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2261 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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Just wrapped up deal for a 09 OB Ltd with nav. msrp 31250, inv 29164 (only option was homelink mirror). 700 under invoice. they showed me their holdback it was only just over 600 so I didn't push too hard for more. subaru has 3000 incentive on the ltd with nav right now. also traded in my 00 windstar (book trade in just under 2000) under the clunkers for cash for 3500. also got them to give me the 7/100 k warranty zero deductible for 1866 - list 2732. this will join our 08 OB, 06 tribeca and 02 WRX. should I send a photo to Drive???
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We started the hunting early this month by aiming the Limited, because my wife was so into the leather seats at that time. The inventory of Limited is really thin. The best price I could get is just below $24k. It was a good price as I checked the archive and found $23.5k was really a good deal. Then my wife realized that the price difference between Ltd and SE is over $3k, and decided that the leather seat does not worth the price. So I went out again for the SE. I checked old post in this thread. Luckily, a few people posted their success story late May. It looks that $20.5k is a reasonable price. So I sent out emails to local dealers to ask for price. For the two dealers that reported had sold at $20.5k, I told them that I knew people bought at this price, and what is their current price. Most dealers replied with a quote at $21k+. One dealer gave a price slightly over $20.5k, but promise to beat all competitors. I went to Cityside Subaru web site, and put an offer of $20k on one of their inventory, and told them that I heard people got it $20.5 few weeks ago. They found the record of the guy(s) who bought at $20.5k, but told me that there was $500 extra incentive at that time, and the best I could get is $21k. After heard that I got better price, they suggested to match the offer. I asked for an incentive to walk away from the other dealer. The guy proposed a split in between and come down at $20.25k, plus doc $259 and TTL. I jumped in and got the car today, with 2.9%. Very pleasant experience and smooth transaction. Everybody in the dealership is friendly and professional. My feeling is that the end of May and early June might be a better bargain time than now. At that time, all dealers still held a huge inventory and needed to clear room for the 10 models. Now, the 10 model is still on the way (most of them only have 1 to 4 10 Outback as demo), and the 09 inventory is drying up. So it looks that they are all holding back a little bit. Another feeling is that high volume dealers are still the ones that can give you a better price. |
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I have been able to find some new 2008 Outbacks around. Does anyone know of or how to find out what sort of incentives are available on the 2008's? I would have to assume there are better deals available on the '08's than the '09's. I have searched allover the internet looking for this info. and have found no hint of '08 incentives. I would like to know everything I can before talking to the dealer. Any help/opinions are REALLY appreciated. Thanks-Mike |
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Replying to: mikgars (Jul 15, 2009 3:30 pm) http://www.subaru.com/special-offers/index.html
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Replying to: cptplt (Jul 16, 2009 4:38 am) |
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Replying to: mikgars (Jul 15, 2009 3:30 pm) I will be contacting the dealers Fri. to hear what they have to say I will keep you updated.
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Replying to: mikgars (Jul 16, 2009 10:42 pm) |
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Edwards Subaru in Council Bluffs IA has a 2008 Outback 2.5i Limited w/VDC MSRP on link through Subaru website is 28771 however they have tacked on an additional $999 and advertised MSRP, in their email to me, at 29770. Their super-duper low price was approximately 5500 off their 29770 price. So in reality about 4500 off MSRP. They did not provide any further info and I did not pursue the matter as 4500 off MSRP is kinda lame. Better deals on '09's are readily available. The other dealership never responded to my emails, and again, I did not pursue the matter. I have put off my purchase once again due to my '07 being in the shop, this time to get the fuel pump replaced a second time. Once I trade this in do yourselves a favor and do not purchase a copper red CX-7 GT with the tech package it may have been mine and believe me you will want nothing to do with it. |
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Salesman at John Howard Subaru in Morgantown WV said if we are doing cash for clunkers we are going on STICKER price ONLY!!!! Sticker Price was $24,434 for a 2009 2.5 i 4 manual transmission, which was about $5,000 more than the TMV from Edmunds of $19,324 - So Cash for Clunkers at John Howard will net you Negative $500 dollars on the deal if you get $4500 for your clunker!!!! Hmmm It was easy to pass on this deal as we were basically about $10,000 apart from 'Hello'. It will be curious to see if other dealers take the same tactic and jack up the retail value to screw the customer out of any incentive to buy.
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Replying to: doidoadiesel (Jul 25, 2009 9:57 am) Besides, I can always take my car to the Honda dealer and get $5k for it ($4,500 + 500 they're adding) rather than $3,500 if I buy a Fit, LOL. Jon
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