My Used Car Buying Experience in Saskatoon 🚗💨

As a new PR, I was racing against the clock—my 90-day international driving permit was about to expire! On the very last day, I passed my road test 🎉, and immediately started car hunting. In Saskatoon, no car = no life. 🚙 Why a Subaru? After browsing Xiaohongshu, I kept seeing rave reviews about Subarus in Canada—reliable all-wheel drive (AWD) perfect for snowy roads. Since it’s just me (for now!), I skipped the bigger Forester/Outback and zeroed in on the Crosstrek—compact, easy to handle, and great for new drivers. 🔍 Where I Looked: 1️⃣ Autotrader (my top pick!) – Filtered by make, model, budget, and location. 2️⃣ Facebook Marketplace/Kijiji – Mostly private sellers. Not ideal if you’re not a car expert or new to the market. 🚩 3️⃣ Dealerships – More reliable but pricier. 👀 The One: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek (92,000 km, Black) Before visiting, I checked its Carfax report—only one $2,000 non-collision claim (acceptable!). At the dealership: ✅ Quick test drive – Felt smooth! ✅ No haggling drama – Just straight to pricing. ✅ Fast decision – Because taking transit to dealerships is a PAIN. 😅 💰 Payment & Paperwork Since I was paying upfront, things moved fast. The dealer handled registration/plates—no extra fees. Pro tip: If financing, compare rates first! 🛡️ Peace of Mind? I skipped a mechanic inspection (risky, I know!), but the Carfax + dealership reputation eased my nerves. For private sales, ALWAYS inspect! 🔧 Final Verdict: For Saskatoon’s winters, a used Subaru is a solid pick! If you’re new to cars, stick to Autotrader/dealers—less stress. Now, time for a road trip! 🛣️ #SaskatoonLife #UsedCarsCanada #SubaruCrosstrek #CanadianWinters #NewDriverTips #BuyingACarInCanada #NoTransitStruggles