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Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#3362 of 3516 Re: 2012 Forester 2.5X Auto Premium [drew510] by xwesx

Apr 02, 2012 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: drew510 (Apr 02, 2012 1:22 pm)
Dang, that's WAY down there. They must be getting some sort of volume incentive to offset? Crazy.

#3363 of 3516 Tell me what you think. by pheat0n

Aug 11, 2012 (7:05 pm)

I am now the proud lessee of a Forester. I'm curious to know how I did. This was my first time leasing a new car. So I'm not sure how I did. I'm thinking that I might have been able to spend a few more hours there and maybe done a little better, or maybe I just got had. . In any case. Tell me what you think.
 
Here is the skinny on the deal I negotiated. I'm in area code 68114.
 
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5x Premium, Auto, All Weather Package, Obsidian Black Pearl
Luggage Compartment Cover
Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass
Exhaust Tips
Body Side Molding
Rear Bumper Cover
Floor Mats
Sticker = $26,175
Negotiated Price = $23,404
42 Month/ 12,000 Mile Lease = $255.33 per month.
First Month Down
 
Did I do ok? Or did they see me coming?

#3364 of 3516 KBB Trade in values on 2002 Forester by illinoiscentra

Aug 18, 2012 (6:04 pm)

Yeah, its been a while. And sorry if this is the wrong place to post.
 
I was looking how much I could expect for my 2002 Forester S, 71K, for my zip at the kbb.com website, either trade-in, or sell to a co-worker. For one in "Good" condition, its coming up as 7,537 for trade in. I am having a hard time believing this. Any insight?

#3365 of 3516 Re: KBB Trade in values on 2002 Forester [illinoiscentra] by xwesx

Aug 19, 2012 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: illinoiscentra (Aug 18, 2012 6:04 pm)
You're having a hard time believing it is so low or so high?
 
For a Forester of that year and mileage, I don't think you should expect more than 7500 to 8500 private party.

#3366 of 3516 Another pricing question - 1999 Forester by ingridr

Aug 20, 2012 (1:14 pm)

I have a 1999 Forester (believe it is a L but could be an S) that has 196,000, of which 75% are hwy miles as I travel to dog shows, that is in rough mechanical shape that I am looking to sell. It is overheating and leaking coolant so I suspect that it is the head gasket issue. Replaced one several years ago and do not want to put the money in to fixing this one as this is just a secondary vehicle that I do not need. Body has a paint chip here and there and the windshield is cracked.
 
Obviously this is a major fixer upper but I do not even know what is realistic price for a fixer upper. 500? 750? 1000? I live in MT where Subarus are revered. A close friend just sold within 4 hours of posting on craigslist a 1997 outback with 220,000, that was leaking oil and did not run for 1000. Granted, it was leather seats, moonroof, etc where mine is more of the base model. Was thinking of posting my forester for 1000.00 OBO but wanted some experienced feedback as to what is a realistic sale price. Thanks for any and all advice

#3367 of 3516 Re: Another pricing question - 1999 Forester [ingridr] by xwesx

Aug 20, 2012 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: ingridr (Aug 20, 2012 1:14 pm)
$196K.... That car in Fairbanks (Alaska) would likely sell for $3500-4000 sans head gasket issues (assuming no other major problems), so let's say $500 less than that in your area. Estimate $1500 for the HG replacement at a shop, and I'd say you're at about $1500 as an asking price. I'd probably be willing to take as low as $1,200 for it.
 
If the struts are gone or it has other suspension or CV joint issues, go down from there, but if it runs, is warm, and the AWD works, you shouldn't take less than a grand.

#3368 of 3516 re:1999 Forester by ingridr

Aug 20, 2012 (8:48 pm)

Thanks xwesx! It runs but gets in the "red zone" of overheating within a few miles so it runs with that caveat. Also, it could probably use some new struts. With that said, the AWD, cruise, etc all work and it has 12 years of regular oil changes so perhaps I should list it at around 1200.00 and see where it gets me

#3369 of 3516 2012 Subar Forester X/manual+alloy value package by sourdate

Sep 04, 2012 (12:18 pm)

Hello, I just bought my first Subaru last Saturday. It's Forester 2.5X with 5 speed manual and alloy wheel value package including trunk rubber mat and roof rack for $19840, the MSRP is a little less than $22,000. Do you think it's a reasonable offer from the dealer? Thanks

#3370 of 3516 Re: 2012 Subar Forester X/manual+alloy value package [sourdate] by xwesx

Sep 04, 2012 (3:41 pm)

Replying to: sourdate (Sep 04, 2012 12:18 pm)
I'm roughly estimating that you're about $800 under invoice, which is a pretty good price. You're looking at a '12, so you have to consider what you could get a '13 for as a comparison and decide if the difference between the two is worth the model year difference to you.
 
Five-speed manual.... that's the ticket!

#3371 of 3516 Re: 2012 Subar Forester X/manual+alloy value package [sourdate] by ateixeira

Sep 05, 2012 (7:49 am)

Replying to: sourdate (Sep 04, 2012 12:18 pm)
Under $20k, wow, didn't think you could still get them for that. With alloys, even.
 
Congrats, did you have a mask and a gun to rob them like that?

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