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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JF1GD70696L523403
Year: 2006
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Subaru
Interior Color: BLACK/BLUE
Model: WRX
Trim: STI
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 58,883
Sub Model: WRX STI
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Harrison Auto Sales
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12451
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Irwin, PA 15642
PRESENTS
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2006 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX "STI"
Nice Extras & Up-Grades!!
Cobb Turbo Back Exhaust!!
Cobb Acess Port & Stage 2 Tune
3-Owner Subaru..........Title-in-Hand
**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**
****Only 58,883 Actual Miles!!****
Safety Checked & Current Inspection
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell
Fast!!
Why Pay New Subaru Dealership Prices??
DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!
BUY-IT-NOW!!!
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE
PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS
QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS
THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY
AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY
COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS
PROCEDURE.
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2006 Subaru "IMPREZA"
"WRX"
STI "All Wheel Drive"
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ONLY 58,883 ACTUAL MILES!!
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WHY
DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?
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As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a
recognized & trusted seller here on Ebay for the last 12 years. This simply means we have completed
many, many auctions with very favorable feedback. Based on our years
of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try
to get around the rules and fees of eBay. One thing that these other
people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them
to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even
listed on eBay. The only way that we can protect our bidders and
ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction. In
fact, eBay even recommended this to us. All that this does is
protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation. As you can
see from our more than 1000 positive
feedback history, we have nothing to hide. We are simply doing this
to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as
possible.
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MAKE
SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!
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WELCOME ALL
E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR & SOUGHT AFTER
IMPORT CARS ON THE
ROAD TODAY!!!......THE EVER POPULAR SUBARU IMPREZA........AND
WHAT MAKES IT EVEN BETTER IS THIS ONE IS THE "WRX STI" MODEL....THIS
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY HERE AT HARRISON
AUTO......NEVER WRECKED....NEVER ABUSED IN ANY WAY.....PLEASE DO NOT
EMAIL ME AND ASK ME IF THIS CAR HAS BEEN WRECKED BECAUSE IT HAS LOW
MILEAGE.......THIS VEHICLE WAS ADULT OWNED.
DISCLOSURE.....THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE ANY
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. IT HAS AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST. DEPENDING ON WHERE
YOU LIVE.......IT MAY OR MAY NOT PASS YOUR INSPECTION PROCESS.
AS A LICENSED DEALER I HAVE TO DISCLOSE THIS.
ALSO I AM NOT MUCH OF A "TUNER" KINDA GUY......I HAVE SOMEONE VERY
FAMILIAR WITH THE SUBARU LINE AND THE LIST OF EXTRAS & THE DESCRIPTION
GIVEN IS WHAT I WAS TOLD. THIS CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR OWN INSPECTION
BY APPOINTMENT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME AND LOOK FOR YOURSELF. IT RIDES
& DRIVES 100% WITH NO ISSUES. CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE.
WE DO IT RIGHT AT HARRISON AUTO!!
THIS SUBARU IS EXCELLENT CONDITION....IT IS READY FOR MANY MILES OF DRIVING PLEASURE FOR
YOU!!!........AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE
INTERIOR SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION......NO STORIES OR
ACCIDENT HISTORY HERE.........BUY WITH
CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR
CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG
DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE
EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR
OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT
BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS.COM AND I
WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!
****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****
P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE
CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY
VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET.
I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM"
MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY
DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH
OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A
DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE
BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE
PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE
HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.
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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED
A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS
TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART
& EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE
CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE
ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER......WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND
HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
AS ALWAYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END
THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME AS WE ARE IN THE RETAIL AUTOMOBILE
INDUSTRY.....BUT ONCE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET HERE ON EBAY THE
VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION AND WILL BE
SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON EBAY....BID EARLY!!!!...BID TO WIN!!!
