We recently found this entry on the Redflags Forum, and after checking out a few other deals have concluded that, even with a 1.23 dollar you can still find some good deals. It pays to shop around!
I am planning to get a Subaru Tribeca from the US used this spring to replace our Nissan Quest van.
We require the 7 seater (3 kids), which is a list staring at 44,995 in Canada as you have to buy the Ltd.. Ouch!!
Ottos Subaru had 2 used 2009 in the AutoTrader this week with no price…both Ltds. with 12k..I presume short term rentals..no prob..they are Subarus.
I call and email them inquiring as to price and if either was 7 passenger..
Yes..one is the 7 passenger Ltd( no DVD,no Nav), (which I already Know lists for 45k less a dinky rebate of about 1,000 right now)
I ask the price ..the guy puts me on hold and comes back with……$44,000,BUT I do not have to pay any freight or PDI!!!! What an amazing deal…(Remember, this is used with12,000km!) I politely thank him for his time and hang up…today the Sales Manager e-mails me and tells me more about the vehicle and tells me how I can save almost $4,000 off the price of a brand new one!!
In the meantime, I have located 2 Subaru dealers in NY and Ct with the IDENTICAL vehicle…2009 Ltd, 7 passenger ,5-6 k miles, Subaru certified, asking $23,900= 28k+/- with exchange at 1.23 (my staff rate at my Bank)
Here is my response to OTTO Subaru:
“Hello!
What IDIOT on this planet would be stupid enough to pay 44K for a used Tribeca Ltd with 12,000km when the new list is …..ahhhh, hold on….44k!!Gee I get to save the PDI and freight ….whoopeee!! Gee..are we in a severe recession, the worst we have seen in 70 yrs? you betcha!
New car dealers in Canada wonder why people are shopping in the states…I can purchase the IDENTICAL vehicle at a Subaru dealer in NY state…2009 7 passenger Limited, 5-6 miles, full factory warranty, 2 in stock….certified used, blah blah,blah..for 23k USD= 28.5Cdn today plus PST/GST, $200 RIV fee…and thats at an exchange rate of 23%..
Guess I’ll be importing one and saving a total of 18k with the tax difference , just like I did my 2007 Nissan Maxima last yr.
Thanks for you time..yeah right!
Sincerely,
Andy Johnston, disgusted, imformed, Scottish Banker from Lindsay Ontario with 18k more in my pocket Thanks to Otto Subaru!”
