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#582 of 2755 Beanies by ateixeira Mar 08, 2005 (7:43 am)
$32k must be an Outback LL Bean, that's an H6 engine and a different vehicle entirely. They sell for close to $30k.   $27k is probably the MSRP for the Forester LL Bean, loaded up. Subtract rebates and go to invoice-level prices and you might get to $22.5k I guess.   -juice
#583 of 2755 Quote by kesserendrel Mar 08, 2005 (12:40 pm)
Dewey Griffin Subaru in Bellingham, WA gave me this quote:   $20,231.15 (including rebate) for a manual tranny 2005 Forester X pretty much loaded: premium speakers, tweeters, subwoofer/amplifier, cd changer, differential protector, armrest extension, crossbars, side cargo nets, tow hitch, all-weather mats, and cargo tray.   I feel like this is a good quote, provided they treat me right on my trade. Am I correct? Replies to this message: forestercurt (Mar 11, 2005 12:33 pm)
#584 of 2755 L.L. Bean to good to pass up by cusafr Mar 08, 2005 (4:22 pm)
My bad. Should read the title of the thread.
#585 of 2755 Another quote--LLBEAN at $22,450 by dognut Mar 09, 2005 (7:52 am)
Went to another dealer and got the exact same quote. Now I think I'll wait a month or two and see how far they come down just before the 06 appears! Any guesses if they drop the price another thousand? Replies to this message: p0926 (Mar 09, 2005 8:21 pm) dognut (Mar 15, 2005 8:27 am) once_for_all (Mar 15, 2005 8:59 am)
#586 of 2755 Re: Another quote--LLBEAN at $22,450 [dognut] by p0926 Mar 09, 2005 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: dognut (Mar 09, 2005 7:52 am) A lot depends on how many are left on the lot. If there's only a couple then I wouldn't count on it. Also, once they sell that's it, so if you've got your eye on I'd go ahead and get it.   -Frank Replies to this message: dognut (Mar 15, 2005 8:27 am) once_for_all (Mar 15, 2005 8:59 am)
#587 of 2755 LL Bean by ateixeira Mar 10, 2005 (10:17 am)
Checked the local dealer and that's right on target, I doubt you'll do significatly better than that.   -juice
#588 of 2755 Re: Quote [kesserendrel] by forestercurt Mar 11, 2005 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: kesserendrel (Mar 08, 2005 12:40 pm) Yes that is a good deal. I get any Sub at Invoice due to VIP Pricing. The X model is the loss leader model for dealers which means they can sell them below invoice sometimes. I got an 05 X with Auto and 500-600 worth of extra options that they usually comes with the armrest/muffler ect for 19.2K. The X has rear drums and no posi in the back as the XS has, the auto climate control on the XS/XT seems to be problematic so I don't miss that. I like the lower body sections NOT being painted, easy cleanup and no damage worries. The X is also lighter than the other models and gets better gas mileage. I would have liked 4 wheel disc brakes but for commuter car the X rocks. The turbo is way underrated on HP it has about the same as the Legacy GT=250HP not 210 but the mileage is way low but performance is unbelievable at 5.3 to 60, that spanks most sports cars, if you can live with the crappy gas mileage get an XT.
#589 of 2755 Bought a new Forester today by elf1972 Mar 12, 2005 (3:46 pm)
I bought a 2005 Subaru Forester X today with auto dimming mirror/compass, splash guards, cargo bin, tail pipe cover and rubber floor mats in Regal Blue. I got out the door at $21K and feel pretty good with the price I got - about $300 under invoice before the rebate, tax, tags and freight. Should I be feeling okay about this deal?   I'd been researching for about a month and was pretty much set on the Forester, then fell in love after the test drive this morning. I'm in Maryland and went to Herb Gordon Subaru. They were definitely willing to work with me - especially on my trade in ('01 Sunfire).   I'm loving the car - it's so fun to drive. Almost hoping for one last snowfall before Spring to try out the AWD! Replies to this message: p0926 (Mar 13, 2005 5:51 am)
#590 of 2755 Help please! Fair price? Limited time to decide... by adnil1 Mar 12, 2005 (9:28 pm)
Hi everyone. This is my first post on Edmunds and my first time buying a Subaru. I am inexperienced with the whole bargaining thing and could use some advice. I have an offer from a dealer in Maryland for a Forester X, manual 5-spd, in the light silver, with NO added options for $19,300 out the door-total,final price including tax and tags (we are 5% sales tax here, about $70 for tags). Is this a good deal? No other dealer I have called will match or beat it, but after reading edmunds and about dealer hold back I wonder how much he is really making off me? I am supposed to go in and sign Monday and I don't know if I should take the offer or keep looking. I am also concerned about resale for a manual. Any input appreciated! Thanks. Replies to this message: p0926 (Mar 13, 2005 5:39 am)
#591 of 2755 Re: Help please! Fair price? Limited time to decide... [adnil1] by p0926 Mar 13, 2005 (5:39 am)
Replying to: adnil1 (Mar 12, 2005 9:28 pm) First off, it's easier to compare apples to apples if you don't include in the total the tax, tags etc. Assuming you don't have a trade-in (which affects how much tax you owe), I'd say that's a very good deal. Not being able to find another dealer willing to beat it is also a good sign. It appears that the dealer is selling it to you pretty much at invoice which is as low as you can normally expect him to go. Yes there's a holdback involved but you have to allow the dealer to make a few hundred in profit or he won't be in business very long.   Many buyers today (myself included), worry about getting the best deal possible and therefore have a tendency to try and squeeze every last possible dollar out of the dealer, sometimes to the point of obsession. Unfortunately, you can quickly reach the point of diminishing returns where the time spent worrying and negotiating isn’t worth the potential few extra dollars you might save. So if this dealership has treated you fairly and bargained in good faith, I would recommend you accept his offer and sleep well knowing you got a great deal.   -Frank

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