Sponge Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 So Subaru is going to offer the trade in your older Subaru and receive $500 over KBB as well as $500 Subaru bucks which is great... BUT what about those leasing...does Subaru offer an owner loyalty program for those turning in a leased Subaru for another? Mine isn't up till 2010 so just wandering... My vB Gallery
fweasel Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I got that letter today too. Subaru can suck my nuts. ignore him, he'll go away.
Zed 2.0 Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 $500 and all you have to do is buy a brand new car? What a deal!
IwannaSportSedan Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I didn't get that letter. I didn't buy new because they cancelled what I have. As long as that hasn't changed, they are going to have a real hard time getting me out of my Legacy GT.
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I didn't get that letter. I didn't buy new because they cancelled what I have. As long as that hasn't changed, they are going to have a real hard time getting me out of my Legacy GT. Did you get the letters from SOA or a dealer? I got it from a local dealer.... it says "my vehicle is in high demand blah blah".
baprice_du Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I got it from SOA. It didn't specifically say $500 over KBB in my letter - just gave me a minimum trade-in amount that was "guaranteed". It just means they'll try to get a sale price of $500 (or $1000) more than buying without the deal. I enjoyed the "Vehicle Condition Criteria" that determines whether the amount was guaranteed...these ones especially... - The vehicle has not been materially altered from its original construction, including but not limited to, modified suspension, modified exhaust system, modified turbo, or engine components. and the ever-present cya addition... - Any other condition that in the opinion of Subaru of America, Inc. significantly reduces the vehicle's value. If I was ready to upgrade, I'd probably consider seeing what kind of deal I could work out. But if you're not ready - it is not in your best interest. Everyone is born right-handed, only the best overcome it.
IwannaSportSedan Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Materially altered from it's original construction - check Modified suspension - check Modified exhaust system - check, and much better for it. modified turbo - not really, but missing heat shield modified engine components - check, if you count a stage 2 tune. significantly reduced vehicle value... doubtful. Harder for a "dealer" to sell, maybe, or maybe not. Worth more to me than the resale value money. BIG FRIGGIN' CHECK!
MiniStiGuy Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I say we all just send in pictures of the Legacy STI's in WRB OEM HID's Rx330 Retro
baprice_du Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Worth more to me than the resale value money. BIG FRIGGIN' CHECK! +1 Everyone is born right-handed, only the best overcome it.
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I say we all just send in pictures of the Legacy wagon STI's in WRB Damn right.
msb175 Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 So Subaru is going to offer the trade in your older Subaru and receive $500 over KBB as well as $500 Subaru bucks which is great... BUT what about those leasing...does Subaru offer an owner loyalty program for those turning in a leased Subaru for another? Mine isn't up till 2010 so just wandering... the insert i got from SOA says "Leased vehicles are excluded from this offer." maybe they'll have a different offer for those who leased? eh, who knows. this isn't worth it for me anyway. wouldn't trade my car in for anything in subaru's line-up right now anyway. not missing out on anything.
Sponge Posted April 25, 2008 Author Posted April 25, 2008 ^agreed One would think they'd have the largest opportunity to turn lease turn in's because you have to return it to the dealership...seems like pretty simple marketing effort? My vB Gallery
LongHiway Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 There was one more item in fine print, something like "as long as the car's mileage is consistent with their valuation".
MiniStiGuy Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 I'd love to trade my 5EAT for a MT but then I'd have to buy a few parts which would suck and make it not worth while. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro
ehsnils Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 significantly reduced vehicle value... doubtful. Harder for a "dealer" to sell, maybe, or maybe not. That depends more on the dealer than on your car... Just find the right dealer, which means that if you find a dealer that is interested in performance cars the modifications shouldn't be a problem. But if you see a dealer that is mainly selling Toyota Corollas, VW Polos (Polios ) or other mass-volume models you can't expect to get much for your additions.
Guest heightsgtltd Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Maybe this thread is what Subaru means by "love" in their new ad campaign
rjundi Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I got letters on for my 2004 WRX wagon and another for 2005 Legacy GT Wagon. Trade in value of 2004 WRX wagon with up to 60k ($12500) Trade in value of 2005 Legacy GT wagon 5mt with up to 45k ($13500) Interesting depreciation curves. I wonder if they will intersect soon. So $2500/year depreciation for my WRX and $3333/year for Legacy GT.
Meltdown07 Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I was offered 16,600 +500 Cash in a letter received Sat from SOA for my 2005 LGT Limited 5EAT, with the above provisions, and as long as my LGT was under 45k miles. I was actually considering doing it and leasing a WRX under their current promotion for $1034 at lease signing, 24mo at $229/mo, just to save on a monthly payment. Go Cardinals!
rao Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I would read that letter VERY carefully. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT
Meltdown07 Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I would read that letter VERY carefully. I know I was actually considering doing it and leasing a WRX under their current promotion for $1034 at lease signing, 24mo at $229/mo, just to save on a monthly payment. the old adage "If it sounds too good to be true..." Go Cardinals!
LongHiway Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I'll guess the annual mileage on the lease is, maybe 10 K? I can't recall the manufacturer but somebody around here offered a great teaser lease with an 8 K annual mileage cap.
harman.khinda Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I got that letter today too. Subaru can suck my nuts. Subaru can suck deez nutz too. Everyone who got this letter should write down that we all want 300hp H6 Legacy STis (wagons and sedans) and send them back to SOA When I hit the lottery I'll probably contract Perrin to manufacture a cutomized fleet of 'em. we can only dream.
harman.khinda Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 I got that letter today too. Subaru can suck my nuts. Subaru can suck deez nutz too. Everyone who got this letter should write down that we all want 300hp H6 Legacy STis (wagons and sedans) and send them back to SOA When I hit the lottery I'll buy Perrin and manufacture a cutomized fleet of 'em. I don't think I can afford to buy FHI, so sorry. we can only dream.
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