Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Replying to: rattlesnake1 (Dec 01, 2007 5:07 pm)

Hi There,
 
You should be able to get $4000 under MSRP including the rebate. I just purchased an '08 3.0 LL Bean w/ Nav over the Thanksgiving weekend for $4400 under MSRP. Initially the dealer and I agreed on a $4k discount over the e-mail. I haggled more in-person and I got a free factory hitch (installed) in addition to the $4k discount. The hitch (installed) has an MSRP of $400. I also received an internet quote from another dealer for $4200 off MSRP for the same car, although they didn't have the color of choice that I wanted. My deal is also finance-free. Good luck on your XT purchase.

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Replying to: pdlpsher (Dec 02, 2007 9:41 am)

Hi pdlpsher - I'm also looking to purchase an '08 LL Bean (but w/o nav), in the near future. Are you able to disclose the names/locations of the dealers that you obtained the quotes for $4000+ under MSRP ? Thanks in advance.

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Replying to: fxoffroad (Dec 04, 2007 3:08 pm)

Another one from Colorado looking to buy a Subary LLB with Nav/VDC/Leather. Live close to Flatirons Subaru and Valley Subaru
is not that far either. I saw some negative experience posts about
Flatirons and positive references to Valley Subaru.
 
If I could help it, I would like to buy it either Flatirons or Valley.
 
Want to hear recent Flatirons or Valley buying experience.
 
Will the incentives and rebates on Subaru get any better ? They had
much better incentives & rebates last year.
 
Thanks,
MG

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Replying to: mangud (Dec 06, 2007 10:52 am)

Replying to: mangud (Dec 06, 2007 10:52 am)

They had much better incentives & rebates last year.
 
They did? I bought a Subaru last year and my memory tells me exactly the opposite. This time last year, rebate was $750... this year? Double that and 2.9% financing.

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Replying to: mangud (Dec 06, 2007 10:52 am)

I'm sorry I haven't looked at this forum thread sooner.
 
Valley vs. Flatirons. It's interesting because when I was looking for an Outback Limited in the Denver area, I contacted EVERY dealership first through Edmunds "Get Dealer Quotes" and through subaru.com.
 
I wanted the best deal, as I had no loyalty to anyone.
 
From that experience, Valley Subaru in Longmont, was the clear-cut winner. Specifically their internet sales manager, was the first to respond, the first to provide ACCURATE and the LOWEST pricing, and ultimately where I purchased the vehicle EXACTLY as discussed before I went to the the showroom. There were no surprises, no hidden nothing. While other dealers were sending me redundant e-mails about what model and color I wanted - Valley gave me pricing including tax. I paid exactly what they told me before I came - and it was the lowest of all the dealers on the front range.
 
I really thought Flatirons was going to be the winner... but they honestly weren't even in the ballpark... poor response and their pricing was significantly higher than Valley. In fact, I had called the Sales Manager Flatirons to convey my disappointment - he apologized, but offered to do nothing.
 
Hope this information helps. I write this because my history with purchasing used to be horrible... I used to get so emotionally attached to a vehicle, that I would "give in"... now I know better - and the internet makes the process VERY simple. Good luck - share your decision w/ this forum.