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Replying to: ttut (Apr 26, 2009 2:22 pm)  yahoo.com. Thanks so much.
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Replying to: town_water (Apr 27, 2009 5:01 pm) |
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I'm in the process of working out a price on a 2009 2.5XT. The dealership I'm working with has offered me their available 2.5XT with Navigation for $30,145 OTD. They've offered to get me one without Navigation for $28,595 OTD. Both cars include Auto Dimming Mirror, Armrest Extension and Cargo Nets. They told me that those prices include their dealer fee ($395) and SC taxes ($300). For reference, the dealership that has the 2.5XT without Navigation on their lot told me that they wouldn't sell it for less than $28,911 plus taxes and fees. I've been conversing with dealerships in GA, NC and SC over the past few weeks and this is the best deal that I've been able to work out. They're all pushing for a sale before the end of the month but I'm seriously thinking about waiting until the weekend to make my purchase to see what the May rebates look like. Should I go ahead and take one of the available offers or hold out until May? Is $28,595 OTD a pretty good deal on a 2.5XT? I've found this forum to be very useful over the past couple of weeks and am looking forward to joining the Outback family.
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Replying to: mjk91383 (Apr 27, 2009 8:03 pm) Sorry - nobody can answer that question of take the deal or wait until next month's rebates because nobody knows - its all a guess. Where's that auto rebate crystal ball when you need it? |
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Replying to: rdy (Apr 26, 2009 9:47 pm) Add your local taxes, title and destination charge and you get the target price." This may be a good plan in August after the cars have been on the lot for 2-3 months but is not advised in late April when they've been sitting, depreciating for 9 months. The only effective way to negotiate a great selling price is to get quotes from high volume dealers and once you have their absolute lowest price, let their competitor know about it. Forward them an email quote if you have to. They will beat it. Subaru pays the dealers per sale.
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Replying to: morin2 (Apr 28, 2009 4:09 pm) You're not kidding about the lack of selection with the 2.5XT. I've only found a handful of them in my region and they're all similarly equipped. I have yet to come across one with the standard Manual Transmission. I'd planned on purchasing one of the vehicles this weekend but the dealership is pushing for a sale before the end of the month. I'm assuming that the rebates will, at worst, remain at the same level for the month of May. I'm not exactly sure what all is included in with the $395 charge. They've described it as a "Doc/Dealer" fee and nothing else. For what it's worth, I've received four quotes from dealerships with identical fees. Not sure if it matters but all four dealerships were in the Atlanta area. The 2.5XT with Navigation is within my price range but I don't know enough about the Subaru navigation system to justify the price difference. The reviews that I've come across for it have been mixed at best. |
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Replying to: mjk91383 (Apr 28, 2009 8:39 pm) I don't think the dealers have a clue about where the rebates are going for May. I wasn't willing to roll the dice last month when I bought my Outback. I have seen rebates disappear and re-appear with little apparent logic. When we bought my wife's Forester in March 2007, the rebate continued unchanged through April but then I think it disappeared in May - when there were still plenty of 07's on the lots and logically, the rebate should have continued. I remember thinking that it make little sense. Of course, every time is different and this is a climate of low sales coupled with a new model introduction, so really, who knows? If the dealers knew, they would be incapable of keeping it secret - and it would be counterproductive to selling inventory. The $2K rebate combined with 2.9% financing is a sweet deal. Usually, you have to pick the rebate OR the low rate, but this is combined. Sounds like your doc/dealer fee is the usual extra profit casually tacked on at the end of the deal - sometimes its unavoidable because the extra profit appears to be part of the deal, allowing them to advertise a lower sales price, only to make up for it in the end by adding in the small-print doc fee. It makes little difference what we would do - you have to go with your gut! Good luck!
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Replying to: morin2 (Apr 29, 2009 4:56 am) Note that for 2010 they're packaging it with premium sound and a backup camera - all for the same cost. Now at least it's debatable, probably even worth it. |
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Replying to: ttut (Apr 26, 2009 2:22 pm) You seem got a very good deal. Can you confirm $21,8xx you paid includes 5% tax and all other fees? That is impressive. I just got a quote from a dealer here in Chicago. 2009 Outback 2.5i Special Edition Automatic MSRP $25,790 Asking $21288 plus $151.65 doc fee, plus tax, title fee. The number only good thru this month. It is decent, but is not as decent as yours if your number including 5% tax. Thanks Justin
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