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Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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used '07 vs. new '08 by jcorelitz
Sep 26, 2007 (9:37 am)
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my wife and i have pretty much settled on the outback as our choice for the family car based on its safety and performance features. love the awd, since we live in chicago, and seems like a solid choice for kids and pets.
 
i tend to prefer the styling of the '08s to the '07s, but our local dealer has a few '07s on the lot with miles in the teens for a substantial savings - $4-5k over a new model with comparable features (probably the 2.5i). is that indicative of any problems the '07 has, or might these vehicles just be coming off a lease with the price indicative of how much depreciation to expect in the first year?
 
i would suspect the latter, but any light anyone could shed on the decision would be much appreciated - and if there are any other makes and models to consider.
 
thanks!
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Re: used '07 vs. new '08 [jcorelitz] by ateixeira
Sep 26, 2007 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: jcorelitz (Sep 26, 2007 9:37 am)

Find out how they were used.
 
If they were some executives' program car, they sound like a great buy.
 
If they were rental/loaner cars, well, those often get abused. Buying a used rental car is like buying a used mattress from a cheap motel!
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Re: used '07 vs. new '08 [jcorelitz] by fxoffroad
Sep 26, 2007 (3:04 pm)
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Replying to: jcorelitz (Sep 26, 2007 9:37 am)

yeah... run the VIN on CarFAX for the vehicle you like and you can see if it was originally sold for personal or commercial use.
 
I was able to get my Limited $3,500 off the sticker... if you're closer to getting 4K off a used model... I'd seriously consider a new vehicle. Outbacks (in the 2.5i configuration) do appear on fleet (car rental) lots. Be careful. Good luck.
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Re: Good price or not? 2.5i Limited [ivynorth] by fxoffroad
Sep 26, 2007 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: ivynorth (Sep 21, 2007 3:46 pm)

I have to laugh when I read someone write “How’d I do?” AFTER they purchase a vehicle. It seems to be a common theme on these forums.
 
If you did your homework and you feel comfortable with the bottom line… then yeah… ya did good. What do you think???
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Re: used '07 vs. new '08 [fxoffroad] by jcorelitz
Sep 27, 2007 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: fxoffroad (Sep 26, 2007 3:04 pm)

thanks for the great advice - i'll look into what the used ones were used for, compare bottom lines after we talk numbers, and post what i decide to do.
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Re: used '07 vs. new '08 [jcorelitz] by xwesx
Sep 27, 2007 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: jcorelitz (Sep 27, 2007 4:37 am)

The best I have been able to find between a used '07 (with about 10K on the ticker) and a new '08 (both 2.5i) is $1750. The '07 looked pristine, but it was used as a dealer loaner car.
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Re: Good price or not? 2.5i Limited [fxoffroad] by ateixeira
Sep 27, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: fxoffroad (Sep 26, 2007 3:09 pm)

Good point, and I'll add another - prices vary by region.
 
You can easily get a good deal here in the MD/DC/VA area. There are 7 Subaru dealers near me to compete for your business.
 
I think there are 2 in the entire state of Alaska, so you just won't get the same deals there.
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Re: Good price or not? 2.5i Limited [ateixeira] by xwesx
Sep 27, 2007 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 27, 2007 9:44 am)

3, actually. One is in Juneau, though, so that one does not really count.
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Re: Good price or not? 2.5i Limited [xwesx] by ateixeira
Sep 27, 2007 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Sep 27, 2007 9:47 am)

I'm going by what people here have told me, so maybe they took that into account.

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