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF
THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES
UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE
OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE
LISTED TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME
OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS
MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT
IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR
VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT
STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO
BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING |
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06 SUBARU IMPREZA "WRX" STI -
ALL WHEEL DRIVE -
EXTERIOR
COLOR...........................OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL -
INTERIOR
COLOR............................BLACK & BLUE -
DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS -
6 SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION -
AIR CONDITIONING -
CRUISE CONTROL -
TILT STEERING WHEEL -
POWER WINDOWS -
POWER DOOR LOCKS -
DUAL POWER MIRRORS -
FACTORY AM/FM STEREO WITH IN-DASH
CD PLAYER -
FACTORY REAR SPOILER -
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -
FACTORY GOLD ALLOY WHEELS -
ONLY 58,883 ACTUAL MILES!!!! -
AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......
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MAKE
SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!
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Check out the clean car history at: http://www.carfax.com/
Also, check the value of this vehicle at:
http://kbb.com
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is:
JF1GD70696L523883
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BUYER
COSTS
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PENNSYLVANIA
BUYER
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6
- 7% Sales Tax (depending on the county of residence)
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$22.50
Title Fee
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$36.50
License Plate Fee for Cars (trucks are based on weight)
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$
6.00 Registration Transfer Fee
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$100.00
Documentary Fee
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OUT OF STATE
BUYER
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Tax,
Title, and License Fees Paid in Your State of Residence
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$170.00
This includes the documentary fee, 30-day temporary tag, overnight
all paperwork to your address & return overnight envelope to return
paperwork to Harrison auto. This also includes complimentary
Transportation from either the Pittsburgh International airport,
greyhound bus station, or the Amtrak train station. -
For ALL
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (CANADA, OVERSEAS, AND ALL PURCHASES OUTSIDE
THE US) Your fees will total $195.00. This is not a negotiable fee.
These are the guidelines by which our vehicles are sold. Thank you
for your understanding and compliance with these regulations. -
PLEASE NOTE.....If you are paying by
check for this vehicle (cashier or certified) the title will be held
for 10-business days until all funds have been cleared through our
bank. There are no exceptions made. If you want the title for your
new vehicle at the time of delivery full payment must be made prior
to pick-up by bank wire transfer. Please remember the temporary tag
that is issued at the time of delivery is good for 30-days until you
register your vehicle in the state you live in.....thank you for
your understanding in this matter.
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TERMS
OF SALE
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following represents the terms and conditions for every one of our
vehicles listed on eBay. If you can't stay within these guidelines
please do not bid on the vehicle as these terms are non-negotiable.
We require a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 24 hours of the close
of the auction and full payment within 7 days. We prefer the
deposit to be made by wire transfer. We will ONLY
accept certified bank checks, cashiers checks, money orders, or wire
transfers for the final and full payment of the vehicle. If you
are planning to finance this vehicle, please ensure that the approval is
in place before bidding. If you need financing assistance, you can contact
our finance department at
brad@harrisonautos.com. We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION. This
agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania,
without reference to its conflict of laws principals. All disputes
arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction
and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United
States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the
parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these
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PICKING
UP YOUR VEHICLE
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All
vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of
downtown Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located near the
Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the
Amtrak Train Station. As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers,
we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no
charge. Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by
emailing us at brad@harrisonautos.com
so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one.
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SHIPPING
YOUR VEHICLE
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For those that do not pick up vehicle from our
retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is
the sole responsibility of the buyer. A good resource to estimate
and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers.
You can contact Brad Simon at 1-888-871-8590. As an
alternative you can click the link at the end of this paragraph to get a
quote as well. Please do NOT
e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as
this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility
of the buyer. For an accurate quote from the shipping companies,
every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route
30, Irwin, PA 15642.
Get a free quote for shipping
your new vehicle. Follow this link...
http://www.das.com Or
you can contact United Auto Shippers at
www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474
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WARRANTY
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Our
vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still
under factory warranty. If possible, we will provide an in-service
date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the
expiration date of the factory warranty. Most of our vehicles are
eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian. If
you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost,
just drop us an email at
brad@harrisonautos.com.
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VEHICLE
CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER
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take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles.
However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned
vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings,
dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use
by the previous owner. We try our best to describe our
vehicles as honest and accurately as possible. A significant
percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we
make sure that all of our customers are happy. We encourage all
bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location.
We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well. If you have any
questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us
an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.
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WHO
IS HARRISON AUTO SALES? WHY BUY FROM US?
