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I've been testing the waters on a new 06 Forrester 2.5x via the internet and this has been my best quote to-date: 2.5x equipped with the all weather floor mats, rear cargo net, cargo tray and rear bumper cover (1C). The List Price on the vehicle is $23,455. Invoice cost on it appears to be $21,953. Discounted price before the rebate is $21,153. Sale Price $21,153 (before rebate) Processing 225 Taxes 1,106, Tags 153 Total before rebate: $22,637 Rebate: 2,000 Total out the door: $20,637. I would have thought with the 07's now on the lot that prices would drop more and that there would be some dealer incentives to move the 06's. Doing a quick new inventory search in the area shows that most dealers have up to 20+ Forresters on the lot. I'd really like the 2.5x premium but the rebate is paltry compared to the base 2.5x putting an out-the-door price on the premium at $23,5k or so. That's a $3k premium on the premium especially since I believe the invoice on the premium package is like $2k to the dealer. So, deal or no deal? Wait until the end of month (July) or end-of-month (August). I'm only in a hurry for the right price and can afford to wait. Can I do better on the premium package? Thanks, Diveguy
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Replying to: diveguy (Jul 21, 2006 9:24 am) |
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Hello All, Could use some help - I've never owned or bought a new car and am interested in a Forester (my best buddy comes from a "Forester Family - (3 in her family...) Been closely monitoring the forum to see the type of prices people are getting for the '06 models. Am from the tri-state area so there are numerous dealers around me. Dealer 1 2.5 X Prem with package 1 (rear bumper cover, cargo tray, splash guards), all weather mats, rear spoiler, custom tailpipe, package 4 (autodim mirror/security sensor) Sticker: $26607 TMV Invoice = 23968 + 625 Destination = 24593 CR Invoice = 23220 + 625 Destination = 23845 Dealer 1 offered to sell for 23000 (not including tax & tags) - and I think he WAS including the $1000 discount (finance rate of 7.4 -  ) Dealer 2 2.5 X Prem with package 1 (rear bumper cover, cargo tray, splash guards), all weather mats, package 4 (autodim mirror/security sensor), 2 side cargo nets, & wheel locks Sticker: $26274 TMV Invoice = 23754 + 625 Destination = 24379 CR Invoice = 23006 + 625 Destination = 23631 Dealer 2 offered to sell for 24379 (not including tax & tags) - with 3.9% financing. I just don't feel like I'm getting much of a "deal" from either of these dealers and am willing to shop around... Am I being unrealistic? One other "cosmetic" question -- for those of you that have the beige interior - how does it hold up in terms of dirt??? Common sense leads me think that the gray interior is better? And has anyone ever had trouble with "leakage" or malfunction with the moonroof? Thanks in advance, Webdiva
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 17, 2006 9:46 pm) -juice
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Replying to: webdiva (Jul 23, 2006 10:00 am) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 25, 2006 10:49 am)  . This is the first time ever, I didn't feel that the dealer robbed me after the car purchase! When I told my wife this, her answer was: What you mean, the dealer didn't rob you... You robbed them  . The salesperson told me that, they are losing money on this car. The only reason for them to sell at this price was just to move the car. I didn't complain  . While going over some of the papers, I found that the car's age (days in stock) listed as 237 days (or 257 days). They did a very sloppy detailing job before selling it to me. I wonder, would there be any problem in buying a car that was in stock unused for such a long time? The car had about 40miles on it. Is it normal? My last car(accord) had less than 10 miles on it at the time of purchase. Also, it seems that the car was assembled in Vancouver, Canada. I was under the impression that all Foresters are made and assembled in Japan. They tried to sell me an extended warranty, I thankfully declined all their offers. Did I do the right thing? -fxter |
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 27, 2006 9:08 am) >> Yes It is $21K+tax+license << Where are you located? I want the same DEAL! Diveguy
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 27, 2006 9:08 am) No, no problem at all being in stock for so long, however unless they occasionally charged the battery, its life might have been shortened by a few months out of the several years it should last. Also, I would have the oil changed imediately, as it has been sitting in the pan for a year. As for the extended warranty, I prefer Warranty Direct link title because they offer one that works in tandem with the longer Subaru power train warranty. Check out the Power Wrap + one, and make sure you take the emission coverage. I have no idea how long you usually keep your cars, so as to if it is worth it or not, up to you. Studies have shown it adds value if when selling it, you have one. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 27, 2006 9:08 am) Enjoy. -juice |
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Replying to: fxter (Jul 27, 2006 9:08 am) Foresters are assembled in Japan, Gunma Prefecture. Maybe the port of entry for the vehicle was Vancouver? In that case, any port-installed options would go onto the vehicle in Vancouver, but that's it. Vancouver would be a very expensive place for Subaru to have an assembly plant.
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