Used Subaru Prices

[Al]

The other day I came across a '06 Forester that has 5000 miles on it;
it's an estate sale vehicle and the executer wants Blue Book for it.

In the paper, I saw new '06s for sale by dealers who are dumping them
for the new model year. For a new vehicle, they are asking less than
the Blue Book for the used one.

I know it's a delicate issue, but the vehicle has not been moved for 4
months now. How can I convince the executer to sell it for a more
reasonable price?

Al

 

[B A R R Y]

I know it's a delicate issue, but the vehicle has not been moved for 4
months now. How can I convince the executer to sell it for a more
reasonable price?

Why not just buy the new one? Even if they reduce the used car to
nearly the price of the new example, it would still have 5000 miles on it.

 

[Frank]

Why not just buy the new one? Even if they reduce the used car to
nearly the price of the new example, it would still have 5000 miles on it.

I agree. Blue book value is only useful for insurance purposes. It's
a buyers market. Buy a new one. There is also the extra year's
warranty you will get with the new one, not to mention more choices,
options etc.

Frank

 

[Edward Hayes]

Since you can buy an 06 for invoice usually, I would not pay more than
blue book trade in. Only if it is a car you really want as to color,
add-ons and such.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

The other day I came across a '06 Forester that has 5000 miles on it;
it's an estate sale vehicle and the executer wants Blue Book for it.

In the paper, I saw new '06s for sale by dealers who are dumping them
for the new model year. For a new vehicle, they are asking less than
the Blue Book for the used one.

I know it's a delicate issue, but the vehicle has not been moved for 4
months now. How can I convince the executer to sell it for a more
reasonable price?

Al

Calculate an offer, write it down with a date , give it to him and
tell him he's too high and if he wants to sell it to you that he has
your number, offer, and how long the offer stands.

Carl

 

[Body Roll]

The other day I came across a '06 Forester that has 5000 miles on it;
it's an estate sale vehicle and the executer wants Blue Book for it.

In the paper, I saw new '06s for sale by dealers who are dumping them
for the new model year. For a new vehicle, they are asking less than
the Blue Book for the used one.

I know it's a delicate issue, but the vehicle has not been moved for 4
months now. How can I convince the executer to sell it for a more
reasonable price?

IMHO used Subarus (and other jap cars) are way, way overpriced.
I suggest to get a new 06 or a used american car.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

IMHO used Subarus (and other jap cars) are way, way overpriced.
I suggest to get a new 06 or a used american car.

I sorta agree, IF the goal is most 'bang for buck' a 3-4 year old 40-60K
mile auto, COMMON model with 'decent' reputation, (Honda, Ford, etc. -
not Jaguar or Kia) is likely to best value longterm. But, it isn't
always what we want.

Carl