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Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the
state of Pennsylvania. We are a member of PIADA
(Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better
Business Bureau. We have an excellent reputation for delivering
competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles. We take pride in the products that we sell and
strive to exceed our customers expectations. For many years, we
have satisfied all types of customers - from the refined tastes of
corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional
athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison Auto Sales
is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.
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CONTACTING
US
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We
are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS
about buying this vehicle. All of our auctions are handled by
professionals that are experienced in distant purchases. Given
this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is
sent to brad@harrisonautos.com.
You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop
us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you.
Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.
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It is important to
read our description fully and do not assume anything. As these
are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the
accessories items that came with the car from the factory. For
example, extra keys, books & owners
manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool
kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if
they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are
available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are
important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the
sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @
brad@harrisonautos.com. In any
instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.
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PICTURES!!!
PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!
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Please
be patient while the 35
pictures
download. We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give
you a virtual tour of the vehicle. We feel that all of the
pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the
vehicle.
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**LOW MILEAGE!!**
TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL
FRANCHISED SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING
FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG
AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A
REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED
MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!
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DOES IT GET ANY BETTER??
YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT..........
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HOOD AREA IS CLEAN & NOT ALL CHIPPED &
NICKED UP. I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISED HERE ON EBAY. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY.....HARRISON AUTO!!
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NICE & STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES
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COMPLETE COBB TURBO BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM
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CLEAN BUMPER CORNERS WITH NO SCRAPES
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LOOKS GREAT FROM ALL ANGLES!!
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NICE & STRAIGHT
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INTERIOR IS EXTRA CLEAN
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CLOTH INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
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LOW MILEAGE
CURRENT PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTION
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FACTORY STEREO W/CD PLAYER
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ALL CARPET AREAS ARE CLEAN
FACTORY FLOOR MATS ARE PRESENT
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OWNER'S MANUALS ARE PRESENT
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TRUNK AREA IS CLEAN
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THE "FAMOUS"
SUBARU POWER PLANT
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HERE ARE A FEW DETAILED PICS UNDER THE HOOD
OF THE EXHAUST
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FACTORY GOLD ALLOY WHEELS
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FRONT TIRE TREAD IS GOOD
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REAR TIRE TREAD IS GOOD ALSO
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ORIGINAL VIN TAG
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WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF
THIS VEHICLE
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Subaru WRX for Sale
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Auto blog
Fri, Nov 10 2017
Before there was the Impreza, there was the Leone. Sold in the United States at first as, simply, The Subaru, the Loyale name appeared on the last few years of the third-generation Leones. Here's a final-model-year example of the Loyale wagon in a Denver wrecking yard, complete with rust, outdoorsy-activity-themed stickers, and interesting homebuilt plywood upgrades. These cars weren't quite as sturdy as their successors, but this one reached the magical 200,000-mile mark during its quarter-century on the roads and trails of Colorado. For some reason, there's a mid-1990s Mazda Miata M Edition badge on the tailgate. Some Colorado Subaru dealerships sell "Rocky Mountain Edition" option packages, so perhaps this was the Loyale owner's way of joining the exclusive club for owners of Subarus with snow-grooved floormats and ski-friendly roof racks. In keeping with that theme of homebrewed upgrades, this car has a plywood version of the roof-mounted cargo carriers so popular with local Outback owners. Sure, it's a bit heavy and the lack of paint reduced its lifespan, but it got the job done. The skinny twine holding the box to its plumbing-pipe mounts looks a bit scary; I'd hoped to see some hefty lag-bolts going through the roof's metal into the box's underside, but did not find any such hardware. Tailgating this rig would not have been advised. Inside, a sturdy wooden floor covers the rear-seat and cargo area. Just the thing for lots of bicycle parts or camping gear! It's those little details that make an installation like this work best. A tire receipt from last year shows that this car lived in even-more-Subariffic-than-Denver Boulder, and that it was still running and being maintained in the recent past. Unlike nearly all retired Subarus of this era that I see in Denver junkyards, this one has not a single cannabis-dispensary sticker on the dash (in stark contrast to, for example, this THC-saturated '84 GL wagon). None of that lung-capacity-destroying weed for this Subaru, no sir— just healthy outdoor adventures! You could still buy front-wheel-drive Subarus in 1992, but this one is an all-wheel-drive car with 5-speed manual transmission and 90-horse boxer-four engine. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. Before Subaru pitched their wagons as outdoor-activity-enabling adventuremobiles, they were sold as practical family haulers.
