Right now is the best time to buy a new Subaru
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- There are multiple reasons why I feel right now is the best time to buy a new Subaru. The end of the month and end of the year is probably the best opportunity to get a deal on a new car. Dealers and manufactures are incentivized to sell as many cars as they can before month end and of also before the end of the year to reach bonuses and ear more cars for future inventory. Subaru also just recently reduced the interest rates on the 2024 Subaru Outback model, so if you're looking specifically for an Outback this is a great time to buy. Other Subaru models have also seen special financing offers during this time.
We've struggled with inventory for the last few years, and while we're not at full capacity, we're starting to get more options to choose from. This means we have more models, trim levels, and colors to choose from than before. It also gives you leverage as a customer when trying to negotiate. If a dealership has the car you want (or multiple) on the lot, you may have an opportunity to get a discount on a in-stock car. We're no longer limited to just special orders. Lastly, the new year means new models/redesigns. As an example, the 2025 Forester was just released with a new design and many people still aren't sure if the like it. If you don't like the look of the new model year or the new features, it would be best to purchase the existing 2024 model while you can.
I hope this video helps provide insight and clarity for those looking for a new Subaru. Comment below with any questions you have!
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I traded in my 2020 Crosstrek Premium for a 2024 one two weeks ago today. Was given a pretty good deal. Got a good trade in value and interest rate. My monthly payment did go up but only by about $100, which was offset a little since my insurance rate actually went down $50.
In California some dealerships offer 3-4k below the MSRP for 2023 Forester which is almost identical with the 2024 model. Subaru offers 48 months finance at 3.9% for the 2023 Forester.
We're about to get the Forester 2023, we've got a great deal, 50% down payment , no interest whatsoever to be paid in the following 24 months. We've got this deal here in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Cheers!
Just got my outback XT. Love it!
My 2024 Forester is sitting pretty in my garage.
Ordered August 31, took ownership November 16th. ✌🏼
Newer ‘25 are nice looking, but, I’m not saying this to be biased, but I just love the look of the ‘24’s (mine) better.
Just looks more rugged.
The ‘25’s, albeit look nice, they as far as from a visual (to me) looks like they lost their rugged look for more contemporary.
Which isn’t bad, they will still sell like pancakes.
I just would love to see what they change, visually for the wilderness trim.
I will say, that I’m digging their bronze package.
Those wheels are straight up 🔥.
And those, I believe are ‘19’s.😳
Thank you for posting this excellent video. I will remember to tell my friends who are looking for new cars that now is a good time to buy.
Picked up my wife's 2024 Crosstrek Sport on the day after Thanksgiving. Love it so far. Thanks Alex for all I have learned from you the past few months.
Congrats! Glad I could help
Great and informative video. Thank you!
Thank you for the info, as always you are wonderful!
You're welcome! and thank you for watching!
Bought my Outback in november last year. Got a great deal and now in 2024 prices have gone up.
Just got VIP the other day and brought home a 2024 Forester Wilderness this evening.. Love it, but definitely need to get used to all the tech lol. My last vehicle was a 2001 Ford Excursion lol
Bought my Legacy on Dec. 28th, right between Xmas and New Year's. Got the best deal I've ever had on a car.
I bought a 2024 Crosstrek yesterday. Still trying to figure out how to drive it. They gave me a great discount at the dealership with almost no haggling at all. So far I absolutely love the safety features and the way the Subaru drives. It is so worth it. I recommend the blind spot indicators
I agree, great time. Inventory is up in my neck of the woods, finance rate is great, prices are below MSRP by $2500-3300.
I enjoyed the video. I bought my first Subaru in September; a 2023 Forester Limited. It has been great so far. It replaced my 2006 Toyota Highlander. The Highlander lasted me 17 years and 255,000 miles. I am hoping for the same with the Forester.
It won’t
Just bought my very first Subaru two weeks ago!! Drove a 2005 Corolla since August of 2004 and it was finally time to get a new car. Living in Seattle it's practically Subaru country and everyone was split on crosstrek or forester. Ended up watching the 2023 Forester with a great APR, got $800 for my 2005 Corolla (lol) and have been enjoying my driving experience. Have been learning a lot from your channel!
Congrats on your new Forester and welcome to the Subaru fam!
Some how i feel for that corolla. Ddnt you feel like you are letting go a friend who has been and taken you to so many places? I know you have your reasons for not keeping it, but it just hits in the feels.
@@ivankulola5847i miss it and at the same time I don’t. She was reliable but it was time. 🥲
Wow in PA where i am. Everything is usally rusted so bad after 10 years it won't pass inspection because of structural issues. Just had to replace a 2014 outback with a 2023.
