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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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Just thought those in the area would like to know.

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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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Thanks for confirming that - how do you know ?

Over the last 2 months there have been at most 3 used cars on sale, no new Imprezas in the showroom and a compund full of Suzuki cheapies. The last time I was in, they were talking about the electric bill while I was waiting for spares.

Any reason why ? I would have thought that a Subaru dealer in MK had a fantastic chance of commercial success ?
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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Any stock (spares) being sold off cheap?
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Old Apr 28, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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They didnt say anthing about flogging the stock cheap be that parts or cars.

They still have a used P1 (25kish) and a legacy - there was an STI UK - it didnt have a price on it.

I've used them for 2 years with no problems and they were always cheaper than other dealers in the area (not that many of them really!).

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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 08:05 PM
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They sold me the brand new PD7 with Pzero off the display for under £200 a couple of weeks ago - thought it was a bargin!

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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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PD7 ??

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Old May 2, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Prodrive PD7 - 17" alloy
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Old May 3, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks Chris!

And I'm very pleased with all four now

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Old May 4, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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Tried to use them once........but they c0cked up and gave my service slot away to someone else! Never went back!! Oakley...great service & u can pay 28 deays later!
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Old May 4, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Thanks.

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Old May 4, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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Looks like one will have to use the MORE EXPENSIVE adams for the next service


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Old May 5, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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Have to say thats the first time I've seen MORE been equated to a complete f'ing shed load of cash.

There must be another option !

Adams is actually nearer than AB for me by a few of miles. I'm not sure what my options are now - comming to the end of my 3 years (in 4 months).

Actually the mechanic at AB is setting up his own garage to service scoobs - he has done ALL my services since I got it 2.25 years ago.

I've got his details if anyones interested.

Now does it matter if the stamp in the manual is a none scoob dealer - I guess not providing that they use OEM parts as required.

Anyone ?

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Old May 10, 2002 | 10:07 AM
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Dave at Risboro 4 Wheel drive is not far from you (Princes Risborough) on 01844 274652. He is Subaru trained and can service brand new cars under warranty, though he can't service 2 and 3 year old cars, as IM insist that their own dealers do those years to keep warranty. as your car is nearly out of warranty i would give him a try. He has just bought a select monitor for the later cars (from an unnamed dealer who has just closed down in the area )
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Old May 11, 2002 | 09:40 PM
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trumble i would be interested in the AB mechanics details, a good independent is always useful
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Old May 14, 2002 | 08:49 AM
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OK - am out the country at present will email you when I'm back.

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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:05 PM
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trumble, is it brian the service manager thats going to do the independant work?
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Old May 16, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Nope !
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