Preserving is the only right answer.

I just bought a new Subaru WRX last week after working with several dealers for several different types of cars. It’s all the same, if you want something very specific you’ll most likely have to order. I lucked out as something I ordered had a better model come in and I just said screw it and bought it.

Right now you aren’t able to haggle much, but it does seem most places stopped selling with high markups and are at MSRP.

I worked with Baierl and they were honestly fantastic. She was not pushy with me, they didn’t charge over asking, and they were very friendly. They also had some really good rates going right now compared to others at the moment. I had dealers straight up lying to me that cars on their site were either “available today” or “come reserve it” to find out that every single time someone had already reserved it or it was an order that someone had. It was so frustrating.

What type of music are you into? Pittsburgh has a pretty good hardcore/metal/punk/indie scene.

I see everyone already suggested a lot of places to check out but you should make sure to check out Preserving Underground in New Kensington. They do a lot of shows there and also one of the best record stores you can find.

I saw a few mention good shops too. Backstage is the best place to go for repairs, hands down.

I second reds. I regular there and think it’s one of the city’s best kept secrets. The bartenders are all fantastic and the crowd is diverse and welcome. It only took 2-3 visits before greg learned my name and made me feel home. Haha