What a fair discount for 2003 Forester XS Demo

[Paul Gray]

Have an oportunity to buy (Calgary, Alberta) 2003 Forester XS Premium (not
Leather) dealer demo model with auto trans with approx. 11,500 km. Appears
to be in great shape, but it is a demo driven by many.

MSRP new is $34,995. Black Book says $27,650, but that's with approx 24,000
km/yr average.

Any ideas what's a fair discount given that it's last year's model and has
11,500 km's?

Thanks

Paul

 

[ed]

Dealers usually figure so much per km ($.08-.10 typical), but normally don't
put more than 10 k on a demo vehicle, so you have a better chance to get a
little bit more off, but if it's last year's (03) model, these are in demand
because they had 1.8 % financing, which offsets the milage somewhat
Ed.

 

[Michael Smith]

Dealers usually figure so much per km ($.08-.10 typical), but normally don't
put more than 10 k on a demo vehicle, so you have a better chance to get a
little bit more off, but if it's last year's (03) model, these are in demand
because they had 1.8 % financing, which offsets the milage somewhat
Ed.

One thing i have learned in all my car buying experience, and talking
to friends, and reading the internet.........


NEVER,EVER,EVER,EVER,EVER,EVER,EVER,EVER buy a demo.

 

[L. Kreh]

I would add a few more "EVERs" to your post. You're just asking for
trouble with a demo...

 

[Paul Gray]

Well, talked to dealer today and they will only discount the demo $2,100
CDN. It does have 1.8% financing, but I could that on a new 2003 as well.

For me, $2,100 doesn't seem like enough discount for a car that's 1 model
year old with 11,500 kms.

Paul

 

[Jiz]

I have to agree with other posters- don't buy a demo - go new or used not a
used 'new'