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Re: [yotr]
by robsis
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Feb 22, 2009 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 21, 2009 10:24 pm)
Sounds like you got a deal that you are happy with, and that is the most important thing when it comes to car buying, IMHO. I love our new '09 Leggy and have been a Subie convert for several years now.
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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Re: [yotr]
by longislander1
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Feb 22, 2009 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 21, 2009 10:24 pm)
Congrats on your new ride. It sounds like you got a great deal. Paying $23K would have been crazy. You can get a Limited for less than that. I think you'll find that these cars are pretty durable. One thing that sold me (we own two '08s) was the large number of older Subarus on the streets in my area. I'm not sure I agree with you about interior fit and finish (Honda still does a really fine job, although Subaru is very good), but on the outside, the Subaru's paintwork rivals cars that cost thousands more. Now that you're part of the club, you should check in regularly on the Subaru forums here and at legacygt.com. Lots of great advice available from other owners.
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Re: [robsis]
by yotr
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Feb 22, 2009 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: robsis (Feb 22, 2009 7:42 am)
White satin pearl and it is beautiful! My salesperson basically told the finance guy ahead of time that I was on a budget and to just get me out of there as quickly as possible. I was shocked as I have never had a salesperson let alone a finance guy do this. It's usually a battle to see if you will cave and buy the extended warranty.
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Re: [longislander1]
by yotr
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Feb 22, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Feb 22, 2009 8:24 am)
Honestly I would have agreed with you on the Honda interior being better than the Subaru if I was going by the previous honda's I have owned. Honda missed a step with the newly redesigned Accord. It's way to big and is a shell of it's former self (I had the last gen version also which was a fantastic car). It was also the only Honda I have ever owned that had nearly a dozen rattles/creaks within a couple of weeks. My friend also has an 08 Accord (coupe) and has the same issue with his interior. Couple that with seats that are very uncomfortable and a loud engine and you have a car that barely resembles the Accord I held in such high regard. It's not a bad car but I can honestly say it is the first honda I was genuinely disappointed in. By reading other posts in the Honda forums, I am not the only one that thought that. Also, I don't know if Honda changed their paint recently but I have never had so many issues keeping a car swirl mark free. It was a magnet for them. If the Subaru holds up, my wife and I will be looking toward a Forester in a couple of years as a replacement to our ever aging GMC Envoy.
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first time buyer
by crapshoot
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Feb 22, 2009 (3:56 pm)
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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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Re: [yotr]
by robsis
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Feb 22, 2009 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: yotr (Feb 22, 2009 3:07 pm)
Our 09 Legacy Ltd is also Satin Pearl...We just love the color, too!
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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Re: first time buyer [crapshoot]
by robsis
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Feb 22, 2009 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: crapshoot (Feb 22, 2009 3:56 pm)
Sounds high to me...when we were shopping, they had several 08 GTs at $27-28k OTD....but it does all depend on your local market.
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Re: first time buyer [robsis]
by crapshoot
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Feb 22, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: robsis (Feb 22, 2009 5:11 pm)
that was my feeling too, but i wasn't sure.
really appreciate your input.
i'm looking in ny metro area by the way...
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Re: first time buyer [crapshoot]
by robsis
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Feb 22, 2009 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: crapshoot (Feb 22, 2009 5:32 pm)
Well, I'm in Flagstaff, AZ and Subies are at a premium here due to the AWD; however, the GTs with their requirement of premium fuel are a little down as our fuel prices here are pretty high.....and that price you were quoted just seemed waaaay out of line, expecially considering that there are still 08's around at all...
Good luck in your quest.....(BTW, the HK stereo and the dark carpet are great reasons to get an 09!)
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Re: first time buyer [robsis]
by crapshoot
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Feb 23, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: robsis (Feb 22, 2009 8:03 pm)
again thank you.
and since you brought up the point about the '09's...
have you heard anything about prices on those? the GT specifically.
yes, i have newbie car buyer written all over me...
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