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Replying to: sgloon (May 24, 2008 3:58 pm) |
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Replying to: mwasnidge (May 26, 2008 1:56 pm) |
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After months of researching, deliberating, nearly committing to a vehicle, then delayed (by the stop-saled order), I was finally able to pull the trigger this weekend! My Car: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited with VDC & Navigation Obsidian Black Pearl Options - Auto Dimming Mirror w/compass & homelink - Puddle Light Kit - Rear Bumper Cover - Luggage Compartment Cover - Splash Guard Kit - Front Bumper Underguard MSRP: $31,788 INVOICE: $29,434 DEALER OFFER: $28,745 ($689 below invoice) I had gotten quotes from 3 different dealers via the internet. One dealer had the same car, same options as above, except that it did not have navigation. Unfortunately they were not as flexible on price and were quoting $28,116, about $600 above invoice. I figured, why not pay the extra $500 then and just get the Navi, even though I fetl I didn't really need it. After using it the last few days, boy am I glad I got it! Its terrific! All & all I feel I got a pretty good deal. The dealer I dealt with was top-notch, great service, and made the transaction very easy. I didn't really have to haggle much. The offer I got via the internet was already great. One sidenote, when working with the dealer, he showed me his computer screen as we were working the numbers. He explained that he had a $600 holdback, plus a $200 incentive provided I financed with them, and that he was only making $110. Of course there could be other unknowns he did not divulge to me, but he seemed very honest. Additionally, this appeared to be a relatively new flagship dealership which had just opened recently. In Summary: Best car-buying experience I have ever had, and I love my Subaru! -Bill
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Replying to: bclements (May 26, 2008 8:39 pm)  I know they've got a newer flagship store in Plano, TX, and are/were planning ones in CA & I think GA was the other.
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Replying to: jeffmc (May 26, 2008 9:16 pm) Thanks, -Bill |
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After test driving the X Premium I was impressed with the vehicle but not the engine power. After telling myself I didn't need a Turbo I went and test drove the XT and spent the extra 3k and got it. Talk about night and day, I still can't believe it's a 4cyl car and there's no noticable turbo spool/lag time, it launches pretty quickly. Got it for $100 over invoice and the 4.5% financing through Subaru, was better rate than my credit union believe it or not. Breaking it in by taking my 400mi trip up north, got 23.8mpg driving between 65-75mph, so it's hitting the 24mpg rating right out of the block. And the extra $0.20 per gallon for premium, so what, instead of shelling out $60 for a tankful I know spend $63.
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Replying to: tinycadon (May 27, 2008 7:04 am) Bob |
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Wow, let's see.... Congrats to Lindsey, nice deal too. Congrats to Bill. Wow, you got the top model and loaded it up. I'm a bit envious. Under $29k ain't bad, given a few compact SUVs get in to the $30s and aren't any better than yours. Finally, congrats to Tiny. You drove the turbo, you bought the turbo. See? That was your mistake. The base engine is fine, but you sampled the turbo and that was that!  willy: maybe next time. I was going to say, prices are unlikely to go up, so not having the deal in writing wasn't a big deal. If you're shopping again a year from now, who knows? Perhaps some small incentives will appear by then. I'm not holding my breath, though. Demand is hot. Period. Up 49% in April and does anyone really think May was any slower? Look at all the congrats going around. Someone asked, well we ordered a Limited model (replaced the LL Bean) with mud guards, cargo liner, cargo cover, 2 cargo nets, bumper guard, and a few other minor things. We paid a couple hundred extra for the PZEV, which makes 175hp instead of 170hp, plus it's cleaner.  Newport Blue Pearl over Titanium leather. SoA says it's been built (I have a VIN) and it en route, should arrive on the East Coast the first week of January. They have to install all the accessories we ordered at the port, then ship it down to Fitzgerald Subaru. Funny thing is we don't even have a final price yet. We will be getting VIP pricing, so basically 2% under invoice. If any incentives appear by the time it arrives, we get 'em. I wanted it that way, though I'm not that lucky, I doubt incentives will appear. Price came in right around $25k with the options/accessories and freight included. Subtract $1600 Subaru Bucks, and it will be around $23.4k or so. Plus 6% MD tax, tags, etc. I looked and the left over 2008 LL Bean models are only about $500-600 cheaper, that's why I do not expect incentives. With a $500 rebate the price would be flat from 2008 to 2009, so I doubt that. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 27, 2008 8:41 am) Hmmm... Bob |
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Replying to: rsholland (May 27, 2008 8:56 am) 
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