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#420 of 2763 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 2763 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 2763 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 2763 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 2763 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 2763 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
#426 of 2763 by brc2004 Oct 03, 2004 (5:06 pm)
Thanks for the advice!   I just went and drove the used Forester. It was in good condition (and what a nice owner; she really DID have all the maintenance records), but I was very disappointed to find that it was not quite as comfortable inside as the new Foresters. The driving dynamics didn't seem quite the same either. So I don't think I'll be getting it.   I can afford a new car, but I haven't decided if I'm ready to commit that much money.   Thanks again; I should have waited to post until after I gave the vehicle a test-drive.   (And p0926, for the advice about taking whatever car I end up getting on the highway once a week -- that's a great tip! )
#427 of 2763 Price of Forester XT on the East Coast by Donluce Oct 03, 2004 (8:52 pm)
My wife and plan to fly to the East Coast early next year and purchase a XT, and drive it back to California. I have been looking at the selection and prices of the XT at Fitzgerald Auto Malls in Maryland. They seem to have a good selection, and prices appear to be about $2000.00 below factory invoice.   Can anyone suggest other dealers I should check out on the East Coast?   Thanks,   Don Luce Replies to this message: rsholland (Oct 04, 2004 5:23 am) boomerbubba (Oct 04, 2004 6:28 am) edunnett (Oct 04, 2004 7:06 am)
#428 of 2763 Re: Price of Forester XT on the East Coast [Donluce] by rsholland Oct 04, 2004 (5:23 am)
Replying to: Donluce (Oct 03, 2004 8:52 pm) Don   You might check out Herb Gordon Subaru in Silver Spring MD. They're part of the MileOne dealer group, and perhaps 10 miles or so from the FitzMall White Flint Subaru dealer. There's also Stoelman Subaru in Tysons Corner, Va and Beyer Subaru in Alexandria, VA. All these dealers are on the outskirts of Washington, and just off the DC beltway (I-495). They are all well aware of FitzMall, and their pricing, and try to be very competitive with FitzMall.   For addresses and directions, as well as current inventory, go to the SOA web site. There's a dealer search feature there. Select Maryland and Virginia. Another thing you might want to do is to call each of these dealers and ask to speak to the Sales Manager and/or Internet Sales Manager. Explain to them that you're flying in from CA (so they know you're really serious about a car purchase), and maybe they'll go further out of their way to sweeten the deal. Whatever deal you strike over the phone, get them to fax over something, so that you have some sort of proof in hand when you actually go and "do the deal." Good luck!   Bob
#429 of 2763 Is this trip really necessary? by boomerbubba Oct 04, 2004 (6:28 am)
Replying to: Donluce (Oct 03, 2004 8:52 pm) My wife and plan to fly to the East Coast early next year and purchase a XT, and drive it back to California. I have been looking at the selection and prices of the XT at Fitzgerald Auto Malls in Maryland.   I had a similar plan a few months ago. I was going to fly to the DC area, buy a Forester XT from Fitzmall and drive it back to Texas. I found that a local dealer in Texas, when shown the Fitzmall web site, essentially matched the offer. So I bought locally.

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