('93-'01) Please help with my question

SammyDFG · 08-01-2001, 05:26 PM

sorry for posting this but i just need some quick input

SITUATION:

im buying a white wrx on august 11
im looking at a good deal, but i want to add 2 more options to the car
he wont put the options onto the car until i totally confirm that will purchase the car
he already has my $200 deposit so the car is under my name, but i still can pull out

PROBLEM: the car has 32 miles on it

.....................
i think this is pretty high, is it? what do you think, what should i do? should i not purchase the car because of the 32 miles on it

the guy, who sounds very sincere, tells me that the car came from the factory with 32 miles. he explained that some cars come with 10, some with 20, some with 30, some with even 50.

is this true? he told me the plastics are still over the car, etc.

my thing is I DONT WANT to buy a car that has been test driven on. i am being very anal about my new car. but is the 32 miles nothing to worry about? please help, i told the dude i would call him back in a couple of hours for a final confimation - once he gets the confirmation, he'll start adding the options that i want.

SHOULD I DITCH THE DEAL OR NOT?
Thank you.
sorry for posting this, i kno it has nothing to do with anything but u know...in these situations

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CSM101 · 08-01-2001, 05:29 PM

Buy it. Mine had 67 on the odo when I got it new.
They drive them at the factory, they drive them at the docks, they drive them at the dealer. You will never get a new car with 0 mile's on it.

Buttsy · 08-01-2001, 05:32 PM

Mine had 44 or 49 miles on it.. anyway, I bitched and moaned, got nothing from it, but it was a good deal already, so I bought the car.

I have had zero (0) no none naught zilch nada problems with the car.

OldWRXr · 08-01-2001, 05:37 PM

A certain percentage of cars are driven by QC technicans as a part of the completed assembly process. 32 miles doesn't sound like alot.
As far as the options go... they may be easily dealer installed ones. Perhaps they have had a number of people cancel their orders and had to give away the installed options to other buyers.

Martin Ritchie · 08-01-2001, 05:41 PM

That's nothing. Don't give it a second thought. More important to closely inspect the car and check that everything works properly before you sign on the dotted line. Oh yes, ask the dealer to throw in a Subaru hat!

SammyDFG · 08-01-2001, 05:42 PM

the extra options he's going to install when i give him my confirmation of the purchase are SPOILER and SECURITY SYSTEM
those could be installed really fast right? he said it will take 2-3 days to put them on - he promised that. anyone ever get lied to about factory options being installed on time but were really late?

ahh 20 views but 3 replies, come on guys add some input.
at least tell me how many miles were on your new car when you bought it.

thanks

e_a_olson · 08-01-2001, 06:07 PM

Damnit, I didn't get a hat!

caino · 08-01-2001, 06:15 PM

32 is actually on the lower spectrum of normal for a new car...

i wouldnt bail on the deal...

also, 2-3 days sounds like a pretty conservitive estimate for the installation of a wing and security system. if the dealership has it's **** right, they will have a wing on stock (or at least located in the area) and be able to paint the wing one day, while the car is getting the security system installed, next day installed wing, then you get to pick it up that day or the next.

caino

b_tapper · 08-01-2001, 06:35 PM

haha a couple of days...i could do that myself in an afternoon.
the wing comes prepainted also

Brian

b_tapper · 08-01-2001, 06:36 PM

oh yea my RS had 19mi on it after i finished test driving it.

Brian

MagicMT · 08-01-2001, 07:04 PM

Mine had 17 (after my test drive), beat that!

Mike

SammyDFG · 08-01-2001, 07:14 PM

hehe i confirmed it

WHITE WRX IS MINES AUGUST 11st.

also, i just took my first stick shift lesson today.
ahhh its pretty easy
except 1st gear i get doofy legged sometimes.
i must perfect it...

in my lesson, whenever i had to slow down, the driver and me put it to neutral and gently braked...

is that the correct way to slow down?
some people mentioning putting it into 4,3,2,1, if you're in 5th and want to slow down
instead, we did 5 ---> Neutral then brake

thats teh correct way right?

