How Ice, made my Dreams Come True! Few weeks ago my girlfriend and I, decide to take a trip to Maryland in our brand new WRX. Sadly we hit a patch of ice and it would forever change our lives. The car I had for only two months, and spent countless hours on, and so much money. Is not totaled and will be forever out of our life. The insurance was covering the accident, but none of the aftermarket work or parts I have put into the car. So now I had to start all over, and spend more money on a new car. My previous car salesmen stayed friends with me after the purchase of the WRX, heard about our accident, called to make sure we were ok. He worked as hard as he could to get me in another car ASAP and even drove out of the city limits to pick up a car he thought I would love. I went down to “ the previous dealer” and it just wasn’t going my way. It looked like I wasn’t going to be getting into an STi, which I wanted to since I spent all this time making my WRX into a STi. They did say they can get me into a car I was in previously, but I didn’t want to start from scratch again. I then remember a message I got from someone in my car club on Facebook (Simply Subie Arizona) that he can beat any deal out there. So I sent Andrew Tackett a message and we set up a time and I found myself at AutoNation Subaru in Scottsdale. I got there and he was wrapping up with the previous customer, and normally I have no patience, and I already saw the car that he brought out front for me. So I knew he thought of me, he just wasn’t ready yet. So I asked if anyone else can help me, then Mike Minick walked up to me and instantly recognized me and said you're just here to see the STi right, come to find out that he is also a member of SSAZ. I was so new to the group, I only knew a few people. He even mentioned how sorry he was about losing my car and joked about adding all my stuff to the STi. Which was my plan all along and just showed me that I wasn’t just a Paycheck to them, but was a person. Since I already knew everything about the WRX, I just wanted to know the difference from the WRX to the STi. Mike walked around the car and showed me everything. He was showing me a Pre-owned car that looked brand new and the only damage I can see or find was a scratch on the rear bumper. The previous owner even left the plastic on the radio. So to me I was just buying a slightly new car. It had less miles on the car then my WRX. I test drove the car and instantly feel in love. I had my girlfriend and son with me, so I let them walk around the car and see it. My son was so excited about the trunk wing, and this time, my girlfriend was there to see everything and all the options. She loved the car from first glance, she saw it before me as we pulled in. She said it was perfect and was customized to just me. Then we opened the door and she saw the interior, I can see her eyes just sparkle. I had a feeling we found our car. Next part is what everyone fears, the negotiations and back and forth. But it went simple, the car was already marked 3k off what the mark was asking for, which I thought was a steal. I did do some haggling, and got the price into a range I felt comfortable with. So for $8 more dollars a month compared to my last car. I had a STi…..SOLD! They even agreed to fix a dent we later found on the rocker, install my previous exhaust, and add some tint on the windshield. They went above and beyond what I expected. Andrew even threw in some shirts and an cargo net for our car. The process took maybe 5hrs. I couldn’t believe it, no hassle, no fussing around. I could tell they really did try to make sure I got into this car. A car I was drooling over since I was 15, I’m 33 now. I was next brought into the Hotbox I call it, the additional sales part and final signatures. I sat down with Anglee Brown and we began the add-ons part. I wanted extend warranties on my last car…but I couldn’t afford it I was told by the banks. So I let her know what happened last time, and she looked at me and said hold on. She found a way to lower my monthly interest and payment, I mean what else could you ask for! We went over every option that was available and things I would want, she never once made me feel like I had to have it. I ended up getting everything I want and got an additional 5 service (Oil Changes for free). I ended up getting the car of my dreams, a car I wanted 2 months ago, the car I thought I was getting into a week ago…for $33 more a month then my last car payment. I left the dealer with so much joy and smiles. I had my family with me and they all made sure we were happy the entire time. As I was driving off the lot, it hadn’t hit me yet. But pulling into the restaurant to celebrate, I heard the car “RUMBLE” and I just broke down into tears….I owned a STi!!! Thank you AutoNation Subaru, Mike, Andrew, Anglee, and anyone else there that made our purchase perfect! Proud Owner of a Fully Loaded, 2016 Black Subaru WRX STi Steven Russo DeadPool is Back!!
Steven Russo
Nov 15, 2016