I have looked around for a while now, searching for a thread that COMPLIMENTS honest shops and parts suppliers. Needless to say, I have not found one. However, I did find quite a few on NEGATIVE experiences.

 

For the most part, it is human nature to not talk about a positive experience because afterwards you feel eased and relaxed. You generally talk about, or here about, bad experiences because you felt cheated, screwed, etc...

 

Well, lets start a thread that COMMENDS the good guys. The purpose of this is two-fold.

 

1.) We help other enthusiasts make educated decisions about who to see for service, and where to go for parts.

 

2.) We will be helping to seed out all of the shysters who capitalize on those who are not mechanically inclined. (Not me :cool:)

 

Although the purpose of this thread is to commend the "good guys", feel free to mention the factors that lead you to your allies in the Subie racket.

 

Example:

 

I hit a deer. I needed to do some upkeep on my 99 legacy and was looking for a grill, headlight, passenger weather stripping...

 

Online and in-town dealers wanted $205+ for the headlamp, $100+ for the weather stripping, and $188+ for the grill.

 

Co-worker turned me on to Super Rupair in Boulder http://www.superrupair.com (303) 444-7473 or (888) 442-6508

 

Grill=$50 Headlamp=$70 Passenger Side weather stripping = $35

 

On top of the unbeatable prices and GREAT condition parts, Dave (the used parts dude) stayed late to help me because I got stuck in TREX traffic and wouldn't make it there by closing time. These guys did NOT NEED my business. They just simply share the passion for Subies as I am sure the bulk of you do.

 

Oh. My hood. Hit a deer at 45ish and bent the sway bar and crumpled the hood. Needed a NEW hood with scoop. Most dealers wanted $475+, but Flatirons Subaru Matched an online price (of an OEM hood:grin:) and sold me the genuine for $378.

 

So, there you have my "props" for the day. Let admiration commence.

I haven't had to service my only Subaru yet... but I did have a good buying experience to share.

 

Jack Miller Subaru, Kansas City, KS.

Both times I have bought a car at this location, the dealers have been bar far the less pushy and relaxed salesman I have ever dealt with. They virtually let the cars sell themselves.

 

The offer a number of oter car lines and used cars as well. I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy a car.

 

I will relay any positive information I get from servicing there.

 

(the title of this thread should read something with keywords in it that a later researcher would find like "good mechanic dealership recommend")