Tats · 08-01-2001, 07:39 PM

I heard that unless he's got a wing in stock, there is a 2 or more month wait on them if they are not PORT installed.

Tats.

rkkwan · 08-01-2001, 07:50 PM

Sammy - Congrat on getting a WRX. As far as transmission/braking, you should just slow down in gear, until it gets down to like 1000-1500 rpm, or you feel the engine is bogging. Then push in the clutch. You shouldn't coast down the road in netral. When the car is stopped, then put it in neutral and let out the clutch. Or if you're ready to go, put it in 1st gear.

If you're just slowing down, and not stopping, just slow with your brakes. When you get to your desired speed, then shift to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th or whatever gear is appropriate for your speed. Again, you shouldn't be in neutral unless the car is stopped.

-Ray

DoctorNick · 08-01-2001, 08:07 PM

I wouldn't worrie man...get that car

btw my 02rs had 3 miles on it....HAHAHA I win!

MagicMT · 08-01-2001, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkkwan
As far as transmission/braking, you should just slow down in gear, until it gets down to like 1000-1500 rpm, or you feel the engine is bogging. Then push in the clutch. You shouldn't coast down the road in netral... Again, you shouldn't be in neutral unless the car is stopped.

-Ray [/b]

What's wrong with cruising in neutral?

Mike

SammyDFG · 08-01-2001, 08:17 PM

yeah, everyone says they do it....including my instructor today

please emphasize....

kevinsUBARU · 08-01-2001, 08:38 PM

congrats on the rex!

I do believe that cruising in neutral in some states is illegal...I think Alaska is one of those...anyone confirm that?

rkkwan · 08-01-2001, 08:43 PM

Well, it's basically an old school thing, for 2 reasons.

1. Leaving it in gear means you're also using engine braking. Save your brakes a tiny bit.

2. If you need to speed up for whatever reason, you don't need to hunt for a gear. Just step on it, and you will get some acceleration.

I'd admit that for our modern cars, neither is important. If you've always cruised in neutral, I wouldn't ask you to change. But for a new manual driver, call me old fashion, but I'll point out the best way to do it.

-Ray

damianq · 08-02-2001, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CSM101
You will never get a new car with 0 mile's on it.

My mum picked up her car with just 0.8 kms on it. They had to push it 500 meters from the dock before it officially became landed from overseas.

ylexot · 08-02-2001, 07:58 AM

My 02RS had 80 miles on it. Of course they had to drive it from one dealership to the one I was buying it from. So that's where the extra miles came from.

32 miles is nothing. Get it and have fun.

beethoven · 08-02-2001, 09:34 AM

Quote:

2. If you need to speed up for whatever reason, you don't need to hunt for a gear. Just step on it, and you will get some acceleration.

This is a good reason to keep it in gear. In fact, if you are taking a driver's license test and slow down/corner with the car in neutral, you will most likely lose points on the test.

Keep it in gear until 1000 or so and then push the clutch in and move to neutral. Don't put it into first until the car is stopped or you will put unneeded stress on the synchro's.

jk147 · 08-02-2001, 11:27 AM

anything more then 20 means that they let people test drove it around. It shouldn't be too much of a problem, after all, it is only 20 miles. Unless the beat the heck out of it..

