How did Subaru 'Sell' you? - Page 6

subpxt · 11-06-2009, 06:19 AM

My first one was an 04FXT. I wanted a WRX but when I realized the functionality of the FXT (and how it planted my a$$ in the back of the seat) I was sold!

Nicklz · 11-06-2009, 06:46 AM

What sold me?

YouTube- 2002 Subaru WRX Commercials

this^^

and then the test drive just made me giddy like a school girl

SS/GNX · 11-06-2009, 10:18 AM

1. I had two cars and was sick of it. My summer car that ran high 11s / low 12s, and my Honda Accord.

The Accord was nice but boring and I could only drive my summer car 3.5 months out of the year due to weather. Plus it became almost a ritual that I had to repair or work on something on the car before I could take it out

Basically decided I wanted something fast that I could drive all year round.

2. I bought an 03 WRX back in end of 02. I was making tons of money and still living at home so I did what any stupid kid would do and bought a car. I had the most fun winter of my entire Adult life with that car, but when it warmed up that thing just didn't have enough power and performance to justify the hefty car payment so I sold it. But I knew if the STi was as fun as the WRX in winter, but had the balls to make me happy in the summer then I would love it.

Well, Here I am and I do love my car.

OHH, just thought of why I bought the 03 WRX in the first place... I thought Rally was awesome and thought one day I could Rally the car once it had a ton of miles on it.

cprincipe · 11-06-2009, 12:31 PM

All my friends drive Subarus, and I loved the styling on the Impreza. Wanted a WRX but glad I bought a 2.5i with low miles because I would have a tough time paying for maintenance on a turbo engine.

Betowrx1 · 11-06-2009, 03:52 PM

Going to Norway was my selling point. Needed awd vehicle. Also turbo, and always wanted a wrx.

Quattro71 · 11-06-2009, 04:26 PM

all of the above

tylerq219 · 11-06-2009, 05:59 PM

did a u-turn in the shop...aaaand has SELECTABLE 4wd!!! sold.

lagwagn · 11-06-2009, 07:19 PM

awd turbo, thats not an evo or dsm.

V6TurboTA · 11-06-2009, 07:20 PM

all the magazine reviews back in 01.

SoSoWRX · 11-06-2009, 07:27 PM

-the newly upgraded power and suspension for 09
-$4000 incentive
-0% interest

At the time I was also looking at s2000's, sooooosooooo glad i choose subaru!

TampaRedRex · 11-06-2009, 07:29 PM

When I bought my '02 WRX sedan I was sold by magazine reviews and going to a car show at Mastro Subaru here in Tampa. The bugeye car looked really cool and was different than anything else on the market.

When I bought my '06 wagon last Spring I was sold by the fact that I could own a WRX and actually fit stuff inside of it. Moving into a new apt and a road trip to Petit Le Mans confirmed that I made a wise decision

WRSport · 11-06-2009, 07:31 PM

Sold me and lost me for the same reason - Offered a coupe.....at one time

[ /dev/null ] · 11-07-2009, 07:29 AM

Fell in love with subaru's while watching WRC in the 90s. I wanted a GC8 WRX so bad but we never got one. I was one of the first on the order list for the 02 WRX and got a white wagon. Money got tough and I had to sell it about a year after buying it.

I've wanted that car back every day. Now that the WRX is even better (imo anyway) I really want another one. Saving my $ right now.

Spenk · 11-07-2009, 07:49 AM

Bought a new 2.5RS sedan in 2000. Loved it for its drive, traction and reliability.

Bought the '04 wag in 2003 b/c it was a wagon and it was red. As much as I love it, I wouldn't have bought it had I known everything I now know:

-- crap stock suspension, poor oiling, garbage stock cams/valvetrain, serious inefficiencies due to packaging compromises...

Currently, Subaru doesn't make a single model I or my wife (she drive a '07 Legacy 2.5i) would buy.

Economatic · 11-07-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicklz

What sold me?

YouTube- 2002 Subaru WRX Commercials
this^^

and then the test drive just made me giddy like a school girl

+1. Seeing those commercials got my attention and after a bit of research I was sold....although it took me 7 years to finally get one.

jcoov1104 · 11-07-2009, 10:22 AM

A lot of subarus in the family growing up (Brat, GLs, a couple of Loyales, XT coupe) and never a negative experience. I got my first (a 98 forester) this year and I'm sold for life. I want a OB sport next.

sube-trex · 11-07-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PELLA

the AWD and the fenders.

bipity boop

this thread makes me want to go out and buy an STi

craziefool · 11-07-2009, 12:52 PM

Thought they were awesome before they were available in the states. Once here I realized I was right. When I was looking for a car I wanted AWD and 4 doors, found an STi, LOVE IT!

EJ1316 · 11-07-2009, 01:40 PM

I had a swapped Honda prelude and then had 2 kids 11 month apart hate mini vans and suv performance long story short sold the Honda and bought my wrx after rideing in stillboostin wrx love the car.AWD+TURBO=

asukadc · 11-07-2009, 01:41 PM

factory performance car, 5 doors family friendly, updated new interior and redesigned hatch, loved the car.

