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Re: Advise on buying a forester [chicago2008]
by bamadad
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Aug 21, 2008 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: chicago2008 (Aug 21, 2008 6:39 am)
I would advise checking the Fitzgerald Auto Mall site, these folks have a good reputation and offer upfront internet pricing in a clear format. They are in Maryland for the most part. This site could give you a "marker" to compare prices and I think several folks come from long distances to buy with Fitz. They offer Subaru's and many other brands. I am not connected with them and haven't bought a car since my Jeep GC in 1994. But I have been watching Subaru and Hyundai's and Honda/Toyota hybrids. Good luck.
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Re: Advise on buying a forester [chicago2008]
by bears2
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Aug 21, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: chicago2008 (Aug 21, 2008 6:39 am)
Under 28K out the door for the 2.5 Limited is definitely possible. I would not limit myself to nearby dealers because there are some dealerships out there very motivated to sell you a car to meet their sales targets...even though the Forester is selling well. Many dealerships like Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs will deliver at a good price and I know they sell Limiteds for about a thousand dollars under invoice. Good luck.
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Re: Advise on buying a forester [bears2]
by mquillen
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Aug 22, 2008 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: bears2 (Aug 21, 2008 2:57 pm)
Bears2, I agree with you that getting the vehicle under $28K should be very achievable. When you say $1K below invoice however, I think that might be hard to do on a popular model without incentives. Hold back on the Limited is only about $740, so a grand below invoice would be lower than dealer cost, which isn't going to happen on '09's. As I posted earlier, I got a Limited with about $600 in options for $27,250 out the door in Ohio, and that included the $250 doc fee. Did you mean below sticker?
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Re: Advise on buying a forester [chicago2008]
by packrfan
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Aug 22, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: chicago2008 (Aug 21, 2008 6:39 am)
Chicago2008,
At the end of July, I got a X w/ Premium and AWP with cargo cover, tray, mudguards, bumper cover for $500 below invoice with aero bars thrown in. I thought the Limited was very attractive as its value-for-money propostion was by far the best in its class, but ended up with the X Prem. as we wanted a MT and it wasn't available on the Limited. FWIW, it's our second Forester - we had low mileage 02 but needed to turn over the rolling stock.
We got the 09 at Autobarn in Countryside and can recommend them as easy-to-business with. Met my price point and only had a minor issue on trade-in price (smart moves on their part - they wouldn't meet the CarMAX price as the benefit to me for lower tax base on new Forester gave them leverage).
I'd set a target a several hundred below invoice for your vehicle (Edmunds and other sites can provide this), check inventories at dealerships starting nearby and expanding outward as necessary, contact initially via email and let them know you're serious about buying and be upfront about your target price. Tell them you want best price quote with all fees & taxes specifically called out - you can always ask for a second round of quotes if someone meets your target, or if no one does. Close the deal with whomever steps up price-wise by scheduling an appointment & advising you want to close the deal - that's your last "meet this price" conversation.
I've seen lots of recommendations for dealerships at some distance (Colorado, eg) and I know service can be done anywhere but my preference was to buy more locally if possible - there is something to having a sales dealership contact. If it's delivered from a long distance dealership with stone chips or any problem, that presents a headache.
Go for it - you'll love your Forester!
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Re: Advise on buying a forester
by chicago2008
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Aug 22, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: packrfan (Aug 22, 2008 7:29 am)
I want to thank everyone for their wonderful advise. To be honest, all this list price, sticker price, msrp, etc. makes me so confused! I want to get a limited forester, no real add ons, out the door for under 28K. I checked with my bank today and their financing rate is between 5.9 and 10%, which I think is absolutely crazy. I'd like to contact dealers toward the end of the month but i will be out of town. I've done a lot of research and have read that buying toward the end of the month is the best time to get better rates. I'm thinking I will wait it out until the end of September or end of October to take the plunge I just hope that the financing rates don't go up or that dealers won't want to negotiate since they are flying out the car lots.
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Re: Advise on buying a forester [chicago2008]
by mquillen
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Aug 22, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: chicago2008 (Aug 22, 2008 8:23 am)
Chicago, I don't anticipate the auto market improving over the next couple months, and it will probably get worse (kids starting school etc.). Also, Limiteds should become more plentiful as time goes on. Right now they are hard to get but deals can be made. Invoice on the Limited, inclusive of destination is $25K, with no options. You probably won't find a Limited without any options, so try to either get them to take them off, or only charge you invoice price for them (configure your car on the Edmunds site to see what the typical options invoice at). Purchasing the car for between $25K and 25,300, inclusive of typical options would be considered a good price on a Limited. Add to that your doc fee and taxes, and you're well below $28K. Whatever you do, DON'T TELL the dealer you want to stay below $28k. So if you can buy it with a few options for 25,200+150 doc+2,344 tax + 150 registration = $27,844 (assuming 9.25% tax). To start, I'd tell the dealer you don't want to go over $27,500 out the door. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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How does a person become a VIP member?
by kotterman
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Aug 22, 2008 (11:48 am)
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How does a person become a VIP member in order to automatically get a Forester below invoice? If you don't work for a company that gives you VIP status, are there organizations that you can join to get this status?
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Re: 09 purchase! [tentoes49]
by jeffmc
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Aug 23, 2008 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: tentoes49 (Aug 17, 2008 4:05 pm)
tentoes49 - You can buy an extended warranty after purchase, but it must be before the standard 3-yr/36k-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty runs out.
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Re: Buying New Forester [bobfox3]
by sub_lisa
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Aug 23, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: bobfox3 (Aug 16, 2008 12:21 pm)
I'm looking for a good deal in the Pacific Northwest area. I'm in the Seattle area and I've tried a few dealers, but they talk to me like I'm five years old and loudly(as if I'm deaf too). I'd like a no hassle deal. This is my first time buying a car and it makes me nervous.  If you could offer any help or advice, I'd so appreciate it!
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Re: Buying New Forester [sub_lisa]
by rengaw
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Aug 23, 2008 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: sub_lisa (Aug 23, 2008 4:13 pm)
I'm also considering the purchase of a new Forester in the Seattle area and several people have told me Carter Subaru was the dealer of choice. I will have to investigate them all before I pull the trigger.
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