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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 28, 2009 3:11 pm) |
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I just thought I would offer an update on my new car search here in Western PA. I have been looking for a 2010 Forester 2.5x Limited with Navi, auto-dim mirror w/compass, all weather mats, rear bumper cover and an ipod console. This Forester was not that easy to find without being loaded with several accessories I did not want. In exploring inventory at all local dealers, I was unimpressed with the prices they were asking for those cars. So we decided to order this car. Once I made that decision, I sent out another round of emails specifying the car/option/accessories I wanted. Since I live in PA, cars here must be sold as PZEV, so when I approached dealers in Ohio, I asked them to order my vehicles as PZEV. I informed the dealers that I would buy the car immediately from the dealer giving me the best price at or below invoice. None of my local dealers would give me a price, instead offering me the car for $200-500 over invoice. When I turned those offers down, one dealer was quite insulted at my disregard for a dealer's need to sell cars at a profit. Even in this day and age, several dealers wanted to sit down with me before they would discuss price. Others promised deals at invoice or below IF I sat down with them first. I just wrote them back, thanking them for their “help” but telling them I had real numbers from others to consider. Throughout eastern Ohio, dealers offered me the car I wanted at, or $60 over invoice. One dealer in NW PA offered me the car at invoice with a lifetime power train warranty. Two PA dealers, both about an hour away, offered me the car at $200 and $274 under invoice. I will pursue the latter offer. As a courtesy, I emailed those dealers who offered to order my car at invoice to tell them I selected a dealer. Some emailed me back to attempt to better their offer. The lowest offer I got was $300 under invoice. Whenever I got a price from a dealer at invoice, their figures exactly matched mine. Interestingly when someone offered a figure over invoice or a percentage over invoice, their figures and mine rarely matched. I appreciate all of you who have shared your buying experiences on this forum. The car pricing guides suggest that buyers are paying well over invoice for the popular Forester, but here several buyers have made much better deals. I am always looking to make a great deal if I can without entirely gouging the dealer. I couldn’t ask for a car at invoice minus all/part of their holdback. I have a style that works for me and has helped me make great deals on my last two cars. I couldn’t do this without the information I gain from this forum. Thanks, all. Summary of car ordered: Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited, PZEV Navi auto-dimming mirror w/compass Rear bumper cover all weather mats ipod console MSRP= $29,129 Invoice= $27,074 Edmunds TMV=$28,032 My cost=$26,800 + 7% Pa tax, license and tags Subaru dealers I would recommend: Huebner Subaru (OH), Boardman Subaru (OH), Waikem Subaru (OH), A Crivelli Subaru (PA); New Team Kunkles Subaru (PA) and Kerven Subaru (this is where I am ordering my car). All of these dealers were responsive, helpful and willing to deal.
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Replying to: dante80 (Oct 28, 2009 3:05 pm)
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 28, 2003 8:07 am) MSRP $24,890 Discount -$1,908 Adjusted Price $22,982 Engine2.5L H-4cylTransmission4-Speed Automatic Ext. ColorCamellia Red Pearl Int. ColorGrayStock NumberCS821VINJF2SH6CC4AH738351 Model CodeAFF
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 28, 2009 9:46 am)  Guilty as charged.
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Replying to: ydavid (Oct 28, 2009 9:25 pm) |
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Replying to: rckpgh (Oct 28, 2009 6:34 pm) |
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Replying to: rckpgh (Oct 28, 2009 6:58 pm)
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Replying to: dante80 (Oct 29, 2009 4:24 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 26, 2009 11:39 am) Thanks for the advice. This forum was helpful for me. Below is the deal we got. Hope it helps someone else get their Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium w/ AWP Color is Paprika MSRP $25,598 Includes: PZEV Rear Bumper Guard Tail Pipe Covers Splash Guards Paid $23,600
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