Aaron831 · 11-07-2009, 07:13 PM

The rally heritage/awd/turbo and just the fun of driving the suby is what got me into getting one, I am one of the few that have wrx's or sti's in my town.

Jenny · 11-07-2009, 07:21 PM

A friend let me drive his 04 WRX and soon after, when I wanted to get rid of my 03 Eclipse, the WRX was the best bang for the buck car on the market. I bought it and have had several other various GC-era Imprezas since. I was so enamored with the performance and reliability of Subarus (I bought the extended warranty and the only thing I could find for them to fix was a fog light bulb) that I now sell them. =)

bajaturk · 11-07-2009, 09:39 PM

The baja was love at first sight. I always dreamed of a compact truck I could 'do up'. One that would become the perfect blend of utility/performance/fun.
The turbo baja seemed like it was custom tailored to exactly what I was looking for. My little trucklet is a head turner for sure here in Canada. With only a handfull of NA baja's ever sold here .... the turbo baja is UBER rare.
It literally is my dream ride. And to anyone that has ever lusted after one particular car.... I can't even tell you how it feels to wake up every morning and actually remind yourself that you own your dream ride. its the coolest feeling in the world.

And of course, at the stop light ....
slammed s10's or 'pretty boy' trucks get an occasional education in making fun of a 'jap truck' and my little box.

sube-trex · 11-15-2009, 11:35 PM

I remember seeing this back in high school in the library as they had popular magazine subscriptions.

I think Mitsu', stole the idea for the new styling from the 02-03s.

ps
whenever i reconsider my purchace 5+ years ago i browse articles like this http://www.modified.com/roadtests/0103scc_2002_subaru_wrx/index.html. Where even the most modest car mag would accept and realize that the import industry is bigger than the "honda"

WRXav8r · 11-15-2009, 11:40 PM

Got sick of loosing to them.....

11-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#128
SS/GNX Scooby Newbie Member#: 216014 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago's South Suburbs Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi CGM	2 Things sold me... 1. I had two cars and was sick of it. My summer car that ran high 11s / low 12s, and my Honda Accord. The Accord was nice but boring and I could only drive my summer car 3.5 months out of the year due to weather. Plus it became almost a ritual that I had to repair or work on something on the car before I could take it out Basically decided I wanted something fast that I could drive all year round. 2. I bought an 03 WRX back in end of 02. I was making tons of money and still living at home so I did what any stupid kid would do and bought a car. I had the most fun winter of my entire Adult life with that car, but when it warmed up that thing just didn't have enough power and performance to justify the hefty car payment so I sold it. But I knew if the STi was as fun as the WRX in winter, but had the balls to make me happy in the summer then I would love it. Well, Here I am and I do love my car. OHH, just thought of why I bought the 03 WRX in the first place... I thought Rally was awesome and thought one day I could Rally the car once it had a ton of miles on it. Last edited by SS/GNX; 11-06-2009 at 10:20 AM. Reason: 1 more reason...

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11-06-2009, 06:19 AM	#126
subpxt Scooby Newbie Member#: 219943 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vegas Vehicle: 06 FXT SGM	My first one was an 04FXT. I wanted a WRX but when I realized the functionality of the FXT (and how it planted my a$$ in the back of the seat) I was sold!

11-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#129
cprincipe Scooby Newbie Member#: 201222 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Lowell, MA Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i Grey	All my friends drive Subarus, and I loved the styling on the Impreza. Wanted a WRX but glad I bought a 2.5i with low miles because I would have a tough time paying for maintenance on a turbo engine.

11-06-2009, 03:52 PM	#130
Betowrx1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 197170 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: International Location: Sandnes, Norway Vehicle: 2009 WRX Dark gray metallic	Going to Norway was my selling point. Needed awd vehicle. Also turbo, and always wanted a wrx.

11-06-2009, 04:26 PM	#131
Quattro71 Scooby Newbie Member#: 177971 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2010 DGM WRX Sedan Sold: 05 WRB STi	all of the above

11-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#132
tylerq219 Scooby Newbie Member#: 68213 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: milf Vehicle: 92? justy rally car white/blue/mud #44	did a u-turn in the shop...aaaand has SELECTABLE 4wd!!! sold.

11-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#133
lagwagn Scooby Newbie Member#: 161287 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: jeanette pa Vehicle: 2004 impeza wrx black stageII	awd turbo, thats not an evo or dsm.

11-06-2009, 07:20 PM	#134
V6TurboTA Scooby Guru Member#: 9090 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: < of Boston Vehicle: 09 Forester Gump 02WRX->04STi->09Gump	all the magazine reviews back in 01.

11-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#135
SoSoWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 224406 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I.E. Socal Vehicle: 2009 WRX Blk on blk wit dem shiney thangs!	-the newly upgraded power and suspension for 09 -$4000 incentive -0% interest At the time I was also looking at s2000's, sooooosooooo glad i choose subaru!

