Epstein case reveals Subaru WRX purchase details for driver
Epstein's accountant shopped for a Subaru WRX for his driver
Epstein case reveals Subaru WRX purchase details for driver
New documents show Jeffrey Epstein's accountant sought a 2018 Subaru WRX for the driver, but the deal fell through due to a manual transmission. Learn about the price and negotiations.
2026-02-04T23:10:17+03:00
2026-02-04T23:10:17+03:00
2026-02-04T23:10:17+03:00
An unexpected automotive episode has emerged in new materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case. In late 2017, his accountant Richard Kahn was shopping for a 2018 Subaru WRX for him. Correspondence indicates the car wasn't intended for Epstein himself, but for his driver and assistant, Jojo Fontanilla. Kahn found a suitable option at Carbone Subaru in New York state—a WRX Premium priced at $28,990 before taxes, or $31,710 out the door.However, as the deal neared completion, Kahn noticed a crucial detail: the selected WRX came with a manual transmission. He told Epstein to disregard the offer, explaining that they needed an automatic. This halted the purchase.Interestingly, Kahn had even tried to negotiate the price down to $31,000 and inquired whether the driver should contribute through payroll deductions. They also debated whether to register the vehicle under Jojo's name or one of Epstein's companies.After canceling the deal, Kahn shifted his search to the Legacy model, which in 2018 was only available with an automatic transmission.The document archive also revealed that Epstein's will left Kahn $25 million—a striking reward for someone who once tried to save him $710 on a Subaru WRX.
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Epstein's accountant shopped for a Subaru WRX for his driver
New documents show Jeffrey Epstein's accountant sought a 2018 Subaru WRX for the driver, but the deal fell through due to a manual transmission. Learn about the price and negotiations.
Michael Powers, Editor
An unexpected automotive episode has emerged in new materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case. In late 2017, his accountant Richard Kahn was shopping for a 2018 Subaru WRX for him. Correspondence indicates the car wasn't intended for Epstein himself, but for his driver and assistant, Jojo Fontanilla. Kahn found a suitable option at Carbone Subaru in New York state—a WRX Premium priced at $28,990 before taxes, or $31,710 out the door.
However, as the deal neared completion, Kahn noticed a crucial detail: the selected WRX came with a manual transmission. He told Epstein to disregard the offer, explaining that they needed an automatic. This halted the purchase.
Interestingly, Kahn had even tried to negotiate the price down to $31,000 and inquired whether the driver should contribute through payroll deductions. They also debated whether to register the vehicle under Jojo's name or one of Epstein's companies.
After canceling the deal, Kahn shifted his search to the Legacy model, which in 2018 was only available with an automatic transmission.
The document archive also revealed that Epstein's will left Kahn $25 million—a striking reward for someone who once tried to save him $710 on a Subaru WRX.
