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Old 11-21-2007, 09:06 AM   #1
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Default Subaru VIP Program 2008 models

I e-mail IMBA membership services to inquire if the 2008 STI will be included in the VIP program. Here is the response I was given:

"Hi Neal, All new Subarus are included in the VIP program. As long as they have never been sold before, you are good to go. Give me a call when you would like to get signed up for the program. Also, I am including an informational email here, just FYI. Thanks for your support,
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So it looks like the 2008 STI should be good to go... sadly this is not the case Confirmed from SOA no 2008 STI in VIP.
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Old 11-21-2007, 09:51 AM   #2
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Stefan is wrong. It clearly says STI limiteds are not included on the VIP forms. So not all Subarus are included. I was told by a SOA guy that it should be on the VIP list but they dont know yet.
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:04 AM   #3
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There is no STI limited in 2008, so that does not count.

As I remember, once you get the VIP letter from Subaru, it is only good for X days. How does the VIP program work with pre-order, when the delivery day is still uncertain?
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:06 AM   #4
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what is thee VIP program and what advantage does it give us?
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:16 AM   #5
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There is no STI limited in 2008, so that does not count.

As I remember, once you get the VIP letter from Subaru, it is only good for X days. How does the VIP program work with pre-order, when the delivery day is still uncertain?
True but it says the LTD is excluded, so to say that all Subs are included isnt true. They also blocked the 04 STi from VIP for the first few months. At this point they havnt changed the forms, and I hope they dont as I will be VIPing mine.

As for the time. Its good for 45 days. Dont contact your VIP provider until your car is on the water. Your dealer can give you updates to let you know when it will be here. A day or two after SOA gets your order from the dealer, the will send the dealer a fax confirmation with an estimated date. This date will change a couple of times, but it is pretty close.
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:38 AM   #6
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Just joined. If this STI doesn't pan out, I'm looking forward to an @ invoice (or lower) Spec-B.
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Old 11-21-2007, 11:49 AM   #7
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There is no STI limited in 2008, so that does not count.

As I remember, once you get the VIP letter from Subaru, it is only good for X days. How does the VIP program work with pre-order, when the delivery day is still uncertain?
I ordered my 2005, so it took about 6 weeks to arrive from Japan. I just called the VIP guys when it arrived and they faxed the dealership. I believe it was good for 30 days once they fax the dealership.
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Old 11-21-2007, 12:12 PM   #8
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Got VIP too - basically invoice price and no haggle.
The held back the 04 initially, but after that, it was game on.
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Old 11-21-2007, 12:31 PM   #9
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Whats the VIP program?
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:06 PM   #10
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Whats the VIP program?
It's a way to buy a new Subaru at 2% below dealer invoice.
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:07 PM   #11
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Yes how do i sign up? more details?
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:54 PM   #12
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It's a way to buy a new Subaru at 2% below dealer invoice.
Not exactly. Some are VIP @ invoice. Some are exectutive VIP @ 2% under invoice. Not all VIPs are the same. IMBA is 2% under while Chase Bank employees are at invoice.

http://www.subaru.com/outdoorlife/partners.jsp here is an incomplete list of the VIP partners.

Oh and I forgot, you have to be a member of most of these clubs for atleast 6 months before you are a VIP
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Old 11-21-2007, 02:05 PM   #13
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STI is not included
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Old 11-21-2007, 02:17 PM   #14
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STI is not included
says who?
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Old 11-21-2007, 02:56 PM   #15
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says who?
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Being that I e-mailed the person incharge of the IMBA VIP program and they said all 2008, including the STI are in, who did you hear it was not included from?
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Old 11-21-2007, 03:00 PM   #16
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STI is not included
Yes, it is.
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Model Availability
  • All new Subaru models are included in the Executive VIP/VIP Partners/VIP Program, subject to availability and dealer discretion. At the dealer's election, the Subaru vehicle may be secured from the dealer's new vehicle inventory, located and procured from a nearby dealer's inventory or ordered from SOA.

  • From time-to-time, new models may be temporarily held from the Executive VIP/VIP Partners/VIP Program, until dealer inventories are sufficient to accommodate VIP customers. During these times, dealers are asked to place a sold order.
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Old 11-21-2007, 03:06 PM   #17
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So what's the invoice price on the 08 STI?
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Old 11-21-2007, 03:23 PM   #18
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So what's the invoice price on the 08 STI?
I am hoping between 32,500 and 33,000.

VIP also includes options at invoice cost as well as extended warranties.
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Old 11-21-2007, 03:24 PM   #19
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So what's the invoice price on the 08 STI?
In the lower 48, it's $33,010 + $645 = $33,655.

