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#416 of 2755 Bought 2005 Forester X A/T with about $500 options for $19,800 by gotb Sep 25, 2004 (1:26 pm)
My car had bunch of options like carpet net/tray, tail tip, mud guard, arm rest ext, etc. $19,800 including freight and out the door price was $20500 for me... I live in VA and bought my car from a MD dealer. I noticed west cost was more expensive than east coast when I bought my sentra too... Replies to this message: gotb (Sep 26, 2004 10:21 am)
#418 of 2755 fair price, favorite dealer by mesubidrvr Sep 25, 2004 (6:33 pm)
Thanks to all who have posted messages here... I read many before deciding to make a deal at my favorite dealership--Charlie's Motor Mall (in Augusta, Maine). This is our fourth car from Charlie's (3rd Subaru) and just LOVE the buying experience with them.   Bottom Line: Red 2004 Forester XT, Auto Transmission, w/premium package (leather, moonroof) MSRP $28,240, minus $4,000 (rebate and end of year clearance special), minus the $2400 over bluebook we got for trade-in: $21,840   True, pickings were SLIM for 04's on the lot, but we went in feeling really flexible about color and options and happened to find one we really liked. I always car shop in late September--great bargains!   BTW, hubby has a 2003 Baja w/leather & moon and we've had absolutely no problems with it. Rides like a dream (actually better than Forester--less stiff), great for cargo, roomy. Engine doesn't have quite the punch of the Forester turbo, but very zippy nonetheless.
#419 of 2755 Re: Bought 2005 Forester X A/T with about $500 options for $19,800 [alison] by gotb Sep 26, 2004 (10:21 am)
I bought mine from Fitzgerald auto mall in Gaithersburg. There was another one(silver) for $19,800 but it had no options installed. I just checked their website and it's gone too...
#420 of 2755 Just bought 04' Forester X (slightly used).......... by tundraman Sep 28, 2004 (9:57 pm)
with 6500 miles, manual transmission for $18,250 up here in Fairbanks AK. Seemed like a good deal to me. What do you all think?   Thanks, Mike.
#421 of 2755 by ateixeira Sep 29, 2004 (6:11 am)
For Alaska that is a good price.   I think you have very few dealers there, so new prices are definitely higher than in other regions (supply and demand).   6500 miles is not even fully broken in. The previous owner just warmed it up for ya.   Congrats.   -juice
#422 of 2755 Is a 5yr old Forester for $12,500 a good deal? by brc2004 Oct 02, 2004 (4:54 pm)
Hi! I am new to the world of car ownership! I've managed to get by for many years without one, living in Boston, but now I have the money to spend and would really like the convenience of a vehicle. I'll use it for vacations, getting away on the weekends, and running errands. NOT for commuting, though, except going 1 mile from my house to a parking lot near the train station.    I'd been thinking of a smaller car, but test-drove the Forester and really liked the feel of it, the sightlines, the comfort of the seats, and the cargo space.   I'm still unsure, especially since I don't have too much experience with cars, that I should pay all the money for something new. I found a 2000 Forester S, automatic, good condition, for $12,500, private seller. What do other Subie owners think--would this be a good way to try out Forester ownership without a huge investment? Could I expect it a 5-year old Forester to last 5-7 more years, without needing more than, say, a few thousand dollars worth of repairs in addition to regular maintenance?   It is close to Blue Book value; I looked it up. Replies to this message: p0926 (Oct 03, 2004 9:17 am)
#423 of 2755 brc2004 by mazdax605 Oct 03, 2004 (4:23 am)
Hello brc2004,   I am a fellow Mass resident,and my wife and I just picked up a new 05 forester X at Subaru planet last month.We leased it for 3 years,and so far love it.I really have no idea how well these cars hold up other than I see a lot of them on the roads down here on the south shore.You didn't mention what equpiment the car you found had on it or the mileage.These things would help the other members on here tell you how much longer it should last,and what you should be paying for it.I would try to find the real world pricing forum here on edmunds,and ask the used car guru's what they think that particular car(with equpiment and mileage)should be worth in the real world as either a trade in or private party sale.   If these Subaru's are anything like the other Japanese cars I/we have owned they will go for a long time with little to no issues.I have no idea what kind of funds you have so I can't answer the question of which is better buying new or used.Heck maybe a short term lease would be better.Also from what I have read on here if you live in Boston or another more urban area,maybe the X model or equivalent in the old style would be better because the X has plastic cladding on the sides that should hold up better to bumps and bruises.Good luck in your pursuit.I think you are on the right path. Replies to this message: 10years (Oct 03, 2004 8:50 am)
#424 of 2755 Re: brc2004 [mazdax605] by 10years Oct 03, 2004 (8:50 am)
Replying to: mazdax605 (Oct 03, 2004 4:23 am) Hello brc2004,   Yes Subarus generally hold up very well. In the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas there are still many old vintage models motoring about even though eaten/beaten from many winters.   Keep up your research and test drives. Hopefully soon Subaru owners of pre-2003 models will contribute.   You might consider going new with a 2005 model or left over 2004 if you can find one. Than way you know for sure how the previous id^^t, er owner, really treated the vehical. Fitzmall.com has 2005 X models for a touch less the $20K with attractive interest rates, rebates, or sign and drive away leases. You'll get a good standard warranty with roadside assistance or you could purchase an extended waranty but check posts on these boards for all the pros and cons of that.      Have Fun.
#425 of 2755 Re: Is a 5yr old Forester for $12,500 a good deal? [brc2004] by p0926 Oct 03, 2004 (9:17 am)
Replying to: brc2004 (Oct 02, 2004 4:54 pm) First off as has been pointed out, in order to help you determine the value we need to know what the mileage is. Take the avg private party price that you get from Edmunds and KBB and that's what you should be looking to pay ($12,5k seems a little high). Next, have a reputable mechanic give the vehicle a through going over. If you don't know of one, there are companies that specialize in inspecting used cars and will come to you (figure on paying $100-200 for this service). If the vehicle checks out all right, then yes it should last another 5-7 years without any problem. One more thing, with your extremely short commute, you might want to take it out on the hwy once a week or so and give the engine and exhaust system a chance to clear out the crud from all those short trips.   -Frank

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