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#1044 of 2765 Re: Finally bought the XT Limited! [kumari] by ateixeira Mar 27, 2006 (7:38 am)
Congrats, price seems great, too.   I had my windows tinted a while ago and it was $170, SolarGard dyed film. The metallic stuff costs more, so for $300 make sure you're getting the top quality stuff.   Subaru Bucks? Maybe not, unless the dealer does the work himself.   -juice
#1045 of 2765 Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery by nhnissaninva Mar 27, 2006 (7:45 pm)
I'm shopping 3-4 dealers for a base 2.5X   Saw mention here, the holdback is $748?   Is the delivery fee of $625 real, actually charged to the dealer? (central Virginia).   Whats the feeling on "processing fees"? I threatened to walk on a deal once, got the fee waived. Car dealers deserve to make a living but I do make it easy on them (here's my check, I'll take that car there). What's a "fair" profit for a quick deal, $300-$500?   Thanks,-- Replies to this message: jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 12:11 am) nhnissaninva (Mar 28, 2006 9:01 am) ateixeira (Mar 28, 2006 9:04 am) jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 10:18 am) and 3 more...
#1046 of 2765 Re: Finally bought the XT Limited! [slazenger] by kumari Mar 27, 2006 (8:01 pm)
Replying to: slazenger (Mar 25, 2006 8:08 pm) I'm on the West coast. But, the second day I owned the car I saw it in broad daylight for the first time (I shopped it at dusk or at night) and noticed that it really needs window tinting, so I posted on all the boards and got some good ideas as to what it should cost. Wasn't expecting to need the tinting, so yet more expenses, but it's a wonderful car so far. Love the power and handling ability after driving a truck-based SUV for 11 years.   Samantha
#1047 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [nhnissaninva] by jeffmc Mar 28, 2006 (12:11 am)
Replying to: nhnissaninva (Mar 27, 2006 7:45 pm) Delivery fee is real. Right now, I'd pay no more than $2000 under final invoice (which includes delivery fee). That gives the dealer the entire holdback. So, for example, I'd pay no more than $19,800 for a base 2.5X with automatic, which has a final invoice of $21,800. The current $2000 rebate would bring it to $19,800. You could probably do better than that by e-mailing a few dealers in your area for quotes. And make sure you get any add-ons at invoice, too.   I think the $748 profit is a fair deal, $300-500 profit is a good deal, and anything less is a great deal.   Processing fees? Usually $35 bucks around here, so not really enough to worry about one way or the other, to me. If it bugs you, but the dealer insists on charging it as a matter of policy, you can always ask for an extra to be thrown in as compensation - all-weather rubber floormats, a couple free oil changes, or something. Replies to this message: nhnissaninva (Mar 28, 2006 9:01 am) ateixeira (Mar 28, 2006 9:04 am) jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 10:18 am) kumari (Mar 28, 2006 8:48 pm) and 2 more...
#1048 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [jeffmc] by nhnissaninva Mar 28, 2006 (9:01 am)
Replying to: jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 12:11 am) Thanks Jeff,   Looks like I've got one nailed down for 19,500 (automatic), they'll waive the standard "processing fee" of $239.   Not bad at 19.5K, should last me for 15 years Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 28, 2006 9:04 am) jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 10:18 am) kumari (Mar 28, 2006 8:48 pm) nhnissaninva (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) and 1 more...
#1049 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [nhnissaninva] by ateixeira Mar 28, 2006 (9:04 am)
Replying to: nhnissaninva (Mar 28, 2006 9:01 am) Mine's 9 years old and my only problem is I have no excuse to trade-in for a new one!   -juice
#1050 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [nhnissaninva] by jeffmc Mar 28, 2006 (10:18 am)
Replying to: nhnissaninva (Mar 28, 2006 9:01 am) Yikes! $239 processing fee? Now I see what you mean! Glad that was waived. Sounds like you've got a nice deal - the current $2000 rebate on the X makes it a fantastic bargain, doesn't it? Replies to this message: kumari (Mar 28, 2006 8:48 pm) nhnissaninva (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) mnf (Mar 29, 2006 2:47 pm)
#1051 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [jeffmc] by kumari Mar 28, 2006 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: jeffmc (Mar 28, 2006 10:18 am) I only got charged a $45 doc fee (for processing my license stuff) - what's the $239 fee supposed to be for, exactly? You might be able to negotiate a smaller fee as part of your deal - ask them to break down what it's for, then divide and conquer!   Samantha Replies to this message: nhnissaninva (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) mnf (Mar 29, 2006 2:47 pm)
#1052 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [kumari] by nhnissaninva Mar 29, 2006 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: kumari (Mar 28, 2006 8:48 pm) They agreed to waive the "processing fee", to put it bluntly, just the kind of ream job that some dealers try to pull. Pays to be an educated consumer so that you can negotiate around the baloney.   Anybody remember the "added dealer markup" days? Replies to this message: mnf (Mar 29, 2006 2:47 pm)
#1053 of 2765 Re: Forester 2.5X, holdback, delivery [nhnissaninva] by mnf Mar 29, 2006 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: nhnissaninva (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) Dont have to remember they still do it at some dealers Subaru included .....

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