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#1611 of 3393 Bought subaru outback 2.5. Advice on trading up. by julecat

May 04, 2008 (2:52 pm)

I just traded my 2002 outback LL Bean for a 2008 outback 2.5i. I am not happy with the 2.5i because I was so use to the larger engine, leather seats, moon roof, etc. in my 2002. My question is when would be the best time to trade up to the LL Bean edition without losing money? I would love to do it right away but am afraid it would be costly. Can someone tell me the optimal time to do this. Thanks.

#1612 of 3393 Re: Bought subaru outback 2.5. Advice on trading up. [julecat] by paisan

May 04, 2008 (4:44 pm)

Replying to: julecat (May 04, 2008 2:52 pm)
There is no more LL Bean however, they do sell an H6 version w/ all the same options. As far as upgrading financially it would be after 3 years IIRC that you get the best trade-in value compared to how much you owe. At that time there will be the 2010 or 2011 Outbacks out which will be larger with a 3.6L engine available.
 
-mike

#1613 of 3393 Re: Bought subaru outback 2.5. Advice on trading up. [julecat] by ateixeira

May 05, 2008 (11:20 am)

Replying to: julecat (May 04, 2008 2:52 pm)
Wait for a GTP letter, i.e. Subaru's guaranteed trade-in program.
 
I heard they may soon offer that for the 2009 Forester. Last year they had it for the 2008 Impreza when it came out.
 
Generally Subaru offers more than you would otherwise get from a wholesale trade.
 
You're still going to take a hit - you got a new car and are trading in a used car, but it won't be as bad with GTP.

#1614 of 3393 Re: Bought subaru outback 2.5. Advice on trading up. [julecat] by tifighter

May 09, 2008 (11:14 am)

Replying to: julecat (May 04, 2008 2:52 pm)
I just traded my 2002 outback LL Bean for a 2008 outback 2.5i. I am not happy with the 2.5i because I was so use to the larger engine, leather seats, moon roof, etc. in my 2002.
 
Is anyone going to ask it?

#1615 of 3393 Re: Bought subaru outback 2.5. Advice on trading up. [tifighter] by ateixeira

May 09, 2008 (11:26 am)

Replying to: tifighter (May 09, 2008 11:14 am)
Let's not go there.
 
Oil is close to $125 a barrel, so the trade-off is worth it.

#1616 of 3393 Opinion on 7 yr 100K mile warranty by tazman8

May 10, 2008 (5:12 pm)

Any opinions on 100K mile warranty - i'm looking at buying an Outback, and wondering what best price i should pay extra for warranty, and if y'all think its useful, thanks

#1617 of 3393 Re: Opinion on 7 yr 100K mile warranty [tazman8] by paisan

May 11, 2008 (8:52 am)

Replying to: tazman8 (May 10, 2008 5:12 pm)
Even though I work on Subies, I still get the extended Subaru Gold warranty. Well worth the money, considering how expensive repair costs are these days.
 
-mike

#1618 of 3393 Re: Opinion on 7 yr 100K mile warranty [tazman8] by cptplt

May 11, 2008 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: tazman8 (May 10, 2008 5:12 pm)
I wouldn't pay more than 2/3 the "list " price. you may be able to even do better than that.

#1619 of 3393 Re: Opinion on 7 yr 100K mile warranty [paisan] by ateixeira

May 12, 2008 (9:42 am)

Replying to: paisan (May 11, 2008 8:52 am)
I agree, mechanics' labor runs $95 per hour and higher around me.
 
You also get roadside assistance for the duration of the warranty. We liked that.

#1620 of 3393 "08 2.5i Outback Prices by jtn1

May 13, 2008 (2:23 pm)

I got the offer of $20,700 for the 2.5i Auto w/out any additional options. I am still a month away from buying but don't know if prices will drop even further as the 2009 are arriving towards the end of June?

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