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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! ) |
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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
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Replying to: Donluce (Oct 03, 2004 8:52 pm) 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 |
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Replying to: Donluce (Oct 03, 2004 8:52 pm) 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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Replying to: Donluce (Oct 03, 2004 8:52 pm)  Elissa |
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Since you said east coast, Van Bortel in NY is another no-haggle dealer, check them out too. But the DC area has plenty of Subaru dealers, like Bob said. -juice |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 28, 2003 8:07 am) As a novice car-buyer, I am seeking some advice on how to go about purchasing a new Forester. I have never bought a new car before and I'm not sure if I am getting the best deal possible. I visited one dealer and took the car for a test drive (I liked it). I asked what the invoice price was. He did some calculations and after adding $500 to the invoice and tacking on the tax, tags, and documentation fees, the total came to about $22,600 for a Forester X, manual transmission---basic, no additional features, with 2.9% financing. I guess what I really want to know is: is this a good deal? Or should I keep haggling? And one final question: for those of you out there with the XS, is it worth it to go the next step up? The only two perks I would really like to have are the heated seats and moonroof. But my budget is somewhat tight, and I don't want to be shackled with huge monthly payments. Thanks for any advice. |
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Replying to: tanager (Oct 05, 2004 1:22 pm) Since taxes and title fees can vary widely from area to area, our members will be better able to comment if you can state the selling price without those items. If you get a chance, try to post that info. kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
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Replying to: tanager (Oct 05, 2004 1:22 pm) So, yes, you should absolutely continue negotiating! You don't mention if you are looking at an '05 or an '04. Invoice on the 2005 XS is $20,412 and you can get it from carsdirect.com for $20,560. To that add $575 (destination charge) $50 (documentation) $300 (estimate of tags/registration, varies by state) $1750 (tax based on 8.5%) = $23,235 So, if you got an "out the door" price of $22,600 for a 2005 then that's a great deal. I suspect you are looking at a 2004 though. If you are looking at a 2004 then I would shoot for $18,600 base (there is a $1500 customer rebate good through 11/1), and $21,200 out the door. In which case, you look like you are getting a bad deal.
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Replying to: edunnett (Oct 05, 2004 4:08 pm) -Frank |
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