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2010 Subaru Outback supply

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#29 of 54 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback supply [xwesx] by maineplace

Nov 16, 2009 (8:23 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Oct 02, 2009 9:29 am)
We ordered our 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited with selected options on OCT 16, 2009. Our dealer called on Nov 12 and said the allotment was released and our car was not on the list. In fact we may not get it until JAN. Our hopes of getting it before DEC 31 to take advantage of the GOV deduction of the sales tax may lead us to say forget it, give us our down payment back. I feel that they have so many stick shifts on the dealers lots, that they are hoping we will back off and take what's available. Subaru increased 2009 production by 45K vehicles earlier this month. They should be able to built us our chosen vehicle. What do you think?

#30 of 54 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback supply [maineplace] by ateixeira

Nov 16, 2009 (9:31 am)

Replying to: maineplace (Nov 16, 2009 8:23 am)
That's about 10 weeks, they should be able to do it.
 
We were lucky - our special-order Forester arrived in 5 weeks.

#31 of 54 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback supply [maineplace] by blackbean

Nov 16, 2009 (10:39 am)

Replying to: maineplace (Nov 16, 2009 8:23 am)
Agreed...I am in the same boat. Ordered my 3.6R with NAV on 9/23 and no word whether it will come in the December allotment or not. I have heard that there is a shortage of navigation units and that is creating a backlog.

#32 of 54 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback supply [blackbean] by saedave

Nov 16, 2009 (11:21 am)

Replying to: blackbean (Nov 16, 2009 10:39 am)
I have heard that there is a shortage of navigation units and that is creating a backlog.
 
I wonder if the shortage is because they are trying to get the supplier to fix the poor outgoing bluetooth sound that has been reported?

#33 of 54 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback supply [saedave] by eps105

Nov 16, 2009 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: saedave (Nov 16, 2009 11:21 am)
UPDATE: I am the one that reported the Bluetooth sound quality problem and have found a workaround, and I'm planning on doing some more tests with other phones to see if it is a compatibility issue with Windows Mobile 6 smartphones (both my wife and I have Motorola Q9's but on different carriers) or still something with the nav.
 
After I initiate or receive a call, if I press the "speaker" button to send the audio back to the handset, and then press it again to return audio back through the nav speakers, callers on the other end report a major improvement in quality! Something with tearing down and reinitializing the bluetooth stream fixes the problem -- until the next call.

#34 of 54 outback supply by easypar

Nov 20, 2009 (9:28 am)

As someone above posted the "shortage" doesn't seem to be as much in Outbacks as in the Navi unit. That's not something that can be added at the distribution center or the dealer, unlike other items. I just looked at the 5 dealers closest to me, Colorado front range, not the Denver metro area, and there were about 420 Subies in dealer inventory, about 44% of them were Outbacks. Only ONE had Navigation on it!
 
Heck there were even about 8-10 with the 3.6 engine.
 
One other thing, from an above post; "I'm not sure if they would sell me the package at the dealer invoice price. Plus, I'm not sure what the quality of dealer-installed options as opposed to factory-installed options would be."
 
There is a "Subie" website that has the parts at prices lower than the list, not as low as "invoice" though. I'm pretty sure that some high % of "accessories" are added at the dealer/distribution center with no drop off in quality. One thing that P's me off is that if you want the "homelink" and it gets installed there is no "delete option" credit given for the removed mirror. I guess at some point the dealers are sending those back to Lafayette for credit!
 
easypar

#35 of 54 Re: outback supply [easypar] by rsholland

Nov 20, 2009 (11:11 am)

Replying to: easypar (Nov 20, 2009 9:28 am)
Subie inventory is low all over, and not just Outbacks. I heard that from a friend at SOA couple of days ago. Normally they try to keep a 30-day supply at dealers, and now they're having a hard time just meeting a 15-day supply. The factories are working overtime to meet the demand, but they just can't keep up. It's great news for Subaru, less so for customers.
 
Bob

#36 of 54 Shortage by easypar

Nov 20, 2009 (1:02 pm)

Well the Legacy is the number one selling car in our state, Outback about #3 selling truck/SUV (not sure why they're broken out that way!) and I didn't have any trouble getting a bit more than 10% off MSRP on a Legacy, a couple of dealers 30-40 minutes away show discounts of 7-9% (depending on how loaded) on all of their models on their website.
 
The dealer had no problem getting the combo I wanted right from the distribution center and then adding the "accessories" I wanted.
 
easypar

#37 of 54 Short supply by thinair

Nov 24, 2009 (11:58 am)

I never had considered the outback until now. I like the look and for me in the Colorado Mountains, it seems perfect. Looking for a 3.6 limited. Finding out it is in short supply. Like I said, since I have never stepped foot into a Subaru dealer unitl now, just wondering if this is an anomaly or is it something that Subaru does ie: withhold production to create demand. If so, I think I will pass.

#38 of 54 Re: Short supply [thinair] by ateixeira

Nov 24, 2009 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: thinair (Nov 24, 2009 11:58 am)
No, this new model is simply uber-hot. Especially the Navi versions. They only have a 15 day supply and cannot keep up, so they are ramping up production.
 
Problem is the Navi supplier cannot keep pace with demand.

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