Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Legacy & Outback Subaru Outback Prices Paid & Buying Experience
2266 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 8:44 PM
You are in the Subaru Legacy & Outback Forum. Your Host is kcram
|
Replying to: macdougal28 (Oct 29, 2009 7:41 am) Trying to buy an OB in Maine sounds stressful! Sorry to hear that. My advice would be to use the internet and phone to secure the best offer before going into a dealer. Most dealers have internet depts which usually provide the most agressive pricing for cars. Check out the dealer websites and request an online quote on the OB you want. A lot of negotiating can take place via email. If you are willing to travel out-of-state you might be able to save some more money. Sometimes even just securing an email quote from the out-of-state dealer, then calling a couple local dealers to see if they can come close. Let them know you would rather buy local and see what happens. As far as your '02 Forester - I think kbb.com has the closest trade-in value estimator, but look somewhere between fair and good for realistic pricing. Autotrader.com used to have, they might still (can't find it), a trade-in guarantee which I used as a base for my trade. You can enter all the info about your car, defects, issues, extras, etc and it will give you a realistic trade-in amount that some dealers will honor no questions asked. I ended up negotiating mine $300 above this "guaranteed" price and left the table delighted. Plus you can sell your car on there or search for other Foresters like yours to see what people are asking. I hope that helps. Good Luck! 
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: sweetsoul (Oct 29, 2009 8:54 am) So when selling a used car, I will typically display the KBB "private party sale" price. But, I'm also prepared for the fact that this is probably being a bit optimistic, especially if the buyer has already seen the typically-lower Edmunds.com price! |
|
|
Replying to: macdougal28 (Oct 29, 2009 7:41 am)  Personally, if your local dealers are not willing to give you a decent price, even if you factory order the car, I would head south and grab one in PA or MD for around, if not below, invoice. Maine is only a hop, skip, and a jump away. |
|
|
|
Well, my wife and I finally decided to go for the new 2010 OB, and with a 2 year old and another on the way, we figure leather is the way to go so have decided on a 2.5 Limited. When searching local inventory in Southern California, however, almost all of the Limiteds include a moonroof or a moonroof/navigation combo. After searching from San Diego to Los Angeles to Fresno, I've only found 3 or 4 Limiteds that do not have the moonroof (which my wife does not want, and definitely does not want to pay for), and none of these are in my wife's preferred color (pearl blue). Anyone else notice a dirth of Limiteds without moonroofs? Is this just a California issue or do all of the Limiteds without moonroofs get purchased right away? I know we could order one through the dealer, but I'd rather not wait the 6-8 weeks, as our time line is Thanksgiving. Any thoughts? Thanks!
|
|
I received a dealer price of $27577 on a 2010 2.5i Limited Outback with MSRP of $29377 in southwest Va. Is this price reasonable or do I have more room for more negotiation?
|
|
|
Replying to: ncdude (Oct 29, 2009 6:11 pm) I had a chance to met and talk to a lot of people that eater bought or are looking for new Outback. This all happened over the last month. One guy was a sales manager in Bolder Co Subaru dealer now works here. They all concluded the magic number on Subaru Outback should be anywhere between 8% to 10% off the msrp. Right now some of the dealers are hipping up the prices but if you do not get the price I mention, wait or talk to other dealers. Some of the dealers are still not fully stocked, so they are using temporary shortage in their advantage.It will take another moth to be fully stocked and prices will adjust to the numbers mentioned. |
|
|
Replying to: edwinas434 (Oct 29, 2009 2:31 pm) Leather is easier to clean, but it can wrinkle if you leave a child seat there long enough. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: edwinas434 (Oct 29, 2009 2:31 pm) If the only reason you wanted a Limited was the leather, you could consider getting a Premium and getting aftermarket leather later. I say "later" because the kits for a 2010 model may not be ready yet. Google "aftermarket leather" and read what people say about it. There are a couple of respected makers and your dealer or a local shop could put it on. I had a Thanksgiving time line, too. But I've been slow to pull the trigger. So now I'm looking for a cargo box for the old car and the trip to grandma's.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: tee_el_cee (Oct 30, 2009 6:23 am) In terms of the moonroof - I didn't really want it, but my car has it. I'm 6'4", and have no headroom issues at all, even with the moonroof. This may be due to the fact that the power seats have a fair amount of height adjustment. I find that with the steering wheel in it's highest tilt adjustment, I still need to keep the seat fairly low, so that the steering wheel doesn't feel too low (if that makes sense....). |
|
|
Getting quotes of $26.5K for 2.5 prem + all weather + minor add ons. Also went thru Costco for similar cost. No local dealer close to Fitz and complaining about low inventory??? Was looking to buy this weekend but may have to wait it out or go see Fitz. Any one getting better deals in NY Metro? Also dealers showing phoney prices as one stated VIP program was only a couple hundred cheaper (I won't be eligible till early '10). His "invoice price" listed as "dealer cost" was damn near msrp, and his msrp was inflated.
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Legacy & Outback Subaru Outback Prices Paid & Buying Experience
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Subaru Outback
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
