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Re: 08 Legacy 2.5i Limited [bigearz1] by longislander1
Jan 07, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: bigearz1 (Jan 05, 2008 5:44 pm)

Also, the regular Subaru warranty is included in the price. An extended warranty is not. I've never bought one, but I understand the price on those can sometimes be negotiated as well.
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Re: 08 Legacy 2.5i Limited [bigearz1] by jeffmc
Jan 07, 2008 (6:51 pm)
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Replying to: bigearz1 (Jan 05, 2008 5:44 pm)

I don't think you can do any better on the price... Effective January 3, Subaru of America no longer offers any customer rebates (and no incentives/volume bonuses to dealers or salespeople) on vehicles sold in the US to Canadian customers. I don't see how a dealership could offer you anything below invoice - they'd be losing money.
 
Other fees you might encounter at the dealer could be a documentation fee (varies by dealer, usually charged to recoup dealer's costs associated with filing sale information with state agencies. I've seen anywhere from $25-$250); and a small fee for a temporary 3-day permit ($24 in my state, not sure about NY).
 
Other costs will include Canadian GST at the border (6%?) and whatever the current Canadian RIV fee is ($195, I think).
 
You can find much useful information here: http://www.cars101.com/canada.html. On that website you can also find contact info for the fellow that puts that info together... his dealership in Seattle sells many cars to folks in BC, so he may be able to answer other questions the website doesn't cover.
 
Also, be aware that warranty rules just changed as well. Yes, the price includes the full factory warranty. However... if you have any warranty work done at a Canadian dealership, you'll have to pay for it upfront and be reimbursed by Subaru of America... Subaru Canada won't cover the costs. If you want to avoid that, you'd have to take it to the States for any repairs under warranty. All that stuff is also spelled out at the link above.
 
Not quite as sweet of a deal as it was a few months ago, but you should still come out way ahead. Good luck to you!
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Re: 08 Legacy 2.5i Limited [jeffmc] by bigearz1
Jan 08, 2008 (9:08 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jan 07, 2008 6:51 pm)

Thanks guys for the reply. I actually did a lot more research after posting my question. But i gotta say jeff u're very knowledgeable!
 
now i'm stuck on to which colour i should buy. Its a odd thing, I love the satin white exterior but not too impressed with the beige interior that comes with it. take a look: http://www.subaru.com/media/image/2008/legacy/25gtlimited/photos/4216_059_lg.jpg-
 
the problem to me is not the beige itself, but the mix of beige and black.. black dashboards and steering wheel w/ beige seats? someone please tell me this is a photoshop error?
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Re: 08 Legacy 2.5i Limited [bigearz1] by jeffmc
Jan 08, 2008 (11:09 pm)
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Replying to: bigearz1 (Jan 08, 2008 9:08 pm)

I believe the dash, wheel, and top of the interior door panels are done in black to aid outward visibility... least possible amount of glare in your field of vision, so your eyes see the road as much as possible day and night.
 
I've got the black/beige combo on my Subies. I don't like how easily the beige shows dirt, but I do actually like the black with it. The beige helps keep the interior bright & airy, but if the dash & wheel were beige, it'd be beige overload for me. We actually got the black all-weather floor mats to help tie the interior colors all together, and I think it works. They're quite practical in wet/snowy climate, too. You can get black carpeted mats as well (was my salesperson's suggestion), to hide the dirt. When you go to pick up your car, use some black mats from another vehicle on the lot to see what you think of 'em in your car.
 
Of course, color preferences are all subjective. One downside to smaller car companies like Subaru: limited interior/exterior color combinations.
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Best price for 2.5i limited by longislander1
Jan 11, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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The best I've been able to do is $23K on a limited with mirror/compass and armrest extension. Has anyone done better on price in the NY metro area? Any feedback appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Best price for 2.5i limited [longislander1] by jeffmc
Jan 11, 2008 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Jan 11, 2008 2:56 pm)

Can't comment on NY-area pricing specifically, but you should be able to knock around $1000+ off of that. At least $500 more off would be OK. At this point, maybe you should consider e-mailing a few out-of-state dealers and either do business with them or see if a local dealer will match their pricing. You can also try printing out Fitzmall's online pricing and taking that to your dealer to match (or at least come close to). If you're actually ready to sign the paperwork, tell 'em what price you want, and that you'll sign on the spot if they match it... hard for a dealer to resist a guaranteed sale.
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08 legacy L purchase by balforno
Jan 12, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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just paid 23500, less a trade at full book Reynolds in old lyme Ct at xmas time.
it included the 1000 rebate.
1. very nice people
2. they are 10 minutes from our home
3. they supply loaners All the time..
4.the car is dynamite. driving experience close to our last generation 325 BMW.
this car is a real sleeper.
Dislike; only that the the vinyl smells different than a european car.
this seems to be be typical of japanese cars,-all.
 
we are porsche, audi, and now subaru owners. (just bought a 97 legacy wagon, 2 owner 105k miles. seems very tight after 11 years.
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Re: 08 legacy L purchase [balforno] by jeffmc
Jan 12, 2008 (6:43 pm)
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Replying to: balforno (Jan 12, 2008 5:30 pm)

Congrats & welcome to the Subaru fold. Twice!
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Re: Best price for 2.5i limited [longislander1] by disney2
Jan 13, 2008 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Jan 11, 2008 2:56 pm)

I think I paid 23500 with the 1000 off included. Look back 2 or 3 months for my post. I am in NJ and used Town Motors in Englewood. Good experience. I got the exact car and think it drives similar to the Audi A4 I just turned in.
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Re: Best price for 2.5i limited [disney2] by longislander1
Jan 13, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: disney2 (Jan 13, 2008 5:58 pm)

I ended up paying $22,900, including the $1,000 cash back, with armrest and mirror/compass, and got what people tell me is a decent price for my trade. This was the second car I bought from North Coast Subaru in Glen Cove, NY. It took a lot of negotiating, but in the end, I've had positive sales and service experiences there. And after owning premium brands and paying through the nose for service, I found it refreshing to pay only $32 for an oil change (completed within an hour of dropoff) on the first car we bought from them in August.

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