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I felt that maybe I could gotten a little bit more if I didn't have a trade. I think it was a fair deal, since I ended up getting an OK increase on the price of my trade, which helps lowering the tax cost.
prior to the negotiation, I really didnt have much driving experience with Outback, just read some good reviews from internet. Now the more I drove, I really felt in love with it. And I would be fine paying a thousand more on this baby.
Used Edmunds to get internet quotes. Then called up the best quotes, asked some questions, they offered an additional discount over the phone. No other dealers could match it. Went in, test drove, did the paperwork - incredibly easy. If your near Raleigh, Call Sean at Southern States Subaru.
If it matters, we financed a small part, paid part in cash, and got a $1600 trade-in for a 2001 Subaru Outback.
Hope this helps - highly recommend using the internet for a few days of comparison shopping/emailing/etc. after you've decided which vehicle you want.
+ $45 title, $230 registration, $10 inspection, $12 tire
in westchester, ny.
Got good offers through consumer reports in Jersey and Ct.
Just bought a 2013 outback 2.5 Limited (no moonroof)
Paid $26,XXX for vehicle, $29,XXX OTD (includes all taxes, dmv fees, etc).
finance 1.9% for 5 years
1) I sent internet quote requests to various dealerships in the bay area, and narrowed down to Capitol and Livermore
2) Ended up buying at Livermore bc offered best price. Sales was Ahmed, good guy, no BS, no games, nice and easy for both parties. Just tell him a young guy bought from him earlier this month and recommended his services.
3) Saw the 2014 forester, it looks very nice, but I already made up my mind for the Outback.
just a quick recap of strategy used:
1) visit dealership test drive, find out the exact vehicle,trim, color you want (let them know you will buy soon but not today)
2) Use edmunds online quote request for a 5-7 dealerships w/in your area
3) Narrow down to 2/3 dealerships, provide them your county tax rate and ask for OTD price. Let them know you will buy within the next couple weeks, and price is the determining factor since you already know which vehicle you want. *emphasize to them this could be their easiest sale in a while.
4) Agree price on phone/email, no need to renegotiate in your second visit. let them know first sign of BS, you will walk out to other dealership (be nice and firm)
5) on purchasing date, call them ahead of time to request them to wash the vehicle and fill up the gas tank. At the dealereship, let them know you will give them a good review online/subaru and will recommend their services if anyone complements your vehicle.
Thanks everyone for all the insight.
Enjoy the journey.
AutoBlog just tested an Audi allroad quattro, the new A4-based model, and the sticker on that was over $50k!
You paid HALF!
you are so fake..
just like the rest of your colleagues...nyaz1, cwstrees, etc.
Edmunds has many fake' profiles [who work for them] to increase feel good' factor and encourage people to buy...they probably get incentives from the the internet quote requests, and also increase Edmund's marketing/popularity...
will stop using Edmunds.
Interesting and unexpected turn this conversation took..... :?
Plus it's cool to put faces to names. And if anyone thinks we're a figment of someone's imagination they can see for themselves that they're wrong.
extras: body side molding, all weather mats, mud flaps and a license plate protector
before tax and trade: $30,999 (incl destination), about $200-400 lower than here on edmunds
getting $2200 for my 2002 Pathfinder with 156k (great shape except for needs tire/brakes and $3500 of other mechanical work read:aprox $5000)
they add on $395 for registration and paperwork stuff
I turned down VIN etching ($189) and Wheel locks ($99)
financing about 1/2 at 0.9%
Comments?
oh I am in Fairfield County CT near NY
Wait.... are you serious?
Okay, even more hilarious!
Geez....
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Only glitch was they initially had me at 2.9% financing or 60 mos instead of the special 0.9% for 48, they said miscommunication, but they fixed it, as I was about to walk out, they were nice about it.. Also didn't seem too happy that I turned down the extended warrantee and prepaid service...too bad...
