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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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Replying to: justinin (Apr 29, 2009 1:32 pm)  Most of dealers were asking around $21000+TTL  . Two gave me a very good deal. I went to the dealer with a better reputation. Good luck!
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Replying to: ttut (Apr 29, 2009 2:10 pm) |
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Replying to: stoopy (Apr 28, 2009 5:05 pm) This doesn't always work. You have to be aware of the "lowball" offer. If you call a dealer and say you're going to shop every dealer in the neighboring 3 states, expect to get a quote that can't be beat... or matched... or consumated. The salesman is going to figure (and maybe even rightly so) that you're wasting his time, so he's going to give you an unrealistically low price to bring you into the dealership. There is no Santa Claus in the car business. I just leased an Outback 2.5i SE for 36 months/12,000 miles per year. I paid $313 in drive offs and will pay $304.25 per month including 8.75% sales tax. The lower-priced Forester actually leases for more since it is newly redesigned and the Outback will be redesigned this year as a 2010 model. The dealer had to trade for the exact color I wanted and included the auto-dimming mirror with Homelink. They probably made about $380 in the sale, but I thought that was fair. No use being a schnorrer if they are nice and get me the exact car I want.
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Replying to: shirohniichan (May 01, 2009 8:56 am) Fully loaded 09 Ltd Automatic 9DG at $22795.00 09 9DA manual at $16995.00 The pressure to move the 09's is biting.
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Does anyone on this board have information on the May incentives? Still $2K cash back for Outbacks? Thanks for any concrete info!
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Replying to: rdy (May 01, 2009 10:01 am)
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