I promise you will find a list of companies willing to see you one, there is no need to do so today. One dealership is offering me a with 38,ish miles, but it has had one minor accident on the front end, which has been repaired. They offer a free 10 year unlimited warranty. The other dealership is offering a with 44,ish miles on it, no accidents, but only offer an option to purchase an extended warranty.
If you see this, I would love to get your feedback on which one you think may be a better choice. Thanks so much! Car buying is a hassle for sure. The seems on the surface a better way to go, but either one of those cars should have a Pre purchase inspection as its about the car in front of you, not the idea.
So that balance is 55 k miles or 3. My thoughts are always the same when it comes to answering any questions about used car purchases. Only thing that might come up is the CVT which is an expensive repair, but Subaru has been extending these for people without you paying any extra. Is me again is a Subaru Outback premium- one ower car, no lease and looks like well maintained. Touring package. Would you recommend any extended warranty if it currently shows a clean inspection?
Any know problems that I should prepare for or justify a warranty purchase? After reading, though, I would just like your opinion on something. This vehicle was a certified pre-owned car from subaru, with only 7k miles on it. I also took it to my mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection before buying. My question is, do you think the warranty is truly needed? The car still has a 4 year powertrain warranty left on it, should this be enough to cover me?
Also keep in mind selling warranties is where all of the money is made right now in the finance department. Some that sell maintenance packages make it worse. Id skip the warranty. I just bought out my Subaru Forrester touring sedan from my leasing agent. My warranty will be up the first week in September and I am interested in doing an extended warranty such as the Subaru added security package.
I would like to speak with someone other than my dealership about the warranty please. Great blog, thank you. Two questions about my purchase of a Crosstrek. Second, if I buy a used one how should I find a mechanic to take it to? I live far from you, in DC, and might be buying a car in Pennsylvannia where there are a lot more cars on the market. Do I need to find someone who specializes in Subarus or just someone good? How do I find such a mechanic far from where I live? I should have added a couple things to my earlier post.
Also I drive very little—only have 97k miles on my Civic. A used car can for sure save you a lot of money provided its got solid maintenance history and you also still get a pre purchase inspection done.
Crosstreks are good cars, a little under powered for some but that is really a personal preference. As far as finding a Independent Subaru Shop, id ask your fellow Subaru owners in the area where you reside.
WE have seen local customers find us on Next door by asking their neighbors. Justin, Help me out here please. I just bought a new Outback Premium. I am thinking I should cancel but I do worry about all the electronics on this car. My previous car was a Outback. The backup camera and CD player went out just after the warranty expired. Liberty Bell. See complete best car warranty ratings ». Do I have the money to cover an expensive repair after the warranty is up?
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