Tundraman Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Decided to test the market again last week. Recieved two quotes on identical '09 Legacy 3.0R limiteds (there are many in-state). Only add-on was the homelink/auto-dim mirror. (1) $26407, (2) $26615. Offer included $1500 cashback, $500 dealer incentive, 2.9% financing; taxes, fees, registration not included. Both sales reps pushed pretty hard ("they won't last long" "the $500 incentive won't be in May"); usual month-end sales talk. Both cars have been on the dealer's lots since January; few 3.0Rs have sold. I'd prefer to get 0% financing like SOA offered last year, but can adjust the downpayment to compensate. My question is this- should I gamble and wait (I'm in no hurry), or is this a good enough deal? Any tips for getting a little more out of the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gf2020 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm not familiar wth 3.0R pricing but it sounds good - those prices are significantly less than I paid for my Outback XT 5-speed manual only 15 months ago. They have stopped building '09s, so what is out there now is all there is. You can gamble that incentives may get better in late May or June but then inventory may have dwindled as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYravefever Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 For my knowledge, were they wagons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Rule of thumb to buying cars: ALWAYS purchase them the last 2 or 3 days of the month, that way if the dealership is almost done with their quota and missing only a couple of cars, you can actually purchase the car for cost (exactly what happened to me). Subaru pricing: If you are not in New England: Invoice - 2% holdback - incentives... If you are in New England, holdback here is 4%... Based on that calculation you can understand until how much they will haggle with you... I would offer invoice - holdback - incentives + 200 bucks or so to pay for their expenses (cleaning, etc)... Good luck with your negotiation!!! Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Here's a limited for almost $5,000 off msrp - plus you should get the 2.9% as well: http://www.stohlmansubaru.com/new-inventory/index.htm?invtype=new&SByear=clear&SBmodel=Legacy&SBtrim=3.0R+Limited&SBprice=clear Comes in at right about 26K...but I'd say you're getting very good deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tundraman Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks to all for the replies! For SKY- they're sedans. Flavio- the 4% holdback info is key; helps to explain where the extra $500 off came from. I had one salesperson e-mail me today; she will let me know what tomorrow's deal (new month) will be. Off topic -I also had a bit of a setback- my insurance company wants $900/yr to cover the Legacy; same as my Civic Si. A little steep, I think; no infractions, no accidents, perfect credit.... I'll have to contact them again for an explanation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gf2020 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Off topic -I also had a bit of a setback- my insurance company wants $900/yr to cover the Legacy; same as my Civic Si. A little steep, I think; no infractions, no accidents, perfect credit.... I'll have to contact them again for an explanation... $900 for annual insurance on a $30K car in CT sounds pretty reasonable. I think I pay 8 something here in MA on my Outback XT and I am in my 40s with the lowest step rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tundraman Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Quick update- Same car, $25,407 (includes freight) as of today, previously contacted CT dealer. 2.9% financing. Looking for insight- Hold, fold or bluff?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 What is MSRP? In this environment you should be able to get the car at if not below cost. Flavio's advice is spot on except I would say -$500 instead of +$200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Decided to test the market again last week. Recieved two quotes on identical '09 Legacy 3.0R limiteds (there are many in-state). Only add-on was the homelink/auto-dim mirror. (1) $26407, (2) $26615. Offer included $1500 cashback, $500 dealer incentive, 2.9% financing; taxes, fees, registration not included. Both sales reps pushed pretty hard ("they won't last long" "the $500 incentive won't be in May"); usual month-end sales talk. Both cars have been on the dealer's lots since January; few 3.0Rs have sold. I'd prefer to get 0% financing like SOA offered last year, but can adjust the downpayment to compensate. My question is this- should I gamble and wait (I'm in no hurry), or is this a good enough deal? Any tips for getting a little more out of the deal? Wait, and then beat them up for the $1000 hold back. If you really wanna be ballsy, why not try to take a bite out of the stair step money after the hold back. Lol, any salesman that reads this is gonna wanna wring my neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tundraman Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Well, here's the follow-up: Seacrest green 3.0R LTD, autodim mirror, alll weather floor mats, wheel locks, $25437 before tax, reg, fees. We pick it up next Saturday. Funny twist to the story (other than buying a car, over the phone, on Memorial day)- after some casual conversation, it turns out that the salesperson is a probably a distant relative of mine....small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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