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In NYC area, got an internet quote for the above with only splash gauard kit added for $22,450 before TTL, is this a fair price?
Thanks in advance.
-Tom
Thanks. That means the invoice is around 21500, correct?
With VIP program, is it that it only gets you 2% discount over the invoice price?
You don't want to use VIP in mid April. You can easily get $1,000 under invoice without even haggling. These vehicles have been on the lot for upwards of 8 months. Get a quote from a high volume dealer such as Heuberger in Colorado Springs. In your email tell them you have $1,000 under invoice from your local dealer and can they beat that price by enough to make sense for you to fly to Colorado to pick it up. I bet they can beat that easily by $400. Probably wouldn't make sense to fly their but at least then you can tell your local dealer that Heuberger is $1,400 under invoice.
What dealer are you talking to?
My VIP wound not be in effective until Mid Oct., just joined. I am looking now because of the 2.9 financing, I am pretty sure I am eligible with my credit score.
http://www.heritagesubaru.net/Model-Forester%20(Natl)/new-cars.aspx?model=forester+(natl)
This dealer has the same configuration excepts splash guard kit, which probably only $60 different, for $21,574. It is in Baltimore which is only about 3 hours drive. I would drive there if I can save $1k plus. I bought my used RAV4 from Dover Delaware back in 2003. Would not mind to do it again.
Should I wait till Oct with VIP where the 2010 will be out and thus 2009 will be cheaper or buy now? I am leaning toward the former as I am not in hurry to buy one.
The dealer is the sole Subaru dealer in Staten Island, Manfredi family.
I start with them just because they are near by, of course I know they will not be the cheapest on the first shot.
-Tom
2.5X Premium w/All Weather Package
PZEV (required in OR)
rear bumper cover
splash guards
luggage compartment cover
cargo tray
$22,499 plus DMV fees
I believe this is at least $1000 below invoice (more I believe since Edmunds doesn't calculate PZEV option). Negotiated via email for a hassle free experience. Went in just to pay, sign papers, and pick up the car.
Love the car so far. HUGE moonroof!
Is this Manual or Automatic?
EDMUNDS invoice price 20,800. Dealer offered 20,456 + TTL by email.
This saturday, I went to the dealer office and talked with the sales manager. I gave him 20,000 OTD w/ options, and hoped to make deal at 20,700. The sale manager only gave me 22,600 and told me that is the Edmunds price.
I showed him the OTD prices I found from Edmunds forum. He said those people lied. Then he turned very rude and said we should go to the Ford or Dodge car dealers. He looks 100% American, but he talks like he was brought up in Japan!
I can drive my 99 camry for another 10k miles.
A demo like that should go for at least 10% less than the new car cost, for the equivalent.
Any less and you're better off buying new.
Keep in mind the warranty started ticking on that car the day it went in to duty, so you won't get the full 36 months or 36k miles.
I would aim for 15-20% less than a new one, or pass on it entirely.
A year from now I doubt you'll even remember that you bought a demo.
What is the lowest price I would have to pay ? I would pay cash.
25100 OTD:
09 Auto Premium
Sport Grill
Wheel Well Gaurds
Splash Gaurds
Rear Spoiler
Wheel Locks
Thanks
BASE FORESTER 2.5X QUOTE
Obsidian Black 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X with automatic transmission, cargo tray, luggage compartment cover, rear bumper cover and auto-dimming mirror.
$22,392 -- Subaru Factory MSRP
$20,734 -- Subaru Dealer Price Tax, title, license extra.
FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM QUOTE
Silver 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium with automatic transmission, cargo tray, luggage compartment cover, rear bumper cover and splash guards.
$24,641 -- Subaru Factory MSRP
$22,738 -- Subaru Dealer Price Tax, title, license extra.
He also says -
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Complimentary 2-year/24,000 mile maintenance.
Dealer offered 21,400.
I have offered $20,000. They are not interested. Should I shop my offer to other dealers? Or, pay more?
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If you are willing to add state tax and tags, I'd hold the line at that offer.
$20,122 (negotiated price) plus 425 doc fee = 20,567. Plus TTL, of course.
got one with newer vin, last six digits start with 792.
dealer had older VIN cars with crappy gey interior for 19.999.
Now, off to the other forums to find out what kinds of things are wrong with these forester 2.5x.
Rattles are probably the #1 complaint but overall early numbers reported to TrueDelta are actually quite good.
Just wanted to see if this is a fair shakes offer for this Forester PZEV (NJ) before I pull the trigger.
MSRP - 24943
Invoice - 22779
Options:
Platinum Cargo Tray - $75 ($46 invoice)
Rear Bumper Cover - $78 ($51 invoice)
I was leaning to offer 22500 plus t/t/l. Fitzmall has a similar model with a few other options at a internet price of 22854
Thanks!
