My parents are looking for a new car. They need something that is high in utility (AWD, space, ok gas mileage), so I've suggested the Saab 9-2X. The reason I suggested that car over a WRX wagon is because I can get them a significant discount on the Saab, but not the Subaru. They're not looking to spend too much money, so an Audi/BMW/Merc wagon is out of the question. I'd rather not suggest an SUV because they're numb and boring. They live in the suburbs of NY, not the wilderness, so an Explorer is unnecessary. They can both drive a standard transmission.

How are these cars selling right now? Can they get a decent price adjustment just by walking into the dealership and negotiating, or should I pursue the discount I can get?

How is the reliability of the 9-2X/Impreza?

 

According too the GM January 2005 sales report, Saab sold a TOTAL of only 205 9-2Xs in Jan 05.
http://www.theautochannel.com/F/news...02/020197.html
So that extrapolates to less than 2500 units/yr, which might just make it the worst selling car available in the US right now. It's essentially identical to the Impreza, only it costs $5000 more. Have your parents considered just getting a regular Impreza TS or WRX wagon. It seems like everyone else has.

Andrew

 

I just noticed... If you look at the whole list, GM actually sold MORE Oldsmoblie Aleros in Jan 05 than they did Saab 9-2Xs. And Oldsmoible has been out of business for a year!

Andrew

 

1.5% under invoice, not a penny higher imo, GL

 

Wow, yeah, I haven't seen too many of them on the road. Actually, I've never seen one on the road. Thanks for the info.

Yeah, the only reason I suggested this to them was because I can get a discount from Saab, but not Subaru. I kind of figured they weren't selling well, and was wondering if Saab was discounting them significantly at the dealerships (they are a GM subsidiary, and all GM cars are discounted). Still, it may work out that an Impreza cost less, even after typical GM discounts. I'll have to just tell them to go check one out and see what the dealers actually want for one.

 

I called a Saab dealer about the GM supplier discount and it came out to roughly $1200. You can definitely get a better deal on your own.

 

if you have X-plan you should get invoice or 1% below invoice on MOST gm cars.....1200 sounds wrong if you have a GM supplier discout, i had one for quite some time and when i looked at saabs i was getting invoice(through my discount plan) PLUS rebates.......you either have a shit discount plan, or the person you talked to knows nothing


BTW maybe you should cross shot a the new legacy gt wagon?

 

Awesome info, thanks. I wasn't sure if Subaru fell under the supplier discount family of cars. If so, I'll definitely look into the Legacy wagon.

 

X-plan? That's a FORD discount. We are talking about GM here. Call a dealership before you GUESS what the discount is.

Subaru discounts are not available with the GM supplier discount.

 

Subaru supplier discounts are available under their VIP program. Expect to pay invoice $ using this discount.