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Re: Go for it?? [ateixeira] by nhroadrunner
Jan 03, 2006 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 03, 2006 7:54 am)

Juice - I bought the Forester from Manchester (NH) Subaru for $21.7K. They didn't have the color I wanted (steel gray) so they immediately made arrangements to have one delivered. Overall, it was a decent buying experience and I would recommend the dealership.
 
I've been driving an Accord during the past six years so the Forester is definitely a change for me.
 
I have a few other questions/comments which I'll post in more appropriate forums.
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Re: NH dealer [gmarie] by losthat1
Jan 04, 2006 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: gmarie (Jan 02, 2006 9:46 am)

Yes, agree on the wipers. Driving in sleet up Rt. 16 was tricky the other day. I was able to continue driving with a bit of ice on the wipers but saw others pulling over to scrape.
 
We are most fortunate in this area. Many dealers to choose from keeps competition at a premium....dealers in New England seem to work with you on price more than elsewhere!
 
Love my Subies!
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Re: Good Price on 2005 Forester XT [km24] by kumari
Jan 05, 2006 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: km24 (Dec 30, 2005 7:31 am)

I haven't been able to find any 2005 XT's left in my neck of the woods. I'm interested in finding out what all of you have been paying for the 2006 XT Limited (before tax and license). It already comes with leather and the sunroof and upgraded sound, so that only additions are special goodies like dimming rear view mirror, cargo trays and nets, etc., that I'm not interested in paying $$$ for. I've done some cross-country shopping and have found them for around $25,500. Thinking that the prices should come down when the RAV4/V6's come out because that will be some competition for them. What do you all think?
 
Samantha
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Re: Good Price on 2005 Forester XT [kumari] by p0926
Jan 06, 2006 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: kumari (Jan 05, 2006 9:59 pm)

Samantha- I don't see the new RAV4 significantly impacting Forester sales. $25,5k is a good price for a 2006 XT Limited. I don't think you'll see Forester prices drop much until summer when the manufacturer rebates usually kick in.
 
-Frank
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Re: Good Price on 2005 Forester XT [kumari] by ateixeira
Jan 06, 2006 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: kumari (Jan 05, 2006 9:59 pm)

Most people are reporting RAV4s at MSRP, with a few exceptions (fitzmall.com is one). The V6 will be in high demand at first, too.
 
The Forester XT already carries a price advantage, so I'm not sure if there will be much impact.
 
-juice
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Re: Good Price on 2006 LL Bean? by jeqq
Jan 06, 2006 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 06, 2006 7:00 am)

I've been quoted 25,400 on an '06 LL Bean. It includes splash guards, homelink, tray, net and tail piece. Price does not include tax and rebate. How does this quote stack up?
 
TIA
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Re: Good Price on 2006 LL Bean? [jeqq] by kumari
Jan 06, 2006 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: jeqq (Jan 06, 2006 1:53 pm)

I can practically get an XT for that LL Bean price - I think it's around $1,000-$1,500 too high. You can get the X with the Premium pkg (but no leather) for around $21,000, so is it really worth paying an additional $4000 just for a slightly altered suspension and leather seats? Oh, and a little wood on the steering wheel? I'd do some internet shopping if I were in your shoes - and call some of the dealerships in outlying areas. They're usually primed to make better deals than the ones in metropolitan areas.
 
Samantha
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Re: Good Price on 2006 LL Bean? [kumari] by jeqq
Jan 06, 2006 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: kumari (Jan 06, 2006 5:56 pm)

I think there's more to the LL Bean than leather.
 
To me the difference between the XT and the Bean is basically the turbo. Add on auto transmission and the xtras I got and your XT runs $1000 more. (I'm assuming you were quoted a manual transmission). Your deal is about $800 below invoice which is very good. Mine is quoted around $200 below. Are people really getting Beans for $1000 to $1500 less?
 
BTW, my wife does not want or need the turbo. We are looking for a safe economical car that runs on regular gas.
 
Thanks for your input; I do appreciate it.
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Re: Good Price on 2006 LL Bean? [jeqq] by kumari
Jan 08, 2006 (11:12 pm)
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Replying to: jeqq (Jan 06, 2006 8:30 pm)

I think the price you were quoting was *before* the rebate - my mistake. When I mentioned the extra price "just for the leather", I wasn't talking about the XT - I was talking about the regular, non-turbo "X" with the premium package (which includes the sunroof and 6 cd changer, but not the leather).
 
I'm getting an XT Limited which comes with leather, the huge moonroof and the turbo - all as standard equipment - and I've been quoted anywhere from $25,100 to $25,800 for it. Those prices are after the $1000 rebate has been taken off. and don't include tax & license. Look at the base prices for the L.L. Bean vs. the XT Limited and prorate from there to see if your deal is good. These prices are for the Forester, not the Outback.
 
Good luck,
 
Samantha
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Re: Good Price on 2006 LL Bean? [jeqq] by kumari
Jan 08, 2006 (11:26 pm)
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Replying to: jeqq (Jan 06, 2006 8:30 pm)

Forgot to mention, I'm been pricing the auto trans, not the manual. And, I'm in California. I hear that you may get better deals in Colorado where there is more competition - I got some good quotes from Arizona. There may be better deals in the close surrounding states to shop and then have your local dealer meet.
 
BTW, I didn't want or need a turbo either, but once I drove it, I had to have it. LOL!!! I was told by my mechanic that if I don't engage the turbo, I should get the same gas mileage as with the non-turbo. That should work for me as I only drive around 3000 miles a year and it's mainly less than 5 miles from home. I will only use the turbo for passing on the freeway or those rare times when i'm driving uphill. I plan to use mid-range gas, 89 octane. No one has done this so I don't know if it will work, but the way I see it, I won't need the high octane stuff for everyday driving, only when I go on a long trip.
 
If I didn't need an SUV to schlep around my dogs and for home repair supplies, I would probably get one of those Toyota hybrid sedans just for the gas mileage. Or, that Highlander V6 hybrid, if it wasn't so expensive. It, however, drives like a tank, not like the zippy little Forester. I also liked the RAV4, but hated the way the dash was laid out. It also drove very well. I'm basically just getting the Forester because it has the available Turbo for when I might need it and because I like the way the interior is laid out. I hate the exterior - looks like a miniature version of one of those old SUVs from the 1960's. Very boxy and uninspired.
 
After I took off the $1000 from your price for the LL Bean, it looks pretty good. But, I'll bet they're gonna do better deals with more rebates, so if you can wait ......
 
Best of luck to you.
 
Samantha

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