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2767 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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We finally bought a Subaru Forester Premium PZEV. I thought the pricing situation might interest others. The deal was just about as good as I could get altho I'm not sure it's bargain. I called every dealer in Westchester Co (NY) where we live and couldn't get anyone to sell the car below $25,700, which is about $300 under the sticker price of $26,000. Apparently Subaru had banner sales in September and inventories are very low in the northeast. (I thought I'd found the car in NJ for $24,100, but it was missing the all-weather package and turned out to be a manual.) Finally, after checking the inventory of every dealer in NY state I found one within reasonable distance that had the right color (paprika red), all-weather package, and 2 additional options (cargo tray and mirror compass) in a demo car with 1,400 miles on it. We negotiated a price of $24,256, plus tax and tags. That was all great, altho when the car came home last Friday we did hit a minor snag: My husband had not noticed that the cargo tray was missing. I emailed the dealer immediately (Friday) and heard back today (Monday) that (contrary to my original conversation with the dealer and to the online inventory page which is still on the web) that the tray is "not included with this model." Hopefully we'll resolve this last bit peacefully, and without a 2nd drive upstate. Thanks to everyone for assistance with the decision!
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Replying to: overhear (Oct 12, 2009 10:44 am) I would push it. It is only a $46 cost (invoice) for the dealer and could make a big difference in your level of satisfaction with the purchase. I love having it in my Forester. Also, the Paprika Red is (contrary to my original opinion) a great color. I has grown on me, for sure.
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Replying to: evadoo (Oct 09, 2009 3:49 pm) Went to Fitz Subaru just yesterday and they had one that color in the showroom. I loved it - but our last 2 cars were green so the wife ruled it out.
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 12, 2009 10:49 am) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 13, 2009 10:53 am)
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Hi, all. Here's what I've got; both are in Newport Blue. Any thoughts? Is the Limited worth the extra two grand? Choice #1 2009 Limited Luggage cover Rear sensors Rear bumper cover Auto-dim mirror Body-side molding kit $25,150 Choice #2 2010 Premium w/AWP Auto-dim mirror Cargo tray $23,018
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Replying to: catch822 (Oct 13, 2009 4:25 pm) I definitely give a strong " thumbs up" to the body side molding and bumper cover. Wheel arch moldings and "mud flaps" are nice protection features as well. Versus MSRP, both cars look like respectable prices. I imagine the '09 was manufactured at least six months ago, so somebody is losing money with that car sitting on a lot....
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 13, 2009 5:02 pm) |
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 13, 2009 5:02 pm) I think I'm leaning toward the Premium. I would probably add the body-side molding to the Premium, as well -- and good idea about the wheel arch moldings and mud flaps. I'll get a quote on those... Thanks again for your response! |
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 13, 2009 11:38 am) For the person asking about the Limited I say YES is it worth it, the perforated leather feels like a million bucks. It takes it up a whole class, from competent to upscale. Ours is a 2009 Limited PZEV. Funny thing is I saw an LL Bean the other day - those were rare, only the very early portion of the 2009 model year had those. There was no difference besides the badges, though.
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