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#348 of 2724 by ateixeira Jun 30, 2004 (8:43 am)
Our family has bought 4 cars there. There is a processing fee of $99 and that's it, you pay tax and tags of course but no surprises. The fee is even advertised on the web site up front.   Of course that's why we've been repeat customers there.   2004s are a bargain now, but 2005s have significant improvements, so it's a tough choice to make.   -juice Replies to this message: lee_w (Jun 30, 2004 8:52 am) ohtoma (Jun 30, 2004 2:48 pm)
#349 of 2724 Re: [ateixeira #348] by lee_w Jun 30, 2004 (8:52 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2004 8:43 am) Bought 4 where? what dealership? Thanks
#350 of 2724 by ateixeira Jun 30, 2004 (8:57 am)
Fitzmall.com.   -juice Replies to this message: lee_w (Jun 30, 2004 9:08 am)
#351 of 2724 Re: [ateixeira #350] by lee_w Jun 30, 2004 (9:08 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2004 8:57 am) Thanks, that is helpful information
#352 of 2724 Re: Finalized purchase last weekend [ohtoma #346] by alyosha73 Jun 30, 2004 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: ohtoma (Jun 29, 2004 6:18 pm) Yep, just as it states on the website, the only fee is the 99$ documentation fee, the prices were lowered more from the price which I locked in, but there is no special financing from Subaru at the moment, my deal is still better by about 600$ at 1.9% versus 4.99% current financing. One can get their own financing - capital one offeres 4.6% and Penfed about 3.6%, I think. As for hidden fees, their invoice stated price is about $200 more than the invoice on edmunds.com and includes Baltimore area advertising fee.
#353 of 2724 Re: [ateixeira #348] by ohtoma Jun 30, 2004 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2004 8:43 am) They sound straight-up just talking over the phone, it's just that I'm used to treating the dealer as the enemy. Apparently they discount the cars every 2 weeks, so I'll keep an eye on them.
#354 of 2724 by ateixeira Jul 01, 2004 (6:00 am)
That's how I used to be, now my sales man is someone I consider a friend. He'll look things up for me, fill me in on future product info, call me when a certain model arrives so we can test drive, etc.   I've sent him a couple of referrals so it's paid off for both of us, literally.   -juice
#355 of 2724 Not to criticize, but... by mfletouva Jul 01, 2004 (8:26 am)
Nothing wrong with Fitzmall, but I've been able to use their prices as a starting point and been able to beat them pretty easily with two cars now. I purchased a Forester X Auto for around $600 less than their best price, and my fiance just purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx for a full $1000 (!!!) less than the best offer from Fitzgerald.   I'm not bashing them, I'm just saying don't assume you are getting the best deal because they post their 'real' prices on the internet. I had a decent experience up there, but they weren't particulary knowledgeable about what they were selling. If you use their price as a general guide, you should do well. Replies to this message: alyosha73 (Jul 01, 2004 11:29 am) edunnett (Jul 01, 2004 1:55 pm)
#356 of 2724 by ateixeira Jul 01, 2004 (8:46 am)
No-haggle won't necessarily be the rock-bottom price. It can't be. Other cars dealers go up and down, you might pay more or less, average is probably the same though.   The thing about the no-haggle deal is the consistency, you pay the same as anyone else. Some people just aren't in to the negotiating and dickering and would be better off.   Also, a bigger benefit IMO, is that there are no games. You set a price then they add a processing fee after the fact. Then of course they'll do you the huge favor of splitting the difference...   There are pros and cons.   -juice
#357 of 2724 by p0926 Jul 01, 2004 (10:02 am)
The point about the sales staff not being particularly knowledgeable is valid though. Any place that has "mall" in its name isn't likely to be strong in the product knowledge dept. You can't really blame them either. Fitz carries what, a half dozen different makes? That'd be hard for all but the most dedicated sales person to keep up with. Of course that's why we've got wonderful resources like Edmunds. By the time I go to the dealership, I know what vehicle I'm interested in, what options I want and how much I'm willing to pay. All that remains is the test drive.   -Frank

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