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Originally Posted by possessed_beaver
i would still buy a Subaru..
as we are making car buying decisions on such stupid reasons. i recommend no one buy a BMW.. i mean during world war 2 they used slave labor to build there cars... :roll:
seriously people, get over it.
in regard to Subaru customer care, i have heard nothing but good reports about them.
as for protecting there intellectual property.. they are acting well within there rights..
everyone don't buy Music, or support music groups, or watch movies.. or buy software..
because these industries have been known to sue there customers.. what a PR disaster :roll:
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Car buying decisions are based on many things - not the least if which is brand loyalty and group identity and emotion.
When you buy a car that has a strong sense of community you are going to want to have your endevours if not recognized by the manufacturer, then at least not belittled or attacked.
As such an informed and diligent consumer WOULD boycott such a product - because you have the choice whom you send you money to.
Why would you knowingly want to spend money on a product whose maker takes no pride in YOUR pride of the product?
There is the spirit of the law and the letter of the law - very seldom does a companies pursuit of the enforcement of the letter of the law have a financial benefit.
This together with unreliability of their high performance cars and quick willingness to void warrantees is why I will not buy an STi - I have had an eye on replacing my wifes Contour with one - but now will not on principal.
So they have at least 1 lost sale because of their decision. They stood to collect $100,000 for this breach - 3 more people vote my way and they will start to lose money on this initiative.
But - hey, at least their intellectual property will be protected... :roll: :fist: