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#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
#514 of 2369 by chipchipowski Dec 02, 2004 (5:16 pm)
I would call the credit card company back and insist they dispute it now and issue temporary credit. Tell them that you've not gotten what you paid for, were told when to expect it and didn't get it then, asked for a refund and was lied to about it. This is very clear cut and you need to explain it as such. If I were you I wouldn't be anxious.. you didn't buy anything and tried to get a refund.   Have you considered options like the Costco Auto buying program or AAA car buying program? My guess is that program prices are $300-$500 over invoice.
#515 of 2369 by ateixeira Dec 03, 2004 (9:40 am)
Or a no-haggle dealer like fitzmall or Van Bortel.   -juice

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