Can I get what I want?

In the next few months I am going to be in the market for a new car.

 

After looking at Audi, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Mitsubishi, Subaru WRX and STi, I think I've finally found what I'm looking for: a 2011 Legacy GT.

 

Is/was it possible to get a 2011 LGT in black with a black cloth interior and a moon roof?

 

Thanks in advance.

They don't make cloth interior for LGT's anymore. You can get a 2011+ LGT in black with black leather and moonroof (it's standard) They stopped in 2010 actually with cloth interiors since they removed the premium package and only offer the limited package. Finding a 2011 in general may be tough depending on location since 2012's are out.

In the two days that it took for my first post to pass moderation, I hit the dealership and asked the same question and got the same answer.

 

The good news is that I found a 2010 Legacy GT with sunroof and cloth with 10,000 miles. The bad news is that it's about 1800 miles away and the worse news is that the dealership wants $32k for it.

 

I'm finding '11 LGT limiteds with fewer miles for thousands less.

 

I'm thinking about calling the dealership and trying to negotiate over the phone, but that sounds frustrating just thinking about it.

 

Plus there's the issue of possibly buying a car that I won't be able to inspect or drive.

 

The good news is that I found a 2010 Legacy GT with sunroof and cloth with 10,000 miles. The bad news is that it's about 1800 miles away and the worse news is that the dealership wants $32k for it.

 

32k is about the price of the car when it was new, it's now 2 model years old. Dealers are in the business of selling cars, I am sure you will be able to get them to come down on the price, to many of them its a game. some like to price high and hope for a some buy it high or like to have plently negiotiating room to make buyer feel like they for a good price (or allow for high trade in price.)

 

Don't let them onto that your looking for that specific combo.

This forum has been great. I've spent way too much time researching everything I can do when I actually buy my car.

 

I'm going to haggle long distance with the dealership. I'm actually going to play up the cloth as a negative even though it's the interior that I'm looking for. If all goes well, I'll be a fellow Subaru LGT owner soon.

 

Thanks for the replies.

good luck bud, keep us updated. FYI find out if their is a shimmy issue it is a 2010 model. I wouldn't pay more than 25k for the car.

leather is not bad even though I understand why you want cloth. 2 years difference is more important than trim.

 

and also remember the words of great English philosopher : "You can't always get what you want".

$32k for a Premium is nuts unless it's been seriously optioned out. My GT-P had an MSRP of like $29k brand new I think. Good luck with negotiations.

leather is not bad even though I understand why you want cloth. 2 years difference is more important than trim.

 

and also remember the words of great English philosopher : "You can't always get what you want".

 

 

the "glimmer twins" ?

I just read all 84 pages of the shimmy thread and I'm concerned that this low mile '10 is likely a buy-back. I can't imagine a lot of other reasons why there would be 10k miles on a 2 year old car.

 

It would be GREAT if a local forum member could take the car out on a test drive and confirm that it doesn't have a shimmy issue before I go any further.

 

Maybe I'll post in that region's forum and ask this huge favor.

Live in the NJ area?

If you really hate leather that much do as I did on my Forester XT, check the upholstery shops (or e-Bay) for cloth seat covers removed to convert to leather. Something to consider . . .

Just for reference, paid $25,500 for my '10 LGT limited with 9k miles on it. You have a ton of wiggle room. You must ask if it has been recalled. Either way, no more than 25K is fair, good luck!!!

Valid concern about possible buy-back (maybe?), but not necessarily the only possibility. I purchased a new '09 LGT in Sept '09, sold it in Nov '10 with less than 8,000 miles.

 

Similar situation here but the other side of the coin. I bought my LGT from a dealer with 8k miles, 8 months after it sold new. It was a trade in because the owner really wanted an STi but it was only available in hatch. 8 months after buying the LGT they released the STi sedan and he traded his LGT for it (and I got his "old" LGT).

OK. Nobody steal my car!

 

What do you guys think?

 

http://www.chaplins.com/used-cars/detail/2010-Subaru-Legacy-Premium/26/4S3BMFH69A1219866/~/VehicleTypeID_~Price1_~Make_Subaru~Model_Legacy/9

 

Offer $25k?

I would offer $23,500. I have seen some premiums advertised for lower than 25k with similar mileage. One dealer offered me 22999 because it sat on the lot too long, but was too far away for me and had 19k on it.

^^what he said, so worst case they meet you in the middle at the 25k price you want

Holy sh**. Lol- i test drove that car 5 times to decide if I wanted a legacy.. and it's still for sale??!! The reason I chose to order a car was because it was the same price as that (when I ordered) with EVERYTHING on it. It's definitely a nice car, but they were asking too much; if you can wait a month or so, order one with a sts and a couple other things you want on it.. check out my thread "2012 buying experience" in the pre-purchase questions category.. it may or may not have been from that dealership. And btw, I know how to drive so I didn't hurt the car for ya if you decide you want it!