by "maristgrad" (maristgrad)
Published 02/23/2017 at 18:32
by "maristgrad" (maristgrad)
Published 02/23/2017 at 18:32
Tags: Copart
; auction cars
; auctions
STARS: 2
Most of you guys know me for finding ridiculously cheap vehicles across the nation, cleaning them up and oftentimes keeping them until I get bored, rinse and repeat. So I have had really high highs and a couple lows. This is the case of one of my extremely high feelings of euphoria after finding a great deal on Copart Auctions.
We managed to get a 2015 Subaru Forester Pze for $8500 with 27k miles in pretty much mint condition with clean title. Haven’t driven it much because we bought two other cars at the auction yesterday including a 2014 4runner that needs a little TLC from hail damage. I’ll update all of you when the other cars arrive to give you my impressions. I have a massive driveway and I’ll barely be able to get all the cars in once they get here, which is a good problem, I’m not complaining. I’m simply excited beyond words and felt the need to share.
Have any of you guys owned a CVT Subaru before? It seems to put the power down pretty well, but I didn’t get the chance to open it up on the freeway because of traffic. Let me know your thoughts and if you’ve picked up any gems from Copart lately. I could literally flip this Subaru for $22k if I wanted but I think I’ll keep it until June or something.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
02/23/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 4
That forester is probably eating 1qt oil/1000 miles and could possibly need a short block. Only driving it will reveal if it has a bad engine.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
02/23/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 3
Interested to see more details on how this ended up on Copart. Anything wrong with it? What needs fixing?
"Crest" (crest077)
02/23/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 0
That’s a great deal. I wish i had access to an auction like that but from what i’ve heard getting a dealers license aint easy. I know you wanna keep it but if i had a car that clean, i’ll sell it, take the monies and run right back to the damn auction. Money matters
"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
02/23/2017 at 19:15, STARS: 0
‘15 should be past that, but you never know. At least, that’s what I’ll keep telling myself as my mother has a ‘15.
"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
02/23/2017 at 19:25, STARS: 0
As someone who owns a an ‘09 4EAT and has driven a ‘15 CVT quite a bit, I will say the 4EAT is a lot more responsive off the line, while the the CVT is much more eager to accelerate once you are rolling. This also has to do with final drive gearing and throttle sensitive tuning, too, which both are less aggressive on the CVT models, likely for longevity reasons.
"m-b-w loves his SUBAROO" (m-b-w)
02/23/2017 at 19:58, STARS: 0
Great find! Any reason as to why it was at the auction in the first place?
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/23/2017 at 23:56, STARS: 0
I’ve had my CVT Outback for 60k now. It works well enough. Initial acceleration is Ok but it tapers off quick. It’s odd passing on the highway, because it revs to like 5k and holds it. Sometimes you need the “M” mode in the mountains when the CVT doesn’t hold the right ratio. Overall, it’s good but I’m happier with the manual in my 14 Forester.
"sdwarf36" (sdwarf36)
02/24/2017 at 00:18, STARS: 0
And who had it last that didn’t want to flip it themselves for $22k? I’m guessing flood damage—or haunted.
"maristgrad" (maristgrad)
02/24/2017 at 01:21, STARS: 0
Flood damage. But I have buyers both domestic and international, especially my international buyers they always over pay