2004 Subaru Legacy station wagon

[Cuba Libre]

My wife is looking to buy a newer set of wheels. she has her eye on a 2004 Subaru Legacy GT station wagon with all the bells and whistles. Around 66000kms.

"original" price from the dealer was $18,250.. but the sales manager says put the car on "sale" because it hasnt moved. New price $16,250. He has also said he has no further room to move.

I think it is around $1200 too high, but I dont have the trade book to give me the range of prices for this type of vehicle. Does anyone have access to the Blue Book?
Thanks
CL




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[islanderguy]

Black Book Value for "clean" is $13,368. However, "Extra Clean" may be about $1,000 more.

That would be for a GT Premium model with leather.

 

[Striper Sniper]

Hey CL, if you call your bank tomorrow I am sure one of the staff involved in Personal Lending will be happy to give you the information that you are looking for. I know the bank I retired from did that for our customers all the time and they all have either a Blue or Black book. You might also be able to find something on the internet........ good luck, nice very reliable set of wheels! SS

ps: If you don't have any luck, email me the particulars and I will make a call to Edmonton for you.......

 

[Cuba Libre]

Thanks guys-- also found this site http://www.vmrcanada.com/value_menus/canprices/04sulecy.htm

Seems the retail I was quoted was in the ballpark ... But I will see how badly he wants it off the lot!!




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[juandesooka]

good site for vehicle specs is edmunds.com

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2004/subaru/legacy/100318262/prices.html

They provide pricing figures, but US I think.

A friend of mine's a car shopping nut, I'll find out what sites he uses.

This one is excellent for shopping and a close to must buy for due diligence: http://www.carfax.com/
If you put in the VIN, you get a really detailed report on its history. 1 report is $25, unlimited reports $39 for a month. So, once you've paid, the first you ask for any car you're interested in is the VIN, and you get lots of good info. I found out one car for sale in Victoria had been a rental AND had an accident, with the dealer outright lying for both!

 

[Cuba Libre]

Excellent-- many thanks Juan...




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[juandesooka]

In addition to carfax and edmunds, here's the other sites my friend recommended. No links, but you can google them if interested.

ICBC Vehicle Claims History
Lemon-Aid Gripe Sites
NHTSA
Vehicle Recalls
RCMP Stolen Property Search
NRC - mileage

 

[Dogbreath]

I know the older models had seats that were murder on a person's back and went through tires like no tomorrow.

 

[Cuba Libre]

Got the info-- Again thanks. But after looking at the pricing of other similar vehicles I figure the dealer was about $1500-$2000 to high. They wouldnt come down so I walked.

She bought the proverbial GrannyVan-- a 2004 Mazda MPV, 51,000 kms, well equipted and like new appearance. Warantee for another year too. The V6 gives it a pretty good Zoom Zoom too!

It will tow up to 4000lbs so in a pinch it can take the Cuba Libre for a ride if my truck gets sick.




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