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Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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by ateixeira
Aug 28, 2003 (11:21 am)
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Well, if you are bargain hunting, I'd consider a 2003 model. Those carry a $1250 incentive, so you can get them at invoice-1250. That might save you some cash.
 
The 2004s have a few changes, like silver badges instead of gold, and the two-tone wheels are history. If you prefer that look, I think the price you're being offered is fair for a brand-spanking new model year.
 
-juice
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happymister by bgabel1260
Aug 29, 2003 (5:19 am)
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There's something wrong if a dealer is willing to sell you a new 2004 for $700 under invoice already. They are basically losing money even after considering the holdback.
 
Is this invoice-$700 with or without a trade? Often they lowball you on the trade to make you think you got a good price on the new car. And what trim level are you looking at? I guess you are looking at a base model with automatic transmission.
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2004 outback vs 2003 outback by happymister
Aug 29, 2003 (6:23 am)
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Hi,
 
i haven't told the guys that I have a tradein.
this is their Internet sales guys.
I have a quote for $22k for 2004 outback base model
and a quote of $21150 for the 2003 outback base model with premium audio. with rebates included.
 
for 2003, base model and base model with premium audio are same price.. one has weather package and other has premium audio package.
 
for 2004, i believe they make only base model with weather package.
 
so considering that i pay $850 more for 2004 model..
whats a good deal. from resale point of view.. it looks like 2004 might be better to get.
apart from 2 tone wheels...is there ANY significant difference between the models ?
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by ateixeira
Aug 29, 2003 (6:28 am)
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You'll recover that $850 if you sell it in less than 7 years or so. I'd lean towards the 2004.
 
-juice
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2003 overpriced by bgabel1260
Aug 31, 2003 (5:42 am)
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The 2003 has slighty better financing: 2.9% vs 3.9% for 5 years. Doesn't seem like much but if you finance most of the purchase price, you basically save over $500 in interest over 5 years.
 
The dealer needs to come down on the 2003. Think about it: the 2004 has $300 higher MRSP and doesn't have the $1250 rebate...yet they only want $850 more for it. What you should negotiate is $1550 ($1250 rebate + $300 MSRP difference) off the 2004 offer price, which means a target price of $20,450 for the 2003. If you can get it for this price (or better), go with the leftover.
 
New changes for 2004: redesigned splash guards, "red burl" patterned door trim and interior wood trim (2003 used different wood look), new color (Champagne), no more Timberline Green, Titanium Pearl cladding replaced with Warm Gray Opal, badges are chromed instead of golden. Basically all cosmetic changes only.
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2004 Outback Ltd Pricing by expy02
Sep 02, 2003 (6:25 pm)
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Purchased a '04 OB Ltd wagon this morning. 2.5 with auto, paid $367 over invoice. Dealer said they needed one more sale to hit their month end quota. The car was delivered to the dealership last week. Total was $26,600 with air filtration system, auto dim mirror, cargo bin, cargo net, rear bumper cover & rear gate bar. New champagne color is fantastic!
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by ateixeira
Sep 03, 2003 (8:31 am)
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Congrats. That's the monotone one, right? My fave color.
 
-juice
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Purchasing an 03 Outback LTD : HELP by wymanj
Sep 04, 2003 (7:16 am)
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I am not sure I understand all the pricing info and am willing. The dealer here in Napa CA says that he will sell me the 03 LTD (4 banger with a manual transmission) for 3500 off the MSRP. After reading the posts above this sounds like a great deal. Am I missing something? Is this reasonable?
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by ateixeira
Sep 05, 2003 (9:51 am)
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The '03 has a $1250 dealer incentive, you should calculate invoice and maybe aim for $1250 under invoice. Don't start at MSRP, start at the invoice price.
 
-juice

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