I just bought a 2024 Crosstrek Sport yesterday. It had $1500 in accessories used to artificially inflate the price as dealers do but they took those off the invoice, plus gave me $500 off MSRP and gave me $8K for my 6 year old NIssan Juke which is what all the various value sites said it was worth. No BS in the F&I department with warranties or anything. I was in and out in 2 hours. Out of 12 cars I have purchased it is tied for the best deal/experience I've ever had.
I was just about to buy an Outback, but Subaru did a great job redesigning the Forester although I'm a little hesitant about the 2.5L powertrain thinking it is underpowered. But it is the right size for me and the Touring trim has all the features I want. So, I'm hoping to wait until spring for it to reach dealerships. Happy Holidays and New Year to you and your beloved.
The 2.5 is underpowered. Get the turbo.
@MrMeow25 I think you may have to wait until 2024 Q3.
The 2.5 non-turbo engine has plenty of zip. The Forester does have a 1,500 pound towing limitation and the maximum tongue weight on the hitch is 150 pounds so that is a design weakness. If you want to tow hefty loads, you will need to look elsewhere. I think most people who buy Subaru vehicles do so because it is a very high quality vehicle in other respects.
Too bad the deer decided that I needed to buy in October instead of December. 🙄 (But I do love my Outback Wilderness 😁).
I traded my 2020 Colorado for a 2024 Outback Limited on Black Friday. Salesman was awesome, so was the finance guy. I leased knowing from inception that I will be buying at the end of the lease, and the cap cost is fantastic. Lowered my monthly payment by nearly $100/month and my insurance stayed exactly the same. Happy with the deal, and simply LOVE the car.
Remember that when you lease and later purchase that vehicle you'll pay multiple dealer service fees that could total approaching $1000 or more (besides doc, title, and miscellaneous fees), i.e., a dealer lease service fee (similar to a new car purchase service fee), the lease acquisition fee, and when you buy the lease, a dealer used car purchase service fee (because buying a lease is to the dealer similar to buying a used car).
How was the switch from a midsize pickup to an suv?
@@ranran2218 so far so good. Gas mileage is better, and more fun to drive. I wasn't really doing a lot of "truck stuff", so the car makes a lot more sense, and the last few times I did haul normal household stuff it would have fit in the back of an Outback.
Well we recently got a 2020 Forester Limited and love it. Had a 2011 JEEP JK Sport Unlimited but it was too high for my wife post major foot surgery and no way for my RAM 1500. Swe couldn't wait for this.
This will probably be the last vehicle we purchase because of our ages...LOL
Got my 2021 outback premium with 0 apr, i got luckky. But then the outback wilderness came out in 2022, i love my outback just wanted the geyser blue color, im happy with the 2.5 non turbo though.
Great video Alex, are there deals given on Crosstrek as well!? Is the inventory back to normal for the crosstreks?
I think I would die and go to heaven if they went back to their small cute little Subaru Forester models from 2004. They were so maneuverable and cute they would sell so fast you wouldn't be able to make them fast enough
I bought my 2022 Forester Wilderness when it was first introduced 2 years ago this month, and I've never been happier with a car. I like the styling of the redesigned Forester, but I absolutely hate the large screen and no physical dials and buttons. My wife has an Outback Onyx, and I can't stand driving it because everything is buried in that stupid screen. If this is the future of Subaru, as much as I love my Forester, it will be my last.
Hey, Alex. I JUST picked up my new Outback Touring. Love the car and all of the features. But there's one thing that really is bugging me, and I'm hoping you can verify it and let me know if there's any way I can resolve it. It's the speed-sensitive volume control on the radio. It's not there on this trim! I think this has something to do specifically with the Harman-Kardon head unit, but not sure. Either way, I think it s*cks that this doesn't exist in this trim, as my understanding is that the lower trims have it. Interested in your thoughts. Thanks!
I bought an '18 Forester Premium in Dec. 2017 and I think that was a great time to buy a Subaru. I paid about $7k less than the '24 Forester Premium MSRP. I'm also not a fan of some features, such as auto start/stop and the integration of the controls for the seat heaters into the display instead of easy-to-use dedicated switches, and I'm also not fond of the changed head and tail lights starting in 2019.
Just bought a 2021 Forrester
HI Alex. I love my Subaru Outback’s. So far I have had 3 models. Starting with the 2011 Subaru Outback, then the 2017 Outback and now I have the 2023 Touring XT Outback. What I am now looking for is a Hybrid Outback. There is only one Hybrid in the Subaru family and that is the Crosstrek. I think that a Hybrid Outback will sell very well. What do you think?