25RS · 08-02-2001, 02:31 PM

Mines? as in

? i wish my first car was a WRX... anyway, good luck and drive safe. see you around flushing

- Jon

08-01-2001, 05:26 PM	#1
SammyDFG * Banned * Member#: 6891 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Flushing, NY Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Safe 'n Sexy ASPEN WHITE	Please help with my question sorry for posting this but i just need some quick input SITUATION: im buying a white wrx on august 11 im looking at a good deal, but i want to add 2 more options to the car he wont put the options onto the car until i totally confirm that will purchase the car he already has my $200 deposit so the car is under my name, but i still can pull out PROBLEM: the car has 32 miles on it ..................... i think this is pretty high, is it? what do you think, what should i do? should i not purchase the car because of the 32 miles on it the guy, who sounds very sincere, tells me that the car came from the factory with 32 miles. he explained that some cars come with 10, some with 20, some with 30, some with even 50. is this true? he told me the plastics are still over the car, etc. my thing is I DONT WANT to buy a car that has been test driven on. i am being very anal about my new car. but is the 32 miles nothing to worry about? please help, i told the dude i would call him back in a couple of hours for a final confimation - once he gets the confirmation, he'll start adding the options that i want. SHOULD I DITCH THE DEAL OR NOT? Thank you. sorry for posting this, i kno it has nothing to do with anything but u know...in these situations * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-01-2001, 08:43 PM	#19
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	cruise in neutral Well, it's basically an old school thing, for 2 reasons. 1. Leaving it in gear means you're also using engine braking. Save your brakes a tiny bit. 2. If you need to speed up for whatever reason, you don't need to hunt for a gear. Just step on it, and you will get some acceleration. I'd admit that for our modern cars, neither is important. If you've always cruised in neutral, I wouldn't ask you to change. But for a new manual driver, call me old fashion, but I'll point out the best way to do it. -Ray

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08-01-2001, 05:29 PM	#2
CSM101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 2805 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Far side of Hell Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS BRP	Buy it. Mine had 67 on the odo when I got it new. They drive them at the factory, they drive them at the docks, they drive them at the dealer. You will never get a new car with 0 mile's on it.

08-01-2001, 05:32 PM	#3
Buttsy Scooby Newbie Member#: 2043 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Thank you Subi Chick! Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WR Blue Pearl	Mine had 44 or 49 miles on it.. anyway, I bitched and moaned, got nothing from it, but it was a good deal already, so I bought the car. I have had zero (0) no none naught zilch nada problems with the car.

08-01-2001, 05:37 PM	#4
OldWRXr Scooby Specialist Member#: 4650 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	A certain percentage of cars are driven by QC technicans as a part of the completed assembly process. 32 miles doesn't sound like alot. As far as the options go... they may be easily dealer installed ones. Perhaps they have had a number of people cancel their orders and had to give away the installed options to other buyers.

08-01-2001, 05:41 PM	#5
Martin Ritchie Scooby Specialist Member#: 6771 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Sylvania, OH, USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WagonSilver 04 WRX Sedan Red	That's nothing. Don't give it a second thought. More important to closely inspect the car and check that everything works properly before you sign on the dotted line. Oh yes, ask the dealer to throw in a Subaru hat!

08-01-2001, 05:42 PM	#6
SammyDFG * Banned * Member#: 6891 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Flushing, NY Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Safe 'n Sexy ASPEN WHITE	the extra options he's going to install when i give him my confirmation of the purchase are SPOILER and SECURITY SYSTEM those could be installed really fast right? he said it will take 2-3 days to put them on - he promised that. anyone ever get lied to about factory options being installed on time but were really late? ahh 20 views but 3 replies, come on guys add some input. at least tell me how many miles were on your new car when you bought it. thanks

08-01-2001, 06:07 PM	#7
e_a_olson Scooby Specialist Member#: 7034 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Newtonville, MA Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5SL - Black	Damnit, I didn't get a hat!

