took the car on a long business trip, so when I picked her up today she had a tad over 2,000 miles. However, the price was reduced and with my 30% deposit and 5% interest rate, my monthly payments are less than $300 for the next 5 years! I bought 2 oil filters while at the dealership and picked up a 5 quart container of Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic oil. I'll do an oil change tomorrow and then gradually start taking the revs above 4,000rpms over the next few weeks. Here are a few more pics! The new 2.5L turbo engine in the '06 WRXs is a torque monster and makes the car a breeze to drive off-boost around town and on the highway. I took her along a few twisty backroads and there's definitely a lot less body roll compared to my former SVX. However, the driving position doesn't feel as *sporty* since I'm sitting more upright in a 4 door sedan compared to a low slung SVX. I also doubt I'll be allowing anyone else to drive my car anytime soon - the clutch is still brand new and extremely grabby. I definitely would hate for someone inexperienced to damage the synchros or the trans itself while she's still brand new. Looking forward to SCCA D-stock autoX competition this year! -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Congrats Chike! sweet looking machine you got there, I know you will take care of her as you did with your former SVX.
I tell you again, do not forget us
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Thanks Danny! I'll still be on this forum quite often. All of my closest Subaru friends are here!
-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Glad to hear you like it. Congrats. |
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I like the color of it. It is a good looking car.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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+1 especially a long business trip - you are not supposed to drive a long way at constant rpm on the highway during break-in. that's really some B.S there.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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At the end of the day, the mileage wasn't a big deal for me. The car wasn't beaten up, and while highway miles during break-in aren't the best, with modern engines it really doesn't matter as much.
I got the car I wanted, at a great price and a very affordable monthly payment. At the end of the day, I'm happy with my WRX! -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Mr. Chike-RayBob,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new car...yet I am sorry to inform you that your new bride has no doubt had many 6,000 rpm + "partners" (thanks to the salesperson's "trip") prior to meeting you...may the piston ring and turbo housing seal Gods be with you....
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congrats, and enjoy it.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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stop the negativity ya'll,
Chike, congrats bro, stay around, you've def. been a huge part of this community, I hope you return to the SVX soon
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New Car
Hi Chike, It is always great to see someone get a new ride. Especially if it is someone from the SVX site. Of course you can't get a new SVX, but after not having any SVXs since 1997, A WRX is a good choice. The car looks nice. I don't think I would worry about the few extra miles on it. But, you must wonder what the "MORON" who drove it was thinking with a car that was sold. So enjoy the car. In a lifetime you don't get to do it that often. Take care, BOBB
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The sales manager is also an older gentleman and they've never had any problems in the years he's worked there with any cars he's broken-in. Quote:
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I'll definitely stick around and may even consider picking up another SVX in 2-3 years. Quote:
I definitely will enjoy her greatly! -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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i wasn't trying to be negative, and there is most likely nothing wrong with the car, but that just seems like some B.S. that the dealer pulled. you have a *new* car reserved, and the day that you've agreed to come to purchase it it has 2000 miles on it???
i hope you got a good discount, because in my eyes, it wouldn't really be a *new* car anymore. i would have also wrung them out for an extended warranty and some optional equipment.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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