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Looking for IS250

by SkyTribe on Tue Dec 01 15:35:18 PST 2009

Looking for a 2010 IS250 AWD Truffle Mica - No Nav Lexus of Bellvue seem unwilling to give a price for vehicle without going into the dealership. Anyone know of dealers who may have this ?

Re: Forester Ltd PZEV 2010 [gsid]

by always2 on Sun Aug 23 01:21:40 PDT 2009

Last week I bought 2010 Forester 2.5x limited PZEV from Bellvue Chaplin Subaru. MSRP was $27916(including arch molding, splash guard, auto-dimming mirror with home link and all weather mat), and I paid 25721 for the car (OTD was 28500). I contacted Kirkland, Shoreline and Ballad Subaru also, but they were really horrible. (Especially, Kirkland and Shoreline Subaru requested more than MSRP and after long time consuming, ended final offer with MSRP.) Just request online quote from several dealerships, then Bellevue Subaru and Ballad subaru will give you "real price". I mean actual number. Both offered me reasonable price, but Bellevue Subaru was little bit better, and when I visited them, I could go little bit lower without any time consuming.( If you want, I can give you the dealer name I worked with.) I think as long as you can go lower than invoice, I think it is okay because there is no company incentive currently.

EX-L quote in Omaha

by sayhey2205 on Sat Mar 14 19:12:39 PDT 2009

I just received quotes on a new 09 EX-L-RES for $29308 (includes splashguards, $199 documentation fee) excluding TTL from Bellvue Honda in Omaha. One dealer wouldn't match it saying he would lose $300 on the sale, but two other dealers did match it/beat it slightly after consulting with their GM's. I didn't pull the trigger as I want to ponder it more and I frankly ran out of patience in talking with dealers on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Just a couple of questions out to the group as it seems like a good price as they are giving up half of the holdback: 1. When they run out of room or dig in their heels on pricing, what else can I ask for? two years of routine maintenance (oil changes and tire rotations)? Minor accessories like cargo mats, etc? 2. I will have a trade in (2000 Sienna) that is roughly valued at $2500-2700...what is the best way to leverage that as part of the deal? I would actually prefer lower pricing to reduce taxes (horrendous in Omaha) vs. a higher trade in value. thanks in advance for any perspective.

