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Replying to: raderator (Jan 27, 2007 8:21 pm)
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Well, I've been lurking for a couple of months, and pulled the trigger this weekend. I have been car shopping off and on for the past few months. Old car: 1999 Subaru Outback Sport, black, automatic, AWD (obviously), cruise control, CD player, Sirius satellite radio, purchased new, with 116,000 miles. No major defects or problem. Regular maintenance & oil changes were done, new brakes installed at 100k miles, tires were a little old but still serviceable. Inside and outside immaculately clean, zero body damage, all OEM equipment, etc. I am a loyal Subaru fan - my parents had an '83 hatchback when I grew up, I learned to drive on an '87 wagon, took the driver's test on a '93 wagon, bought an '84 wagon as my first car, drove it to over 150k miles, then bought the '99 as my first new car. My parents currently have their own '02 full-size Outback.  New car choices: I wanted a smaller car. My wife has an '02 Nissan Pathfinder that we use for trips/cargo hauling. I looked at the Toyota Yaris, the Honda Fit, the Suzuki, and the Scion xA. I wanted to spend under $18,000 and under $17,000 if possible. I eliminated the Yaris (too small, no cruise, etc.) and the xA (just didn't feel right about it.) I was leaning towards the SX4 since it has AWD like my old Subaru, but the Fit looked like it was slightly more practical, with better MPG and more unique seating/cargo options. I test drove both, then took my wife to test drive both. Honda has terrible financing right now (8.9%!!!), so I got a loan check from USAA at 6.24%, which would basically make me a cash-buyer. The sticker on the Fit AT Sport was $17,060. The dealership only had one car, silver in color, on the lot. Two other local dealerships had no Fits at all. The dealer with the Fit was also tacking on a $495 "Appearance package and prep" fee, on top of the usual tax, tags, etc. They offered me $2500 for my Subaru, over $1000 below Kelley Blue Book. I swallowed and agreed. Hey, it has over 100,000 miles, right? I pulled out the loan check, explained that it was basically cash to them, and said I would walk out the door with a Honda Fit for $14,500 after trade-in. Essentially, I was agreeing to sticker minus fees, etc. The dealer did the usual "let me go ask my manager" dance, and went away. Upon return, he had written down $15,567 and some change, meaning they wanted $18,000+ before trade-in! Needless to say, my wife and I walked. I had no intention of wasting my Saturday with the back-and-forth. We drove across the street to the Suzuki dealer, met with the salesman I had already spoken to, and took out a red base model for a spin. We agreed we wanted this car, then went back in to play "hardball." Turns out we didn't have to! They offered me $3500 for my trade, nearly KBB. On top of that, we got $500 for being grad students and $500 for me being military. We were offered 4.9% financing through Suzuki as well. I asked to see the numbers on a sport model as well. I figured, what the heck? I turned down a $400 "Data Dot" anti-chop shop thing, but asked for the $400 XM-tuner option. At the end of the day, I bought a red '07 SX4 Sport automatic with XM for $14,511, including tax, tags, title, and all fees. Not too shabby, I think. I was happy, the dealer and salesman were happy, and I love my new car. |
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Replying to: erics6 (Jan 27, 2007 8:26 pm) Also, the steering wheel mounted audio controls you get with the Convenience Pack were pretty nice. Even the blue color is beginning to grow on me. It's the only color that Edmund's lists as having a positive color adjustment so I guess it's the most in demand if I ever want to sell the car. The dealer has one car remaining. I might go for it. At $15,299 I'm basically getting the AT and Convenience Pack for free.
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Replying to: raderator (Feb 05, 2007 7:37 pm)
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Replying to: dudeboy (Feb 05, 2007 9:50 pm) |
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We ended up getting our car 3 weeks after we ordered it (they told us 3 days intially) and I'd need a book to give all the bad service we received. Then, they changed some numbers on the paperwork, basically committing fraud, and now we have to take our dealer to court.
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Replying to: ava_adore (Feb 16, 2007 10:34 am)
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Replying to: kvandyke (Feb 16, 2007 10:53 am) |
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| I bought the JX auto Ocean Blue for my wife as Chinese new year's gift. I wanted to but the JXL but I have to wait about 2 months to get it. The dealership has JX overstock so I paid the JX model at cost as part of the deal plus 1000.00 cash rebate. (I have the car manufactory's invoice provided by carcostcanada.com) end up I paid 20773.00 mins 1000.00 rebate plus PDI and Tax etc etc. I am happy with the SX4 so is my wife. The RAV4 and CRV or Forester may have more power and bigger but with this money I paid, who care | |
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I bought my Suzuki SX4 on December 18th! With 18 miles on it! I did buy the Sport one in Silver , automatic. I LOVE this car!!!! I was driving a Dodge Durango. ( what a gas hog) I did pay MSRP 17,400 for it, but the dealership (Ellis, In Butler Pa.) did completely pay my durango . It was a 1999 with almost 100,000 miles (by the way this is my very first brand NEW vehicle) I only found this website today, sooooooo I was reading all the info. everyone has been writing about. I so need the armrest , i will be ordering it asap. The steering wheel never was a problem for me, being smooth. I do like the fog lights, I like the controls on the steering wheel but would like them to light up at night. My husband has drove this many times in the last few months, he calls it my Mini Might! In the snow, WOW never a problem!! Braking system is great! My husband owns a Auto body Shop and he has been impressed by this little car. Like the keyless entry, odd at first, but once you get use to it, you will love it. My husband did buy vent shades and mud flaps for it but hasn't got them on yet. Plus with him in the body business, it just might get a crazy paint job, time will tell. If you are thinking of getting this car, great little car in my book! |
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