Thank you Alex. I heard from Brian today!
You’re welcome! Happy to hear you were able to connect
Just got a great deal on a Crosstrek Premium with sunroof heated seats
Wow, an Impreza for sale on the lot. Those have been rare as hen's teeth in my area. Looks like inventory is slowing growing.
Well I kind of jumped the gun by buying a 24 Forester Sport on Nov. 29. I put down a large enough down payment so that I could afford to take the 3 year 4.9% financing and keep the payments reasonable. There seemed to be a lot of Foresters coming in to the Twin Cities (MN) area when I was buying, but they were all still in transit, so I put a few bucks down on a Sapphire model. In the meantime, another dealer began calling me to come in. Short version is that he got into a bidding war to get me away from the other dealer. Which got me another grand off the price at the first dealer. I went with the first dealer because they were easy to work with and 10 miles closer than the other dealer. Right after I bought the Forester, the second dealer called to offer me an additional discount on a Forester that was still in transit. I haven't had the heart to call him back. I need to do that. I don't feel bad about having spent a little more to stay close to home. I've already been back to the dealer a couple times to ask really dumb questions about the tech. I had been driving a car that still had crank windows.
The bidding war was caused by Subaru's "build your vehicle" site. Once you've assembled your wish list, they ask if you want to send it to a local dealer. I sent it to two local dealers just to see what would happen.
Wish I could afford one :(. Really want a Subaru Forester Wilderness, especially now that winter decided to arrive and bring us a couple inches of snow.
Great video! I was thinking about trading in my 2018 Outback premium for a newer Outback. If they can give me a good trade in price I think I’ll do it. Do you have a body style preference? I was looking at the Onyx or Limited XT.
My Sister has a white Subaru Accent. Everyone seems to have the newer Subaru Outback’s.
Subaru's sales in China are not good. I got a great discount and after I placed the order of my Outback, the dealer got it from another dealer and shipped it out from the port within 3 days. So I got the call of arrival notice 9 days after ordered my Outback. Sold out my old Highlander and picked up my new Outback. Now about 500km. Hopefully I’ll be able to drive smoothly for a long time.✌
Would love to but it’s not feasible for me right now.
Hey, @alexpmo, I'm curious about your opinion on built-in dash cams.
Recently, I installed a front and back dashcam on my 2024 Ascen. I spent ~$300 on it, and now my car has, in total, ten (10) cameras.
I would happily pay ~$500 to have built-in dash camera software that utilized already built-in cameras.
Why do you think Subaru is not adding this feature?
Hi Alex, I just purchased a Subaru forester hybrid S. I love the car however, the hybrid syatem does not seem to work. Car feels thirsty and I am worried how it consumes petrol like any other car. Just need your opinion about the hybrids. Thanks in advance
will there be a 2025 outback soon? current 2024 outback's vertical black plastic panel really doesn't fit my taste.
That's a lot of inventory, I think more than inventory of all Subaru dealers (yes, both of them) here in Estonia combined. So many options!
Got my 2018 Forester few months ago, it was traded in by government organisation after 5 year lease, in excellent condition, pretty much full spec, well maintained and for half of price of a new one. Love it.
Watching your videos because of very helpful tips, even though my car is a generation behind. Keep up awesome work!
Yes, finally getting more cars in!
I have a 2018 Forester Premium that I'm looking to trade in for a new one before the 2025 model comes out. I like the looks of it but with all the new tech that will be on it, I wouldn't buy it the first year its out. I am wondering if I should try to trade up my Forester now - this week before the end of the year - or wait until next fall when, maybe, they'll have leftover 2024s they are still trying to sell as the new one comes out. Advice anyone?? I have been talking to 3 local dealers and they sure are very interested in my business and seem to be willing to discount although not as much as I'd like...also test drove a Mazda CX-5 locally - incredible deals from Mazda right now (0% interest for up to 5 years!) but I can't seem to get used to the smaller interior of the CX-5. The Forester is so open and airy and smoother.
So I just bought a 2023 WRX. I love it. But how do you consistently open the trunk without the key fob or by using the button in the cab? I have done it a few times now but don't have any idea what is triggering it. There is what looks like a sensor by the rear camera but I can't get it to do it everytime like the door locks.
Owner's manual.
Hi where can I find the engine and chassis number in a ascent 2021
Right
I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered. Not sure It will be here before the new year.