Thu, Jun 8 2017
Subaru has finally revealed the US-bound WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS, a pair of redressed and slightly better performing versions of the standard models. Despite the big wing, lightweight wheels, and upgrades suspension, those hoping for changes under the hood will be severely disappointed. The WRX STI gets a slight bump to 310 horsepower while output on the BRZ remains unchanged. That should come as no surprise, as the car is essentially the same one we drove two years ago in Japan. The WRX STI Type RA stands for "record attempt." The first RA was named for a Subaru Legacy that broke the FIA World Speed Endurance Record by clocking over 62,000 miles in 18 days, setting a top speed of 138 mph. This new model is named for the upcoming WRX STI Type RA NBR Special race car that will attempt a Nurburgring record sometime this summer. The WRX STI Type RA is lighter and more robust than the standard model thanks to a host of upgrades. The car gets a carbon fiber roof, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, and lightweight BBS 19-inch forged alloy wheels with 245/35R19 Yokohama Advan Sports tires. The spare tire has also been removed. While the engine only gets a mild power bump thanks to a new cold air intake and new exhaust, a retuned ECU, new pistons, and a revised third-gear ratio and short shifter should make the car feel much quicker than before. Aside from the carbon fiber roof and rear wing, there are a number of visual upgrades that set the car apart. There are red Cherry Blossom accents all along the bottom and a plethora of STI badges on the wing, mirrors, and bumpers. More STI logos can be found inside on the new Recaro seats. A plaque inside shows only 500 Type RAs will be made. It's a similar story with the BRZ tS. The acronym stands for "tuned by STI," implying it's not the full treatment like the WRX STI. That still leaves us wondering about these spy photos that show a similar looking car with real STI logos. We'll have to wait and see if anything emerges from that. The BRZ tS gets front and rear SACHS dampers and coil springs and flexible V-braces in the engine compartment. For the first time, the BRZ will come with 18-inch wheels, ditching the low-rolling resistance tires for a set of sticky 215/40 R 18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, aided by Brembo brakes at all four corners. Visual upgrades are similar to the WRX STI Type RA.
Tue, Mar 7 2017
There's a brand-new Subaru Crosstrek on the way for 2018, and the European version, known as the XV, is making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. There's every reason to expect the new Crosstrek to be a stunning sales success. In 2016, Subaru sold 95,677 Crosstreks in the United States, easily besting models like the WRX, Legacy, and the Impreza upon which it's based. Those sales represented a 7.6 percent gain over the previous year, which is especially impressive considering that the Crosstrek is very much starting to show its age. The mini-crossover inherits all the benefits of the latest Impreza, including a stiff new chassis that promises drastically improved driving dynamics. Following in the footsteps of the larger Outback, which is based on the midsize Legacy, the Crosstrek adds a bit more ground clearance and aggressive off-road-lite styling to the compact Impreza hatchback. Don't expect the Crosstrek to tackle the Rubicon Trail – Subaru says it will have "excellent rough-road capability" – but do expect it to sell in droves in areas that get significant amounts of snow. View 15 Photos A 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine delivers 154 horsepower to all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission. We generally prefer traditional stepped-gear transmissions, but Subaru has a history of keeping its CVTs pretty well behaved. Seven pre-programmed gear ratios can be selected by the driver in manual mode. A quick 13:1 steering ratio, active torque vectoring technology, and a lower center of gravity will all deliver dividends on the road, and 8.6 inches of ground clearance mean hard parts won't scrape the ground when the paved roads come to an end. All new Crosstrek models will come standard with EyeSight, a safety system that includes pre-collision braking control, adaptive cruise, and lane-keeping assistance. Blind-spot detection, lane-change assistance and reversing assistance will also be available. Expect more information to filter out soon, and stay tuned for live photos when we hit the show floor in Geneva. The US-spec Crosstrek will make its debut in April at the 2017 New York Auto Show. Related Video:
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