Upcoming 08MY New Car Insentives??

I am probably looking to get a lightly used or new 08 spec.b in late July/August time frame and was curious if anyone has a feeling for what kind of dealer incentives may be available around that time. I figure the 09's should be out by that point (or at least close).

 

If there is a cash back + low APR incentive at the time on the spec.b, then it would go a long way to sway me away from getting a lightly used one.

 

Does anyone remember what kind of deals were available at the end of the 07 model year? The economy may even be a bit worse this year, so maybe even more lucrative incentives (I can dream anyway).

 

I guess this also assumes that there will be a few spoiler-less spec.b's around at the end of summer, which does not look to be too much of a stretch at this point.

 

You help if greatly appreciated.

I'm not sure we will see a cashback rebate on the 08 Spec. I don't know for sure, but I don't think one was offered on the 07s. That said, I think the economy was better (gas certainly was) and there were a few less 07s made than 08s. Or so the rumor goes....

 

APR is already 0% for 24months or 3.9% for 63 through Subaru. Which while not an amazing rate, is lower than what my bank other finance places could get me for 60.

 

There are 2 new 08 Spec Bs in my neck of the woods and they have been there for a little bit (4-5 months). It's a gamble, but if you are willing to travel for one, you'll probably have no problems getting one that late in the game.

 

Good luck and I hope that helps...

Thanks. I would personally be pretty happy if they would do a 0% APR for 4+ years or something like that (and I could get a spec.b for a great price... not sure what that is but $31k would not be bad), and I would agree that cash back may be asking for a bit much.

 

The 4% rate really does not mean much, as I think I could get 5% from my credit union, but 0% for 4-5 years would make a significant difference in the net cost.

 

There are definitely a few new ones around here that have not been selling really well, so there is a good chance something will still be around.

08 Legacy's seem to be getting in short supply…

 

Not even sure there are any GTs left, just Spec Bs.

 

Not sure if that will help or hinder deals…

I am probably looking to get a lightly used or new 08 spec.b in late July/August time frame...

 

You'll be too late for a 2008. GTs & Spec Bs are pretty much sold out in New England already. Subaru cuts over their model years earlier than other manufacturers.

I just got the last spec b in my area. There were only 2 lgts with 5spds also. One in the newport blue and another they had delivered for me from another dealer 3 hours away before I decided to take the spec b.

 

The spec b seems to have $0 incentive. I had $750 cash back on the lgt I almost bought but $0 on the spec b.

I just got the last spec b in my area. There were only 2 lgts with 5spds also. One in the newport blue and another they had delivered for me from another dealer 3 hours away before I decided to take the spec b.

 

The spec b seems to have $0 incentive. I had $750 cash back on the lgt I almost bought but $0 on the spec b.

 

Thanks. Do you mind if I ask what you paid for it (including destination)? I am trying to get an idea what a realistic price would be at this point.

 

There are still a couple around here, but not too many. I am also not oppose to traveling a bit to get one that I want as long as the price is right.

I got mine for $32,707. That was with sirius and all weather floor mats. The window sticker MSRP was $35,176.

Thanks for the info. So that is right around the invoice price of $32500. I am assuming that sales tax was not included in the $32700 number. If that was the out-the-door price, then it sounds like you got a smokin' deal.

I would think you could get one for invoice without much problem. You may want to try for late June rather than late July though.

 

Late April here in FL I found 5 GTs and 4 Bs. Now I'm seeing 1 GT and 2 Bs. This is just from quickly pulling up dealer sites via subaru.com and doing inventory searches. Not sure how accurate that is, but the $750 and lowish rate seems to be helping the GTs go. I got lucky with mine and paid well under invoice, but the dealer was tired of looking at it and wanted it gone. I also had to travel 600miles to get it. Well, I could have bought the same Spec B down the road but would have paid 2K more for it.

 

I would do a quick search of dealers in your area to see what 'stock' they have before waiting to much longer. I take back my earlier statement, 1 month seems to have thinned the herd in my area quite a bit.

Well the amount financed was actually $34k and I put just under $1k down. So the out the door price with tax/fees and everything including $1500 in negative equity on my last car was right about $35k even.