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WRXD · 06-22-2006, 06:14 PM

I got a letter today in the mail saying that according to Rafferty Subaru's records, I drive an in-demand vehicle and they want to offer to buy it back from me at a special above NADA book price. Also, they will sell me a new subaru at little or no out of pocket cost and claim they can keep my monthly payments the same or lower them.

Has anybody heard of a deal like this? Is there some kind of catch involved?

I would consider doing this only if I could get an 06 Sti at the same monthly price as I have now. If this is legit I would consider doing it.

What does everyone think??

Buster · 06-22-2006, 06:21 PM

The real question is how much do you like your car?

WRXD · 06-22-2006, 06:25 PM

I like my car a lot--

but the price of an Sti is whats keeping me out of one. that and the insurance increase.

joe tom · 06-22-2006, 06:25 PM

total scam, we used to send the same thing out when i worked at peruzzi pontiac. they say that to get you in the door, and then once you've fallen in love with an 06 sti, thay will come at you with a high payment, and low trade value. some people are thick enough to let "new car bling" blind them while they are being ripped off. if you do attend the sale, make sure you focus on trade value, bottom line price of the new car, and interest rate. leasing is another story. never pay msrp. g/l

WhiteXFire · 06-22-2006, 06:38 PM

Here's an answer to your question...

I got a letter about 2 weeks ago from Chrysler for my Crossfire that was worded exactly the same. First of all, it's leased. Second of all, the average lot time on a new one is OVER A YEAR, so bad that they're actually selling BRAND NEW for the buyout on my lease (around 22K). In fact, it was so bad that they didn't even attempt to bring 2006 models over to sell.

Needless to say, I called and they said, "Oh, nevermind."

D Money · 06-22-2006, 06:51 PM

I always looked at it this way. If it sounds to good to be true, then it's not true. lol

I get all kinds of things from Subaru, I just throw them away...

SUB2.5RS · 06-22-2006, 08:08 PM

I think its not a good deal. Think about it you love your car so dont get rid of it...

dolphinS4 · 06-22-2006, 08:36 PM

Dealers pull this kind of stuff but wonder why their industry is look down upon.
Are there no rules that govern this buisness?

cavingman · 06-22-2006, 08:58 PM

we used to do that at saturn too lol

06-22-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
WRXD Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SEPA Member #1156 My Ride: 2013 Ford Focus ST iTrader: (0)	Subaru buy-back program....scam..? I got a letter today in the mail saying that according to Rafferty Subaru's records, I drive an in-demand vehicle and they want to offer to buy it back from me at a special above NADA book price. Also, they will sell me a new subaru at little or no out of pocket cost and claim they can keep my monthly payments the same or lower them. Has anybody heard of a deal like this? Is there some kind of catch involved? I would consider doing this only if I could get an 06 Sti at the same monthly price as I have now. If this is legit I would consider doing it. What does everyone think??

06-22-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	The real question is how much do you like your car? __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-22-2006, 08:36 PM	#8
dolphinS4 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Co Member #740 My Ride: 2007 Magnum SRT8 iTrader: (0)	Dealers pull this kind of stuff but wonder why their industry is look down upon. Are there no rules that govern this buisness? __________________ 2007 Magnum SRT8

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06-22-2006, 06:25 PM	#3
WRXD Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SEPA Member #1156 My Ride: 2013 Ford Focus ST iTrader: (0)	I like my car a lot-- but the price of an Sti is whats keeping me out of one. that and the insurance increase.

06-22-2006, 06:25 PM	#4
joe tom Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newtown Member #287 My Ride: 2010 Acura TSX iTrader: (1)	total scam, we used to send the same thing out when i worked at peruzzi pontiac. they say that to get you in the door, and then once you've fallen in love with an 06 sti, thay will come at you with a high payment, and low trade value. some people are thick enough to let "new car bling" blind them while they are being ripped off. if you do attend the sale, make sure you focus on trade value, bottom line price of the new car, and interest rate. leasing is another story. never pay msrp. g/l

06-22-2006, 06:38 PM	#5
WhiteXFire Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #305 My Ride: 2007 Infiniti G35x, 2008 MB SLK55 AMG iTrader: (0)	Here's an answer to your question... I got a letter about 2 weeks ago from Chrysler for my Crossfire that was worded exactly the same. First of all, it's leased. Second of all, the average lot time on a new one is OVER A YEAR, so bad that they're actually selling BRAND NEW for the buyout on my lease (around 22K). In fact, it was so bad that they didn't even attempt to bring 2006 models over to sell. Needless to say, I called and they said, "Oh, nevermind."

06-22-2006, 08:08 PM	#7
SUB2.5RS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadephia Member #697 My Ride: 2.5RS , 89 Supra turbo , 93 240SX coupe (SOLD), 96 Legacy iTrader: (3)	I think its not a good deal. Think about it you love your car so dont get rid of it...

06-22-2006, 08:58 PM	#9
cavingman Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pottstown, PA Member #546 iTrader: (0)	we used to do that at saturn too lol