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Subaru Forester: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#1 of 3509 Subaru Forester: Prices Paid & Buying Experience by KarenS HOST

Jul 28, 2003 (9:07 am)

Share your purchase experience here!

#3 of 3509 XT price by ballistic

Jul 28, 2003 (10:56 am)

On June 23, I paid $100 above the $23,323 invoice price for my XT, plus $177 and $145 for the two Popular Equipment Groups I wanted, $33 for rubber mats, and $200 for the column-mount boost gauge (all at dealer port-installed invoice cost) - and I specifically did not buy the expensive, pointless rear spoiler. My total price out the door was $23,978.

#4 of 3509 2003 Forester XS: $21,879 by erictooley

Jul 28, 2003 (11:44 am)

Purchased 7-21-03
Options: automatic, Package 1 (bumper cover, cargo tray, splash guards), auto-dimming mirror, armrest extension
MSRP: $25,010
Invoice: $22,604
TMV: $22,279
We Paid: $21,879
Financing: 2.9%/60 months (Subaru financing)
 
Purchased from Stevens Creek Subaru in San Jose, CA. We were quoted this price by their Internet sales rep. Originally had planned to trade in our Civic, but since the dealer didn't offer what we felt the car was worth ($11,000 offered, we were looking for $12k), we listed it on craigslist and sold for $12,300 in less than a day. The final transaction was relatively straightforward.

#5 of 3509 XT Premium AT Price by njswamplands

Jul 28, 2003 (6:40 pm)

Java Black Pearl
options: Popular Equipment Group 1D (Java Black-colored rear bumper cover, cargo tray and splash guards), armrest extension
MSRP: $28,492
Invoice: $25,873
TMV: $26,881
Paid: $26,127
 
Purchased from Liberty Subaru, Oradell NJ. We were quoted this price by the internet sales rep. No hassle, sales rep very knowledgeable and nice. Finance guy did not hassle. Pleasant.

#6 of 3509 Buying Experience... by joybell

Aug 08, 2003 (8:03 pm)

next time I'll buy online. It's easier to shop for a deal that way. Besides, what do the dealers really do for you? I spent a long time trying to get two glue spots removed from the windshield of my brand new Forester. I had to be carefull not to scratch the glass (being worried about "soft glass" windshields). So much for dealer prep. The Impreza in the dealer's showroom had a crooked "R" in "SUBARU", and when I helpfully pointed this out, I was told that this would be remedied when the car was prepped for the buyer...not caring a hoot about the impression it makes on a showroom visitor. Nope...no more dealers for me.

#7 of 3509 buying over internet by subkid

Aug 09, 2003 (4:13 pm)

joybell,
exactly my experience. I did it through the internet/phone. Turned out to be one of the most pleasant experiences ever (the only comparable is when my wife and I planned and organized our wedding all alone).
 
Once I have some time I'll explain it in detail (Forester buying, not the wedding ), but suffice it to say that I visited the dealership only once - to pick up the vehicle, registration plate was already on, all papers in order - took 15 minutes all together to be on our way home. And above all - $600 (Canadian) over invoice.
 
K

#8 of 3509 did all of my buying via internet... by njswamplands

Aug 09, 2003 (5:58 pm)

have done all of my internet buying the last 2 cars. only way to go. i didnt even visit my first one, had it shipped to nj from ohio. i only saw their driver. last time at liberty subaru, all was ready to go by the time i got there. internet buying rules...

#9 of 3509 subkid...and after you buy.... by joybell

Aug 10, 2003 (11:34 am)

do you really, really have to have it serviced at the dealer? Seriously thinking of not going to a dealer at all but to Canadian Tire, except if there is a warranty repair to do. I have a lot more confidence in them since they are honest, cheaper, concientious and have serviced my Subies after warranty for many years.

#10 of 3509 servicing by subkid

Aug 10, 2003 (1:26 pm)

joybell,
 
you are touching a very sore spot for me. I'm still trying to decide on that one. Additionally, I have to deal with the fact that I bought "out of town", so none of local dealerships is my home. (I even had a sales person threatened me that if I bought out of town, I'd have to go there for service - which I understand is illegal threat to make - didn't feel like pursuing it further, other than making a mental note never to deal with that dealership again).
 
Back to your question - I called a dealership service to ask for an oil change price - $72 (and they do some "other important stuff", but that doesn't include tire rotation. I find it a little bit steep. However, I wouldn't put Canadian Tire that high on my list either - their service leaves a lot to be desired. I particulary dislike their sales tactics - you leave a car for brake job, and instead of having it done in two hours, they call you at work to tell that fuel injectors need cleaning, and intake needs flushing - only $100 bucks more . My natural reaction is "what the h... did you do in my engine if I told you to change my brake pads #$%!!!" ) So, do you want some underpaid, non interested kid messing with you new Subaru engine - which is probably the first and the only one he will ever see in his life?
 
So for me, the jury is still out on that one. I'd prefer some local garage that doesn't have high turnover of staff and has some exposure to Subaru. I decided to approach every Subaru owner that I meet at gas station, parking lot, car wash bay ... and ask where they service their car (hope not to start getting stalking charges and restraining orders).
 
I'll take this chance to invite Canadians to comment on shops that can commonly be found up north. So, who do you trust?
 
K

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