Shopping for a used car can be both fun and challenging. Trying to get the best price for the best deal is a process that involves research and commitment. Some buyers make the process simpler because they have driven the same make of car their entire life. For these loyal buyers, the choice simply comes down to deciding on a model, a color and a price. Many loyal car buyers limit their search to the local Subaru inventory, and, as a result, make their car search an easier task.
Subaru is an automobile manufacturing division of the Japanese transportation company Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI). In the year 2011 they were the 26th biggest automaker by production worldwide. Although FHI started out as The Aircraft Research Laboratory in 1915, they have been making cars since 1954. The first Subaru car was named the Subaru 1500 and Subaru of America was established in 1968 in Philadelphia. Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster, and this inspired the Subaru logo.
The Subaru inventory of cars was unique in its time because they were a manufacturer who was concerned about the environment long before it was the popular thing to do. In fact, the Subaru plant in Lafayette, Indiana, was the first automobile assembly plant to achieve zero landfill status. In addition, the use of recyclable materials throughout the vehicle has earned the entire Subaru inventory a 97.3% recycling ratio rate for their end-of-life vehicles.
Not only are Subaru vehicles environmentally friendly, they are also fun to drive. Their front wheel drive models that were available in the late 1970s and early 1980s were some of the first models offered. Driving commercials for the Subaru featured footage of off road driving in the outback of Australia, and buying a Subaru vehicle was a unique and fun experience. You might even remember the Paul Hogan “Crocodile Dundee” commercials that ran from 1995 to 2000. This series of advertisements for the newly developed Subaru Outback was popular and attracted many new buyers.
If you are looking for pre owned cars, used Subaru dealers often have a variety of makes and models to chose from. A used car dealer will encourage you to browse their inventory in the lot and online. As you get close to making your decision, it makes sense to request more information about certain vehicles, set up a test drive, and inquire about financing.
Buying a respected automobile brand like Subaru from a reputable used car dealer is often the best way to find the greatest value for your money.