Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Replying to: hostahound (Nov 15, 2006 4:17 pm)

You must consider the depreciation of all cars. Yes, a 2007, as opposed to a 2006, will be worth more, 3-5-7 years down the line, when you trade it in, or sell it. Will the extra value that a 2007 will bring you down the road, be equal to the amount you pay now for it? No. But it will be close. All things considered, this late in the model year (2008's come out next June) I would personally buy the 2007.
 
The Preimum Package, which includes the following, does increase the value, overall, as it includes items shown to be wanted by many car buyers. And it makes it nicer for you. :
 

Premium Package:
Panoramic power sliding-glass moonroof with auto-open/close feature
8-way power adjustable driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support
Dual-stage heated front seats
Automatic climate control system
SIRIUS™ satellite radio capability
120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player
Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players
Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel, shifter handle and parking-brake handle
4-wheel disc, ventilated front brakes
Viscous-type limited-slip rear differential
16-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
Heated larger body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Windshield wipers de-icer
Body-color painted door handles

 
It will run you about $1500-$2000 over the base cost (depending on the dealer and incentives), and at the very least, will fetch you that much more when selling/trading it.
 
Look for some great deals in the next month, as the Christmas Holiday deals roll out!

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Replying to: tiesa (Nov 15, 2006 9:17 pm)

Christmas wheeling and dealing typically kicks off Thanksgiving. Many dealers focus on the two weeks immediately before Christmas and the two after, wanting to get that Christmas cash. Watch the newspaper ads, etc.
 
Around my area, they are already making deals, hedging their bets about the slowdown in auto sales. I think with gasoline down, people are going to be spending more this season.

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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 16, 2006 10:25 am)

Juice,
 
I know my Viper has. Interested?

Hey all, I've been reading some of these postings, and I get the feeling there are some real pros out there. I live in MA, and I'm about to buy a Forester--what do you think a fair price would be for a 2007 Forester X- automatic (standard options)? I get so confused about invoice price, hold-back, fees and other junk and everything else. Someone help me please!

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