MtnMan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I've been reading about some of the deals available in other parts of the country. Subarus are pretty popular here in Colorado. Teller county, where I live, has one of the highest densities for outbacks in the country. I'm in the market for an '05 Legacy GT Ltd Automatic. Here is a quote I've gotten from a local dealer. I'd like to hear how others have done in Colorado. Regal Blue '05 Legacy GT Ltd Auto, Pop grp 3 (mirror, security upg, homelink), armrest ext, subwoofer upg, spoiler: MSRP $31538 Invoice $28,761 Dlr Offer $26,940 (inv - $1500 dlr cash - $610 holdback + $289 D&H) Another dealer offered to beat this quote by $100 - $300 which is where I planned to start negotiating from. I've seen info online that dealer holdback on these models may be as much as $862. Plus there may be a $475 advertising fee factored in somewhere. Does region affect actual dealer cost? If colorado dealers are pricing cars $2000 higher than other regions but paying Subaru the same cost then that could factor into the negotiations. Thanks! MtnMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Sounds like a good deal to me. That's got a good deal of options, and is an Automatic. The lowest price place on the east coast I've found is www.fitzmall.com and I've seen a Regal Blue LTD 5spd with ZERO options for $25,200.........so add the AUTO and options, and you have a really good deal IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckzul Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Be thankful you're not next door in Kansas. They won't deal with you at all. I emailed a price sheet from Fitzmall to a dealership in Topeka, and he politely emailed me back to go and get bent, so that is a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phamilton Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I got mine from Elway through SOA/IMBA. (International Mountain Biking Association) Your deal seems like a good deal. I got my '05LGT Ltd. in July '04 and the invoice seems to be in line with my deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 agreed, this seems to be pretty good at almost invoice minus $2000... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 agreed, this seems to be pretty good at almost invoice minus $2000... Especially in a market where there is high demand for the cars (like CO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMan Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 It's always nice to get some confirmation. I felt pretty good about the offer, especially when the other dealer offered to beat it by $300. Now to get a good price for my trade... Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Now to get a good price for my trade... And there's the kicker. Be prepared to be disappointed. It's the sole reason I haven't picked up an LGT already. Offering me $2800 less than kbb trade-in value. I had a dealer here in NC offer me trade in value, but the price on their LGT was a lot higher than other places, and they weren't interested in budging on it. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 this deal (and others i've seen here) makes me very jealous. i'm trying to buy an lgt ltd wagon (auto) for my wife. emailed all the local bay area dealers and everyone seems to be at invoice less incentives or higher. nothing like the discounts some of you have gotten. i'm trying to figure out how to go back to the dealers. i figure i'll just say that what they've shown me isn't going to get it done and see where they get to. i hope their first offer isn't their best....that would be disappointing indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 wait until the last couple days of the month. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMan Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 This is the deal I got: $26,720 sale price on the car: 05 Regal Blue LGT Ltd with spoiler, subwoofer, armrest, and Pop Grp 3. That boils down to Invoice - dealer cash - dealer holdback + D&H: $28761 - $1500 - $830 + $289 = $26,720 The best way to get the deal you want is to know how much profit the dealer already has built in to the invoice price and deal hard. I went through the Internet. The internet and fleet sales departments work on a different scale. A regular salesman can't make you this kind of deal because there is little profit for his commission. It's not worth his time. Go through kbb.com and Edmunds.com and request quotes from several dealers. When you come from those sites they know you're doing your homework. My dealer made the offer I outlined above in our second email when I demonstrated that I knew what I wanted and had access to information. When I showed him the counter offer to beat him by $100 - $300 he wasn't happy. Even though we both knew the other dealer wouldn't go as low as $300 below his offer he got another $220 knocked off. I don't think they made much on that deal. My salesman told me when I went in to test drive that his deal was "all in" because he knew I would shop his offer at other regional dealers and some of the dealers in Denver would low-ball him. So the Internet definately played the advantage. Play dealers against each other and stay strong. It's your decision to buy or not. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 decided not to kill the dealer. got a good but not the best deal from the local dealer. here's what we got: lgt ltd wagon, auto, atlantic/taupe all weather mats, auto dimming mirror, air filtration, rear cargo mat, subwoofer msrp about $32,200....we paid $27,800 before ttl (no other dealer fees of any kind). probably around invoice minus 1700. my wife is pumped...i wish i could've located one of the silly deals but with no flexibility on color combo this is good enough...hope we enjoy it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA81 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 try edmunds.com fitzmall is for the east coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMan Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Cohenfive, Sounds like a pretty good deal. Enjoy your new car/rocket! Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I am looking around for a LGT as well. I found this deal online, and was wondering what everyone thought LGT Limited MT Satin White Invoice: $27,791. Internet Price: $25,713 Comes with all these extras: Rubber Floor Mats, Momo Shift Knob, Short Throw Shifter, Wheel Locks, Security Upgrade, Metal Pad Set. Seems like a good deal. When I go in there, how much more do you think I can bargain off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I am looking around for a LGT as well. I found this deal online, and was wondering what everyone thought LGT Limited MT Satin White Invoice: $27,791. Internet Price: $25,713 Comes with all these extras: Rubber Floor Mats, Momo Shift Knob, Short Throw Shifter, Wheel Locks, Security Upgrade, Metal Pad Set. Seems like a good deal. When I go in there, how much more do you think I can bargain off? this sounds good as it stands..no harm in trying for a bit more though. if you add a couple grand for wagon/auto you get a pretty similar price to what i was able to get, which by my reckoning was a couple hundred from being a really good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I am looking around for a LGT as well. I found this deal online, and was wondering what everyone thought LGT Limited MT Satin White Invoice: $27,791. Internet Price: $25,713 Comes with all these extras: Rubber Floor Mats, Momo Shift Knob, Short Throw Shifter, Wheel Locks, Security Upgrade, Metal Pad Set. Seems like a good deal. When I go in there, how much more do you think I can bargain off? That's a very good deal. Lots of options on there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phamilton Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Buy! Buy! Buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yeah, unfortunately I have to wait until next Tuesday to go to the dealership because I am going out of town. Hopefully it doesn't get sold! Oh yeah, Post number 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yeah, unfortunately I have to wait until next Tuesday to go to the dealership because I am going out of town. Hopefully it doesn't get sold! Oh yeah, Post number 2! If you can swing it before you head out of town (i.e.- you have a spare few hours), go down and pick it up. What color is it (in/out)? If it's got the taupe interior, it should be safe (they don't seem to sell as well, and are discounted more from what I've seen). But if you really want the car, I wouldn't hesitate. I've done that before and missed out on a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yeah, unfortunately I have to wait until next Tuesday to go to the dealership because I am going out of town. Hopefully it doesn't get sold! Oh yeah, Post number 2! which dealer? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneM Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hello to all members................... I probably should have found this forum before I bought my wife's new car: Monday I bought a new Legacy GT (non limited) with auto and the "usual" options (rear spoiler - subwoofer/amplifier - armrest extension - auto dimming mirror/compass/homelink - security system upgrade). I paid $24,660 plus tax. Is this a "decent" deal? Hope so. . Anyway, I love the car. I just gave my '90 Legacy to my son. Most reliable car I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 we just bought one two days ago (pick it up first thing saturday) and i'll relate to you what others have told me... congtrats and enjoy the car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.