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Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: anyone think prices have come down? [tomme12] by ateixeira
Jul 03, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 03, 2008 11:01 am)

If you can get below invoice now, I say go for it.
 
June was up over 40% compared to last year, and supply is still short. Don't expect incentives any time soon - they're just not needed.
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Re: anyone think prices have come down? [ateixeira] by tomme12
Jul 03, 2008 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 03, 2008 11:19 am)

This may be an silly question, but where can I find invoice prices?
 
Thanks for the input though!
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Re: anyone think prices have come down? [tomme12] by sgloon
Jul 03, 2008 (9:47 pm)
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Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 03, 2008 11:35 am)

Tomme, you have a few places to look for invoice prices.
A quick and easy one for generic options is: http://www.cars101.com/subaru_prices.html#Forester%20prices
 
The detailed one, where you can build your own car and then find the invoice is on edmonds: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2009/subaru/forester/100992079/options.html
 
They haven't changed things for July, so it is just the 4.5% financing for the forester.
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Re: New 09 Forester Premium MT in the Driveway! [packrfan] by sgloon
Jul 03, 2008 (10:27 pm)
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Replying to: packrfan (Jun 22, 2008 11:59 am)

See my post in 2009 forester for first MPG's. It did great on my trip!!!! Way better than EPA ratings!
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f178d36/1815
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Re: anyone think prices have come down? [sgloon] by tomme12
Jul 05, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: sgloon (Jul 03, 2008 9:47 pm)

My dealer is saying that purchases prices have gone up and lease rate has stayed the same. Do I have any wiggle room on this to work out a better deal? I feel like I should be able to lease a 3 year 36k x with premium pack for zero down and $300 a month. (not sure what residual would be, etc)
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Re: anyone think prices have come down? [tomme12] by sgloon
Jul 06, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 05, 2008 3:14 pm)

My general rule of thumb is that you always have wiggle room. Don't listen to the "sad" stories. Whether they are true or not does not matter, as you want the car for the price you want it in order to be happy.
 
You know what you want to lease the car for. Figure out what you want for residual. Then go in and negotiate with the dealer. If you can, negotiate with whoever has the power to make the decision. And be willing to walk away if you don't get the deal you want.
 
Remember, there are lots of other dealers out there, and probably at least one of them will want your business at your price (as long as it is reasonable).
 
Good luck.
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by tomme12
Jul 06, 2008 (9:27 am)
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Thanks for your valuable input! So call me crazy with this next statement.... I could sign a 3 year lease, keep it low, with close to nothing down, but keep a higher residual. Why? My theory is that cars that get 20/25 mpg or high in today's market, will be obsolete in 3 years because of technology. The 40mpg car is probably around the corner. I would *not* want the option purchase the car at the end of th lease because:
- technology has changed from 2009 to 2012
- our own reasons such as family has grown, or jobs changed or even relocation.
 
For bartering purposes at the table, I *could* throw out on the table a higher residual and that would in fact lower my monthly payments?
 
Thanks much!!
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Re: [tomme12] by kyfdx HOST
Jul 06, 2008 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 06, 2008 9:27 am)

A higher residual would be worse for the bank.. That would mean you are paying off less of the car during the lease term.. I'm not sure how that would benefit them in a negoatiation?
 
Residuals are generally non-negotiable.. The banks sets them for the model, term and mileage allowance.
 
regards,
kyfdx
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by tomme12
Jul 06, 2008 (9:35 am)
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ahhhhh... I gotcha.... ok I understand a little better now.
 
Thanks!

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