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Replying to: forester09 (Apr 30, 2008 9:26 am) "March 13, 2008: Yes the 2009 U.S. Forester is admissable into Canada with "Presentation of the completed vehicle purchase agreement showing the vehicle identification number and indicating the presence of an electronic immobilizer OR Presentation of the vehicle window sticker (Monroney label) showing the vehicle identification number and indicating the presence of an electronic immobilizer OR A letter from the manufacturer showing the vehicle identification number and indicating the presence of an electronic immobilizer OR Other type of information present on the vehicle or on the ignition key or fob allowing the positive identification of such a system." from here: http://www.cars101.com/canada.html
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Replying to: reydelroble (Apr 30, 2008 3:59 pm) |
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Replying to: jeffmc (Apr 30, 2008 8:57 pm)  Someone asked me, Where do I plan to buy it?--Washington States. I am living in Calgary. I think that is nearest place I can buy 2009 Forester...Anyone has any other recommendations? I also share the quotation--25,000 --2009 Forester LL Bean + i-pod interface/phone tray + bluetooth kit I forgot to add---Rear Backup Sensor. So I will check the price on May 1st and share with you guys! 25,000 for the above is ok? should I bargin? or how much down? 
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Replying to: reydelroble (Apr 30, 2008 3:59 pm)  and got the final price to an even $27,000  , that's $503 off their invoice (which was $18 higher than Edmonds) - I can live with that. They had no problem writing into the contract, to honor any rebates or dealer kickbacks at delivery as well. I told the internet gal that I was gong to post the deal on-line and she said fine, have them e-mail the internet dept. for the best price. Good luck all-8 weeks out. 
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Replying to: reydelroble (May 01, 2008 6:19 pm) |
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Replying to: forester09 (Apr 30, 2008 10:13 pm) Also, rear backup sensor is not a factory option on Forester so that's why I couldn't calculate the value of it... is the dealer going to install an aftermarket setup? Have you test-driven Forester yet? The visibility is pretty good even to the rear, better than many sedans.
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Just bought our 2009 LL Bean, Newport Blue Pearl, in the Austin, TX area. Went through Costco contact at dealer. There are only three Subaru dealers in the greater Austin area, but one of them is apparently closing and stopped responding to our phone calls and e-mails when we were getting ready to buy. Supplies of the LL Bean appear pretty tight in this part of the country -- I searched many dealer inventories and came up empty, or found very limited selection. We got ours for $200 over invoice (the invoice, not the dealer cost) -- amounted to less than one percent over invoice and less than four percent over dealer cost. Verified dealer invoice against Consumer Reports. Plus, we got the free 24-month scheduled maintenance plan from Subaru. No trade-in, no junk fees, very fast and pleasant experience at dealer. I am not a haggler, so I tend to settle for "fair" and not "greatest" on pricing. I have used corporate VIP pricing through my employer on my previous two cars (domestics). However, I always research extensively to make sure I am getting a good deal -- I have come out pretty well. I also keep cars for a long time. I have zero tolerance for shadiness, dealer add-ons, dealer tricks, and waiting for sales managers to "approve" a deal. This was my first shot at Costco buying service. I also got the 4.5 percent Subaru financing. I have great credit and even Costco/Capital One financing was gonna run 5.14 percent. Everything else was over 6 percent. So, all in all, we're pleased. We researched a ton of cars and chose the Forester for great visibility, safety, comfort, and value. Visibility is key for us, and almost everything new on the road today has fat pillars and blind spots big enough to hide a rhino behind. Fortunately, Subaru kept the visibility on the '09 almost as good as on the '08. |
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Replying to: jeffmc (May 02, 2008 12:38 am) For some reasone, the dealer doesnt want to add the sensor for me from the discussion yesterday. That is an option. I am ok with it. I am not a big bargainer. Just want it a fair trade. I did test drive this car. It is great. Like you said..great visibility. It is even better than some sedan. More leg room. Very good detail. I first targeted at Escape. But after I see and test Forster. Awesome, I just like 2009 Forester! Will place order today or tomorrow. |
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You guys are buying them all up! My dealer still can't find a Silver or Blue LL Bean model (no Nav) for us. Sales were up 49% in April, Subaru's best April ever.
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Replying to: pgb0517 (May 02, 2008 6:34 am) Anybody else has any pricing information around Austin? 200 over invoice seems very good- almost within a couple of hundred dollars of buying at Fitzmall and getting it shipped to Austin. I was hoping to use the Subaru VIP program (invoice minus 2%) but looks like I may not be able to make use of it. So any info on other deals around Austin is much appreciated. Thanks! |
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