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#504 of 2369 2.5X In Central NJ by chipchipowski Nov 26, 2004 (7:25 pm)
Hello,            I got a 2005 2.5X Forester today. With: Auto trans., security system, cargo tray, cargo side nets, tailpipe cover and armrest extension. Blue over gray. Sticker $22,619 + $575 = $23194   Paid: $18,926 (base price which in my case included a $1200 rebate, a $125 advertising fee and destination charge of $575)+ $133 (security sys)+84 (arm rest ext)+ $46 (cargo tray)+ $49 (side nets) + $28 (tailpipe cover)= $19,266 (pre-tax)   I think i did better than well, but what do you think?   In NJ the trade in amount doesn't get taxed. The other NJ bonus as of 10/01/2004 is new cars get can four year registration and all get four years without needing state inspection (sticker says due for inspection 11/08!). $7.50 tire tax though.   Dealer notes to those in Monmouth, Southern Middlesex and Northern Ocean counties of NJ.   Pine-belt Subaru's price was terrible and they slap on pin-stripping and door edge guard which should be a clear indicator for any shopper to RUN AWAY. They also quoted a price for a stick when a Automatic was clearly specified, of course you have to question them to bring out the facts. UGH, hate them liars.   Freehold Subaru- Can they be serious? They had maybe two in stock. I prefer a dealer who is committed to the brand.   www.fitzmall.com price for blue with auto is $19,691 has rubber floor mats and cargo tray and nothing else. They have several in black with better pricing but from here it's a few hour trip.   Oasis Subaru- Salesman was OK, glad i didn't get one of the teenager like salesboys. Went in and got what i thought was a fair price (was below invoice w/ options and rebate figured in after that) but they were too low on the trade in. They apparently were using a lost ancient form of arithmetic (when figuring trade value)which allows you to skip some lines (like low mileage allowance) at your will. So, no sale. destination fee is $5 more in Middlesex county. Wasted time.   World Subaru - Bought from them, bottom line was the main reason. Price was lower and trade value higher (even before the "push and shove", which brought the price up) compared to Oasis. They had 58 foresters in stock and allowed me to pick which one and add options for invoice price. The salesman I got was OK and it didn't seem like the other sales staff were sneaky or desperate. Sales manager didn't have a problem with refusal to sign arbitration clause on the contract, so i crossed it out (this was not negotiable to me, it would have scrapped the whole deal). I crossed out the window etching which is printed on the contract for $169. Lastly, the F & I guy took no for an answer without a fight. The only thing offered was a third party maintenance contract/mechanical breakdown/road hazard for tires. Fairly painless dealings. Replies to this message: baydrive (Nov 27, 2004 5:37 am) chipchipowski (Nov 27, 2004 8:35 am)
#505 of 2369 Re: 2.5X In Central NJ [chipchipowski] by baydrive Nov 27, 2004 (5:37 am)
Replying to: chipchipowski (Nov 26, 2004 7:25 pm) Congratulations! I think that was a terrific price! I can't believe that you got that price with destination and all those options. I paid a few hundred over that and without the extras. One thing though, don't understand the comment about Freehold Subaru. I went there a couple of months ago and they had plenty of Foresters on the lot.   Have fun driving your new Forester. Replies to this message: chipchipowski (Nov 27, 2004 8:35 am)
#506 of 2369 Re: 2.5X In Central NJ [baydrive] by chipchipowski Nov 27, 2004 (8:35 am)
Replying to: baydrive (Nov 27, 2004 5:37 am) Thanks for the comments. I was surprised at the price too, World Subaru is advertising an additional 35% off the discount amount sale (not 35% off total price). They have Subaru "Stellar Performer" signs up. Is it posible that dealers with this designation get extra dealer rebates?   When I looked at Freehold's inventory several weeks ago they had only a couple of 2.5X's. In fairness they now have 18 2.5X's (per their Subaru website).
#507 of 2369 XS Price by vision Nov 29, 2004 (12:28 pm)
I just purchased my Forester in Omaha and got it for 23,318 (out the door). That included was a XS auto, with Moon Roof, Extend arm rest, and auto-dimming mirrors. Based on TMV value the price seems to be okay, but what do other people think?
#508 of 2369 by ateixeira Nov 29, 2004 (1:14 pm)
That's pretty well loaded up, XS Premium with automatic. Not bad. The average cars costs $27 grand and you got a lot more for about $4 grand less than average.   -juice
#509 of 2369 Re: First time buyer in NY [aka_cars] by aka_cars Dec 02, 2004 (9:36 am)
Replying to: aka_cars (Nov 12, 2004 6:49 pm) We've had a pretty bad experience so far. We paid a $1000 deposit on a car -- the dealer told us it was in their port and would be in by 2/3 days but definitely before the end of the month (when the special financing & rebate were to expire). I call him a week later and now he starts talking rudely and claiming that no guarantee was made about when the car would be delivered and hangs up on me while I am trying to ask him a question. I was able to talk to the manager who agreed to refund our deposit when their accounting office opened on Monday. The deposit was made through our credit card and the credit has not shown up as yet (4 days later). The credit card company says it might take up to 15 days before it shows up, failing which I can dispute it. I have tried calling back the manager at the dealership-- left a message with the operator as well on his voice mail but no response yet.   What other options do I have? Does anyone have experience with such a situation?   I am not sure if buying a new car is worth this stress and hassle. But we need one, so we are thinking of heading down to fitzmall this weekend and hope for the best. There are a number of lessons that I have learnt from this -- the most important being not to put down any money till the car is physically on the dealer lot. Will be glad to share further experiences about how this gets resolved but am anxious about the deposit now. Thanks.
#510 of 2369 by ateixeira Dec 02, 2004 (9:52 am)
They may not ever have actually charged you. Often they'll just take a credit card "print" and hold it.   Ask for the print back and tear it up.   Take your business so a more honest place, you deserve to be treated better.   -juice Replies to this message: aka_cars (Dec 02, 2004 10:01 am)
#511 of 2369 Re: [ateixeira] by aka_cars Dec 02, 2004 (10:01 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 02, 2004 9:52 am) They actually did charge me -- its all ready been posted on my statement. I am still shocked as to how dishonest some people can be and thats why I am fearing the worst.
#512 of 2369 by ateixeira Dec 02, 2004 (10:03 am)
Sorry, I guess I read that wrong, I thought you meant they had not charged you after 4 days. They have not credited you, OK now I get it.   I bet they are stalling in hopes that you will change your mind. Just keep persisting as you've been already.   -juice
#513 of 2369 With a dealer like that ... by p0926 Dec 02, 2004 (1:24 pm)
maybe you need to start playing hardball... threaten to report them to the BBB. And most definitely take your business elsewhere!   -Frank

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