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Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: When to buy? [1stin10] by fendertweed
Jun 09, 2009 (5:09 am)
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Replying to: 1stin10 (Jun 08, 2009 11:28 am)

I can't say for sure re: when they auction off a used car ... fwiw, we bought my wife's CPO '05 Toyota Matrix XRS (loaded little rocket ship) from a Toyota dealer who had it on the lot for about 4 months or so.
 
The "internet" price we bought it (just below the Edmunds price for a CPO) at was nearly $2,500 less than the price on the sticker on the lot IIRC.
 
I'd just go in and make an offer (start a bit below where you want to end up to give yourself some room).
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Re: When to buy? [fendertweed] by abchin486
Jun 10, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: fendertweed (Jun 09, 2009 5:09 am)

Auctions are last resort. Usually, by the time it goes to auction, it has been determined that they are not able to sell the car. they will take a loss on it most likely.
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Re: 2.5i Limited Demo Price [ateixeira] by zilch
Jun 13, 2009 (4:44 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 19, 2009 7:55 am)

"It should be discounted at least 10%, more if the miles are higher. $21-22k seems "about right. "
 
um, this is the deal. you can always get 10% off any new car. so why buy a demo for nearly no discount.
 
funny, carmax sells used current-year models for more than one can buy a new one with discount.
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Re: 2.5i Limited Demo Price [zilch] by 1stin10
Jun 13, 2009 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: zilch (Jun 13, 2009 4:44 am)

I'm curious where folks are seeing new ('09) 2.5i Limiteds for $23.5K. That is still not the case in my neck of the woods, or at least I haven't seen any advertising to that effect, and I've been scanning pretty closely since I plan to buy in the next 2-3 weeks.
 
Based on what I've seen locally, $21-22K for a low mileage demo does seem about right. I drove one today with less than 6K miles where dealership is asking $22,500.
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Re: 2.5i Limited Demo Price [zilch] by ateixeira
Jun 17, 2009 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: zilch (Jun 13, 2009 4:44 am)

I meant 10% less than a brand new one would cost.
 
I don't even refer to MSRP any more because the Monroney price has become meaningless.
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Re: 2.5i Limited Demo Price [1stin10] by mikgars
Jun 26, 2009 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: 1stin10 (Jun 13, 2009 8:38 pm)

Hi 1stin10- check out Heuberger Subaru in Colorado Springs, Co. They have 5 or 6 in stock. I have seen other advertising ~5200 off MSRP but these are generally only for a specific vehicle and most likely that particular car will have been sold (probably weeks ago) if you were to bother trying to inquire about it.
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Re: 2.5i Limited Demo Price [mikgars] by 1stin10
Jun 28, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: mikgars (Jun 26, 2009 11:20 am)

Thanks, mikgars. I had been considering both Heuberger (have family in CO) and Fitz (had reason to visit MD anyway), but actually struck a deal locally which I'm pretty happy with. I take delivery tomorrow and will provide more details once the transaction is completed.
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New 2.5i Limited by 1stin10
Jun 29, 2009 (10:21 pm)
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Thanks again for the suggestion, mikgars. I ended up buying locally today for $5,142 off MSRP and am pretty satisfied. With the $2K manufacturer rebate, I paid $3,302 under invoice once you adjust for the fact the dealership rolled destination into the final sales price and then lowered it again to absorb the doc fee I refused to pay but which they said could not be eliminated outright b/c it's preprinted on their paperwork for legal reasons.
 
I got the color I wanted, and they agreed to throw in the all-weather floor mats. And in addition to what I believe is a good out the door price, the salesman and F&I guy were professional(!!!). After all the hours/days/weeks of online research I did to prepare for this transaction - my first vehicle in 10 years - I had steeled myself for the worst. I did have some brief email exchanges with salesmen who weren't great, but that just made the winning salesman stand out so much more. He was the first to respond to my "blast" email (within 45 minutes), he provided a pdf of the window sticker with his offer so I knew there would be no bait & switch, he thanked me for giving him the opportunity to earn my business, he followed up promptly the next morning with another email (my preferred method of contact) even though he had my phone number, he ultimately agreed to everything I requested in our negotiation, and he treated me with respect through the whole process. The F&I guy was awesome - totally lowkey and straightforward. I was offered extended warranty, considered it and ultimately declined. There was zero pressure.
 
I just want to thank the edmunds community, because I learned A TON here. I don't believe I would have had a fraction of as good an experience had I not done my homework, and edmunds along with cars.com were both key in helping me become an educated shopper. Very cool.
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Re: New 2.5i Limited [1stin10] by fendertweed
Jun 30, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: 1stin10 (Jun 29, 2009 10:21 pm)

re ... "...'blast' email..." ... can you describe what that is in more detail?
 
having just spend $800 to replace the O2 sensors on my '01 Audi with 103k miles on it I doubt I'll be shopping any time soon but it will be useful to file away for reference.
 
thanks.
jc
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Re: New 2.5i Limited [1stin10] by ateixeira
Jun 30, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: 1stin10 (Jun 29, 2009 10:21 pm)

Congrats, that's a deep discount so kudos.

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