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Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: 09 Forester - Time Crunch [sgloon] by andiron
Dec 12, 2008 (5:55 am)
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Replying to: sgloon (Dec 12, 2008 2:10 am)

Thank you for the reply. Most likely you will be reading this after I am out the door and in the process. I'm inclined to go with the fog lamps....my wife doesn't seem to care....but if the lights are a bit short perhaps they will fill in well? The 21K price tage is very interesting. It looks like Fitzmall has a semi-similar Premium listed at 22,700 internet price. I also remember an internet special at one dealer of 21,500 back in Oct....but that was when Subaru was offering a rebate. Based on CR pricing I can't see us doing better than right around 22,500 + destination charge and TT&L. Perhaps I'm a lamb going to slaughter on this if it's actually possible to get it for less? Oh well...gonna do our best to find out.
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Re: 09 Forester - Time Crunch [andiron] by andiron
Dec 12, 2008 (10:56 pm)
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Replying to: andiron (Dec 12, 2008 5:55 am)

Okay...we got the Subaru Forester Premium Package with Puddle Lights, auto dimming rear-view mirror/compass., splash guards, all weather mats, rear bumper protector, cargo tray, rear cargo cover and ipod interface for $22,995 + TT&L. We didn't care about the puddle lights or mirror...but they were already on board. The rear cargo cover was already on board. They added the rest via dealer install. I think this is a very good price...yes? If not...lie to me! We wanted a good deal while being fair to the dealer.
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2009 Forester 2.5X Premium + AWP by slimak
Dec 13, 2008 (9:08 pm)
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Despite the many bad reviews of Schaumburg Subaru I went to check out the 2009 Forester. My experience was fine as Schaumburg Subaru, sales and financing people were very reasonable, at least the ones I dealt with. Maybe people only post reviews of bad experiences. Anyway I ended up with:
 
Premium + AWP
Auto Dim Mirror
Puddle Lights
All weather mats
Popular package 1A
 
Price seemed reasonable at $22,451, well below the invoice price of$23,609 (and MSRP of 25,492). Doc ($150), and plate transfer ($80) were standard for Chicago area. Taxes (7.25%) brought the total to $24,504.
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Re: 2009 Forester 2.5X Premium + AWP [slimak] by andiron
Dec 14, 2008 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: slimak (Dec 13, 2008 9:08 pm)

I'd say you did very well! We just got the same vehicle (see post just before your last one) for $24,673. We paid $171 the day before here in Texas...and our tax rate is lower at 6.25%....tags are $77. Not only this....but we did not get the AWP! BUT...we did get the cargo cover and ipod interface. It's an awesome vehicle...we were all grins taking turns bringing it home!
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Lease deal closing today on X Limited by edgrimley
Dec 15, 2008 (8:35 am)
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Hi there,
 
Just put a deposit down on this in No. Calif:
 
X Limited w/ no nav
Dim Mirror w/ Compass, Luggage Cover, Splash Guard Kit
PZEV
$25760 base price ($700 off of TMV, $200 over invoice)
.00175 MF
$676 drive away (DMW and first payment)
$16500 residual
36 mo/ 12,000 mi.
 
$377/mo payments with tax
 
Pretty happy with this deal. would love some feedback!
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2.5x Limited Purchase by milzo
Dec 21, 2008 (4:40 pm)
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Just put a deposit down on an 09 Limited here are the details.
 
White Exterior/ Grey Interior
Auto dimming mirror with compass
Splash guards
Rear luggage cover
Wheel locks
Vertical cargo net
Trailer hitch
Subwoofer
Ipod tray
Rear bumper cover
All Weather mats
 
$27,699 out the door that is about $600 under invoice
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Re: Purchase a Loaner Car?? [homefry] by godwheel
Dec 23, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: homefry (Dec 10, 2008 6:54 am)

I wouldn't do it. I did this for my last purchase and compared to my other IDENTICAL car (bought 2 identical except one was a loaner), the one that was not has had zero problems. The loaner, 3 problems (ac/transmission sensors/fuel system). Not to mention the warranty starts the day the car was started being used NOT the day I bought the car (I was told at the dealer it had full warranty 10/100 -- lies.
 
Don't fall for that.
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Re: Purchase a Loaner Car?? [godwheel] by ateixeira
Dec 24, 2008 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: godwheel (Dec 23, 2008 4:22 pm)

I agree, it would be like buying a mattress from a motel. Those cars get used every day by a different person who really doesn't care about the car.
 
Not as bad as a rental, then again maybe it is.
 
I would expect to pay at least 10% less than a new one, maybe even 20%.
 
Thing is, you can get a deal on a new one, so I wouldn't bother with the loaner.
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Re: Purchase a Loaner Car?? [ateixeira] by sgloon
Dec 27, 2008 (12:47 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 24, 2008 10:15 am)

I totally agree. Unless they knock a lot more off the price, don't do it.
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2009 Forester 2.5X Premium by driverboy
Dec 27, 2008 (7:56 pm)
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I am getting the following quote in SF bay area for 2.5X with Premium and All weather package.
 
MSRP: 25309
Sell Price: 22809
 
Lease is $286 per month including CA tax with $1291 due at signing (includes first month + lease acq fees + DMV fees)
 
Residual is 62% and MF is 0.00175 for 36/12 terms
 
Seems like a decent deal. Comments?
 
A little off-topic but the 2.5X does feel quite sluggish to me. I wonder how it will handle in the mountains (Lake Tahoe in my case) during the ski season...

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