After owning Honda's for the last few years we are thinking of adding a Subaru Forester to the fold and had a few questions that I hope the forum can shed some light on.
We are looking into getting a white X-Limited with some common options (splash guard, bumper guard) and our local Southern California dealer is offering $500 under their invoice for a 2009 and 7/70000 warranty for $990 and the vehicle is at another dealership. If I go with a 2010 custom ordered it looks like it is at the invoice price (I heard the prices have gone up $350, confirmation anyone?).
IMHO I am leaning on getting the 2010 but then again $850 dollar savings is not bad in my pocket if the models are the same and the 2010s seem to be in or coming in very soon (well at least they are listed in their inventory).
My question is should I push for more discount on the 2009 even though they don't have exactly what I want there or start dealing with the other dealers in the area. To date the local person has been nice to deal with. I looked over the fitzmall link and was seeing ALOT of discounted prices there and thinking that I should be able to push a bit harder.
Thanks for any help/feedback you can provide.
Go for the 2009 - if you can find what color and options you like, at least.
I can relate - we factory ordered our 2009 to get exactly what we wanted, down to the color and options.
what to do
If you trade after less than, say, 5 years or so, the 2010's residual will be better, and that becomes significant.
If you keep your cars forever and basically run then in to the ground, that becomes less significant, so get the better deal now.
There is very, very little change from 2009 to 2010.
You'll probably find a few but not many. Demand for the 09 Forester was brisk so they probably got as many as they could to dealer to sell.
I think we'll start seeing more after 2 years, due to the 24 month lease returns.
Should I buy vehicle with nav system/sat radio or have it done as aftermarket?
Thanks.
I am going to hold out for a $1-2K rebate or 0% financing rate that may show up in July or Aug after the 2010s have been on the lot for a while. That may not happen & if it does not happen before Aug I am concerned that the selection of 09s will be pretty slim, in which case there is not enough difference of the MSRP. between the 09 & 2010 model to cause me to break into a sweat.
I'll be honest - Subaru is not known for their stereos. You may want to spend it on aftermarket parts if you're an audiophile.
Good news is the opening is a very standard double-DIN, so basically you have a huge selection to choose from in the aftermarket.
Even the Navi is only so-so - no backup cam, and the 2009s don't even have Bluetooth (2010 got it).
Right now you can get subsidized financing but no rebates. Subaru priced the Forester right and didn't need them.
In MD, for instance, such fees have to be less than $100.
In neighboring VA, I've seen fees in the $300 range, but $429 is a new record.
Just include that in their price when you shop around and compare (which is exactly what I would do).
I'm in the market to get a new Forester and I've been getting price quotes for the 2009 premium with an auto.
2009 Subaru Forester Premium with All-Weather Package in automatic transmission:
$22,124 Vehicle Price
$1,106 Sales Tax (5% Mass State)
$36 New Plates and Registration
$75 Mass Title Fee
$259 Dealer Doc fee
$29 Inspection Sticker
$23,629 Drive Away
Here's another quote
2009 Subaru Forester Premium with All-Weather Package in automatic transmission with cargo tray and splash guards:
$24997 MSRP
$22394 vehicle price
$1120 sales tax (5% mass state)
$288 doc fee
$111 registry/plates fee
$29 inspection sticker
$23942
Could I reasonably talk either of these down or am I already getting good prices?
Thanks
Here in MD it's 6% so I think that price would be great here.
I thought it was a pretty good deal.
I am thinking about getting one around the end of this month.
Please PM me, so maybe we can walk in the dealer and talk down the price...
I am rounding numbers for anonymity!
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X (automatic)
* Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
* Platinum Cargo Tray
* Rear Bumper Cover
* Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels)
total MSRP ~ 22300
Price from dealer email: ~22200.00 out the door +plate....This price includes the 6% tax, without tax ~20950 )
Financing offered (I haven't preapproved, but I know I have excellent credit, but prob pay cash)
0 to 60 3.9% 72 mos 4.9%
Lease offer:
36 by 12k
$289.99 plus tax (6%) with 500 due plus plate
I only need 10k miles/year...wouldn't mind purchasing, then my kid could use car after few years.
Thanks in advance and you guys all rock.
1) rear bumper cover
2) auto-dim mirror (without homelink)
3) puddle lights
4) splash guards
5) rear cargo net and two side cargo nets
6) luggage cover
7) aero cross bars
8) wheel locks
9) all weather mats
The vehcile price with options (including destination charge) is about $25,700
I live in Southern Cal. (state tax is about $2400; title/doc/licensing is about $400), so the total out the door price is 28,500.
Does this seem good, reasonable, fair, poor?
(I'm also being quoted $875 additional for a 7yr/70K Gold Plus warranty with $100 deductible. Is that a good deal?)