Gary,
No, not an attorney. I honestly want to help save others from getting their education from "The School of Hard Knocks".
However, I am throwing in the towel on the Stage I discussion(s) for the time being. I had one on order in anticipation of testing it on a 2000 mile trip to and from Texas from SE Ga. My dealer just can't quite get it together and verify it has been ordered or shipped, and still considers it an exchange order. They also do $71.00 oil changes and quote 4 hours labor to install Stage I.
I leave out tonight or tomorrow, minus Stage I. When I get back, I will decide to look for someone to take the GT for pay-off and move on to another manufacturer's product that is backed by both warranty and confidence, or keep it and re-enter the debate (and possible further negotiations for Stage I delivery). The Debate will probably still be raging, since DCX has been so generous with information and answers to everyone's questions.
We bought the wife's last 2 cars (01 and 02 Forresters) from the Subaru dealer in Jax, FL. They are in the process of putting in a 4 wheel dyno, a tuner shop for all makes, they sponsor a few cars and have personel on staff hired specifically for the tuner market. Also, I nearly forgot, they warranty everything they do to the car, and will tell you yes or no before you do anything to the car; all you have to do is ask. This may not be a nationwide phenomenon, but apparently the owner has the confidence, funds and factory backing to make this move. They are rumored to be the largest Subaru Dealership in the US...
For my efforts in owning a 02 and 03 PT Cruiser, I get $71.00 oil changes and the "Mushroom Treatment" (Fed $H-T and kept in the dark). Hard decision, huh?
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