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#79 of 126 Re: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon [ateixeira] by smittynyc

Dec 04, 2006 (10:42 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 04, 2006 9:52 am)
I didn't mean allegedly in a pejorative sense. It just seems to me that not as many Edmunds posters actually buy from Fitzgerald as quote their prices.
 
Any thoughts as to why the Maryland market is so competitive to the consumer's benefit? The weather, maybe? Most of the year you're fine w/o AWD, but then you get those 4-5 ice/snow storms? Are domestics more of a presence there than in the NYC area? I can literally go weeks between sightings of late-model American makes here(excluding SUVs).
 
I mean, it's not just Fitzgerald -- there are several other MD Subaru dealers who have similar pricing.
 
I actually did shop Fitz for a 2006 Sienna/2007 Legacy, but I figured that between the time spent and gas and probably a hotel room and everything else, it was too much trouble to save (net) two or three hundred bucks.

#80 of 126 Re: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon [smittynyc] by rsholland

Dec 04, 2006 (11:13 am)

Replying to: smittynyc (Dec 04, 2006 10:42 am)
We bought 4 Subies from Fitzgeralds. 2 from their Rockville store and 2 from their Gaithersburg store.
 
Bob

#81 of 126 Re: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon [smittynyc] by xwesx

Dec 04, 2006 (12:04 pm)

Replying to: smittynyc (Dec 04, 2006 10:42 am)
I am inclined to think that, in terms of an unwillingness to negotiate prices, my "tail" of the woods is likely the least consumer-friendly place on the continent. That is fine by me though, because if I cannot find a decent price on a car here, I jump at the opportunity to pay $500 for a flight to the lower 48, pay $3000-4000 less for the same car there, then have an immensly enjoyable time spending another $5-600 driving it back up the highway.
 
I will let other folks line the local dealers' pockets on new car sales. I am sure that I will give them more than my share when it comes to maintenance.

#82 of 126 Re: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon [xwesx] by terry92270

Dec 04, 2006 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Dec 04, 2006 12:04 pm)
It is wise to drive a little, to save a lot.
 
Two houses, both costing $250,000. One, in the city, has 1500 sq ft. The other, eight miles out, has 2100 sq. ft. and a bigger lot. Which one is the bargain? Well, it depends on if you have kids or not, hate the city congestion or not. Value shopping and night life or not.
 
In California, the Tri-State area of NJ/NY/CN, or similar metroplex areas, it always pays to search dealers in at least a 100 mile radius. Is there anyone who feels two hours of driving isn't worth saving $500+ on a car?
 
I usually save, at the minimum, a whole year's insurance premium doing that.

#83 of 126 Re: 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon [smittynyc] by ateixeira

Dec 04, 2006 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: smittynyc (Dec 04, 2006 10:42 am)
Not sure why the prices in this region are so competitive. I know there are something like 7 dealerships near my zip code, and that can't hurt.
 
Also, we have dealers in MD, but I'm just a couple of exist from VA, so those compete for my business, too.
 
Fitz is not necessarily the cheapest, either, but they are straight up and honest, and the process is painless. I'd rather give them my repeat business vs. going somewhere else and not knowing what to expect, and maybe saving a few bucks.
 
Plus, they know me now so my salesman will toss me keys to anything I test drive without any questions.
 
-juice

#84 of 126 Upgrade by nickel

Dec 04, 2006 (4:51 pm)

5 months ago I bought a 2006 OB 2.5i. Things have been good for me lately, so I'm thinking of an upgrade to an XT, 'cause mainly I feel the need for power. Other than the normal whatever percent I loss because the depreciation hit, do you know if I have to pay again taxes on the new vehicle (at least 2K in my case)? Nothing I can recoup?

#85 of 126 Re: Upgrade [nickel] by terry92270

Dec 04, 2006 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: nickel (Dec 04, 2006 4:51 pm)
Well, since you didn't fill out your profile here, no one can know what State you live in.
 
Some States, live Nevada, charge you only the difference in price between what you paid for the car you are selling, and the new one you are buying. Others, like California, charge you the full amount, even on the replacement vehicle......

#86 of 126 Re: Upgrade [nickel] by nickel

Dec 05, 2006 (8:45 am)

Replying to: nickel (Dec 04, 2006 4:51 pm)
Sorry, I live in Minnesota, home of snow, but waiting for it this year.

#87 of 126 Re: Upgrade [nickel] by terry92270

Dec 05, 2006 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: nickel (Dec 05, 2006 8:45 am)
Click HERE for Minnesota Vehicle Sales Tax information.
 
The following are not included in the taxable sales price if the charges are separately stated:
 
• Trade-in allowance for a vehicle taken in trade by the seller may be deducted from the sales price of a vehicle be-fore the tax is calculated. However, if the vehicle is sold to a third party, no trade-in allowance is permitted, because two separate transactions have occurred.
 
Special rules apply to the following vehicles. A more com-plete description of these vehicles is found in Minnesota Stat-utes, section 297B.025, Older Passenger Automobiles.
 
• Older passenger vehicles. Instead of the 6.5 percent tax, there is a $10 tax if the vehicle is in the tenth or older year of vehicle life, has a sale price of less than $3,000, and is not an above-market automobile as designated by the regis-trar of motor vehicles.

#88 of 126 new owner questions by n0wiseman

Dec 05, 2006 (7:18 pm)

Hello:
 
Bought a new 2007 2.5i wagon with 5 speed manual. Hope you can help me with a few questions. Mileage has been, understandably, less than great with only a week and 300 miles on the car. How many miles before the engine breaks in and mileage improves? Also, I live in upstate NY and will be encountering a lot of snow soon. How does the AWD perform with the standard tires? Are snow tires necessary or will the factory tires suffice? Finally, while I love the car so far, I'm underwhelmed by the stereo system. Any suggestions for modifications? Is the Subaru subwoofer worth pursuing?
 
Thanks!

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