Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/17/84; site opus.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!allegra!mit-eddie!godot!harvard!seismo!hao!nbires!opus!atkins From: atkins@opus.UUCP (Brian Atkins) Newsgroups: net.consumers,net.wanted,net.auto Subject: Used Subaru advice wanted Message-ID: <1118@opus.UUCP> Date: Tue, 5-Mar-85 17:53:04 EST Article-I.D.: opus.1118 Posted: Tue Mar 5 17:53:04 1985 Date-Received: Fri, 8-Mar-85 04:46:48 EST Distribution: net Organization: NBI,Inc, Boulder CO Lines: 40 Xref: watmath net.consumers:1936 net.wanted:5953 net.auto:5979 We have decided to buy a Subaru 4X4 Wagon, something between 1980 and 1984. What I would like is any advice on how much I should expect to pay, and for what. And what a dealer considers a reasonable profit margin, and what he considers bottom line. There is a very nice 1981 GL model with A/C and only 39k+ miles. It is in very good condition, both inside and out, but they are asking $7575.00 (after comming down from $8200.00+). Is this way too much, considering the VERY good condition and mileage (especially on a Subaru in Boulder, Colo.)? Also, there is NO warranty, unless you buy a 1 year for $500, or two for $600. Is this kind of warranty a sucker's bet, like extended warranties on washers and the like? (Don't forget, it's an '81.) Some notes: 1. This is Subaru wonderland, Denver/Boulder area and the Rockys in general. They are VERY popular, and 4x4 GLs as nice as this one are very scarce. 2. The dealer said they paid $6900.00 for it. Am I right in believing this is a bunch o' hooey? (Book RETAIL with all the options this car has puts it at $5525.00) 3. This is a very nice car, and I wouldn't mind paying a little more for it, I just don't want to get completely hosed. Also, any techniques on bartering with used car dealers would be greatly appreciated (yes, this is my first time). TIA Brian Atkins ...{hao, allegra, ucbvax, amd}!nbires!atkins ps. I realize he who could answer all these questions completely would make millions selling "how to buy.." books. I would just like general impressions and advice.