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'08 Legacy GT
Automatic Transmission
All Weather Floor Mats
Spoiler
MSRP = $30884
Purchase Price = $28300 + tax & title. Note that this is after the $750 rebate.
No trade in to complicate matters; just a straight sale.
The only option I am considering adding is the auto-dimming mirror with compass.
The dealer I went to has a sticker price of $22,600. This price includes any delivery/destination charges. I assume the only other costs would be sales tax and DMV fees.
Also, I know there is a $1000 cash back or low-financing deal from Subaru. Since I need to finance the car, what would be the better option to choose?
Any advice or tips will be appreciated.
Thanks.
plug in the numbers and you will see whats better the manufacturers financing or cash back and a non manufacturers loan
A good strategy is to get e-mail quotes from four or five different dealerships' internet sales dept. Take the best two offers and see if there's any reason to go with the higher of the two offers (free loaner cars, more convenient, better customer service, etc.). If there's a compelling reason for you to go with a dealer that offers a higher quote, ask them if they'll match the lowest quote. Most will, so it certainly doesn't hurt to try.
Arrange your financing with a local credit union or bank before you set foot in the dealership. Often you'll be able to come close to any special financing offered by the dealer, and sometimes the dealer will be able to beat the bank's financing. This extra step would make it financially worthwhile for you to take the rebate in lieu of special Subaru financing, in most cases.
So here's the ideal outcome: price around $19,500 (after $1000 rebate) AND a reasonably low finance rate, whether it's from Subaru or your local bank.
Good luck!
2.9% FINANCING ON ALL 08 SUBARU FORESTER MODELS
Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. No down payment required. See participating dealers for details. Must take delivery from dealer stock by September 4, 2007.
CUSTOMER CASH ON 08 SUBARU FORESTER MODELS
Now through September 4, 2007 - 08 FORESTER models are available with Customer Cash. Must take delivery from dealer stock by September 4, 2007. See your participating dealer for details. Cannot be combined with any other incentives.
$1,500 Customer Cash on 08 FORESTER 2.5 X models
On a 08 Forester 2.5X there is a $2,000 Factory Rebate, bringing the Premium Package down to $1,500.
I am planning to put $8,000 down and take 48 months to pay. I am already qualified for the lowest interest rate.
Shouldn't my dealer be lowering the sticker price another $1,500 in addition to the Prem Pkg rebate OR offer the 2.9%? He is offering $500 and 6.9%.
I am wrong or is he trying to pull a fast one? :confuse:
sometimes they will have some marketing junk on the sticker essentially giving you a discount on a package of options (as opposed to having each option priced seperately)
the manufacturers incentives are $1500 off whatever price you negotiate or 2.9% (for 24 months, 3.9 for 36 etc), interest rates also depend on your credit score.
what is the dealer discounting the 500 from?? MSRP, invoice??? his interest rate may also be from a bank and not Subaru.(which actually is IIRC Chase)
Premium Package (Optional $1,500)
* 8-way power adjustable driver's seat
* Dual-stage heated front seats
* Panoramic power sliding-glass moonroof with auto-open/close feature
* SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio capability
* Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players
* 120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player in dash and four upgraded speakers
* Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning, air filtration system, rotary controls for temperature, 7-speed fan and airflow direction
* Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column
* Perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle and parking-brake handle
* 4-wheel disc, ventilated front brakes
* 16 x 6.5-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
* Larger body-color painted side mirrors with integrated turn signals
* Body-color painted door handles
* Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer
Well worth $1,500.00 to me. He threw in $500 rebate which I was not entitled to.
Buying a silver X this week.
We live in Montana so just used Fitzmall as a guide for what to offer. I was aiming for $18,800. We took the $19,449 because that Idaho dealership blew everyone else away on the offer for our trade in.
Bottom line: If the rebate stays in play, I think you can get an 08 Legacy automatic out the door price of 19,900-ish.
Manual: $18,900 ish. We know this is possible because we had that offer BEFORE we mentioned the trade in.
And the car is great, by the way. Caution: we got a speeding ticket with the new car on the long drive back to Montana. Be careful...it goes faster than you think! We also discovered you can put down the back seats and actually sleep with your feet in the trunk! (We were desperately tired and stopped for a quick nap on trip home.)
Good luck! Definitely go for BELOW invoice.
Based on your sticker price, I'm guessing your car has about $500 in options, in which case it should invoice for around $24,300. Subtract rebate to get around $23,300 (which you were offered). They should still have some room to give from the factory-to-dealer incentive. If you're good with the price they've offered (and it is a very fair price), and they don't seem to want to budge, see if they'll throw in some accessories, oil changes for life, or major maintenance, etc. Can't hurt to ask, and worst-case scenario has you paying a very good $23,300 price, so what've you got to lose?
