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#126 of 1646 the last VDC wagon by brunna Jun 10, 2004 (5:06 pm)
I have been trolling several discussions on wagons and test driving like crazy. I just brought home an 04 VDC wagon and will keep it overnight. I have a golf event tomorrow so I can pack stuff into it and thoroughly test it out (and it's raining tonight, fun fun AWD!). I asked the local dealer (Bel Air, MD) to prequalify me for the 2.9% for 60 months deal that just ran out this week and they said no problem, he'd get me in somewhere other than Subaru. I told them that the Fitzmall dealer (an hour south of me, and thanks to fellow posters for pointing them out) has a VDC for $25 and change and a couple LLBeans for the same. Again, he said he'll match - no problem. They want to get rid of it fast. I certainly like the car so far, even though it may look dated compared to the new ones, but the deal seems unreal if I can get the amount I need from my trade. Of course, I could get the 05 2.5 Limited for a few bucks less actually, even though no finance help. I have only spent 10 minutes driving it home, but I noticed a leaky wind noise sound from the drivers side window at speeds over 50- normal, or a sealing issue? Also, the brakes seem a bit "mushy" - normal? Maybe the car hasn't been driven for a long time and it needs to be broken in a bit, but I did notice how vaultlike quiet it was otherwise. Very refined. My wife likes it better than the Bimmer wagon too - big plus there. Any thoughts on the 04-05 comparo? Is the VDC really that much more of a car that I shouldn't worry about the "dated" design? It sure would be nice to drive a new car and have the dealer eat all the depreciation from the first 2 years off the bat! Help! I'm confused.
#127 of 1646 2005 Outback 2.5i Wagon by ruready4me Jun 11, 2004 (4:17 pm)
In the market for a vehicle after 6 years of driving 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I want inexpensive (20-25k) with features. I'm in AZ, I just test drove the 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i, the basic model in the silver metallic/ granite gray opal, an automatic with a few other add ons like floor mats and cargo net. The dealer listed retail as $25,895. I supposedly was given a deal of $24,565, "only $500" over their invoice price. I'm not one to buy on the spot, so I've come home to research and think on it.   After looking at vehicles for a week, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, and Jeep Liberty, I'm only impressed with the Outback. It's in the same price range as the others, but feels and looks better.   So do you think $24,565 is a good deal? Replies to this message: toyota_buyer (Jun 11, 2004 4:23 pm) rob_m (Jun 12, 2004 3:13 am) toyota_buyer (Jun 12, 2004 7:32 am)
#128 of 1646 2004 Outback 2.5i Wagon AUTO. Price paid $19100 by toyota_buyer Jun 11, 2004 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: ruready4me (Jun 11, 2004 4:17 pm) I just bought a 2004 Outback 2.5i Wagon AUTO, it is the base model and the only option added was the AUTO transmission. I got it for $19100 + taxes + tile & registration.   There is actually a $2500 customer rebate going on.   Did I get a good deal? Replies to this message: rob_m (Jun 12, 2004 3:13 am) toyota_buyer (Jun 12, 2004 7:32 am)
#130 of 1646 Re: 2004 Outback 2.5i Wagon AUTO. Price paid $19100 [toyota_buyer #128] by rob_m Jun 12, 2004 (3:13 am)
Replying to: toyota_buyer (Jun 11, 2004 4:23 pm) Killer deal. I paid 21,500 for my 2003 Outback with Auto in November 2002.
#131 of 1646 Re: 2004 Outback 2.5i Wagon AUTO. Price paid $19100 [toyota_buyer #128] by toyota_buyer Jun 12, 2004 (7:32 am)
Replying to: toyota_buyer (Jun 11, 2004 4:23 pm) I bought this car at the Don Miller dealership on the east side of Madison, WI. They were very professional and pleasant to work with. I would recommend them to anyone in the market for a Subaru.
#132 of 1646 Re: 2004 Outback H6-3.0 LL Bean Model [jeremycole #124] by rice Jun 13, 2004 (6:51 am)
Replying to: jeremycole (Jun 10, 2004 3:16 am) I purchased this car on June 7th at Atlantic Subaru on Cape Cod, MA. They can be reached at AtlanticSubaru.com
#133 of 1646 by ateixeira Jun 14, 2004 (7:24 am)
brunna: yes, mushy due to the dual-stage brake booster. FWIW it does allow for smoother non-emergency stops.   ruready: some are still paying $1000 over invoice, in particular GT models are commanding a high price. Your deal seems good for a brand spankin' new model, yes.   $19.1k with auto? Sheesh, they're giving them away.   -juice
#134 of 1646 last VDC by brunna Jun 14, 2004 (4:35 pm)
Alas, it didn't work out pricewise. They got it all convoluted with my trade-in, but essentially, the VDC would be $27,800 from the $33K sticker. He found 3.9% not 2.9% for me and then they began the fancy diarrhea mouth exercise where they tell you how much money they are losing, etc. We fought about the downpayment on a credit card, knowing damn well they can't pass the fee to me in the paperwork, so he proceeded to hide it elsewhere. Enuf. The new Highlander with 3rd row seating is more practical for me, so I'm going there next. Good luck all. Thanks for the info!
#135 of 1646 by ateixeira Jun 15, 2004 (6:35 am)
Sorry they gave you the run around.   Good luck with the HL negotiation.   If you change your mind, try Fitzgerald Subaru in Rockville, MD, they're no-haggle and won't pull stunts like that.   -juice

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