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tom
It had been sold to someone and when the block failed I guess the dealer or Subaru took the car back, replaced the block, and was selling it as a demo. I guess that would be the equivalent of 'refurbished'.
I think finding an '08 will be difficult but there are probably still a few out there but you might have to drive a ways.
tom
Sandy
Options included:
Gold BBS / Fog lights
Locking Lugnuts
All-Weather Floormats
Cargo Net
I paid $29997 financed 0% / 63mo. MSRP was $37808 I think.
I signed the papers on Dec 29 and picked up the car Friday, Jan 2, 2009.
I love it. Thanks for everyone's information.
Thanks for letting us know what you paid. Enjoy
PS. What color?
That means the Impreza was an even better deal than you thought.
You can get a price referenc at fitzmall.com, a no-haggle dealer in the Mid-Atlantic. As your local dealer to match or beat their price if you're not close enough.
Not sure I really want their car though.
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Other than gaining a backseat, just wondering if you'll like it.. When your foot isn't in it, you'll be driving an economy car (okay, that won't be often..)
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The Rex will never be a Mini but sometimes you gotta take what'll work.
Juice, maybe you can clarify something - the Suby sales guy told me the WRX is FWD-biased until there is slip. I know the STI is RWD biased and I thought all over Subys are 50/50, Scary thing - the guy said he used to be a service advisor for them and just became a salesperson.
Bob
Only the sticks have the 50/50 split..
I have to say, that the handling part of the AWD system surprised me (in a good way).. Unfortunately, my Impreza has crappy tires and a not that great suspension... But, the steering/power inputs are pretty darn good!
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Most WRXs are manuals, though, so he should have known better.
It's 50/50 by default, and a fluid-filled viscous coupling will lock up temporarily when the front and rear axles spin at different rates.
My 98 Forester had that system. It *definitely* does not feel like FWD, not at all. In fact more people complain that they are tail happy, vs. a FWD feel, or torque steer, or any FWD related traits.
Gun it in the snow, and the tail will slip out, the VC acts and shifts power to the front wheels, which pulls you out of the skid. Stay on the gas, and if you're good, you can get the tail to wag in the other direction, as power cycles back to the rear axle.
Let's just say I had a LOT of fun in the snow with my Forester.
Another thing you'll notice - the tires wear more evenly. Usually the fronts wear a lot faster.
And Yes, Subarus are fun in the snow. And Dirt. And rain. And Sun.
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For what? What model/trim? What was MSRP?
This is for 2009 2.5i 5dr Auto Premium (Impreza). MSRP was $21,903.
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I read an article about Subaru saying that they are the sole car manufacturer not to post a loss for 08', this was bad news for me as I thought like every other car company they might start offering discounts.
Sounds like they are not budging with the 09 Premiuim 2.5i 5 dr but I have seen a significanct number of 08 Imprezas in dealer inventory.
Anyone purchase an 08 for a great price this month?
My only complaint on the Impreza is you can get a bigger/better Legacy Special Edition for almost the exact same price. I do REALLY like the looks of the Impreza 5 door but the Legacy is just way more car for the same money. The Special Edition Legacy's have an automatic sticker adjustment that subtracts $1750 off MSRP. I got a quote on a Legacy SE, original MSRP was $24,540, adjusted to $22,790, sale price is $19,625. You can't beat those standard features on a car that sells for well under $20K.
It's a World Rally Blue Mica. I was happy to get that since Edmund's true market value had WRB as +$100 while the red was -$67. Seems like the other colors were around +/- $0-$10.
I babied it during break-in, and now that's over... and wow... I'm impressed. As a guy with autocross and track experience, I enjoy having the goodies like SI-drive and DCCD that the 265hp 2009 WRX doesn't have. I used the higher hp WRX to my advantage in my negotiations saying "you're going to have a hard time selling 08 STI's sitting next to that 09 WRX"; however, the dealer in MA came out with a great price out the door and I didn't negotiate any.
Anyone know the residuals/money factor on 09 WRX leases?
How do you think it compares to a 1 series? Even the 1 is in a higher price class (or two).
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/Vehicles/2008BMW135i/
Less so their long-term STI.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/Vehicles/2008SubaruImprezaWRXSTI/
Bob
I'm sure I'd like the way the 1 series drove but I just think it looks awkward, dorky even. It's too short and stubby.
The convertible looks a bit better but doesn't have a real back seat, so I'd pick a roadster over one of those anyway.
Still I wouldn't want to pay more than about $350 a month for it on a lease ($0 down). My wife actually told me last night that she'd prefer no on the WRX as it lacks dark leather or leatherette. But she said I can get it if I want, she just thinks the cloth is gonna get torn/stained/abused in ways leather will survive.
My one big gripe with the WRX would be the archaic 5 speed and lack of a freeway cruising gear. Otherwise, it seemed like a fine car for day to day use. Nothing fancy but certainly fun enough to get me by until the little one is in a booster seat.
Her vote is still firmly in the 3 series camp. The new BMW incentives will probably appear tomorrow or Friday, so I may decide this weekend.
I haven't driven the 5 spd on the new WRX but I'm sure it's fine. If you don't like the feel you could always get a short shifter which improves the 'crispness' of the shifter. BMWs in my experience have had kinda rubbery shifters so I would say it's a wash between the 2 cars.
I have the 6spd in my STi and it's just extra work as a daily driver because there are more gears!
It's an interesting comparison you have- they're totally different cars, in totally different price ranges as well. The BMW can be double if you buy an optioned 335i. If you stick with the 328i it's less, but then again, it's a lot less performance.
Good luck, 2 great cars.
tom
I already figured out the wrx with the short shifter. lol As soon as I drove it I thought - "need that short shifter kit".
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Keep in mind 6 ratios does not necessarily mean you get taller gearing - the 6 speed Miata actually revs higher at highway speeds than the 5 speed.
For 2009 they made it taller but it is *still* shorter overall than 5th on the 5MT.
VW does something similar with their manuals. I don't get why they refuse to give us exceptionally tall 6th (or 5th gears). We're manual drivers...we want to shift for more power. I used to love going from 6th to 4th in my 330i. Need to pass at 80, well downshift and blip the throttle...boom all the torque is ready.
MSRP: $18,190
Sales Price: $16,329
Auto Show Discount: ($250)
Doc Fees: $151
I'm not going to include taxes as YMMV depending upon state, etc. So, the before tax/fee price is $16,079 and the before tax price is $16,230 which I feel is incredibly fair and I made a deposit and commitment to purchase. They were going to give me 5DR for $500 more but I'm not sure...others have thoughts on that?
That's a good deal- recently priced one out for a friend here and it was $16600.
Hope you like your new Subie!
tom
2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-Door Hatchback
9LA
MSRP $18,690
Invoice $17,893
Selling Price $17,195
Rebate $1,000
Grand Total $16,195
Document Fee $151.65
Temp License $40
Grand Total $16,386.65