If you change your mind later on, you can get the extended warranty all the way up to the end of the 3/36, and often for about 50% of what the selling dealer wants. As an example, the 7/100 with zero deductible can be had for $1500 or less.
WOW, I would hate to buy a used car off you that you said, "needs a little work!"
2013 Outback 2.5i Premium CVT
Ice Silver Metallic
Dark Gray
All-Weather Package
Heated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper
De-Icer, Heated Side Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/
Integrated Rear Vision Camera &
Homelink
Rear Bumper Cover
Splash Guards
Security Sys Shock Sensor
$23,189 + tax +DMV
How did I do?
I'm trying to get a price match from my local dealer but nothing so far. The quotes are about a 2.5 hour drive from me, but worth saving about $1000 for the next lowest quote.
What part of the country are you in?
Invoice Page.
The salesman told me he would sell me the car for $1500 under the invoice price. I tried to negotiate further to no avail.
The next day I went to Clay Subaru and they beat IRA's price by $200 with an $24,800 offer but they told me that the $800 would be extra. I am not sure if IRA's offer included the destination fee... What do you think?
Thanks!
I walked out with a Premium with Moonroof (MSRP 29,811 - I think), for 25,200 + $40 docs, $270 reg, and about $2k sales tax. I really didn't want to pay that much, but with the 48 months - 0% and the time I had spent researching, I just gave in. Still can't complain for the price.
Also got 7/100/0 gold added security for 1500 (list is 2996)
The current financing offer of 0%/48 months expires today, correct? Does anyone know what incentives will be replacing this one? Do they usually announce the next one right away?
Thanks for any feedback.
0% for 48 months
Got it from Sharrett Subaru in Maryland. Good people.
Can you send me the name of the person from the Livermore Subaru that you worked with? Thanks in advance.
I live in NH. I got a 2013 outback 2.5i pzev premium with moon roof package , splash guards, auto dimming compass mirror for $26000 0 % financing for 48 months , lifetime inspection. How did I do ?
Are you sure you don't have a 2013 Outback 3.6R Limited SAP?
The 2014 Outback 3.6R Limited SAP includes Eyesight, whereas the 2013 SAP does not. The 2015 will be gen-5 so it will be totally different from the 13-14.
You should clarify your purchase information. Misinformation is a major hindrance when researching a serious purchase like a new car.
Thanks.
The 2013 Outback 3.6R Limited SAP does NOT have Eyesight, but the 2014 Outback 3.6R Limited SAP does.
I found a dealer who hit my price target of $33,500 (which includes $265 doc fee) out the door (out of state so no TTL). I got them to throw in remote start ($369) as a bonus.
According to cars101.com, MSRP is $37,960. With everything at full price (not that anyone pays fulls price), it would come to nearly $38,600 -- a difference of $5100.
Would love to hear from anyone else who's ordered the same vehicle.
I planned to self-install an aftermarket hitch, but I talked myself into the OEM tow hitch (non-OEM hitch invalidates warranty) and got it for +$400, so total will be 33,900 (no TTL).
Some dealers want over $800 for the hitch + installation. Tow hitch MSRP = $557 ~ Remote start MSRP = $450
It basically worked out to over $5,000 off MSRP (over $2700 below dealer cost).
2014 Outback 3.6R Limited SAP + hitch + remote start, for under 34K is a great deal.
Note: This took me weeks of research, and hours of negotiating.
Sorry for the misinformation :confuse:
Does that price sounds OK?
I ordered a 14 3.6R Limited + SAP (which has EyeSight, unlike the 13) + remote start and hitch for not much more than that.
Things to take into account with the 13 SAP: No EyeSight, slightly more depreciation than the 14, and in your case no remote start or hitch. I would spend the extra grand or so and get the 14.
Here's the same thing that I ordered ~ 14 3.6R Limited SAP (Deep Indigo):
http://postimg.org/gallery/c5g3qm0s/2c336631/
If you want the 13 then 32K should be doable on what you described.
Pays to be patient