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#99 of 2246 Costco auto hookup = useless (IMO) by ballistic Dec 01, 2003 (12:37 pm)
the Costco dealer (Carlsen Subaru in Redwood City) quoted me about $500 more and wouldn't budge on price.   The Costco-connected Subaru dealer in Portland, Oregon quoted me one of the highest prices of all six dealers in my area. Based on that surprising result, I'm unlikely to waste time seeking a Costco price next time.
#100 of 2246 re: Costco auto hookup = useless (IMO) by kw101 Dec 01, 2003 (1:12 pm)
Just to clarify, the autobytel connected dealership quoted me a price $100 over the Costco price the first time, but after negotiating, came back with the price I ended up paying. The Costco connected dealership refused to budge on their price when I asked if they could beat the other dealer's quote.   The lesson I learned was that it's the sales person/dealer that makes the difference, and that the autobytel/costco price may be negotiable.
#101 of 2246 $1,200 under invoice XT Premium ? by bobshere1 Dec 04, 2003 (9:27 am)
Was that a typo ??? I'm in Calif. For curiosity I called some Oregon dealers. I found prices here in Calif were LESS than Oregon (a switch !). As for vigor of Forester sales, I could only find one White XT PP in all of Calif. I paid $250 under invoice, with considerable shopping.... (Costco is a non-starter meant for the lazy). The best deals are with the VIP (Int'l Mountain Biking Assoc., for example)if you're not going to do some "shopping".           Bob (near San Francisco)
#102 of 2246 $1,200 under by ballistic Dec 04, 2003 (9:33 am)
I wouldn't mind seeing more detail, like the actual bottom-line price paid on that deal, myself. If it's true, it was a heckuva buy.
#103 of 2246 "heckuva buy" by bobshere1 Dec 04, 2003 (9:55 am)
At 3% holdback on XT PP Invoice, it would appear this dealer LOST almost $500 on this transaction.... Dealers don't do that unless there were some VERY unusual circumstances (like needing that one last car for a sales incentive...). Again, I didn't hear of anything below VIP (invoice) for Oregon when I called around, while in CA you could easily beat that (at least in the San Francisco Bay Area).            Bob
#104 of 2246 Typo? by raybear Dec 05, 2003 (2:56 pm)
Or loss-leader? We don't go below net in our ads, and most other dealers won't match them.   Are you sure it wasn't $1200 off MSRP?   There is always the chance it was a Brass Hat car, with another $500 taken for the miles.
#105 of 2246 raybear, typo? by ballistic Dec 05, 2003 (3:35 pm)
That's what we're all waiting with bated breaths to hear. $1,200 under MSRP would be commonplace. But $1,200 under invoice for an XT would, if true, make my June $100-over-invoice, $1500-under-MSRP XT purchase look like the dumbest deal I ever made.
#106 of 2246 $1.2k under MSRP by subearu Dec 05, 2003 (3:39 pm)
sounds about right. CarsDirect in my area has 'em listed around $1250 under MSRP, about $700 over invoice. So, that should be a good general indication of the current selling price of this area.   VIP pricing (via IMBA or other Subaru partner) will get you invoice pricing no questions asked.   -Brian
#107 of 2246 Mea Culpa - $728 under invoice by mre4 Dec 06, 2003 (10:32 pm)
Sorry for misinformation: I figured accessories at MSRP instead of invoice, which overstated savings $373, and I rounded up very generously at first b/c I was so happy with car, which is still awesome!! Invoice according to Edmunds: 26084. (includes destination, perhaps that is confusion??)
#108 of 2246 Also.... by mre4 Dec 06, 2003 (10:46 pm)
I guess since the title is price and buying experience I should mention that the experience was very enjoyable. The car had 5 miles on it when I got in to test drive it. The sales team was professional, friendly, and easy to deal with.

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