Buying Subaru at Chevy dealership

ktsubaru · 10-21-2007, 01:38 AM

I am thinking about to buy 03 Impreza WRX Wagon at Chevy dealership.

They say that warranty is available, but my question is "do they really know what the Subaru is all about??"

I'm from Japan, moved in two years ago. Over there, buying pre-owned Subaru at non Subaru specialty shops are not good idea. Some service depts even refuse to change spark plugs if the vehicle is Subaru.

I discovered when I was driving Legacy GT BG5 twin-turbo model over there, Engine Oil, general synthetic oil doesn't work well with my car. When I changed the oil at Subaru dealership, the difference was so obvious.

So, my past experience in Japan makes me to wonder "well, is this Chevy dealership reliable when it comes to Subaru?" The car doesn't have anything bad listed in Autocheck.

The dealership is in Richardson TX area, so if someone has some similar buying experience of Subaru from non-Subaru dealer ship, I want to hear comments.

Thks!!

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Davidss · 10-21-2007, 01:58 AM

With an aftermarket warranty that you buy at the dealer on a used car you can take the car anywhere you want to get it fixed. The warranty company is a completely different entity. Keep in mind this is NOT at all like a factory warranty and many people have had pretty bad experiences with them. If you plan on doing and mods at all or driving the car hard don't waste your money because if you ever have a warranty claim they will find any possible reason to deny it...

So really it doesn't matter where you buy the car. For the most part used is used. There are only 2 ways to know what you're getting on a car, buy something new, and buy a basket case...

german_freak · 10-21-2007, 03:03 AM

+1 to davidss. the after factory warrenties arent worth the extra money.

Mighty E · 10-21-2007, 12:06 PM

+1 more for Davidss. the owner of the dealership most likely owns the warranty company too (they do at the dealership i work for) and are very strict about mods. you'll have to pay a buttload of money for a warranty that will cover the turbo & it's related parts.

trxdam · 10-22-2007, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mighty E

+1 more for Davidss. the owner of the dealership most likely owns the warranty company too (they do at the dealership i work for) and are very strict about mods. you'll have to pay a buttload of money for a warranty that will cover the turbo & it's related parts.

Wow, aftermarket warranty actually saved my butt, twice. I broke my tranny twice (1st and 2nd respectfully) Warranty covered the repairs both times. The car already had mods on it, invidia downpipe, catless up pipe, and turbo xs utec w/mbc. Saved me at least 5 grand.

KevinHeist · 10-22-2007, 02:49 AM

whats the mileage on the car?

06demon · 10-22-2007, 03:57 AM

get the warranty subaru changed my steering column whole setup $1500 saved

KevinHeist · 10-22-2007, 03:59 AM

the 03 is more than likely out of any subaru coverages.... i dunno

kcb316 · 10-22-2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidss

With an aftermarket warranty that you buy at the dealer on a used car you can take the car anywhere you want to get it fixed. The warranty company is a completely different entity. Keep in mind this is NOT at all like a factory warranty and many people have had pretty bad experiences with them. If you plan on doing and mods at all or driving the car hard don't waste your money because if you ever have a warranty claim they will find any possible reason to deny it...

So really it doesn't matter where you buy the car. For the most part used is used. There are only 2 ways to know what you're getting on a car, buy something new, and buy a basket case...

Quote:

Originally Posted by german_freak

+1 to davidss. the after factory warrenties arent worth the extra money.

I call bs .... I bought an aftermarket warranty on my used car and just had my engine replaced FREE compliments of the aftermarket warranty. so that extra money saved me what? probably around $10000+

this is just my experience though....

german_freak · 10-22-2007, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcb316

I call bs .... I bought an aftermarket warranty on my used car and just had my engine replaced FREE compliments of the aftermarket warranty. so that extra money saved me what? probably around $10000+

this is just my experience though....

how much did you have to pay for that warrenty though?

Rancid · 10-22-2007, 08:10 AM

Mighty E · 10-22-2007, 08:47 AM

do some good research before you buy a warranty. ask the service writers at the dealership how it is to deal with that particular warranty company, their feedback would be valuable. educated decision is alot to as on nasioc, but give it a try

kcb316 · 10-22-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by german_freak

how much did you have to pay for that warrenty though?

Couple hundred dollars.....needless to say in my experience the warranty paid off for me. Saved a couple thousand of dollars. Then again not everybody has to pay for a new motor at 40,000 miles.

lackofhp · 10-22-2007, 01:28 PM

I bought the aftermarket warranty when I bought a 00 accord coupe back in 01. The car had a screwed up tranny that was recalled (didnt know when purchased). went through 3 of them in about 70k miles. when it broke again at 125k miles, I bought the suby. It saved me countless dollars.