Fingers crossed 🤞
I have a 2015 subaru, but the cvt just unusable, so I requested the subaru dealership for the new cvt. The subaru told that it cost 12500 usd. I told them, I won't buy it. Corrupt subaru dealership..
Alex, can you please do a video or report on X Mode. Since the last update it seems to have disappeared! Will this affect my driving in the snow????
I have a 2023 wilderness
Hi Alex. I was going to buy an Outback but when i saw the new Forester I decided to wait. I never cared for the styling of them but this new one really looks nice. Plus the top trim will offer features like heated steering wheel and the two tone brown interior that I want. And a big plus, less cladding! I wish the Outback was offered in a "city" version.
That's good to hear! I really like the new design also. And the elements they added to the new sport and touring trim are nice. I was never a huge fan of the orange on the sport. Much prefer the more subtle look now. Hope to see a new design this year on the Outback as well!
@@alexpmo thanks for your reply! I was wondering if the Outback was due for a refresh as well! That may make my decision a bit tougher.
I don't currently drive a Subaru but my partner does and I bought my son one last year as his Legacy was on its last legs. The product has come a long way over the years.
@@judih.8754 The Outback is due for a refresh as well. Hoping they release info in February on this at the Chicago auto show, but no details yet.
when will Subaru reveal the 2025 Outback? I expect it to be a major change since it’s been 5 years since the last major change. I have a 2015 which was a huge upgrade from the 2014 and would like to get the 2025 if I can wait.
I’m hoping at the Chicago auto show in February, but not sure yet 🤞 😃
I got about 2,000 off msrp on a 2024 Crosstrek in May. Was that a good deal and is that or more possible at the end of the year?
Considering that a year ago, it was near impossible to get a Subaru dealer anywhere to sell you a car for less than MSRP, yeah, I'd say that's not bad!
I bought the 2024 Forester because of the smaller screen. My brothers 2022 Outback 11.2” screen is not very user friendly even for the passengers to navigate, for the driver I think it’s downright dangerous.
For anyone I work with that doesn't like the large screen, the Forester is the last option. Unfortunately, we won't even have that soon.
I just bought a ‘24 Outback. I thought that I would love the touch screen. However, I really don’t like that the majority of the climate controls are on the screen. It’s very dangerous, especially on rural roads before dawn, to change the location and fan speed. Yes, I could use voice commands but that’s cumbersome. I never used it on my last 2 vehicles.
I'm keeping my manual diesel 2013 Forester with a small touch screen, if everything is on the touchscreen, you lose aircon etc if the screen breaks ...
@@melissafrederick9362 Why don't you set your system to "Full Auto", set the temperature (separate physical switches) to your liking, and not worry about playing with the screen? The car's system handles it all, cold or hot.
Subaru is not giving any incentives at least in my area. Was looking at leasing and it really doesn't make sense. Money Factor really killed the deal, unfortunately the dealer could not do anything about it. Holding for now.
Subaru may not, but the dealers may. I was just looking at the dealer we’ve bought ours from, and there are 2-3K+ off of MSRP for many of the Foresters, Outbacks.
Hi Alex, I have been happy with my 2015 Outback Premium that has physical buttons for most of the features. I would like to buy another one, but can't accept having the features buried behind the center touch screen. Reliability and long term support/ costs are the main issue because I keep the vehicles I buy new for 10 years +.
Does this mean a new Outback is out of question and only 1 more year left for a Forrester on this major in car electronics issue?
I don't like those screens either. Still like physical buttons.
When it comes to infotainment, Subaru is always behind its competitors.
@@fw6500 False. There are other car manufacturers whose entertainment systems aren't as good as Subaru's.
According to Consumer Reports in car electronics are the primary issue with the Outbacks and this could cost thousands if out of warranty. It seems to me if the screen gets "bricked" then no control of heat, A/C, or anything else controlled by the touch screen. Also I don't know if any current or future paywalls come into play for basic systems. I really like my 2015 with physical buttons and port fuel injection and think I should get a Toyota or Mazda sedan and keep the 2015 Outback with 142,000 miles on it.
I agree, my 2015 Premium has Starlink(no active subscription) and for my purposes works very well. However I have physical buttons for the heating, A/C, heated seats, clock, radio on/off. I am not interested in all these extra apps that I would never use or get paywalled.@@eskieman3948
.... NOW you tell me🙃🙂🙃
Firstly, I'd like to share my appreciation for you and your videos, as they've really helped me gain the knowledge I needed to inform my Subaru salesperson about the car I wanted to buy from him.
