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Subaru Outback vs Ford Freestyle

134 messages,  Last post on Feb 27, 2007 at 4:06 PM

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What is this discussion about? Ford Freestyle, Subaru Outback, Car Comparisons, Sedan, Wagon

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#126 of 134 Re: Freestyle [nickel] by rick2456

Feb 27, 2007 (7:51 am)

Replying to: nickel (Jan 31, 2007 7:39 am)
MSRP was 33k, I got it for 25K plus tax.

#127 of 134 Re: Freestyle [rick2456] by xwesx

Feb 27, 2007 (11:50 am)

Replying to: rick2456 (Feb 27, 2007 7:51 am)
I heard back from the Ford dealership late last week. The fella was very nice and personable (something I have come to expect over the last couple of months!), and we chatted a bit about the car, etc. He asked me to wait to test drive until after the weather breaks (still topping out at about -5F during the day) so it is easier for them to get the car prepped. I told him I was really not in the market to buy, but that I was extremely dissatisfied with the Subaru I just purchased and therefore wanted to "run the gauntlet" on all the other vehicles I am or was considering should I decide to dump the Subaru in the next few months. He offered me 10K off MSRP right off the bat, which was something close to $33K,(we were discussing an SLT AWD - not sure of features on it, but from the Ford website I get the feeling this is the mid-level trim, but base level for AWD) and asked me if that would help get me in the market. I laughed, told him that right now I just wanted to test drive it, and finished up with telling him that if the car was up to snuff and I later decided to dump the Subaru, it might be enough to get me to consider coming back.

#128 of 134 Re: Freestyle [xwesx] by passat_2002

Feb 27, 2007 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 27, 2007 11:50 am)
"He offered me 10K off MSRP right off the bat,"
 
I seriously don't believe you.

#129 of 134 Re: Freestyle [passat_2002] by xwesx

Feb 27, 2007 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: passat_2002 (Feb 27, 2007 12:11 pm)
That is fine by me. After the fiasco that lead up to my even taking the time to look at new vehicles, I am quite used to people not believing me. Ask Mike about brake pads and rotors - I think he still does not believe me.
 
Word for word, the individual said, "Would ten grand off MSRP get you in the market?" Whether he would hold to that, I know not and, at this point, am not concerned. Whether you believe it, I am also not concerned. Doubt is a good thing, because it leads to questions, research, and answers.
 
Frankly, I would not even consider purchasing a domestic product without a steep discount because of the depreciation they take anyway. Sure, I could pay $27K for an MSRP $33K Ford, but that does not mean I can turn around and sell it for any more than $22K the moment I drive away.
 
On the other hand, I am actually considering the sale of my Subaru because I can sell it for $20K+ today and purchased it for $21.7. That is still cheaper than an 8-week rental. But, just because other people like the car does not mean I must.

#130 of 134 Re: Freestyle [xwesx] by passat_2002

Feb 27, 2007 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 27, 2007 12:45 pm)
Are we talking an '06 or an '07 Freestyle. Has it been previously titled? Was it wrecked during a test drive maybe?
 
If it's not previously titled, and it's never been wrecked, and they will sell it 10K under sticker (I doubt they would), then you should immediately shovel that foot of snow out of your driveway and rush down to your Ford dealer with checkbook in hand before they realize their mistake.

#131 of 134 Re: Freestyle [xwesx] by ateixeira

Feb 27, 2007 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 27, 2007 12:45 pm)
I believe it, but just be sure to read the fine print.
 
They'll probably add $600 in freight, $400 processing fee, plus add back the $400 military rebate you don't qualify for, plus the $500 recent college grad rebate you also don't qualify for, plus you'd have to finance through Ford Credit at a very high rate to get that price.
 
I do believe the $10k off list, but they'll make it up somewhere else. Car dealers aren't in the biz to lose money.
 
I bought a '91 Escort new, and got the college grad rebate, but not the military one. They added freight, processing fee, and tried to sign me at 12.5% interest.
 
I'm not saying don't buy it, just beware, that's all.
 
-juice

#132 of 134 Re: Freestyle [passat_2002] by xwesx

Feb 27, 2007 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: passat_2002 (Feb 27, 2007 1:15 pm)
Hahah... thanks for the responses! Seriously! To answer questions though... I have no answers. I only spoke with the fella for about 3 minutes, most of which was BS speak that had nothing to do with cars at all. He said what he said, and I responded as indicated. I *think* we were talking about an '07 Freestyle SLT AWD, as that was what I told him I wanted to test drive in a prior email. Beyond that, I make no guarantees.
 
Were I interested in buying, numbers would have to get concrete real quick before I sat down to sign paperwork. Right now, I just want to drive the darn thing. In my mind, the CVT and reactive AWD are still low points. Like I said before, all the positive praise here has piqued my interest to try it out for myself. But, when I do drive it, I will ask him for an OTD price so as not to leave this conversation in limbo.
 
There are 5-6 other makes/models I want to drive as well. The Subaru would be perfect if it did not sound like it was going to start falling apart around me and they could get the moisture-in-the-lamps problem resolved. This is month 2... what will it be like in year 8?

#133 of 134 Re: Freestyle [xwesx] by stevedebi

Feb 27, 2007 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 27, 2007 2:34 pm)
"I *think* we were talking about an '07 Freestyle SLT AWD, as that was what I told him I wanted to test drive in a prior email."
 
Freestyle SEL, maybe? I've never heard of an "SLT" trim...

#134 of 134 Re: Freestyle [stevedebi] by xwesx

Feb 27, 2007 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 27, 2007 3:05 pm)
Oh, right. Sorry, it is SEL. Alphabet soup!

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