JDMspongebob · 10-22-2007, 03:05 PM

I bought my subie from a used car dealer here in town and bought an extended warranty along with the car. for me it payed itself off, i had the fuel rails and lines replaced under warranty at the dealer, then i learned i dont need to go to the dealer i can take it to my trusted shop and the warr will work just the same, so then i had my shop replace the ac condenser (cracked), compressor (siezed) and a leaky line under warranty.

ktsubaru · 10-23-2007, 12:49 AM

thanks for your advices!! Money matters are quite different from Japan!!

I will check with the dealership if I buy a car from them.

10-21-2007, 01:38 AM	#1
ktsubaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 109273 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas TX, Vehicle: 08 Outback Sport Black	Buying Subaru at Chevy dealership I am thinking about to buy 03 Impreza WRX Wagon at Chevy dealership. They say that warranty is available, but my question is "do they really know what the Subaru is all about??" I'm from Japan, moved in two years ago. Over there, buying pre-owned Subaru at non Subaru specialty shops are not good idea. Some service depts even refuse to change spark plugs if the vehicle is Subaru. I discovered when I was driving Legacy GT BG5 twin-turbo model over there, Engine Oil, general synthetic oil doesn't work well with my car. When I changed the oil at Subaru dealership, the difference was so obvious. So, my past experience in Japan makes me to wonder "well, is this Chevy dealership reliable when it comes to Subaru?" The car doesn't have anything bad listed in Autocheck. The dealership is in Richardson TX area, so if someone has some similar buying experience of Subaru from non-Subaru dealer ship, I want to hear comments. Thks!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-21-2007, 01:58 AM	#2
Davidss Scooby Specialist Member#: 27446 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW Vehicle: Z06	With an aftermarket warranty that you buy at the dealer on a used car you can take the car anywhere you want to get it fixed. The warranty company is a completely different entity. Keep in mind this is NOT at all like a factory warranty and many people have had pretty bad experiences with them. If you plan on doing and mods at all or driving the car hard don't waste your money because if you ever have a warranty claim they will find any possible reason to deny it... So really it doesn't matter where you buy the car. For the most part used is used. There are only 2 ways to know what you're getting on a car, buy something new, and buy a basket case...

10-21-2007, 03:03 AM	#3
german_freak Scooby Specialist Member#: 149878 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: houston, tx	+1 to davidss. the after factory warrenties arent worth the extra money.

10-21-2007, 12:06 PM	#4
Mighty E Scooby Specialist Member#: 152553 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: SATX Vehicle: 2005 05 STI-Dom3 2006 B9 Tribeca Ltd.	+1 more for Davidss. the owner of the dealership most likely owns the warranty company too (they do at the dealership i work for) and are very strict about mods. you'll have to pay a buttload of money for a warranty that will cover the turbo & it's related parts.

10-22-2007, 02:49 AM	#6
KevinHeist Scooby Guru Member#: 50667 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas/Plano, TX Vehicle: 2000 Impreza Coupe Enginuity Tuned	whats the mileage on the car?

10-22-2007, 03:57 AM	#7
06demon Scooby Specialist Member#: 151398 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston	get the warranty subaru changed my steering column whole setup $1500 saved

10-22-2007, 03:59 AM	#8
KevinHeist Scooby Guru Member#: 50667 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas/Plano, TX Vehicle: 2000 Impreza Coupe Enginuity Tuned	the 03 is more than likely out of any subaru coverages.... i dunno

10-22-2007, 08:10 AM	#11
Rancid Scooby Guru Member#: 3272 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: I'm a pirate. Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Camo

10-22-2007, 08:47 AM	#12
Mighty E Scooby Specialist Member#: 152553 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: SATX Vehicle: 2005 05 STI-Dom3 2006 B9 Tribeca Ltd.	do some good research before you buy a warranty. ask the service writers at the dealership how it is to deal with that particular warranty company, their feedback would be valuable. educated decision is alot to as on nasioc, but give it a try

10-22-2007, 01:28 PM	#14
lackofhp Scooby Guru Member#: 149001 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Under-employed Vehicle: 09 Caliber ex 07 WRX	I bought the aftermarket warranty when I bought a 00 accord coupe back in 01. The car had a screwed up tranny that was recalled (didnt know when purchased). went through 3 of them in about 70k miles. when it broke again at 125k miles, I bought the suby. It saved me countless dollars.

10-22-2007, 03:05 PM	#15
JDMspongebob Scooby Newbie Member#: 116027 Join Date: May 2006 Location: two-1-zero	I bought my subie from a used car dealer here in town and bought an extended warranty along with the car. for me it payed itself off, i had the fuel rails and lines replaced under warranty at the dealer, then i learned i dont need to go to the dealer i can take it to my trusted shop and the warr will work just the same, so then i had my shop replace the ac condenser (cracked), compressor (siezed) and a leaky line under warranty.

10-23-2007, 12:49 AM	#16
ktsubaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 109273 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas TX, Vehicle: 08 Outback Sport Black	thanks for your advices!! Money matters are quite different from Japan!! I will check with the dealership if I buy a car from them.