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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 29, 2007 12:56 pm) AAA has higher rates for family plans, though the $80 might be covering your whole family, I'm not sure. The company Subaru uses for roadside assistance cover the car itself, no matter who is driving. So it's backwards. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2007 1:10 pm) Yeah... if you can give up AAA, it is a savings, but it is sort of two different things.. The extra benefits of the Subaru warranty definitely have a monetary benefit.. It just might be difficult to quantify exactly. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2007 12:53 pm) He showed me the Subaru sheet and what the "dealer" pays for it... They want to keep you as a customer in their shop... And do a search online. When I was looking, I found dealers who offered online specials. Not as good as my dealers, but maybe a hundred bucks less than yours. Your 750 is 100 bucks below "retail" I believe. And it doesn't matter where or which Subaru Dealer you buy it off of. |
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(I hope this isn't a double post, the forum is acting strange) I've been shopping for a Forester for a few weeks now. I had been thinking about a '03/'04 used Forester, but I am also considering a few new car options. One in particular: 2006 Forester w/ premium package and manual transmission. I haven't been very ipressed with the automatic transission on the Forester, so the manual is fine by me. The car was used as a service loaner by the dealership, and has about 5,000 miles on it. I wouldn't normally like the idea of a service loaner because it's more or less a rental car -- "drive it like you stole it". But, with only 5,000 miles I can live with that fact. The dealer has made an offer at around $21,000. At first glance it seemed like a reasonable price: $22,569 dealer invoice $625 destination charge -$1000 customer cash incentive = $22,194 But then I consider that it has 5000 miles on it -- that has to be worth something, I figure $1,000 (reasonable?). And you figure that it's not really a current model at all, the 2008 models are that far off, so that has to be worth something. On top of that I read about someone else buying essentially the same car, several months back (page 66 or 67, I think), with no miles on it for $21,000. SO, not sounding like a good price any more. What should I shoot for? -Steve |
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Replying to: swebb1 (Feb 04, 2007 7:49 pm) |
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Replying to: swebb1 (Feb 04, 2007 7:49 pm) Oh, if you do go for this one, be sure they re-set the ECU so the transmission will "learn" your driving style. |
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Replying to: swebb1 (Feb 04, 2007 7:49 pm) I got mine new same set up with a 22,900 dealer invoice and with all the rebates (including dealer loyalty) I would have gotten mine for 21,974 without the 5K miles. I ended up giving back one of the rebates (500) for the lower rate, so my final was 22,474. You would be better to go new. But that is a problem with Suby's is that they hold value so much that they very often lead you back to new. Oh, and take a look at the XT's... Check here on Edmunds, go to Kelly, etc. Run the numbers, they will tell you... TMC... |
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Replying to: swebb1 (Feb 04, 2007 7:49 pm) You should get a used car deal for that loaner (18,500 tops). They expect to loose money on it... It is a write off for the dealer. |
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As far as I can tell there is only one dealership in San Diego (Convoy area) and they don't inspire me much. Does anyone have a suggestion for another dealership? Also, the Convoy one is close to where I live, but I hear they can treat you badly if you don't buy from them. Is ther any truth? I expect to buy in the next month, though now I'm wondering if I should hold out for the June release of 2008's. After reading all these wonderful and informative posts, I've decided to stop looking for a used vehicle unless some miracle show up in my face. Thanks for thoughts and all the previous posts throughout these forums. |
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This is at a dealers--Kelly puts excellent condition (which includes maintainence records) at 17,795 and good condition at 16,520. Carfax says there are 4 reports, seems to say 4 reports for every car, so maybe that's the normal buy, return, auction, sell??? Anyone know? I have the car overnight and know they will pressure me to buy. I haven't bought the Carfax report yet--want to decide if I really want this or not. 2008's are coming out soon. According to dealer the car was registered at a marine base. That's all I was told when she looked at carfax. hmmm. I'd appreciate any comments. |
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