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After reading this forum for a few months, I'm finally able to contribute. I just bought a 2009 Forester PZEV X Premium, auto, no All Weather Package, with the following accessories: HomeLink mirror Luggage compartment cover Tail pipe cover Rear bumper cover Cargo tray MSRP $25,042 Invoice $23,386 (according to Edmunds) Paid $22,449 + $55 doc fee, TTL at Carlsen Subaru in Redwood City, CA Carlsen had the highest initial quote, but got within $90 of the lowest (Stevens Creek). Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. |
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Replying to: sub_lisa (Aug 26, 2008 5:07 pm) |
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Boy, these things are flying off the lots! Congratulations to... kaiserchieffan bears2 tentoes49 mquillen crv16 bobfox3 and calcar. Whew. I had to write all those down. No wonder supply is still short, it's your fault!  crv16: you have to change your name to Forester16. 
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Hi guys!! After a bit more than 3 months, it seems like I'll be the proud owner of a Forester within the next few days  I wrote here a few months ago, when I was shopping for the forester, and kept reading this forum to see what deals other people were getting. I closed a deal at the end of May, for a 2.5X Limited, and was a factory order, so I have been waiting all this time for the car to arrive, but today the dealer told me the car could still take another 2 weeks or more to arrive, and offered me to take one off their lot with a couple more extras for the same price, so I went to see the car today, and I hope to close the financing with my credit union during this week, and take the car home It has been really helpful reading about all your experiences, so thanks to you all. I will post my price as soon as I take delivery of the car, but so far I will give some advice to the people who is still looking for prices, etc. First of all, read this forum, read every post since the new model came out, so you can find prices other people got for the same car, and maybe even the same area. The advices from the people in this forum are really helpful. Second, contact as many dealers as you can to get price quotes. I contacted dealers that were near 200 miles away, but that helped me to know what other dealers wanted for the same vehicle, and to negotiate a better deal with my local dealer, who finally offered the best deal of all I got. Third, be honest. Most salesmen are honest guys like you and me, it is their job and they have to make a living, so it is normal they try to sell the car with highest profit, but if you behave honestly with them, you will have more chances they will be honest with you, and finally offer you the best deal possible. Fourth, take your time, do not close the deal until you are sure about it. And if the dealer pull any trick at the last moment, just leave and go for the next best deal. Nobody can force you to take an extended warranty or pay crazy fee. You can get rid of all that crap if you ask them for the out the door price from the beginning. That way you will be able to compare apples to apples, and you won't have to care if this dealer charges this fee and that other charge that other fee. Just compare the final price you will have to pay to one or the other. Fifth, about financing, check with your local credit union before closing the deal. Mine happened to be an excellent union with excellent people, but all them use to offer a good rate, and you can always take the dealers finance if it is better. I am right now helping a friend to buy another car, an Acura TSX 09, and everything I learnt when shopping for my car is being applied again, and we hope to get him a sweet deal so far the price came from MSRP to invoice+500. I hope to write again soon telling you all I got my new car!!! Thanks and regards!
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Replying to: jeffmc (Aug 27, 2008 10:24 am) 1) First, my worst experience and higher priced. 2) The low prices, with the name of a really nice dealership. 3) The dealership that I was wowed by their professionalism and was also in the low price category. My opinion is that if you are within a few hundred dollars of the invoice price, you are considered in the low price category. The highest/most expensive quote I got was some Internet Sales price from Bruce Titus Tacoma which also had the absolute rudest sales people/managers. They do adjust their prices after wasting weeks, hours on emails, and phone calls with them, but it still wasn't even in the low 1/2 of my quotes. I felt the sales team in Tacoma(who I met) came across uneducated about their own inventory/cars, extremely agressive, and made sure you knew they were the "expert" and you know nothing about cars, car sales, the market for these cars, how much inventory there is, why you are a dummy for not buying from them. It was such a headache to be there and then I made the mistake of giving them my contact information! If you want to be solicited by their internet sales team(I told them to stop calling, but they still do) numerous times, then give them your number.  The low quote I got from most of the other dealers was around $200/$300 above dealer invoice and Mike Scarff Subaru in Auburn were super nice. They were upfront with the prices and really do not haggle. They were by far the most organized dealership and even sent me a fancy spreadsheet with a great breakdown of all the collective and individual pricing on each feature with MSRP and dealer invoice price side by side for comparision. I just told them what I wanted in my car and they included around 8-10 different cars that had features I wanted(some had more than what I wanted) and a breakdown of all the extras and the prices. It's impressive nonetheless. I also sent out quote requests to Idaho and Oregon. The prices I got were really within $80-$100 difference of the low quotes. In the end, I thought I would stay closer to my own state. I live in the south part of Washington state, but chose to go with Renton Walker Subaru because of how professional they were, how easy they were to deal with, and on top of that the price will be very slightly(and i mean slightly!) below invoice. In the end, even though they weren't the lowest price, I was so impressed by their professionalism and quick responses. They are very respectful of your time and the negotiation process. So, after a month of research and decision making. I got a car! 09 Forester Limited Dimming mirror/compass/puddle lights Luggage cover/Rear bumper cover/cargo tray All weather mats for a little under $25,800 before taxes and dmv fees. If you are in the NW, I would go with Walker Subaru. I couldn't believe how nice and professional the salesman was.....there were some rude and flakey sales people out there! There was no hassle or pressure at all. The two nicest and most professional I talked to were Walker Subaru and Mike Scarff Subaru. Good luck everyone and thanks again for all of your help!
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Replying to: sub_lisa (Aug 27, 2008 10:24 pm)  Did you take from inventory, or have to order? What color? And a shout out to ALL NEW FORESTER OWNERS to check out Edmunds' Subaru Crew Meet the Members II forum, where you can introduce yourself and "hang" with fellow Subie nuts. It's a friendly group. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ee99548?displayRecent |
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Replying to: sub_lisa (Aug 27, 2008 10:24 pm) You are right, though. How much time do we want to expend to save that marginal $300 or so? And that does frustrate car salespeople. I think it's great that you rewarded the dealer that was easiest to work with, and not just go after the lowest price. A good dealer can make the car buying experience enjoyable, and isn't that what it's supposed to be? If we all reward the good dealers, will the bad dealers become extinct, or are they like cockroaches? Before everyone answers, that's just a rhetorical question. |
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Replying to: victor_pv (Aug 27, 2008 4:49 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 27, 2008 12:04 pm) |
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Bought my 2009 2.5X Limited on 8/28. After reading this forum, I was hoping for a deal below invoice, but in SE Penna, such a deal was not to be found, must be territorial. I feel as if I rcvd a good deal, my Forester just happened to arrive on their lot while I was looking...destiny perhaps 2.5X Limited w/ PZEV (factor package: utility package + wheel locks). Sage Green Metallic color: - aero cross bars - splash guards - wheel arch molding - bumper cover - wheel locks additional accessories: all weather mats & cargo tray Sticker price: $27,597 My price (with additional throw in!): $26, 244 This was about $500 over invoice with tax, tags etc, worked out to be around $27.5K, under my target of $28 First 50 miles have been wonderful! This forum provided great insight as to what I can expect while buying a Forester, thanks to all!
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