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What do you think of this price? by fxter
Jul 10, 2006 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 06, 2006 1:06 pm)

I got a price quote(verbal) of $22,666 for 06-X-Premium-Manual not including the $1000 subaru rebate.
 
So the pricing would look like this:
 
$22,666 + tax - $1000(subaru rebate) + $625.
 
Does this price sound reasonable?
 
Thanks in Advance,
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Re: What do you think of this price? [fxter] by jeffmc
Jul 10, 2006 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 10, 2006 4:24 pm)

Invoice is $22,569 (without $625 destination). Are there any extras added, like all-weather mats, auto-dimming mirror, etc, that would add to the invoice price? If so, it sounds like a good deal. If you want to call around or haggle, you may be able to shave off another $1000-$1200 or so, which I believe is a factory-to-dealer incentive, but the price they offered is certainly fair. I think shooting for invoice (before the rebates are applied) is a good target, and anything beyond that is a bonus.
 
X Premium's a very nicely equipped vehicle, and the manual should be even more fun to drive. What color are ya goin' for?
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Re: What do you think of this price? [jeffmc] by fxter
Jul 10, 2006 (9:04 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 10, 2006 7:16 pm)

It includes all-weather-mats, bumper-cover(not sure whether it is one of those Popular eqpt group 1?). There is no auto-dimming mirror included.
 
Man, if I can shave off another $1000, that would make my day.
 
Looking to get a Aspen-White or RED ...
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Re: What do you think of this price? [fxter] by jeffmc
Jul 10, 2006 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 10, 2006 9:04 pm)

So it sounds like they're offering straight invoice pricing before the rebate. Try contacting other local dealerships through the internet and tell them what you've been offered. Find your best offer and give your favorite dealership the chance to match it.
Some dealers are more willing to bend at the end of the month, but with the '07 Foresters now arriving, I think they'll want to move their inventory NOW.
 
If you happen to be in the Northwest, I like Carter Subaru in Seattle. Very no-nonsense through the internet. Folks here in the forums also say very good things about Fitzmall in Maryland (they also show locations in PA and FL). Check them out online, too.
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Re: What do you think of this price? [jeffmc] by fxter
Jul 11, 2006 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 10, 2006 9:43 pm)

Jeff, thanks for the help. I am in the bay-area, CA.
I would look up Carter-Subaru, Seattle too.
 
I don't mind picking up a new vehicle from seattle and camping/hiking in Olympic national park! Oh I wish.
 
Dude, I need a vacation...
 
Thanks again.
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Re: What do you think of this price? [fxter] by jeffmc
Jul 11, 2006 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 11, 2006 9:28 am)

What a sweet break-in drive that would be: Hwy 101 down the west coast, WA to CA.
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Just bought a Forester X Premium - Manual by fxter
Jul 17, 2006 (9:46 pm)
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Finally, after 2 and a half months of research, I bit the bullet and went car-shopping last weekend.
 
Earlier, I talked with 5 different dealers over the internet via edmunds.com and subaru.com.. several email exchanges with these dealers....
 
After visiting two dealers and extended phone conversations, and about 130miles drive(with my wife) bought my first subaru . I drove the subaru back, and wife in her corolla.
 
The deal:
$21K + Sales Tax + DMV fees etc. = $23,108.
 
Thanks to everyone in the forum, especially Juice, Jeffmc.
All you guys are awesome, learned so much about foresters from this forum.
 
This is my first MT car as well .. err... well.. let me save that for another post.
 
Oh, I forgot to mention that the car also has package 1C, tail-pipe etc.
 
I think it is an awesome deal. what do you guys think?
 
Thanks everyone again...
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Re: Just bought a Forester X Premium - Manual [fxter] by jeffmc
Jul 18, 2006 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 17, 2006 9:46 pm)

Not sure what's included in 1C, or the cost of it, but it sounds like you probably came out $2300-$2400 below invoice. Nice work!
 
How was your dealer experience?
 
As an AT driver who's driven a manual tranny about a dozen times, I'm eager to hear how it's working out for you. I did enjoy shifting manually, but find AT more practical for me.
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Re: Just bought a Forester X Premium - Manual [jeffmc] by fxter
Jul 18, 2006 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 18, 2006 8:47 am)

Thanks Jeff.
 
1C consists of (Aspen White)splash guards, cargo tray, and rear bumper cover.
 
I love the internet.
I requested quotes via Edmunds.com. I did most of the negotiations by email.
 
When I visited the dealer, I spent about an hour at dealer#1. He wouldn't reduce even a couple of hundred bucks. He says .. "take it or leave it". Then, I called the dealer#2 to find out if he could give me a better deal. I gave my word that, if he is willing to sell the car at my asking price, I will buy the car on the very sameday.
 
He agreed and I bought my forester.
 
I love the car. I still have to get used to the manual tranny. Couple of times I shifted from 2nd to 1st(instead of 3rd) and over-revved the engine . I hope that didn't damage anything inside the car.
 
While driving in streets with lots of stop-lights and traffic, it is a pain to drive a car with Manual-tranny.
I think(and hope), this pain will disappear once I master the art of shifting...
 
I still stall the car every now and then.. otherwise, it is indeed fun to drive the car with MT. No Lag whatsoever.
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Re: Just bought a Forester X Premium - Manual [fxter] by leo2633
Jul 19, 2006 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 18, 2006 9:20 pm)

Congrats, and good luck with your new Forester. Before you know it, the shifting will become second nature. Then, driving an automatic will be a pain, because you'll be going to step on the non-existant clutch! Take this from someone who has been driving stick shifts for 35 years.
 
Also, the white is nice...believe it or not, it doesn't show dirt as much as darker colors and it stays cool in the summer. Only problem is when waxing it; it's hard to see the white wax on the white paint!
 
Len
2001 white Forester S 5 speed with 140K miles

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