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Re: '06 0r '07 [terry92270] by tiesa
Nov 15, 2006 (9:17 pm)
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Replying to: terry92270 (Nov 15, 2006 6:50 pm)

Thanks for the advice.
Generally speaking, are we gonna find better deals in Nov, Dec or January? I really want to know this since I need a new car within 3 months. Thanks.
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Re: '06 0r '07 [tiesa] by terry92270
Nov 15, 2006 (9:41 pm)
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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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Re: '06 0r '07 [hostahound] by slazenger
Nov 16, 2006 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: hostahound (Nov 15, 2006 4:17 pm)

The rule of thumb (many people use) for depreciation is approximately 10% per year. Without haggling you are at 4% ($800). Give it a serious thought only if you can get at least $1750 off compared to 2007.
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Re: '06 0r '07 [slazenger] by ateixeira
Nov 16, 2006 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: slazenger (Nov 16, 2006 4:46 am)

10% per year, but add 10% the minute you drive off the lot.
 
If a vehicle can retain 50% of its original value after 4 years, that's actually better than average by far.
 
-juice
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Re: '06 0r '07 [ateixeira] by terry92270
Nov 16, 2006 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 16, 2006 10:25 am)

Juice,
 
I know my Viper has. Interested?
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Looking to buy a 2007 Forester X by 2007forester
Nov 16, 2006 (8:55 pm)
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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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Re: Looking to buy a 2007 Forester X [2007forester] by ateixeira
Nov 17, 2006 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: 2007forester (Nov 16, 2006 8:55 pm)

They start around $19k street price for MT5, $20k for an automatic.
 
You might even do a tad better.
 
-juice
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Re: Looking to buy a 2007 Forester X [2007forester] by slazenger
Nov 17, 2006 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: 2007forester (Nov 16, 2006 8:55 pm)

1. If you are not paying cash, make financing arrangement either thru your local credit union or get one of those auto-finance blank checks from captialone or any other bank.
2. Go to subaru.com and get a list of about 10~12 dealers in your area.
3. Send an email to all the dealers requesting price quote for the car and dealer/documentation fee.
4. 2.5X A/T supplies are plenty. Your target price must be $19,000 (including destination) + lowest doc/dealer fee (that you get from dealer quotes) + invoice price on all accessories on the unit. Taxes and title are extra.
5. Send your target price to dealers and take it from there.
6. If possible, try to purchase at end of the month. Dealers will be willing to deal to meet their monthly quotas. Check if the dealer can get you better financing rates.
 
Don't be too rigid about the target price. Buy it from a dealer who is fair and treats you right even if it means paying $200-$300 above your target price.
 
Good Luck!
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Re: Looking to buy a 2007 Forester X [slazenger] by ateixeira
Nov 17, 2006 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: slazenger (Nov 17, 2006 10:49 am)

Agreed. I'm willing to pay $200 more to have a good relationship with an honest dealer. They'll be more willing to help you with any future issues like warranty claims.
 
-juice
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Re: Looking to buy a 2007 Forester X [ateixeira] by
Nov 19, 2006 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 17, 2006 11:39 am)

I saw an extremely good deal on the windshield of one off I-70 as I drove by last week just west of St. Louis.
 
Which area of Missouri do you live in for the MO guy?
 
I just bought and was looking all the way over to Columbia and West to Salina and ended up buying in Topeka KS. Look back a few pages.
 
If you are looking for 06's, check out the Lawrence KS dealership. He has some 06's. IF you intend to drive the car into the ground, year doesn't make a difference and and 06 can reduce the taxes. That's not a big deal in some states, but can be in places like KS, something like 125 bucks.

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