"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
02/25/2015 at 15:02 • Filed to: None
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"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
02/25/2015 at 15:02 • Filed to: None | 3
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I got a recall notice in the mail a couple weeks ago. The Forester was recalled again for the same brake line corrosion issue, due to incomplete repair instructions from the previous recall. If you have a 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX or STI, or a 2009-2013 Forester, you can find more information about the new recall (WQQ-52) !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
I was going in for service anyway, so I had the recall added to the list of things to do. As it turns out, I failed the leak test this time around, so I ended up with new brake lines.
While I was there, I decided to check out the lot like I always do.
My local dealer occasionally has some interesting used, non-Subaru, vehicles. This time, I found a 2003 350Z. This one was a base coupe in Silverstone, with the 6-speed manual. Only 53,000 miles for $13,989. I always sort of liked these, and used to have a poster of one in my room when I was younger. I wish this one was Le Mans Sunset or Daytona Blue, however.
Hiding in the back lot was this first generation (SF) Forester with a 5-speed. It appeared to have just been traded in. I seem to recall it had ~130,000 miles and they wanted ~$7,000 for it.
I also found this 2010 Forester 2.5XT Limited. This might have been my favorite on the lot. It's just like mine, except it's a year newer, has 19,000 fewer miles, and has a turbo. It's just a 5-speed (or 6-speed) away from being perfect.
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 15:06 |
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Its insane how well these things hold value!
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
02/25/2015 at 15:08 |
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Yeah, because they're that good.
Takuro Spirit
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
02/25/2015 at 15:14 |
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CP
extraspecialbitter
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 15:16 |
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Well cwap. Looks like I'm going in. ('11 Impreza)
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Takuro Spirit
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 15:17 |
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That's a fucking CP price on that SF holy shit. Even without rust, it's a $3,000 car IF the head gaskets and timing belt have been done recently.
Shit, it's not even an S with a limited slip rear diff.
Burrito de EJ25
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 15:46 |
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Thanks for the heads up! I have a service for my 2013 WRX in a month. I'll ask about it when I schedule it.
sellphones2493
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 15:51 |
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$7,000 for a 15 year old Forester is asinine.
Mustafaluigi
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 16:30 |
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Whats stupid is that this recall is only for certain states. They only do the recall if the car resides in what they call a salt state. Somehow Virginia is not considered a state where it snows a lot and the roads are rarely salted. DC is, but if you live right over the line, nope sorry you should be fine.
NaturallyAspirated
> Takuro Spirit
02/25/2015 at 16:49 |
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That was my first thought as well. You ought to be able to get a halfway decent SG XT for $7k.
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Boxer_4
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
02/25/2015 at 16:54 |
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Too well, honestly.
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Boxer_4
> Takuro Spirit
02/25/2015 at 16:57 |
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At that price, I imagine it's going to sit for awhile.
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Takuro Spirit
> Boxer_4
02/25/2015 at 16:58 |
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Well it IS winter, and there's a sucker born every minute.....
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Boxer_4
> Mustafaluigi
02/25/2015 at 17:06 |
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In the previous recall ( WQK-47 ) there is a section that addresses those concerns:
OWNERS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE AFFECTED "SALT-BELT" STATES
Notification letters will only be mailed to owners of vehicles that are currently registered or were previously registered in at least one of the "salt-belt" states or the District of Columbia. However, there are circumstances under which vehicles that were not previously or ever registered in a "salt-belt" state will be covered by this recall campaign. These circumstances may include:
1. Vehicles not currently or previously registered in a "salt-belt" state that have relocated into a "salt-belt" area and/or vehicles registered in a "non-salt belt" state, and driven in a "salt-belt" area: We request that retailers located in "salt-belt" states check all vehicles within the affected VIN range for recall coverage. If it is determined the owner of a vehicle within the affected VIN range relocates or uses his or her vehicle in a "salt-belt" area, the retailer should perform the recall procedure.
2. Vehicles in "non-salt belt" states that have experienced the defect: In the unlikely event an owner in a "non-salt belt" state experiences the defect or otherwise requests the procedure be performed on their vehicle, the retailer should perform the recall procedure. This applies to both "salt-belt" and "non-salt belt" state retailers. Under such circumstances, the Subaru retailer should perform the recall procedure at no cost to the customer.
For claim submission, please contact the Warranty Helpdesk at (1-866-SUBARU2) 1-866-782-2782 to have the VIN added to the recall
I don't see it mentioned in the new recall (WQQ-52), but I imagine it would be the same. I wish Subaru would make this fact more widely known (I didn't discover this fact until my research for what I wrote today).