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Re: Looking to gte back in a Subaru [mrgary]
by ateixeira
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Jun 13, 2006 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: mrgary (Jun 12, 2006 7:28 pm)
The Forester's foot print isn't really any bigger than the Outback Sport's. Same wheelbase, for instance, nearly the same width, and only slightly longer.
The Outback is bigger, though, mostly longer.
If you want a good compromise between size and space, I say go for the Forester. It's a big little car.
-juice
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Re: Happy in Michigan. [glenski01]
by googonabike
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Jun 13, 2006 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: glenski01 (Jun 11, 2006 7:43 pm)
No, no handling, documentation or prep fee. In a word no B.S. (Barbara Straissend, just Title $15 & plate transfer $8. I like it thus far, but own it only couple of weeks and put ca. 350 miles. In Michigan flat lands, power delivery is smooth and more than adequate. Haven't taken it to the Rocky's yet Engine is surprisingly quiet even when accelarate. Did not pass 2700 rpm yet thopugh. Trip computer on the other han is a joke. No matter where I drive and how I drive, it always show avg.23.5 miles/gal. for the trip. Driver's seat is most uncomfortable of any car I have owned, including 1990 Honda Accord, which until now held this dubious honor. I am avarage size guy, 5'11" and 167lbs. This is my first full time four wheel drive vehicle, and it makes significant difference with respect to traction, strait line tracking and handling even on the dry surface. What's more, this pronounced benefits are achieved with very crappy OEM tires.
Except for the seats, the other deficiencies could be consider as a nit picking, at least in my book.
All in all I have no regrets, and would recommend it.
Good luck!
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Outback price
by glenski01
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Jun 15, 2006 (7:07 am)
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It appears that Subaru really wants to move their cars, most of the dealers I visited had an over stock of Outbacks. The pricing I have seems great to me! For a 2.5i auto, MSRP of 26420. quotes so far via internet only: 21,700, 20,815 plus D&H fee of 299.50, & $20,815 no addl fees except taxes. Thats $5605 off MSRP!! includes current $2000 factory rebate which may expire end of June.
We are between two vehicles right now, but boy the Subaru's aggressive pricing is very attractive!
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Re: Outback price [glenski01]
by rdowney
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Jun 15, 2006 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: glenski01 (Jun 15, 2006 7:07 am)
The pricing seems very aggressive. We purchased a 2.5i Limited wagon with an MSRP of $29,938 for $23,995--nearly $6000 off sticker. In addition, Subaru's extended warranty plans were offered at half off, and we are using the 0%/2 year financing.
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Re: I bought the 2005! [glenski01]
by quorkus
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Jun 15, 2006 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: glenski01 (Jun 11, 2006 7:47 pm)
Well I got it used (2005), so I can't really tell you the MSRP. 5.25% was from a credit union (not subaru) for 60 months. Sorry I can't be more helpful! But it looks like I am too late anyway... congrats on your purchase!
r
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2006 XT- Denver dealers? end of year bargains?
by steviewonder
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Jun 15, 2006 (7:38 pm)
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Hello from a newbie. I've been shopping around for a 2005 XT with low miles at a good price (that is, at or near Edmunds and KBB) and am striking out. I know these cars are popular in this area but thought I'd have better luck. So now I am rethinking the car search and will probably end up trying to get a deal in the next couple of months on a leftover 2006. This is the first time in over 20 years I will be buying a new car from a dealer and I'm a little intimidated at the prospect of negotiating the price. Help!
Any advice on dealers in the Denver area? Also- and this is the important question for me- how much can I realistically expect to talk down the price on a 2006 when the 2007s are starting to come in to the dealer? Is it even worth waiting another couple of months? Thanks in advance for any advice. Stevie Wonder
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Re: 2006 XT- Denver dealers? end of year bargains? [steviewonder]
by glenski01
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Jun 15, 2006 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: steviewonder (Jun 15, 2006 7:38 pm)
longer you wait, more chance selection of 06's will get thin and you may not get vehicle you want, depends how picky you are on color etc. Try Flatirons Subaru in Boulder, hard to beat their pricing & they appear upfront & honest (yes they are a car dealer!), but seriously they earn the business.
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Re: 2006 XT- Denver dealers? end of year bargains? [steviewonder]
by raybear
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Jun 18, 2006 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: steviewonder (Jun 15, 2006 7:38 pm)
Ask if the locals have any of the "paint-damaged" cars available and what kind of deal they can offer. You won't be able to see the difference anyway.
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Re: Outback price [rdowney]
by saintlouisdon
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Jun 18, 2006 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: rdowney (Jun 15, 2006 8:08 am)
Sounds like you did quite well!! Did you get this deal through an internet quote or was it hard-fought negtiation? What region of the country is this? Thanks for your time.
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Re: Outback price [saintlouisdon]
by rdowney
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Jun 18, 2006 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: saintlouisdon (Jun 18, 2006 10:57 am)
We are in the Minneapolis area. We simply requested price quotes in person from several local dealers. The quotes were fairly similar. We might have come out slightly ahead when we switched from a black car to a gold one. The only gold 2.5i Limited in the dealer's inventory had about $500 more in options, but they offered to sell it at the same price. FYI, the 2.5i with auto that lists for $26,420 was being offered at $21,500. The extended warranty deal was not even mentioned until we were signing the paperwork to purchase the car.
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