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Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [mart2] by mb789
Oct 15, 2007 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: mart2 (Oct 15, 2007 1:38 pm)

That happened to me when I went to look at a new Forester. It wouldn't start. I passed on that one though, and bought another one.
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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [mart2] by mb789
Oct 15, 2007 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: mart2 (Oct 15, 2007 1:38 pm)

P.S. I usually go with my gut on these -- the dealer where the first one wouldn't start -- I drove a second new Forester, and each time I would put it from reverse to drive it made a "ping" noise. I passed on that one too. The salesman was not very happy -- thought he was being strung along by someone who couldn't make up their mind. So I drove a third one and bought it.
 
If you are uncomfortable, you don't want that nagging doubt in your mind to spoil your enjoyment.
 
Another example -- I'd love to have a Jeep Wrangler, but all the posts on these forums that I've read about them having stalling problems while driving makes me too uneasy to buy one.
 
Do what gives you peace of mind.
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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [mb789] by kavoom
Oct 16, 2007 (2:53 am)
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Replying to: mb789 (Oct 15, 2007 5:03 pm)

7800 miles on an 05? and 15K? That vehicle does not even have enough miles on it for something to be wrong. I would carfax it and try to get another 500 off. I bought a new 04 X for 17K. That is actually a very good deal for an i.e. new car. Why so few miles is a question that comes to mind.
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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [kavoom] by mart2
Oct 16, 2007 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: kavoom (Oct 16, 2007 2:53 am)

Carfax shows one owner (with title & inspections done in the next town over from me). The dealer says the seller was movung to barbados--that's why he sold it. As for the low mileage, it might be that he was more of a seasonal resident (in a resort town) and just might not have driven it that much. The dealer has tried to reassure me about the warranty. Im going to try getting it down at least $5k.
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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [mart2] by tifighter
Oct 16, 2007 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: mart2 (Oct 16, 2007 2:58 pm)

Don't shoot the messenger, but, get it down 'at least $5k'? Prepare to be disappointed.
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Re: 2005 forester test drive problem [tifighter] by mart2
Oct 18, 2007 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: tifighter (Oct 16, 2007 3:24 pm)

Oops! Serious typo...I meant $500. ... Im not sure if I succeeded after all the juggling with my trade-in value. Let's just say I got them down $0, but they gave me what they considered a generous amount on my trade-in.
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Subaru Trade-In Program? by mb789
Oct 19, 2007 (7:30 pm)
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Does anyone know anything about or have you used the guaranteed trade-in program when buying another Subaru? I have a 2006 Forester X, and I'm thinking of upgrading to the Forester Premium or an Outback. Thanks.
 
I was on the My Subaru page recently, but didn't see anything about the program -- is it offered only certain times during the year?
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Re: Subaru Trade-In Program? [mb789] by jeffmc
Oct 21, 2007 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: mb789 (Oct 19, 2007 7:30 pm)

It seems to be buried a little, but found it on Subaru.com with a search... here's the link:
http://www.subaru.com/misc/gtp/2007/eligible.jsp
 
Looks like you'd better be quick, though. Must take delivery by Oct. 31. I've not used the program, but others here have... hopefully they'll chime in.
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Re: Subaru Trade-In Program? [mb789] by ateixeira
Oct 24, 2007 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: mb789 (Oct 19, 2007 7:30 pm)

Go get it appraised. Some people were pleasantly surprised.
 
Someone had an Outback Sport with a KBB in the $11-12k range and they were offered something like $16k.
 
Run, don't walk, I say.
 
I really hope our 2002 Legacy is eligible for this when the new Foresters arrive. I'm all over that deal.
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Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST
Oct 25, 2007 (8:07 am)
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I guess tonight could be our Crew World Series party since last night's game makes me think there's a slim chance the Series might not last until next Thursday!
 
The Subaru Crew Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule

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