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Subaru Legacy Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Current promotions on Subaru Outback? by jmpage2
Feb 23, 2008 (11:30 pm)
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Replying to: hackd (Feb 23, 2008 3:13 am)

I'm considering purchasing or leasing an Outback XT for my wife after a test drive today. Had been considering a spendier crossover such as a Nissan Murano but the Subaru seems to offer pretty good value.
 
Subaru appears to be running lease/finance promotions as well as cash back through the end of February. We probably wouldn't be in the market until May. Can I expect similar deals at that time of year based on past history from Subaru? I believe that's around the time that the 2009 models will be out.
 
What's a reasonable price to expect to pay over invoice? I'm in the Colorado area and dealers here tend to be a little bit stingy when it comes to discounting popular SUVs that aren't from the big 3.
 
Thanks,
 
J
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Re: Current promotions on Subaru Outback? [jmpage2] by jeffmc
Feb 24, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Feb 23, 2008 11:30 pm)

Not sure about predicting special financing offers, but if past history holds up, the rebates will be no worse than they are now, possibly better. I'd expect to pay below invoice, rather than over. Invoice minus rebates is a good target... many folks do even better (up to an additional approx $1500 off, depending on whatever incentives Subaru's giving the dealer at the time). I, too, live in an area where Subarus are extremely popular, and getting the low pricing is not difficult. E-mailing different dealers' internet sales dept is generally a good way to go.
 
Perhaps someone else here has a recommendation for a CO dealer that gave them a good deal. Anyone?
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Re: Current promotions on Subaru Outback? [jeffmc] by bob757fl
Feb 24, 2008 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Feb 24, 2008 12:41 pm)

My experience in South Florida today on purchasing an 08 Outback 2.5i was this: In Miami:
$22,000 for a white 2.5i w/mirror and compass plus tax and tag and no other dealer "fees". This includes the $1000 rebate. Northern cities are giving 1250 on the rebate for the 2.5i and midwest (Ohio) is giving the full 1500. Invoice including destination charge is 23,864 according to the TMV report. West coast of Florida dealers would only go 22800 plus tax and tag.
 
So I got it for about 1800 below invoice but other cities should be able to do even better with higher rebates.
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Re: Long Island Interest [longislander1] by ddburns
Feb 24, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Feb 18, 2008 7:45 pm)

Couldn't agree with you more. I took delivery of my '08 Legacy Limitied 2.5i a week ago. I was compeletly impressed with the quality and value of the package. I added the rear wing, Sirius and the auto dimming mirror, Black/Black...looks great. Definately not ashamed to be seen in it. Last week's storm was a blast to drive in. I will leave the Armada in the garage next time it snows. Got my at Donaldson's Subaru in Sayville, NY (Long Island). Great folks to deal with and Lloyd was THE most knowledgeable car sales consultant I have ever dealt with. Says a lot, as I have been in the auto industry more than twenty years, thirteen with a manufacturer.
 
Time will tell about durability and reliability, but the Legacy feels so much more solid than the Altima, Camry or Accord. You do give up some room and no Bluetooth, but the car just has a great feel. More of a driver's car than any of them in my opinion.
 
I do wish for more power, but could not justify the $4,000 for a GT, given its my daily driver to work.
 
Unfortunately, Subaru is one of those brands that does not get a look by most consumers, particularly compared Honda, Toyota or Nissan. I have not been this pleasantly surprised by a new car in years. I am actually enjoying the ride to work! Hope you enjoy yours for many miles.
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Re: Long Island Interest [hackd] by disney2
Feb 25, 2008 (12:08 am)
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Replying to: hackd (Feb 23, 2008 3:13 am)

I'm not positive but I think it's on the back too.
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Re: Long Island Interest [disney2] by longislander1
Feb 25, 2008 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: disney2 (Feb 25, 2008 12:08 am)

The heat goes at least halfway up the back. I've almost always had a thick jacket on, so I'm not exactly sure how far up, but it's fine for me.
 
As far as rebates, I've been researching since last summer, given that we've bought two new Subarus since August. I've never seen Subaru without a rebate. If you really want rockbottom pricing and aren't too far away, Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Maryland has very low pricing. I think there's another low-priced dealer in the area, called something like Farrish. I don't know anything about the quality of their sales or service, but I have seen some good postings about Fitzgerald. I could have knocked off another $1,000 -- even with all travel costs -- if I had bought from Fitzmall, but I wanted the convenience of a local dealer.
 
I drove my wife's Outback in the snow on Friday and it reminded me just how solid and stable these cars are. I'm sure they're even better with winter tires. The all-season Bridgestones are somewhat of a compromise, as others have posted on various Subaru forums.
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Another question by jmpage2
Feb 25, 2008 (8:54 am)
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Another question Subaru gurus. When does Subie typically introduce new models? I remember reading that the 2008 model Legacy/Outback started showing up at dealerships around the May timeframe. Is it expected that the 2009 models will show up around the same time this year?
 
Any information on minor changes to the 2009 that would make it worth waiting for?
 
Thanks.
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Re: Long Island Interest [ddburns] by hackd
Feb 25, 2008 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: ddburns (Feb 24, 2008 7:09 pm)

Can you post the price you paid? Agree with your post...I thought the Altima was more comfortable but the Legacy drove better and gives you a lot for your money. I was in Utah this week and it is amazing how many people have Subaru's compared to Long Island.
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Re: Another question [jmpage2] by longislander1
Feb 25, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Feb 25, 2008 8:54 am)

I believe the Legacy will get a major redesign for the 2010 model year. My salesman confirmed that when he said they change every 5 years. I'm guessing they'll be introduced about a year from now. That was the pattern for the revised '09 Forester, which, I believe, is just being introduced about now.
If there are any facelifts to the '09 Legacy, they'll probably be minor. You can also go to cars101.com and ask the site's host, Joe Spitz, what he's heard.
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Re: Another question [longislander1] by jmpage2
Feb 25, 2008 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Feb 25, 2008 10:27 am)

Thanks for the info. My wife's current car is leased so unfortunately the choices are buy hers out at the end of the lease (and she doesn't want to do that) or lease/buy something new for her by May.
 
My primary concern was that the '09 MY would come out around the May timeframe and it would become difficult to still get an '08 in the color/options that she wanted. My experience with other manufacturers is that they will let inventory get very lean right up until the new ones come out, so that they don't have to offer as many incentives.

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