11-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#136
TampaRedRex Scooby Newbie Member#: 59673 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 2006 WRX wagon SGM	When I bought my '02 WRX sedan I was sold by magazine reviews and going to a car show at Mastro Subaru here in Tampa. The bugeye car looked really cool and was different than anything else on the market. When I bought my '06 wagon last Spring I was sold by the fact that I could own a WRX and actually fit stuff inside of it. Moving into a new apt and a road trip to Petit Le Mans confirmed that I made a wise decision

11-06-2009, 07:31 PM	#137
WRSport Scooby Specialist Member#: 2060 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area Vehicle: 00 2.5RS Coupe 01 black boxster hardtop	Sold me and lost me for the same reason - Offered a coupe.....at one time

11-07-2009, 07:29 AM	#138
[ /dev/null ] Scooby Newbie Member#: 3998 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW	Fell in love with subaru's while watching WRC in the 90s. I wanted a GC8 WRX so bad but we never got one. I was one of the first on the order list for the 02 WRX and got a white wagon. Money got tough and I had to sell it about a year after buying it. I've wanted that car back every day. Now that the WRX is even better (imo anyway) I really want another one. Saving my $ right now.

11-07-2009, 07:49 AM	#139
Spenk Scooby Specialist Member#: 7164 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: United States of Disarray Vehicle: '04 built hybrid ATP GT3076R wagon	Bought a new 2.5RS sedan in 2000. Loved it for its drive, traction and reliability. Bought the '04 wag in 2003 b/c it was a wagon and it was red. As much as I love it, I wouldn't have bought it had I known everything I now know: -- crap stock suspension, poor oiling, garbage stock cams/valvetrain, serious inefficiencies due to packaging compromises... Currently, Subaru doesn't make a single model I or my wife (she drive a '07 Legacy 2.5i) would buy.

11-07-2009, 10:22 AM	#141
jcoov1104 Scooby Newbie Member#: 224160 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Cameron NC but native to PA Vehicle: 1998 Forester Acadia Green	A lot of subarus in the family growing up (Brat, GLs, a couple of Loyales, XT coupe) and never a negative experience. I got my first (a 98 forester) this year and I'm sold for life. I want a OB sport next.

11-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#143
craziefool Scooby Newbie Member#: 223887 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2006 STi OBP	Thought they were awesome before they were available in the states. Once here I realized I was right. When I was looking for a car I wanted AWD and 4 doors, found an STi, LOVE IT!

11-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#144
EJ1316 Scooby Newbie Member#: 172992 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: BALTIMORE Vehicle: 2003 WRX RALLY BLUE	I had a swapped Honda prelude and then had 2 kids 11 month apart hate mini vans and suv performance long story short sold the Honda and bought my wrx after rideing in stillboostin wrx love the car.AWD+TURBO=

11-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#145
asukadc Scooby Newbie Member#: 171261 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: HB/OC Area/FV/DB Vehicle: 2010 Wrx STi SWP	factory performance car, 5 doors family friendly, updated new interior and redesigned hatch, loved the car.

11-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#146
Aaron831 Scooby Newbie Member#: 228251 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Hollister Vehicle: 05 WRX WRB	The rally heritage/awd/turbo and just the fun of driving the suby is what got me into getting one, I am one of the few that have wrx's or sti's in my town.

11-07-2009, 07:21 PM	#147
Jenny Scooby Newbie Member#: 92469 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX Crystal Gray Metallic	A friend let me drive his 04 WRX and soon after, when I wanted to get rid of my 03 Eclipse, the WRX was the best bang for the buck car on the market. I bought it and have had several other various GC-era Imprezas since. I was so enamored with the performance and reliability of Subarus (I bought the extended warranty and the only thing I could find for them to fix was a fog light bulb) that I now sell them. =)

11-07-2009, 09:39 PM	#148
bajaturk Scooby Newbie Member#: 224600 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: ontario Vehicle: 2004 Baja Turbo Regal Blue	The baja was love at first sight. I always dreamed of a compact truck I could 'do up'. One that would become the perfect blend of utility/performance/fun. The turbo baja seemed like it was custom tailored to exactly what I was looking for. My little trucklet is a head turner for sure here in Canada. With only a handfull of NA baja's ever sold here .... the turbo baja is UBER rare. It literally is my dream ride. And to anyone that has ever lusted after one particular car.... I can't even tell you how it feels to wake up every morning and actually remind yourself that you own your dream ride. its the coolest feeling in the world. And of course, at the stop light .... slammed s10's or 'pretty boy' trucks get an occasional education in making fun of a 'jap truck' and my little box.

11-15-2009, 11:35 PM	#149
sube-trex NASIOC Supporter Member#: 97577 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gresham, OR--> TX	I remember seeing this back in high school in the library as they had popular magazine subscriptions. I think Mitsu', stole the idea for the new styling from the 02-03s. ps whenever i reconsider my purchace 5+ years ago i browse articles like this http://www.modified.com/roadtests/0103scc_2002_subaru_wrx/index.html. Where even the most modest car mag would accept and realize that the import industry is bigger than the "honda"

11-15-2009, 11:40 PM	#150
WRXav8r NASIOC Supporter Member#: 98548 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Frisco, TX Vehicle: 2009 STI, 2010 FXT	Got sick of loosing to them.....