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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 22, 2006 2:33 pm) Was the $500 off for a new or used vehicle? Was it to be applied to the vehicle itself or the Subaru extended warranty / "Added Security" plan? As I understood it, the discount offered to Hoop isn't a cash rebate on the vehicle itself, but rather an unspecified type of savings on the Subaru extended warranty / "Added Security" plan. Furthermore, it seems like the discount that Hoop got isn't merely a "loyalty" rebate; otherwise I think they would have offered it to me. From Hoop's most recent explanation of how he happened to receive this offer --and from what I learned when I tried to finagle that type of offer myself-- it sounds like Subaru Customer Service Reps have some authority to give small special incentives under unusual circumstances. In Hoop's case it sounds like one part owner loyalty, one part hardship, and one part incentive to buy a warranty where he hasn't in the past. When I spoke with Subaru Warranty and Customer Service I got the impression these types of offers are most commonly offered when a current Subaru owner is trading in a vehicle due to warranty issues and the discount is offered as an incentive to stay with Subaru and perhaps to take the sting out of any inconvenience arising from the warranty issues. Which might explain why they gave him a "claim number" to refer to when he applies for the discount / rebate. Although Hoop's current Subaru was in an accident it doesn't sound like he has any warranty issues. I'm guessing the Customer Service Rep got a little confused. Anyway, that's my impression. ~Cath
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Replying to: cathmac (Mar 23, 2006 5:11 am) -juice |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 22, 2006 2:33 pm) thanks
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OK, looked again, and in one spot it does say "up to $500", while in others it just says "$500 Owner Loyalty Cash". So who knows what that means. No idea on the rebate, au1994. Right now the X is a screaming deal, but I kinda want heated seats and a moonroof, and that model only gets half the incentive, just like the LL Bean. Maybe when the 07 models arrive, the rebate will be the same across the board, at least I hope. The X Premium auto is around $22k, maybe a tad higher. If they increase the rebate and accept my $500 coupon, that would put the price around $20.5k, I might have to jump at the chance. I think it's unlikely that both would occur, though. Luckily I can afford to be patient. My '98 is running well, so there's really no reason to get rid of it yet. -juice |
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Replying to: au1994 (Mar 24, 2006 7:43 am) |
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I was just quoted the following for a 2006 LL Bean Outback Wagon in Brilliant Silver: $28434. This is the out the door price and includes the all weather floor mats as well as the rear cargo net. This seems like a good price - any thoughts? Bill
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Replying to: thorn109 (Mar 25, 2006 1:32 pm) Happy shopping! |
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I think MSRP is about $33,400 with the stated options while invoice should be around $30,850. Bill
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Anyone who has been following my tortured tale of woe know that I finally bit the bullet and bought a used 2005 Legacy / Outback Wagon. I didn't get a rock bottom bargain but I did ok. First I get a call from the dealer with a "loss leader" priced about $1,000 below what I paid (but it sold at the end of Feb). I had been speaking with their internet manager to see if they could do any better on some similar vehicles they had. The dealer's owner actually got involved and said no. But here we are two weeks later and they've got another "loss leader" that --on paper-- looks about $1,000.00 cheaper. The salesman assures me that I can back out of the deal I have if I haven't "taken delivery" yet. Next, I get an e-mail from the manager at another dealer. I respond and explain I've bought a comparable vehicle for $1,000.00 less than their "loss leader". He replies by email expressing some disappointment that I didn't contact them to let them try and meet or beat the price and advises me that if I haven't taken delivery yet that they have plenty of used 2005s and that they'll give me free tire changes for life and some free oil changes. I respond that I got the warranty for about 45% off and the autostart at a $150.00 discount and remind him that he and the saleperson had made it pretty clear that their "internet prices" were not negotiable. I haven't heard from him again. Despite these developments I don't have any buyer's remorse and I still feel good about the purchase. My only minor regret is that Becker Subaru isn't a little closer otherwise I might be driving a new 2006 for about $2000.00 more but then I wouldn't have the all weather mats and cargo nets. Oh well, in about 15 years this might be my daughter's car and I'll be in the market for a new one. Perhaps Becker will have a Massachusetss dealership by then or perhaps I'll be in a better position to take the road trip. ~Cath |
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Replying to: cathmac (Mar 27, 2006 6:04 am) If they wanted to earn your business they should have offered those terms to you sooner. Period. -juice |
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