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2312 messages, Last post on Oct 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
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Hi, I'm thinking of buying a automatic 08 Forrestor 2.5x. My local dealer has one left, msrp sticker price is 22,996 including standard destination of 645.00 Its real basic without lots of upgrades which is fine with me. Subaru website lists 2,000 customer cash until 6/30, plus 0% financing for up to 24months I think. I'll be putting 12,000 cash down, no trade in. Any suggestions on a target price I should shoot for? I've read the last 30 pages of posts here and have seen from 18,600 to 19,250, but I'm not sure the 2k customer cash was available back then. Dealer has plenty of 09's on the lot. I'm in Chicago area. Thanks, Oak
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Replying to: oak_parkstock (Jun 09, 2008 10:22 am) The $2000 rebate has been on the books since at least the end of April. I doubt it will go away until the cars do. I was quoted $17,700 (and they were offering to go lower) for a base model 08 forester from a Denver dealer over a month ago. (I would have done that deal, but have opted for the 09 instead.) Re: putting money down when you have the option of the 0% financing. I'd recommend only putting the minimum amount down. (I think this is $0 with that deal, but not sure.) Put your $12k where it can earn some interest and make your payments for your subie from that, as they are due. It may not be a lot of interest, but you will be money ahead. You will also have an extra year to save up (plus the interest on that "newly saved" money) before you have to start pulling from the "newly saved" money (ie the money you don't have now to pay for your car) to pay off the rest of your car. The only reason not to do this is if you think you are not a good saver. but you have already saved $12k, so that doesn't seem to be the case. 
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Picked up my 09 Forester (2.5X, manual transmission) from West Houston Subaru last week. Worked out to be over $500 less than the closest overall price here in Austin. MSRP (incl destination): $21,434; Invoice: $20,043; Price: $19,533 ($510 under invoice). I got dealer installed leather seating added to it from Classic Soft Trims- paid $800 for it (got quoted $1425 directly from CST, and $1299 from all the Subaru dealers I asked in Austin). I paid for the leather in Houston- but will get it installed at the Austin CST tomorrow. Total $20,333 plus TT&L (no unreasonable/ marked up charges). 2 year maintenance (at any Subaru dealership) was included at no extra charge. Closest quote from Austin dealers was from Georgetown Subaru at $500 under invoice and $1299 for the aftermarket leather. West Houston Subaru was hands- down the best price I ran into- and amazingly- the friendliest experience I had. Most of the negotiations were over email- with a final 15 minute phone conversation to close the deal. Highly recommend these guys- well worth the drive from Austin and/ or Dallas especially if you want to take the family for a mini vacation now that schools are out.
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Replying to: sgloon (Jun 06, 2008 4:01 pm) We pick ours up today!  Newport Blue Pearl Limited model, PZEV! I'll get pics when I get the chance. I'm excited, we've been waiting a while for this special order to come in.
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Replying to: samirataustin (Jun 09, 2008 5:33 pm) |
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Replying to: imm1962 (Jun 07, 2008 3:51 pm) The exception is the VIP program, but they're prices are below invoice anyway. I'll get my exact pricing tonight when we pick up ours, but to be honest I doubt the VIP will end up saving us any money. Maybe it's worth it in some regions where pricing tends to be higher. Alaska for instance. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 10, 2008 8:40 am) It'll be worth the wait. I wish I could get the PZEV model here.
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Replying to: sgloon (Jun 10, 2008 10:20 am) 5 extra HP, plus it's cleaner.
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Hey everyone! So I'm in the market for an '09 Forester X Limited, and I'm in NJ so its also PZEV. My '05 Outback lease is up and here is what my local dealer, Wayne Subaru is offering... Forester X Limited PZEV $400 out of pocket 12 K miles a year .00175 money factor $399 a month. I don't know if this is in line with what everyone else is paying, but I was a bit shocked it was so high. Back in May of '05 I must have gotten a super deal on my Outback LLBean b/c I did 2K out of pocket with a trailer hitch and I"m at $345 a month. Let me know if you think this is a good deal.
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Replying to: mole7374 (Jun 10, 2008 4:53 pm)  Especially if you qualify for the 4.5% interest rate they are now offering. Or perhaps you could do better at your own bank or credit union... This is the current lease deal that Subaru is offering my my neck of the woods: SPECIAL LEASE OFFER* ON 09 SUBARU FORESTER (9FA) Now through June 30, 2008 - $249 per month for 39 months with $1,299 due at lease signing. $0 security deposit. Tax, title and registration fees extra. Other leases available on other models. Cannot be combined with any other incentives. This is from Subaru website...put in your own zip code to see what is offered and don't forget to read the * part down below: http://www.subaru.com/tools/financialsolutions/special_offers.jsp?from=topNav Good luck!
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