The 2009 Subaru Forester Review
February 25, 2009 by Cameron Wong · Leave a Comment
After driving the 2009 Forester 2.5XT for one week, we have come to many conclusions as to why Subarus and the Forester in particular are so popular in the Seattle area. In short, the vehicle does many things well. Read more
Subaru, Seattle’s Unofficial Car Maker!
February 9, 2009 by Cameron Wong · Leave a Comment
You’ve seen them in parking lots of your local PCC, packed with two car seats on the east side, or in traffic around Safeco field after a Mariners game…the Subaru nation of Seattle.
The versatile AWD vehicle captures the essence of the northwest driver. Versatility, handling, and capacity are just some of the words that appeal to local drivers about Subaru.
The Big Automakers Take a Hit, Subaru Shines!
January 5, 2009 by Cameron Wong · Leave a Comment
Reminiscent of an Oklahoma City Thunder game, the numbers were just plain brutal and ugly. 2008 auto sales were at their lowest in over a decade. Even old reliables like Toyota and Honda couldn’t escape the bad economy and lack of consumer confidence.
All of the major US and Japanese auto makers finished the year with a thud, a very quite thud. The only company to offer a little sunshine was Subaru. The Japanese based company was the only one to see a positive increase in December sales.
According to an Associated Press article Chrysler sold 30 percent fewer cars in 2008. Ford sales numbers were down 21 percent than the previous year. While Toyota dropped 16 percent and Honda was also down at 8 percent in overall 2008 sales. The only major automaker who saw positive gains in 2008 was Japanese company Subaru. Subaru sales went up 0.3 percent, not a lot of gain, but an improvement non the less. Buyers flocked to top selling models like the Forester and Impreza.
What’s all those sales numbers mean for Seattle drivers? Maybe more deals to be had, and maybe more Foresters and Imprezas on the road. Subaru could end up being the unofficial car of Seattle – just don’t forget the canopy.
Buying a Used Car, Top 5 Things to Know
October 17, 2008 by Cameron Wong · 2 Comments
Buying a pre-owned used car is very different than purchasing a new one. Everyone knows the new vehicle came from the assembly plant, still has plastic on the seats, and smells “like new”. But when it comes to used cars…it can be like eating berries in the Amazon forest, better know what you’re doing or you’re going to get poisoned. Read more