Same thing applies to simon2's post above yours, except you'd have to include the surcharge that the distributor, Subaru of New England, charges on every vehicle sold in that region. Not positive what that is, though... $250 or so?
Is this good price for the car? Seems the price is pretty good. Checked out edmunds.com and it was under invoice. I think this price is with the rebate they are offering. He didnt mention that on the email.
If he can give me the car for $22,390 OTD (tax included) I'd buy the car if not I might have to think about it. You guy think the dealer will go for my offer? I live in Chicago and tax is 8.75%
This is my first Subaru and im not sure if its expensive to maintain the car or to get the car fixed. I have Maxima right now and its pretty inexpensive to maintain the car and it doesnt leave a hole in my pocket when I get my car fixed. I was talking to my mechanic and he said Legacy is little bit more expensive to fix then Maxima. Can you guy post or email me with some of you thought about this. isaididontcare@hotmail.com Thank you.
Subarus are very reliable (Consumer Reports rates them at #2, behind Honda only), so I think you're less likely to come across unexpected repairs. Maintenance isn't pricey like European brands, but if I had to guess, I'd say your mechanic is probably right that Legacy would be a little more than a Maxima - probably not much, though.
Also, does anybody know where I can get Added Security at invoice price?
Thank!
I got a email from 1 dealership about 0% financing for just 1 week. It didnt say exactly which car they were offering that to. I know Outback has 0% financing for 2 years. Im planning on going to that dealership and see if thats true for the Legacy.
extended warranties may be worth it. I got my money back on my 98 legacy GT (a/c almost completely replaced, oil leak fixed and they thew in the timing belt for free , 2 power antennas), jury still out on my 02 WRX - new struts and ball joint; and it was really worth it on a Windstar and Venture- trannies (x2 on the Windstar!) , engine gaskets and a bunch of other stuff! On a Subaru its more of a gamble but if you plan on keeping it a long time and are OCD about stuff going wrong its probably worth it.
just don't pay list price!
http://www.moyersubaru.com/
2008 SUBARU LEGACY LTD 2.5i SEDAN (vdc)
DEEP BRONZE METALLIC
TAUPE LEATHER SEATS
CENTER ARMREST EXTENSION
AUTO DIM MIRROR
YOUR PRICE $23,199.00 PLUS TAX AND LICENSE
MINUS $1,000.00 FACTORY REBATE
$22,199.00
Is this a good price? Also, they said that they are going out of business by 12/31/2007 so does this make for hassles down the line?
Fantastic price! :shades:
Good luck.
Mary
I am searching for a this model, and make my offer ($21,000 + tax + title and doc.) to a dealer, but I was told this offer was not realistic. I am wondering what price other folks paid for this model.
Thanks,
hotsun
-mike
I am looking at the same model, but the quotes I got so far are unacceptably high compared with yours, and the lowest quote I got is 22,958+tax+fee. Could you provide me with the dealer information where you bought your legacy limited.
Thanks,
hostsun
I got an outback 2.5i limited w/vdc for 23,499 and feel like I got a really good deal.
Where you are located may make a difference...I am in New England.
GL!
-mike
I came across this forum and love the detail information you guys provide. I am from Canada and wish we had price quotes like you fellow Americans, but unfortunately that aint going to happen. What I would like to know is when you guys purchase your cars are the Subaru warranties included into your prices? In addition, I recently asked for a quote from Buffalo,NY and i gotta invoice price of 23,983. I would like to know how much more would I have to pay aside from state tax (wont apply to me) and destination fee (approx $650).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!
Other fees you might encounter at the dealer could be a documentation fee (varies by dealer, usually charged to recoup dealer's costs associated with filing sale information with state agencies. I've seen anywhere from $25-$250); and a small fee for a temporary 3-day permit ($24 in my state, not sure about NY).
Other costs will include Canadian GST at the border (6%?) and whatever the current Canadian RIV fee is ($195, I think).
You can find much useful information here: http://www.cars101.com/canada.html. On that website you can also find contact info for the fellow that puts that info together... his dealership in Seattle sells many cars to folks in BC, so he may be able to answer other questions the website doesn't cover.
Also, be aware that warranty rules just changed as well. Yes, the price includes the full factory warranty. However... if you have any warranty work done at a Canadian dealership, you'll have to pay for it upfront and be reimbursed by Subaru of America... Subaru Canada won't cover the costs. If you want to avoid that, you'd have to take it to the States for any repairs under warranty. All that stuff is also spelled out at the link above.
Not quite as sweet of a deal as it was a few months ago, but you should still come out way ahead. Good luck to you!