I always enjoy your videos. This was very helpful because it clears up how the trade to the dealership helps reduce the tax. My sales people are blowing through numbers so fast at that point that has been cloudy to me what they are talking about. My RV dealer was super helpful in this regard and like my Subaru dealership took care of tax title plates and registration. ( of course that’s the local dealership who added $1000 over MSRP and we drove 60 miles to a dealer who didn’t insult me after buying 3 and almost 4 Subarus. There are always lessons to learn. Thanks

I love your videos. Ironically, I spent months searching for a good used outback during the pandemic/ used car shortage at dealerships only, and found that due to the shortages and consequential “run” on used outbacks, that none of the dealerships were doing any of these! NOT EVEN A WASH ! I can remember when a used car was dripping with armor all and you really had no idea that there was anything wrong with the vehicle. Oh well, times change. Thanks for the videos! ❤

Super helpful! I’ve been watching your videos every day gearing up for when my new Subaru Outback arrives. I’m looking to trade in my Civic due to convenience but I’m nervous about being low balled so I will definitely be utilizing these types!

I had a CRZ for 4 months and it was one of my favorite cars...until some woman ran a red light and totaled it. This was at the same time as the tsunami that hit Japan hard and there weren't any available to replace mine with. I loved that car.

I finally got my new Subie! 23 Crosstrek limited fully loaded. I am in LOVE with my new car and the drive is AMAZING!!!

Carvana said my car was worth 24 grand. Vroom said it was only worth 10 grand and I ran the it through the site twice. Kbb says 25k.

Such a great video! Your channel is awesome. Thanks for all the work you put in to make these! Super informative and helpful.

You are lucky if I remember right Kentucky used to inspect your cars, but you should replace the O2 sensor on the car.

Great tips for selling your Subaru vehicle.

Great tips! Thanks for sharing your insights!

Your Outback looks awsome Alex, and I agree with you from a previous video you did about light colors. I never considered white but now I'm more inclined to get a white vehicle or maybe silver. I do wish you many miles of reliable enjoyment with your Outback.

About half a year ago I called up the sales guy we previously had. I asked him if all of the forester sport models were already spoken for. He seemed shocked that I’d even ask because my car is so new. He told me that they couldn’t honor Costco pricing right now and matter of fact everything is selling over MSRP. But he’d call me back about the current pricing. I never got a call back. While me & hubby were at a different/closer dealer for my inspection, we walked to the sales guy and told him upfront that he has the opportunity to steal our family’s loyalty - I clearly don’t need a newer forester sport but I want one (I’ve got a 2019 forester sport) - I am considering purchase if they don’t MSRP upcharge me. We built a car primarily using my current vehicle as base and added some upgrades - wrote up a contract and I put a down payment. I think I got really low balled on the trade in quote tho because I was tentatively only offered $2k over my guaranteed value. My car is only 3 years old, low miles and except for road rash scrape on a single wheel it’s in very good condition (no other exterior scratches, light scratches on interior and no stains.) The low offer bothers me. I don’t want to go thru the hassle and anxiety of a “private sale” - but I did some online quotes like KBB & Carmax - and sight unseen the offers are more like $6k -$7k over guaranteed value. I assume we are locked in to the sale price because I have a contract. But I still have power in trade-in negotiation and/or ability to sell elsewhere, right? It’s probably worth noting that even if I take their trade-in offer, I still will end up with a newer car and a refinanced payment the same as my old loan with maybe an extra year of payments. Sorry for the long story but you seem to be a good source of honest subaru info. Also - should I get the wheel fixed/replaced for a better sale/trade value?

Very informative

Good tips! Not sure I would use Dawn dish soap to wash the car thought, it's a bit too strong. Buying cheap car soap can do the trick if trying to save money.

Another very informative video. Thank You. I have just ordered a 2023 Outback Touring XT, with an estimated end September delivery. My question is concerning exterior protection coatings. Does your dealership offer paint protection offerings for new car purchases? What is your opinion on going with paint protection coatings?(ceramic coatings, std wax, protective films, etc….)

Alex good video. I noticed that your side load garage isn't very deep. Outback is 16 feet. I know that I had to move big tool box and other things to have plenty of room. Put 4x4 on floor as stop block. PS Paint or tape location of stop block to relocate when cleaning garage.

I'm going to to trade mine in on the new one. It's a 2019 RAV4 with 16,000 miles. Apparently there is a demand for RAV4s. I hope Ohio does their sales tax the same as Kentucky.

I sold a 2002 Corolla to Carmax with every single panel damaged and chipped, with ripped interiors and with huge problem of oil burning and almost 200k miles on it for $1000 while Carvana was going to give me only $200

Great video. Quick question though. If you input your VIN or license plate on Carmax, etc do you start getting crazy amounts of phone calls and emails from dealers asking to buy your car?

can i ask a silly question? 1:2020 forester 2.5s 20k vs 2.5i 2023 forester, same price, what would u choose?

Thanks you great🎊🎉

Hey buddy Which winter tires are best suited for Subaru Outback 2022 Premier

Quick Question Alex, Do you know how to switch the tire air pressure from KpA to PSI on the read out? 2018 Outback

Great video. I have a Forester on order with a estimate of September based on the von number. Based on your experience how accurate have Subaru been on the eta

Alex I watched one of your videos the other day when you were in the middle of purchasing your new Subaru you made a comment about the Forester being too big can remember the exact words you used but you have chosen an Outback which is bigger than the Forester I guess I just didn't understand your comment

I am upset. My salesman has given me 2 dates that my car will arrive. This week he stated it may arrive next week. I called SOA three times. Tonight I finally spoke to an awesome rep. He stated it arrived at the port on 8/14. I just need your help to hopefully find out how long it will take for my car to arrive at the dealership from the port. I know that i just have to wait and not get my hopes up. My salesman is a nice person so don't get me wrong. I was soo excited but now I am not.

Question - why are you wearing sunglasses in the garage? Why are you wearing Crocs?

When it’s time to replace our vehicles, we donate them to our church. It’s a tax deduction and someone else can benefit from the car / pickup for their transportation needs.

3 years with a faulty O2 sensor? Wonder if that messed with your catalytic converter? to be sure, the car has emitted non-compliant emissions that are now available for the rest of us can breathe. I would not consider this car for purchase knowing the CEL was on for 3 years.

Wow, your tax is only 6%? Our tax in our part of WA state is 9.3 % and the west side (Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia) is 9.8%.

So Carvana offered you $300 for a car they are going to sell for $6000?? (or was that for some other car)

If I was going to get rid of a Honda for a Subaru...I'll drive the Honda to the dealership and "Here, you can have this POS!" LoL

I purchase my tires on ebay. I dont give af if they're made in a 3rd world country by a child.

My Uncle says all of us Subaru owners are the same. Namely we all have dreadlocks, white hairy legs, cutting edge stylish sunglasses, sandals, college degrees and LGBTQ+ rainbow stickers on our vehicles. What does this mean and why would he and others say that?