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777 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 4:32 AM
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I just picked up my Legacy Special edition and got what I think is a great deal. I payed $20600 out the door with TTL included. I was trading in a 2008 Honda Accord LX but talks stalled on Friday (I basically was going to start looking at another Honda). They were going to give me what I owed on the Accord but they wanted a little over $23000 including TTL for the Legacy. They were going to throw in a few extras (at the times just tinted windows and wheel locks) but the price was to high and I didn't like the whole 63 months thing for financing. So the sales guy called me today and stated they had some new incentives (I think that really meant it's the end of the month and we really need to sell a car) that would allow me to finance the car, get the final price where I wanted it to be, and still drop my payments (of course the 63 months helped that but my payment would of only gone up about 10 bucks a month had I done 60). Well I pushed him more and got fog lights, wheel locks, tinted windows, trunk cargo net, and splash guards thrown in for free. I have to go back in a few days to get the splash guards and windows done. Overall it was pleasant buying experience (probably the least stressful in a long time). There was zero hassle from the finance guy about an extended warranty and he did give me a choice of going back to 60 months but I figure the 2 years free maintenance kind of makes up for it. Besides I am going to pay extra each month for awhile to offset the difference. I am very impressed with the car so far. I didn't hate my old car but it was to big (even with two young children) and it drove like a boat at times. I am really liking all wheel drive and honestly the car is very quick even for only having 170hp. I am kind of scared though as this is my first non-Honda car in about 7 years. Hopefully I don't regret it. A couple of friends at work swear by them. I think what helped me is I went to a small dealership that sells very few cars each month. They actually have two locations and the other one is the busy dealership. The guy that helped me works at the other one and flat out told me that had I been at his dealership, the cost would of been at least $1500-$2000 higher for the car (and that they would have never agreed to more than free window tinting). I will say, the quality and finish of the legacy is a noticeable upgrade from my Accord and that was nice car on the inside. I definitely don't feel like I downgraded at all (which is what I was worried about when researching the legacy). I know the resale value isn't as high as a Honda but honestly they don't seem very far behind plus it's cool owning a car that you almost never see on the road. Hopefully over time I will continue to sing Subaru's praises  .
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 21, 2009 10:24 pm) Interesting that the dealer did not push the extended on you, as our dealer just threw a very high price down and basically wanted us to just turn it down, saying it was way too costly for as reliable a vehicle as the Subie is. We later got an offer from Subaru of America for the same warranty at 40% of the cost that we were offered at the dealership. Turned that down too, tho, as we've put very little repair $ in our Subies and most of that was after they've rolled over 100k, when the warranty wouldn't have been in effect anyway. Back to your new ride, what color did you get?? Enjoy the Subie experience! Robert
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 21, 2009 10:24 pm)
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Replying to: robsis (Feb 22, 2009 7:42 am)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Feb 22, 2009 8:24 am) |
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you guys sound like you know what you're talking about. could you guys give me your opinion on this dealer's offer? is he being straight up? 2008 Subaru legacy 2.5 GTLimited. current options it has installed are: * All Weather Floor Mats * Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass * Off Black Center Armrest Extension Out the door would be $30,300. 0% for 2 years. It's a test drive car with about 40 miles on it. Given the economic climate, you think he could do better? Thanx for any info!
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 22, 2009 3:07 pm) As to the non-pressure, methinks they just wanted to sell you a car, and saw this as the way to do it. Congrats. |
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Replying to: crapshoot (Feb 22, 2009 3:56 pm)
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Replying to: robsis (Feb 22, 2009 5:11 pm) really appreciate your input. i'm looking in ny metro area by the way...
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Replying to: crapshoot (Feb 22, 2009 5:32 pm) Good luck in your quest.....(BTW, the HK stereo and the dark carpet are great reasons to get an 09!)
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