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Originally Posted by Tcoat
Buy it. Flush coolent (or better yet make that part of the deal). Drive it. Watch coolent level (bet it stays fine). Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by ryoma
talk with the dealership about the issue and tell them that you want to buy the car, but the coolant issue is turning you off. see if they will bleed the cooling system for you. if they say they will, make them have it in writing and signed by the salesman just in case. they will most likely do it as long as they know you're serious about buying the car.
however, the issue with low coolant in the overflow is pretty common. so you will still need to keep an eye on it every gas fill up or oil change after you take home your car.
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Originally Posted by thomasmryan
the overflow tank looks like its about 12" tall. the low mark is about an inch from the bottom...guessing I would say 4 fluid OZs volume. (the high mark is midway)
the cap is the high point on the upper hose so I would say 5oz total. I would probably be ok with that. if it is not a Subaru dealer, I would assume that green coolant was added and flush it when it hits the 36 month mark. anything called longlife tends not to be in retrospect
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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath
See if they will replace with blue. If not you can do it yourself.
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Thanks for the information guys. Puts me a bit more at ease. I'll ask the dealer to flush the system out with Subaru blue coolant, they told me they topped it with green coolant, but I'd prefer a full flush with the right coolant.
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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath
Or look for another car. Don't get emotionally involved it's a common vehicle. You will find another you like if this deal doesn't work out.
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Yeah, I know. I've wanted this car for 4 years now, waiting a few more weeks wont hurt if this doesn't work out.
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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath
Also I see plenty of physicians at the track hammering their cars round. So try not to get caught up in the "driven to church by grandma" thing. Maintenance is the main thing. Of which with low miles is not much.
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Oh, trust me I'm completely on board here. I made the same comment to the sales rep right after the brought this up. Also said you don't exactly buy a GT350 to drive it gingerly to the corner store.
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Originally Posted by lupindub
As other's have mentioned the price is definitely too high, regardless of location.
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Originally Posted by N1rve
Price seems kinda high
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Originally Posted by kev60625
That price is way too high, Geez! Not sure if you absolutely have to buy through a dealer because of financing, but you can find one through a private seller for several thousands less. Either way, I still feel that price is way too high for even a dealer
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Regarding the price, based off what I've seen its not really that bad.
Have you guys really seen this combination (I want a WRB Limited BRZ with low miles) for a few thousand less? I haven't seen it available anywhere for much less.