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Check out Fitzmall.com, search the inventory and sort by price. They have Foresters starting around $18k, which is pretty affordable nowadays.
Average price in the US is $27k now!
-juice
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Start there, see if the local dealer will match or beat it.
-juice
1. Anyone had experience with Mitchell Subaru in Connecticut?
2. How much have people been paying for Outback XT (not Limited) without many options? My wife and I have decided this is pretty much what we want (though we will test the Volvo v50 T5 AWD), but we decided that we are going to wait until we can get it for under invoice pricing (i.e. with manufacturer incentives). Our salesman claims that they can be very aggressive, particularly if the model/color combo we want is in stock, and he even hinted that if going below invoice is what it takes, they could do it. Should I believe him? I don't want to get stuck in a drawn-out negotiation only to become aware of strings and conditions not laid out in the first place. Does below invoice sound plausible?
-juice
The sales experience was good, at Continental Motors in Anchorage, Alaska.
My relative happiness with the price is largely impacted by the beating I took on my trade--a 2004 Volvo. But the dealership did as well by me as they could, I think. They aren't going to be missing any meals because of this deal, but they offered me a decent deal, so we're taking it.
To answer the question, the car was listed at $27,999. For an almost new Outback L.L. Bean in Alaska, that seems like a good price.
There was a 2005 Outback XT 5 speed with 50 miles on it at the same price. We decided on the automatic to maintain family harmony and hopefully maintain a better resale value and lower insurance costs. We'll see...
6700 miles isn't even broken in yet.
jaj: are they including regional ad fees, maybe? Or are they higher across the board?
If the MSRP matches, I'd believe the KBB and Edmunds numbers. If prices went up, they should all have gone up, MSRP too.
-juice
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I thought the silver was very sharp and would have preferred that. Instead, I settled on a white over silver.
The other day I saw a 2.5i (non Limited) with the larger XT wheels and leather?? I actually took a double take and looked over the car to make sure it was not a limited. This was possible, as the car was in a parking lot. I noticed it truly was a base model 2.5i (No sunroof, non matching door handles, etc). Is it possible to order this car with the larger wheels and leather? Does anyone think Subaru will offer incentives for the Outback anytime soon?
Thank you,
Matthew
If you become a member of Leave No Trace (www.lnt.org) you can buy a new Subaru at invoice. Mmebership prices start at only $15. The down side is, you must be a LNT member for at least 6 months to qualify for the VIP program pricing.
I have purchased 3 Subarus through the VIP program. It's great! You are told to contact a specific individual at your local Subaru Dealer. He tells you to pick out a Subaru, shows you the invoice, and you pay the invoice price plus tax, license and documentation fees. No haggling. The only variable is the value of your trade-in. If you have no trade-in, you just drive away smiling.
-Jim
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bkramer
You do keep the rebates. We used VIP for our Legacy.
But the best part was the red carpet treatment, you get their best salesperson and no nonsense.
-juice
penn Jersey, southern atlantic... they are pass through fees, some have PZEV engines, destination and delivery charges can vary. ..
jg
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With VIP, it's a quick stress free transaction. It's up to you if it's worth the hassle to same a few more dollars.
DaveM
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Larry
I was hoping for a price closer to $23,000, based on reading some of your messages. Please share with me any NY area price information you have received or strategies to assist me with getting a lower price.
Has anyone used fightingchance.com for pricing information and strategies, and if so what was your experience/what information did you get?
Thanks!
2. put your 01 OB LL bean on cars.com & autotrader.com for $40 a piece. See, if you get good private deals.
3. Then bargain happily. By the time you sell yours, OB rebates might be here, then you should get 3-4k off sticker easily.
4. i suspect there will be rebates on OB in apr, may. their current special (guaranteed trade-in) expires in mar.
-juice
remember that's only minimum, you can always ask for more with the dealer. you are better off selling it yourself.
Then, get in a couple of month, the Subaru Rebates will be here soon.
-juice
I `m planning to buy a blue 2.5i automatic outback this month,Thanks
I am looking at $33,350 LL Bean edition which the dealer is offering to take $1600 off of that. Seems low compared to what I am reading.
Thanks!!
reduce price to $29,500. where are you ? my friend just got it for 29,000 LL bean in Mass.
My guess is there is a good chance for small rebates right before the 06 models come out. Nothing ground breaking, though.
-juice
me: I never thought I'd hear the day when someone would say $30K for a Subaru was low !! Now I know it's a nice car, but I'd spend $20K ($2,500 rebates + 0% for 60 months) on a V-6 Jeep Liberty and have $12K for gas!
Again I'm sure it's a nice car, but with slow auto sales and the deals that are and will be coming on many models, why buy something with no incentives?
Go now and look at the Blue Book value of a '98 Forester and a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. New, the Grand cost about $7,000 more than my Forester L, yet today it's worth about a grand less!
Ouch. A Cherokee from that year cost about the same as my Forester, yet today it's worth about half! Double ouch.
Do not get a Jeep thinking it'll lower your TCO, it certainly will not.
Liberty is decent but does not compare to the refinment of an LL Bean anyway. Compare a Forester instead. The base model will easily keep up with the V6 Liberty, and the XT just plain blows it away.
Incentives kill residuals, you pay more now or you pay a lot more later.
-juice
Thanks!
Use Edmunds TCO tool to compare.
-juice
Glad to be a Subie Newbie. CSR1
Welcome to the Subaru Crew.
-juice
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My questions is, I am having my wife use the same card (extra one with her name) because I wanted to be sure to get the maximum $500 back but it is obvious we will be way over that. I really want to have one card (account) for me to use strictly for my business expenses to help keep track of these expenses and have her use a separate one for her stuff (like shopping, etc.) I will still get to the $17,000 threshhold without any problem. Found out I can pay my Comcast Cable bill, phone bills, etc., utilizing the card. Her is the questions.... Does anyone know for sure if I have two separate Subaru Master Cards, I am sure they will both earn 3% (at least I think they will) but any potential problem in redeeming them to possibly earn up to $1000 per year? I know that's a lot of money to spend on credit cards every year, that would be around $34,000!
Another little trick is to get a AAA (American Auto Club) Visa & you can save up to 5% on gas purchases (if you pay at the pump)
All comments welcome.
Also, can anyone tell me what takes place on the Subaru Crew chats Thursday evening?