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#1373 of 2297 Buying a Forester in AK by daveit Jan 10, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Well, I should have bought a Forester instead of my Honda CR-V. I realized that I really don't like the way the CR-V handles. It seems to need to slip before kicking in the AWD.   So, now I'm looking at a new Forester. It looks like the trade-in for my CR-V is around 17,800. I owe about 13000 on it still so I won't be losing any money.   I'm in Anchorage so no sales tax. They like to jack up the prices with all kinds of crazy fees since we live in the middle of nowhere. They are currently asking $23965 for a Forester 2.5 X with manual. The Edmunds TMV is showing $21849 minus the $1500 would make it $20349.   Do you think they will give me that price? Should I try to go lower? When I called and talked to a sales guy he told me that his sales manager was motivated because it's a slow part of the year. Subarus are in high-demand up here, but so are CR-Vs. My CR-V is an EX model so it's better-equipped that the X.   I'm looking at possibly buying this weekend so I'm anxiously awaiting you replies. Thanks. Replies to this message: smittynyc (Jan 10, 2007 3:26 pm) jeffmc (Jan 10, 2007 5:36 pm)
#1374 of 2297 Re: Did you buy extended warrantee for your Subaru ? [lucyliu] by daveit Jan 10, 2007 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: lucyliu (Dec 15, 2006 9:43 am) I have a 1997 Legacy that I didn't treated very nicely (oil changes, etc) while I was over in Europe for 4 years. It's gone through a couple oil seals and a water pump (from driving Autostrada/Autobahn speeds in a car not designed for it) than that all I've had to do was get the timing belt changed. I took it in for it's 120K mile service since i got to AK and blew about $1900 bucks getting the works done. That's not too bad over almost 10 years. Your mileage may vary but I think Subarus are built to take some abuse.
#1375 of 2297 Re: Buying a Forester in AK [daveit] by smittynyc Jan 10, 2007 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: daveit (Jan 10, 2007 2:45 pm) Let's just back up for a minute here -- are you positive they are giving you a quote on a manual 2.5X? Not one with the premium package?   Because the MSRP on a Forester 2.5X manual, even with Alaska destination, shouldn't be more than 22K. If it's not a premium package, is it loaded with every other possible OEM option as well as some added by the dealer?   I know you're in a captive situation, but FWIW, a Forester 2.5X manual can be had for under $19K here.   I'd double-check the specifics of the car the Anchorage dealer has. I'd be okay with paying a little bit of a premium given where you are, but $5K more? A skosh under $20K seems fair to me (rebate included).
#1376 of 2297 Hmm by daveit Jan 10, 2007 (4:02 pm)
I just looked to verify and the base X is listed at 21,970. I don't know if they changed the page or if I was looking at another model.
#1377 of 2297 Re: Buying a Forester in AK [daveit] by jeffmc Jan 10, 2007 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: daveit (Jan 10, 2007 2:45 pm) Dave, You may want to post over in the 2005+ Legacy/Outback forum, where a fellow from the Fairbanks area just picked up a new Outback Basic. He could probably give you a very good idea how much over invoice is achievable at the Alaska dealerships, or whether it'd be worth it to try the L48. Here's a link to his post: xwesx, "Subaru Legacy/Outback 2005+" #9721, 5 Jan 2007 7:35 pm   If you'd consider driving a new Forester up from the lower 48, or having one shipped, check out Carter Subaru (Seattle area) online. 4th-largest dealership in the country (2006 sales), experience sending new Subarus out of state (& to Canada), low prices and huge inventory. Drop them an e-mail with exactly what you want (you can search their inventory online) and you'll get a reply w/a low, no-haggle price, take it or leave it. Scroll down the page at this link for shippers to AK:http://www.cars101.com/shippers.html
#1378 of 2297 Re: 2007 Forester X, Automatic Quote - Feedback [aladwag] by neprop Jan 10, 2007 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: aladwag (Dec 31, 2006 7:16 pm) aladwag, just saw your message. I ended up buying this vehicle for $18.8K plus sales tax from Subaru of Wakefield, MA. They were the easiest to deal with and most competitive in the greater Boston market for my needs. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: hhma (Jan 15, 2007 10:55 am)
#1379 of 2297 Another angle by daveit Jan 10, 2007 (9:59 pm)
I am a IMBA (Int'l Mtn Bike Assoc) member and they have the Subaru VIP program that gets you invoice pricing. I am wondering if I can pile the $1500 Subaru rebate on top of that to get the car for $19,140 + TTL. Any comments/experience? Replies to this message: jeffmc (Jan 10, 2007 10:32 pm)
#1380 of 2297 Re: Another angle [daveit] by jeffmc Jan 10, 2007 (10:32 pm)
Replying to: daveit (Jan 10, 2007 9:59 pm) That'd be a good angle to take in this case, but note it's still at the dealer's discretion to accept the VIP pricing. Yes, the VIP price is before rebates. You would need to contact IMBA beforehand to get your VIP documentation from them.
#1381 of 2297 Good to hear by daveit Jan 11, 2007 (10:26 am)
I think they have over 40 on the lot not to mention a bunch of used ones (previous rental cars). I think they will deal. I'll get the IMBA stuff before I go...or maybe just show them my card and say..."well, I have to wait for this before I can buy" and maybe they'll just do invoice. If they did that I'd just throw an extra $100 with my membership renewal.
#1382 of 2297 Details on Subaru VIP Program by daveit Jan 12, 2007 (10:56 am)
So I called IMBA and got the skinny. The price is actually invoice minus 2% and you can combine it with any SoA rebates/incentives. So according to edmunds...$20015 -2% = $19165 + $625 dest - $49 color adjustment = $20191 - $1500 rebate = $18691   I have that letter printed off in case I get any flak. I called IMBA and they said they will notify SoA and I should have the letter (fax) in 24 to 48 hours.   Should I go in this weekend and talk to them or just wait until I have the letter in hand? I already have financing worked out.   The only place I think they can try to screw me is my trade in, but it shows 18,760 (KBB) and 18250 (NADA), so I'm thinking I can get 18,500.   If I told them 18,000 and a set of alloys (I have snow tires on my Honda that I want to move to Forester). I wonder if that would cost them more or less?   If you haven't yet read that "Confessions of a Salesman" article on edmunds...very informative and entertaining!   Let me know what you think because I might go this weekend.

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