08-01-2001, 06:15 PM	#8
caino Scooby Newbie Member#: 8700 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2007 2.5i Wagon Urban Gray Metallic	32 is actually on the lower spectrum of normal for a new car... i wouldnt bail on the deal... also, 2-3 days sounds like a pretty conservitive estimate for the installation of a wing and security system. if the dealership has it's **** right, they will have a wing on stock (or at least located in the area) and be able to paint the wing one day, while the car is getting the security system installed, next day installed wing, then you get to pick it up that day or the next. caino

08-01-2001, 06:35 PM	#9
b_tapper Scooby Guru Member#: 5291 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: pittsburgh,pa Vehicle: '08 Scion xB Nautical Blue Metallic	haha a couple of days...i could do that myself in an afternoon. the wing comes prepainted also Brian

08-01-2001, 06:36 PM	#10
b_tapper Scooby Guru Member#: 5291 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: pittsburgh,pa Vehicle: '08 Scion xB Nautical Blue Metallic	oh yea my RS had 19mi on it after i finished test driving it. Brian

08-01-2001, 07:04 PM	#11
MagicMT Scooby Specialist Member#: 4042 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: CA Vehicle: 2001 Magic Mobile Old School Style	Mine had 17 (after my test drive), beat that! Mike

08-01-2001, 07:14 PM	#12
SammyDFG * Banned * Member#: 6891 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Flushing, NY Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Safe 'n Sexy ASPEN WHITE	hehe i confirmed it WHITE WRX IS MINES AUGUST 11st. also, i just took my first stick shift lesson today. ahhh its pretty easy except 1st gear i get doofy legged sometimes. i must perfect it... in my lesson, whenever i had to slow down, the driver and me put it to neutral and gently braked... is that the correct way to slow down? some people mentioning putting it into 4,3,2,1, if you're in 5th and want to slow down instead, we did 5 ---> Neutral then brake thats teh correct way right?

08-01-2001, 07:39 PM	#13
Tats Scooby Specialist Member#: 5692 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Lovely Florida, NY Vehicle: WTF? YES! I am better than you!	I heard that unless he's got a wing in stock, there is a 2 or more month wait on them if they are not PORT installed. Tats.

08-01-2001, 07:50 PM	#14
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	Sammy - Congrat on getting a WRX. As far as transmission/braking, you should just slow down in gear, until it gets down to like 1000-1500 rpm, or you feel the engine is bogging. Then push in the clutch. You shouldn't coast down the road in netral. When the car is stopped, then put it in neutral and let out the clutch. Or if you're ready to go, put it in 1st gear. If you're just slowing down, and not stopping, just slow with your brakes. When you get to your desired speed, then shift to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th or whatever gear is appropriate for your speed. Again, you shouldn't be in neutral unless the car is stopped. -Ray

08-01-2001, 08:07 PM	#15
DoctorNick NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7022 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, Il. Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP	I wouldn't worrie man...get that car btw my 02rs had 3 miles on it....HAHAHA I win!

08-01-2001, 08:17 PM	#17
SammyDFG * Banned * Member#: 6891 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Flushing, NY Vehicle: '02 Impreza WRX Safe 'n Sexy ASPEN WHITE	yeah, everyone says they do it....including my instructor today please emphasize....

08-01-2001, 08:38 PM	#18
kevinsUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 2263 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Funky Kingston, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport	congrats on the rex! I do believe that cruising in neutral in some states is illegal...I think Alaska is one of those...anyone confirm that?

08-02-2001, 07:58 AM	#21
ylexot Scooby Specialist Member#: 6878 Join Date: May 2001 Location: St Inigoes, MD, USA Vehicle: 2002 MBP 2.5RS 1994 GMC Sonoma	My 02RS had 80 miles on it. Of course they had to drive it from one dealership to the one I was buying it from. So that's where the extra miles came from. 32 miles is nothing. Get it and have fun.

08-02-2001, 11:27 AM	#23
jk147 Scooby Specialist Member#: 7621 Join Date: Jun 2001	anything more then 20 means that they let people test drove it around. It shouldn't be too much of a problem, after all, it is only 20 miles. Unless the beat the heck out of it..

08-02-2001, 02:31 PM	#24
25RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 5150 Join Date: Mar 2001	Mines? as in ? i wish my first car was a WRX... anyway, good luck and drive safe. see you around flushing - Jon