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2016 Subaru WRX — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart — California owner question

ColdStartCommuter242Community StarterFeb 6, 20262016 Subaru WRX STICalifornia
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 101,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quantify condition, warranty, history and dealer reputation?
apr
10.15
location
California
trade in
ppi planned
term months
36
asking price
15500
dealer doc fee
899
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NewCarDetailer44Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 6, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Ask for out-the-door on the 2016 Subaru WRX with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2016 Subaru WRX in California with 101,000 miles. That's the whole play. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
NewCarDetailer44Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 7, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In California, insurance quotes flipped a 2016 Subaru WRX comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Stop there until you know. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
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