It would be the best time to buy IF dealerships knew when stock would arrive from warehouses where the cars are waiting to sell. I just purchased a 2024 Outback Premier XT, and my salesperson has yet to determine when it will land at his dealership. They really want me to come in and sign all of the paperwork for financing with Toyota, though. "Once they get unloaded from the ship, we can't track them at all.", but Outbacks are assembled in the USA. The ballpark landing time I was given was "maybe this month, but it could be next month." .. the car is in a warehouse 300 km from me. This has been an incredibly frustrating experience that I hope will come to a conclusion soon.
I like my Subaru Outback, I just don’t like the dealers in my area.
Just got a 2024 outback and do not know what the 5 lights are in front of the driver which show up on the windshield are. Please advise me THANKS
You didn't receive a owner's manual with your car???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
tell me where it is in manual...THANKS@@eskieman3948
I have a 2021 Forrester which at the time I had to order. I love the vehicle and it only has under 7000 miles on it. I’m a young retired person 59 years old living partly on Social Security disability. We have a lease on the vehicle that comes due in July 2024. Due to the low miles and no maintenance on the vehicle I would like to purchase it from Subaru. Would that be beneficial for me to do? How does Subaru turn around leased vehicles?
It's all about the numbers at the end of the lease. That's when you decide if it makes financial sense to buy your car, or sign another lease for something else.
Because the interest rate is 7.5% for the Crosstrek though.
Depends on the term. You can get as low as 4.9% at 36 months on the 24 Crosstrek. If you go 60-72 you're right, it'll be higher.
@@alexpmo Thanks good to know!
I was just offered $500 off for Christmas voucher as a discount for a 2020 Subaru Outback there asking just over $33,000 in Canada 😢
Oh wow! I'm not as familiar with the Canadian market. Is that close to the new car price? 😬
km?
New car is over $40,000 thanks to someone in charge (no names) lol and it has 84000km sorry it’s a 2018 model
For a 2018 model with 84,000 km that seems high to me. The used car market in US is in trouble now.
New Subaru's are about 6000.00 less in Canada.
What do you think about Subaru’s extended warranty and windshield warranty for used Subaru’s?
I bought it as it seemed worth while compared to other extended warranties I explored. Not sure about the windshield/wheel/ fob warranty even though I bought it anyway.
Congrats! I sold these (and bought them myself) for years. The Subaru Gold Plus VSC is a solid value. Helpful hint: as you approach the mileage or years thresholds invest in an oil change, and mention “my service contract is ending. Can you look out for anything so we can get it covered?” Win Win!
Love that $300 Share The Love charitable contribution Subaru makes for you through year end on a new purchase! ! Note: Year end finance incentives are usually a solid value. About 15 years ago Subaru ended traditional “rebates” as a long-term strategy to keep their vehicle resale values high. Their incentive budget goes to subvented dealer financing! Loving my 2023 Forester Premium that does not have the up coming big screen tv in the dash! Happy Holidays!
Michael Albuquerque NM USA
PS don’t forget VIP pricing!
Another reason to buy now is because the '25 Forester looks BAD
I will not get one just because of that intrusive screen.
Just bought one and no deal at all. Very disappointed.
Then why did you buy it?
@@steved0123 because no one is giving deals anywhere near where I live- smart guy
Ага 9мл за это, спасибо
I Love the 25 Forester, but my current Touring model has less than 14K miles and the CVT is already needed to be replaced and the low oil pressure light keeps coming on.
This is my First Subaru and as far as I’m concerned, Subaru can go 🖕🏽themselves !
I’ll get the damn thing fixed, sell the LEMON and go back to Toyota !
2025 Forester? Where is it for sale? I just bought a 2024 Touring and thought that was the model???
@@jessicamcneil5624 The 25 will be on sale in mid Spring
Please DO go back to Toyota. Maybe they'll enjoy your BS stories! 🤨🤨🤨🤨
@@eskieman3948 I have no reason to lie.
In our humanity we perceive the world through our own eyes.
If you’re a thief, you think everyone is a thief.
If you’re a liar, you think everyone is a liar.
Therefore, you must be a liar because you think that I’m lying.
I feel sorry for you.
Please don’t buy Subaru. Check RUclips videos depicting the so many mechanical issues with Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, Outbacks. Wheel bearings, backing plates, mysterious rear end noises. Not lying, just check those videos. Junk is you ask me. Just be aware before you make a decision.
Went in Wednesday for service on our Crosstrek and went home in a new 2024 Forester Sport
Congrats on your new Forester! 😃