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Replying to: slaterac (May 09, 2008 7:04 am) To get the best price be sure to do all your homework first and know exactly what you want and what you are willing to pay, not just the final price, but know the itemized prices as well. Take the time to do all the research, even thougth you do know more than the salesmen.  They may not all come into play, but the more info you have in any negotiation, the better. Determining how much a specific dealer is willing to give up to you could be important. Get several internet prices for the exact vehicle you want before you even go into the negotiation. Read some negotiation books before you start if you are unfamiliar with methods and tactics. The worst part of dealing with the car game is that you are negotiating for yourself. However, the dealership puts the salesman between you and himself, the decision maker, giving him the advantage. There is nothing to keep you from doing the same thing. And it would help to keep your emotions, which get tied to the vehicle that you want, out of the game. Many times, long pauses can earn you a better deal. I had a dealer come down $1000 and throw in a bunch of stuff worth about $750 recently by hemming & hawing and not really saying anything. If you are too frustrated to do it yourself, there are people out there who will do the negotiation for you and get your price.
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Replying to: sgloon (May 09, 2008 10:56 pm) Year: 2009 Manufacturer: Subaru Model: Forester Trim: 2.5X with Premium Package and VDC,AUTO DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS AND HOMELINK, PUDDLE LIGHT KIT Transmission: Automatic Odometer: 0 mi VIN: JF2SH63679H7XXXX Exterior Color: Sage Green Metallic Interior Color: Gray MSRP: $24,654 Invoice Price: $23,066 The sale price $23,483. Doc. Fee $399 I need the car for the first week of August and I will wait to see if any incentives will be available in next 2 mo.
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Replying to: imm1962 (May 10, 2008 4:11 am)
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Replying to: imm1962 (May 10, 2008 4:11 am) I agree with pgb, it sounds a little HI. If it is a dealer fee, it is a lot HI. what state? Get other quotes. |
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Replying to: pgb0517 (May 10, 2008 6:52 am)
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Replying to: imm1962 (May 10, 2008 10:10 am) |
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Replying to: sgloon (May 09, 2008 10:56 pm) Thank you for your help. I'm going to ask for internet prices right now for the dealers here in Delaware as well as the one in salisbury maryland and see what the prices are like. I bought my car two years ago and was able to get a great price on it from Mazda and now I'm looking at the 09 subaru for my fiance. I know how to deal with the dealers and just walk out if I have to but I'm going to do as you suggest and I'm going to print everything out as well and take it into my car so if they question me I'll show them the price on kbb for her car and all that. I really like the car and we would have gotten one on Thursday but that doesn't mean that I'm going to stop looking because that's no way to get the best deal possible. Thanks again for your help!
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Replying to: pgb0517 (May 10, 2008 6:52 am) Thanks again for everyone's help. I appreciate it!
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Replying to: slaterac (May 10, 2008 2:20 pm) |
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So finally pulled the trigger and got the Forester. As I am graduating this Sunday my parents were up (CT) and we went to look for cars. I knew all my numbers and had my quote but ended up buying a model with a few more options. Got a 2.5X Premium with sport grill, wheel well molding, splash gaurds, rear bumper cover, spoiler, wheel locks for 23200. I thought this was a fantastic price as and it didn't take too long, just a little dealing from my father. I passed on the base premium with floor mats, rear bumper cover, and splash gaurds for 22500. So if you are in CT you can def get that or better if you do your hw and get a couple of dealers in the game. Harte Subaru is great to work with and the internet service is nice. |
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