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Really could use some input on a couple of concerns and questions about the Element, as I am struggling with what to do.
Long story short, without details, the dealership ruined my '04 Subaru Outback with 125,000 miles on it, and planned on making it to 200,000 miles. Neither Subaru and the dealership will take responsibility, other than offer me a substantially "reduced" price to repair to the tune of almost $3,000, instead of $4,000, after already dropping $1500 on it last month. Bottom line, based on experts advice, will not be putting anymore money into it.
Hence, my predicament. I have a "deal pending" with no obligation until tomorrow, on a EX with a few nice options (mud flaps, cargo mat, etc.) and an out the door price (TX, TTL, etc.) of $25k, before I wholesale out my Subaru to them. A little bit of buyers remorse is beginning to set in tonight and I think I need some reassurance.
I race bicycles and take long road trips (live in Texas) to go to the races and I love the idea of transporting the bikes inside. However, there it is windy as you cross Texas and some of the negative reviews have really slammed the drivability and ride of the Element.
I muddled on long enough, any input and thoughts about my situation and coming from a car like the Outback which I thought was one of the most fun and stable (and dependable) cars to drive.
Appreciate any thoughts and really like this forum, I have learned a lot. By the way, it is a Citrus Fire Metallic which at first I had rejected, but after looking at it a few time, it kind of grew on me.
Best regards, Rickey Wray
Long story short, without details, the dealership ruined my '04 Subaru Outback with 125,000 miles on it, and planned on making it to 200,000 miles. Neither Subaru and the dealership will take responsibility, other than offer me a substantially "reduced" price to repair to the tune of almost $3,000, instead of $4,000, after already dropping $1500 on it last month. Bottom line, based on experts advice, will not be putting anymore money into it.
Hence, my predicament. I have a "deal pending" with no obligation until tomorrow, on a EX with a few nice options (mud flaps, cargo mat, etc.) and an out the door price (TX, TTL, etc.) of $25k, before I wholesale out my Subaru to them. A little bit of buyers remorse is beginning to set in tonight and I think I need some reassurance.
I race bicycles and take long road trips (live in Texas) to go to the races and I love the idea of transporting the bikes inside. However, there it is windy as you cross Texas and some of the negative reviews have really slammed the drivability and ride of the Element.
I muddled on long enough, any input and thoughts about my situation and coming from a car like the Outback which I thought was one of the most fun and stable (and dependable) cars to drive.
Appreciate any thoughts and really like this forum, I have learned a lot. By the way, it is a Citrus Fire Metallic which at first I had rejected, but after looking at it a few time, it kind of grew on me.
Best regards, Rickey Wray