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hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:06 pm
by Lotuslady
hi just joined up...live in Victoria and picking up
our new subaru in the morning. coming in to look
around the thread and get helpful info etc

thanks and hi to you all waving ;)

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:16 pm
by zch91
What year/model are you getting?

Pictures are a must once you have the vehicle!

Enjoy your stay.

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:29 pm
by Lotuslady
hehe been grabbing the pic to post the car is a 07 Liberty 4 gen spec B in black (fav color)

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:33 pm
by zch91
Nice pickup! :)

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 6:33 pm
by alessandro132
3.0R Spec B...good choice :wink:

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 7:24 pm
by Lotuslady
yep! we got our 1st subaru Jan last year an outback 09
3.6 R wagon...which I drive, BUT come tomorrow there
may be a dog fight over the new one :assassin: lol

it looks nice and sporty...love these cars feel very safe in them

our last was a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 in obedesian black
loved her but scaled down as we didnt off road as much as we'd have
liked

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 4:49 am
by champ
Welcome, nice choice of ride & colour.
A pain to keep clean, but oh so with it.

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:20 pm
by Lotuslady
thanks, just picked her up..hubby is out driving her so when
he's done I'll take her out this arvo

just a question for anyone is it worth it to get an extended
warranty from our local subaru dealer? we bought privately
but we called the dealer and they can offer us the following;

24 month / 50000km

RRP: $1110

Discounted price: $1009.10 ($100.90 Saving)

36 month / 75000km

RRP: $1410

Discounted price: $1281.82 ($128.18 Saving)

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 1:33 pm
by Lotuslady
here she is just need to name her

lol we always name our cars :lol:

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 4:53 pm
by kiahatsiu
I don't think the extended warranty is worth it. Find a good Subaru specialist and go to them. Heaps cheaper.

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 7:20 pm
by Lotuslady
thanks..

if anyone can recommend a good subaru mechanic in Melbourne?
one that is a bit of a specialist

ta

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 7:44 pm
by alessandro132
kiahatsiu wrote:I don't think the extended warranty is worth it. Find a good Subaru specialist and go to them. Heaps cheaper.


This, pocket your money and find a good local mechanic you can trust.

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sun May 26, 2013 1:49 pm
by Lotuslady
thanks :D

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:06 am
by Monkey
Lotuslady wrote:thanks..

if anyone can recommend a good subaru mechanic in Melbourne?
one that is a bit of a specialist

ta


Nice car and welcome! :D
I haven't had my car serviced since purchasing less than 2 months ago, but I plan on taking it to Cromwood in Burwood.
i've seen recommendations on forums and believe he services mainly Subarus. Spoke to the owner Ross and he seemed pretty knowledgeable - quoting service costs for each interval off the top of his head, which were around half the cost of a Subaru service centre.
http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/cr ... ce/burwood

Re: hey..another newbie!

PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:19 am
by jakey
I've taken my car to Ross and I am glad I did. Such a genuine guy.