12000-Mile Service and Some Minor Cosmetic Surgery - Motor Trend
It was there, sitting in front of my service adviser Steve's desk, that I remembered Suparu had racked up nearly 12,000 miles (11, 974 to be exact). It was time for its second complimentary service. Truong, my technician, performed all the required maintenance: a 5W-30 synthetic oil change, oil filter replacement, tire rotation, and a 27-point inspection. He carefully affixed the front lip ($400), side sills ($500), rear spats ($335), center diffuser ($500), and rear bumper applique ($70). The finished product looked as though it was one of STI's JDM-only limited editions. First impressions: Although my front bumper's ground clearance got pared by about an inch, traipsing in and out of parking lots, structures, and driveways hasn't been as much of a pain as I expected. The more I bump tunes in other test vehicles, the more I realize how deficient the Launch Edition's basic six-speaker HD Radio system is in meaty acoustics. Furthermore, Bluetooth connectivity is laughable, even after pairing the systems. That's all the stereo and connectivity I need. I have the normal 2015, with the upgraded sound system (I wanted keyless entry). The upgraded stereo/speakers still sound pretty bad for the price,. Source: www.motortrend.com
