So years ago I bought my 2002 WRX from Carlsen Subaru in Redwood City. They were selling them for $500 above invoice to iclub/nasioc members. I called the dealer when i was ready, asked if they had what I wanted in stock, salesman said "we got that", asked him about the invoice+500 price and he said we can do that. I drove down and had my car 30 minutes later.

Now a good friend wants to buy a WRX. Who's doing the good deals?

 

The Santa Cruz Subaru dealer or the one in Sac.

 

masood or mark at stevens creek

 

Thanks for the quick replies!

What prices are people getting them for these days? Are the days of invoice+ pricing gone? What price range should he expect for just a wrx wagon with 5-spd? I see it stickers for $26k+, so $23ish a reasonable goal?

 

OP, I would do a search and find the threads of people bashing Steven's Creek for bad service, warranty issues, etc. I haven't done business with any of the dealers, so I am giving you my opinion as someone who has read countless threads about stealership experiences.

 

Yeah I've heard bad things about Steven's creek too. I had a bad experience myself back in 1999 when I was looking at a 2.5RS. They put arbitrary "$4000 Dealer Markup" on the price stickers, I walked out. Maybe it depends on who you talk to, who you deal with, and I maybe they've changed in 11 years. then again maybe not.

 

Just email whole bunch and pick the best.

 

that is what I do now a days. I even checked nor cal

 

I got my 2010 STI at Carlsen for 500 under invoice.

 

Evan at Santa Cruz Subaru is a good guy to deal with, bought both my WRX and Legacy from him. He's also the internet guy for them.

 

i just got my 11 STi from Ike at Downtown Oakland Subaru for $500 under invoice. I know they have a bad rap, but if you know what you want and know the price, they deal with you straight.

 

www.bayareasubaru.com

 

I'd never pay more than 1% below invoice for a car.

 

I just bought a Subaru at Stevens Creek, I would suggest avoiding it.

I ordered my WRX from them and paid 500 under invoice. It was a good deal but bad experience. You shouldn't have a problem getting any dealer to that price or LOWER.

 

I got my WRX for invoice with no hassle from Capitol Subaru in San Jose. I'm sure if your buddy has decent credit, is ready with a down payment and/or trade in, and knows how to communicate he can get an even better deal. Talk to Eugene, he gave me no runaround and I was driving the car home less than an hour after we got back from the test drive.