Canadian B.C. Man does it himself saves $6,147

by scrolllock on Thu Jul 10 06:22:03 PDT 2008

Originally posted on Redflagdeals. http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7079228#post7079228 Note: This story is B.C. Specific, there could be some very minor changes required depending on your Provincial requirements. But overall the process is straightforward and relatively easy to do.... Quote "Hi Gents, Been following the thread diligently for 6 months, and just want to give everyone a quick report of the process and timelines I went through in terms of importing my Subaru Forester 2009. I spent a few month on the qualifying round in terms of choosing the right vehicle, time may vary for everyone obviously. However, I had a pleasant experience going through various test drive session with all the Canadian car dealers here. My wife and I eventually settled on a 2009 Subaru Forester. Day 0: Decision on purchase made on Victoria Day (I am based in BC), May 19, 2009. 1. I called a few locations in Seattle for car purchase, the gentlemen at cars101.com, Joe, told me that as of 48 before, he no longer sells to Canadian, as we are a cheap and difficult bunch, always looking for the best deals and try to haggle (Gents, keep in mind and don’t ruin it for the rest of us). I finally found a place in Bellvue that continues to sell to Canadians. 2. Found from dealer that Vehicle is in high demand and need to be factory ordered. Gave my full name, address and my credit card to put in a 500$ USD deposit (refunded immediately) to put in the factory order 3. Wait. 4. While waiting, I ordered the accessories for the vehicle (it’s also much much cheaper in the US) Day 37 (June 25, 2008) 1. informed that the vehicle has arrived 2. provide full address in Vancouver 3. obtain wire information for funds 4. request dealer arrange for temp plates 5. obtain vehicle VIN Day 39 (June 27, 2008) 1. wire the full amount to Dealer Day 42 (June 30, 2008) 1. dealer receive funds 2. dealer fax front and back MSO, work order, purchase order to US customs at Pacific crossing 3. obtain 10 day binder for insurance specific to pick up vehicle (Need Vin) 4. lost drivers license at insurance broker Day 45 (July 2, 2008) 1. obtain temp drivers license 2. found drivers license at insurance broker 3. dealer followed up with US customs and confirm receipts of MSO Day 46 (July 3, 2008) 1. left Vancouver at 5AM, reached dealer at 9AM 2. signed a lot of paperwork (purchase order & transfer title/update MSO) 3. obtained original MSO 4. got WA temp plates 5. leave dealer at 1030AM, arrive at US customs at 1245AM at Pacific crossing 6. park car at US side, go to US customs (follow big sign saying, export vehicles go here), with real MSO, US customs stamps and make fun of my forester 7. Back to vehicle drive past Canadian customs, explain to them car is for import to Canada, obtain a special form 8. At 130PM walk into Canadian customs, follow sign and take number under the sign that says ‘vehicle import please take a number’ 9. wait until number is called, showed up with my stamped MSO, purchase order + Canadian custom form, got charged excise tax, custom tax (Vehicle is made in Japan) of 6.1% + GST on top of everything, paid with CC, obtain RIV form1 10. leave Canadian customs at 2pm, gawking at the lineup of over 40 cars waiting to be imported all this time Day 47 (July 4, 2008) 1. pay RIV fee online 2. fax RIV form1 + MSO (Both sides) to RIV 18883468235 Day 50 (July 7, 2008) 1. called Subaru USA, obtain recall letter via email 2. fax recall letter to RIV 18886429899 Day 51 (July 8, 2008) 1. called RIV, confirm receipt of MSO, form1 & recall letter, ask them to send Form 2 to me via email 2. received in 5 hours form2 via email Day 52 (July 9, 20008) 1. go to insurance broker, got temp plate for the 10 day binder (it’s insurance, but not plate) 2. 10 minute inspection, federal inspection is free, but paid for provincial inspection 3. go back to broker, pay PST + ICBC cost (show custom receipt for GST) 4. obtain plate 5. drink beer Done, cost to me is (Subaru Dealer invoice (25,331$) + Dealer take (750$) + 3 day trip permit WA (33$) + dealer documentation fee ($50) + AC(100$) )x exchange as of July 3(1.0129) x (GST ( 1406.45$)+ PST (1969.11$) + 6.1% custom fees(1611.46) ) + RIV (204.75$) + Provincial Inspection (100$) + gas = 32,019.29$ << 38,166.84$ (all inclusive Canada), total saving is 6,147.55$ or 16%. Thanks to this thread + carburner.com in detailed instructions. Good luck everyone! With the money I saved, I will contribute it back to the Canadian economy, either towards to wacky Vancouver real estate market (now wackier with the removal of 40 year mortgages), reducing inflation, by forcing car manufacturers in reducing prices, or spending it on oil from the Alberta oil sands. Who says buying American aren’t patriotic? Cheers," end of quote.

2007 MDX

by oneof6 on Wed Sep 12 07:52:50 PDT 2007

Do not go Acura of Bellvue they changed the offer during the deal. When to Hinshaw Acura payed $39.200 for a base 2007 MDX I like Hinshaw Acura they are good pepole.

S 40 engine stall - life threatening

by gbloor on Wed May 30 16:01:02 PDT 2007

My daughter has a volvo S40 and her engined stalled, too. Only she was crusing at 25 mph and the steering locked up as well. She took it to Barrier Volvo in Bellvue Wa where they said the fixed it. Two days later the same problem occured, again. I called and asked them if the could gurantee the fix since I was very concerned that my daughter would get hurt or even killed with such a failure mode. They said they could not guarantee it. You are lucky they have offered to at least pay you something for your car. On the other hand, Volvo needs to protect the concumer from life threatening failure modes. I contacted the attorney general and the took a keen interest in the case. I suggest you do the same. A class action law suit may be evolving.