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Subaru Legacy Prices Paid & Buying Experience

1005 messages,  Last post on May 03, 2013 at 6:18 PM

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#981 of 1005 IMO Fitzgerald Automall is a sleazy dealership by bear57

Dec 31, 2012 (9:43 pm)

Just a word about Fitzgerald Subaru in Gaithersburg MD. I have dealt with businesses that lack integrity, but in my experience with Fitzgerald they win the sleazy dealer award. After several calls and emails negotiating the price of a car, they hit me with a "Processing fee" of $199, a "Tag and title fee" of $732.56 and a "tax" of $186. As I do not live in Maryland, there was no tax on the vehicle. They then told me that "all dealers must charge a tax and title fee by law." That is pure BS. It became apparent that their price advantage of $300 was actually a price of more than $800 over the best offer. If you look at the positive posts about Fitzgerald, they all use similar language (e.g., "rock bottom price") which makes me believe they are planted messages.

#982 of 1005 Re: IMO Fitzgerald Automall is a sleazy dealership [bear57] by ateixeira

Jan 01, 2013 (7:27 am)

Replying to: bear57 (Dec 31, 2012 9:43 pm)
The $199 fee is mentioned up front on their web site, FWIW.
 
We are in state but had a better experience at their White Flint store. My dad and sister also bought cars from them with no complaints.

#983 of 1005 Just bought a 2013 Subaru Legacy by dasanii19

Jan 01, 2013 (11:19 am)

Hey guys, just wanted to know how I did? I purchased on 12-31-12 a 2013 Subaru Legacy premium all weather which options include... Spoiler,compass/auto dim/home link rear view mirror, splash gaurds, trunk cargo net, cargo tray, windshield wiper de-icer, heated seats, exterior heated mirrors, for 21,400 which included all fees and docs from dealer, (tax is $1600) out the door price with tax was $23,000. The dealer also included all weather floor Mats as well. What kind of deal did I get? He told me that was rock bottom and the lowest he could go. The MSRP sticker price was $25,143. Thanks guys!! Would love to hear your thoughts! Happy New Years

#984 of 1005 2013 Legacy Premium by eth2

Jan 01, 2013 (1:24 pm)

I bought a 2013 Legacy Premium with the all weather package, mud flaps, trunk cargo caddy, all weather mats, for $21,200 at Van Bortel Subaru in Rochester, NY. They have a $1,000 below dealer price until January 2, 2013. I had a bit of trouble with my trade in, but the owner took over from the used car manager (who cost them my business last year), and I think I got an acceptable trade-in. As another poster commented, I used Fitzgerald Subaru as a comparitor but also found at the last minute that they are not straight with buyers (an $800 tax and tile fee at the very last second was added). This is the second vehicle I bought from Van Bortel and I like them very much. Their service department is excellent and they make it almost fun to go in for service.

#985 of 1005 Re: 2013 Legacy Premium [eth2] by dasanii19

Jan 01, 2013 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: eth2 (Jan 01, 2013 1:24 pm)
Nice, what was the msrp window sticker? So the 21200 price was actually $22,000?

#986 of 1005 Re: 2013 Legacy Premium [dasanii19] by eth2

Jan 01, 2013 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: dasanii19 (Jan 01, 2013 3:32 pm)
The MSRP was $24,235. The purchase price w/o tax was $21,200

#987 of 1005 Re: 2013 Legacy Premium [eth2] by ateixeira

Jan 01, 2013 (4:44 pm)

Replying to: eth2 (Jan 01, 2013 3:43 pm)
Sweet deal, congrats.

#988 of 1005 Re: 2013 Legacy Premium [ateixeira] by bear57

Jan 02, 2013 (4:47 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 01, 2013 4:44 pm)
I am sorry, the price was $22,200 (not $21,200) which was $1,000 below dealer invoice.

#989 of 1005 How did I do? by dasanii19

Jan 16, 2013 (12:03 pm)

Hey guys, just wanted to know how I did? I purchased on 12-31-12 a 2013 Subaru Legacy premium all weather which options include... Spoiler,compass/auto dim/home link rear view mirror, splash gaurds, trunk cargo net, cargo tray, windshield wiper de-icer, heated seats, exterior heated mirrors, for 21,400 which included all fees and docs from dealer, (tax is $1600) out the door price with tax was $23,000. The dealer also included all weather floor Mats as well. What kind of deal did I get? He told me that was rock bottom and the lowest he could go. The MSRP sticker price was $25,143. Thanks guys!! Would love to hear your thoughts! Happy New Years

#990 of 1005 Re: How did I do? [dasanii19] by ateixeira

Jan 17, 2013 (8:12 am)

Replying to: dasanii19 (Jan 16, 2013 12:03 pm)
Congrats! Sounds good to me. That's a lot of car for $23k, I'm surprised it's not an Impreza!

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