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Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: is this a good price, any pros/cons? [weverhat] by pyewackett
Sep 16, 2008 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: weverhat (Sep 15, 2008 8:42 pm)

Weverhat, thanks for sharing such great information. You've really pulled back the veil on such a hazy part of the buying process.
 
After your great credit odyssey, did you close the deal? Do you have your new Forester? It will be all the sweeter for your efforts. Congratulations!
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Re: Another Cross-Border Purchase [skeleton] by maeko
Sep 17, 2008 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: skeleton (Apr 24, 2008 7:10 pm)

Skeleton, I'm a Toronto resident, and I've been reading up on the possibility of buying a 2009 Subaru Forester across the border. I wonder if you would be kind enough to let me know a) what U.S. dealer you bought your 2009 Forester from and how satisfied you were with your deal and b) how you're liking your Forester several months into your purchase? I'd be very interested to know and grateful for your advice. Thanks!
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Considering buying 09 Forester 2.5x Premium or Limited by bleepo
Sep 18, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Hi -
 
I hope I'm posting this to the right place.
I'm new to the Forum and am seriously considering the purchase of a 2009 Forester Premium or Limited. I was leaning towards a Premium originally (for the lower price) but this week I test drove a Limited and it was very very nice to drive.
I am in the SF Bay Area, CA by the way.
 
Here is one of the better quotes that I received so far from the internet dealer at one of the local (San Jose) dealerships that has positive customer reviews, which I prefer to give my business to.
This is what I am being given:
  
2009 Forester Limited w/VDC:
Auto trans.
AUTO DIM MIRROR/COMPASS W/HOMELINK
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
PZEV
REAR BUMPER COVER
SPLASH GUARD KIT
  
MSRP: $27,381
Offered internet Price: $24,970 (before tax, title, and license)
  
For the Premium 2.5x w/VDC and all-weather:
Auto trans.
TAIL PIPE COVER DUAL EXHAUST
CARGO TRAY PLATINUM
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
SPLASH GUARD KIT
REAR BUMPER COVER
PZEV CERTIFIED
       
MSRP of $25,042
invoice: $23,397
offered price: $22,449
  
Does this seam reasonable?Not sure if I have everything available to know.
 I am not too far along in the process, so just gathering info.
Thanks in advance for advice.
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Re: Considering buying 09 Forester 2.5x Premium or Limited [bleepo] by jason119
Sep 19, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: bleepo (Sep 18, 2008 5:01 pm)

It is a pretty good price for Premiun with $950 lower of invoice price. Could you tell me which state you quote?
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Re: Considering buying 09 Forester 2.5x Premium or Limited [bleepo] by p0926
Sep 19, 2008 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: bleepo (Sep 18, 2008 5:01 pm)

Those sound like great prices to me!
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Re: Considering buying 09 Forester 2.5x Premium or Limited [jason119] by bleepo
Sep 19, 2008 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: jason119 (Sep 19, 2008 11:30 am)

Yes, I'm in California (SF bay area). Thanks.
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Re: is this a good price, any pros/cons? [pyewackett] by weverhat
Sep 21, 2008 (12:35 am)
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Replying to: pyewackett (Sep 16, 2008 2:20 pm)

Got it today, I absolutely love this car! I didn't know it was possible for me to love a car so much. Or maybe I'm just easily impressed after having driven my 1990 Isuzu Trooper for the past 15 years. But, the Forester just feels perfect for me. I didn't get that feeling from any of the other SUVs I tested.
 
Now I can share the details of the deal:
 
2.5XT Limited, obsidian black
Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink and compass
Puddle light kit
Luggage compartment cover
Rear bumper cover
Cargo tray
All-weather floor mats
 
Edmunds invoice price, including options: $27,615
 
Price paid: $26,516 +TTL
 
I got the 6.25% rate for 72 months with no money down. Overall, I am very pleased with the deal. I spent about two weeks sending emails to 15 different dealerships. Narrowed it down to the lowest offer, they got the car for me from another dealer. Went down to the dealership and it was a very easy straightforward transaction. There were no surprises, everything was as we had agreed upon via email. I drove the car, inspected it, paperwork was completed pretty quickly, I got my two keys plus the valet key and was on my way.
 
On the 70 mile drive back from the dealership, mostly highway miles, going 60-65 mph, the trip computer said I averaged 27.9 mpg! Wow, I'll take that any day, especially for the turbo!
 
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Re: is this a good price, any pros/cons? [weverhat] by sgloon
Sep 21, 2008 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: weverhat (Sep 21, 2008 12:35 am)

Congrats Weverhat!
 
I hope you have many more happy miles to go!
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Re: is this a good price, any pros/cons? [weverhat] by ateixeira
Sep 22, 2008 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: weverhat (Sep 21, 2008 12:35 am)

27.9 in a turbo?
 
That's not even fair!

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