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Conjuring up the Past to Buy a New-Used Subaru

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I just replaced my beloved vehicle. My eagle gave me wingspan and safety for my travels. I was one with it in escape and it was a nest I could come home to and count on. I dremeled it to hell and back. Filled holes, painted, duct-taped and sealed parts to keep rust at bay. It cooperated most of the time. But…eventually the under-frame cracked and I had to let it go. Not just let it go to another owner, either. I had to sell it for parts. I didn’t want a young (or old) family to get into my vehicle and have it fall apart and hurt anyone. It was tempting, for the money…but…I know I did the right thing. Sometimes I have to force myself to follow my heart.   I spent many, many hours formulating what I wanted in a used car. My brother, Tim, suggested looking at Consumer Reports (it was well worth the subscription). You were right, Baby Brother! I researched and researched what I wanted, what I could pay and how I was going to go about finding another vehicle. My daughter Elizabeth said it s