Hey folks, I'm a new 19' Forester Owner, living in Upstate NY. My wife and I are hoping to start a family soon, so we needed a bigger vehicle. Previously I was driving an 09' Nissan Altima, and while I loved it, it was starting to get a little long in the tooth. So I've taken the plunge and joined the Subaru family. LOVE the new redesigned Forester. I'm a big guy, 6'4, so I'm really digging the big headroom and expansive cabin. I got the Premium edition, the push button and keyless entry was a MUST for me.
Quick question. Is it worth it to rustproof and undercoat the vehicle? The dealer is offering to do it for $699, which seems very expensive to me, although they do offer a 10 year warranty (which I assume is full of loopholes). With where we are in the country, we see over 100 inches of snow annually. I'm looking to keep the car for at least 10 years/100K miles. Am I better off just taking it to the car wash in the winter? I've heard that rustproofing is a waste of money and can do more harm than good. I'm sure this topic has been covered already, but if someone could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
Really enjoying the Subaru family. It's a great brand and I have no doubt I'll be very happy.