Below is a list of Subaru marketing affiliates whose members, six months after enrolling, can purchase new Subarus at 2% below dealer invoice:

American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association of Snowboard Instructors
American Canoe Association
American Cross Country Skiers
American Meteorological Society
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
Colorado Tennis Association
Crescent Ski Council (members of 22 ski clubs eligible)
Geological Society of America
International Mountain Bicycling Association
Leave No Trace
Mount Washington Observatory
National Brotherhood of Skiers
National Ski Patrol
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Professional Ski Instructors of America
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association
Women's Quest

Make sure to inquire, before joining, whether the Subaru VIP Partners pricing membership benefit is still available.

Here are details about how the program works:
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THE SUBARU OF AMERICA (SOA) VIP PARTNERS PROGRAM


Introduction


The VIP Partners Program is a Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) corporate program offering eligible SOA marketing affiliate members the opportunity to purchase or lease new Subaru vehicles at 2% below dealer invoice cost.


Eligibility:

Any VIP Partners customer must be an active member of the SOA marketing affiliate for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. The VIP dealer visit authorization forms are issued only to eligible affiliate members and their spouse or domestic partner residing in the same household (address verification required).

The VIP Partners Program offer is non-transferable and does not extend to the member's relatives such as parents, siblings, children, etc.

VIP Partners customers are limited to two (2) new vehicles within a 12-month time period.

The Dealer Visit Authorization form does not obligate the member to purchase or lease a new Subaru; it does, however, inform the dealership that the member is entitled to VIP pricing.


Procedures

To participate in the VIP Program:

1. Marketing affiliate members must receive an approved VIP Dealer Visit Authorization form PRIOR to visiting a participating Subaru dealer.

2. Members must contact their affiliate's membership office to request a dealer visit authorization form.

3. The affiliate membership office will verify the customer's membership status.

4. The member will be asked their name, membership ID number, address, telephone number and choice of participating dealer.

5. The affiliate membership services office employee will log on to the VIP website at www.vip.subaru.com using their affiliate e-mail address. The membership services office will complete the Dealer Visit Authorization form on line and submit it to the VIP Partners Program at SOA for processing.

Upon receipt, SOA will mail the SOA approved Dealer Visit Authorization form directly to the member. As an introduction to the dealer, SOA will also fax a copy of the Dealer Visit Authorization form directly to the dealer. The authorization form is non-transferable and will expire in 45 days from the date of the letter. The member must take the form to the participating dealer indicated on the form. We ask that the member wait until the form is received before visiting Subaru dealers. The form must be presented to the participating participating dealer contact person (Noted on the Dealer Authorization form) upon entry into the dealership.


Dealer Selection

VIP customers select the dealer of their choice, generally based upon customer proximity and convenient servicing. Should the customer not have a dealer preference, SOA will select the closest participating dealer based on the customer's zip code. Customers may visit the Subaru website at www.Subaru.com to locate their closest dealer.

All VIP sales must be conducted by an authorized and participating Subaru dealer. The VIP Program is available in all states except Hawaii.


Pricing

VIP pricing for purchase transactions is based upon 2% below dealer invoice cost for the vehicle and factory installed accessories as invoiced and delivered to the dealer by SOA. This is the non-negotiable base price for all customers with proper VIP Program authorization.

The VIP price is further reduced by all applicable regional dealer or customer incentives or dealer cash, if applicable.

The special pricing under the VIP program cannot be combined with any other Subaru of America, Inc. promotional offers, coupons (such as auto show or internet coupons) or direct mail offers or vouchers (except Subaru MasterCard® points).

The VIP Partners customer will be responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes and license and municipality registration fees. Any customary dealer administrative, advertising and/or trade fees are additional.


Leasing

Capitalization cost is 2% below dealer invoice cost for the vehicle and factory installed accessories, less any regional customer or dealer incentives or dealer cash, if applicable with current lease program. Dealers cannot mark up the rate. The lease can be structured with a zero down payment for applicants with an acceptable credit history. A security deposit and first month's payment in advance is required.


Accessory Pricing

For accessories that are added to the vehicle at the factory, the price to the VIP customer is 2% below dealer invoice. The dealer will determine the price of any accessories that are added after the vehicle has arrived at the dealership, as the dealer will incur procurement and labor costs to obtain and install such accessories.


Vehicle Availability

All new Subaru models are included in the VIP Program, subject to availability and dealer discretion. At the dealer's election, the Subaru vehicle may be secured from the dealer's new vehicle inventory,located and procured from a nearby dealer's inventory or ordered from SOA. From time-to-time, new models may be temporarily held from the VIP Program until dealer inventories are sufficient to accommodate VIP customers. During these time, dealers are asked to place a sold order.

New Subaru vehicles are those never titled, not previously reported sold and generally have less than 100 miles. Dealer demos and used vehicles are excluded from the VIP Partners Program.


Trade-ins

Generally, most dealers will accept trade-ins. The participating dealer determines the value of the trade. As you are purchasing or leasing a new vehicle at dealer cost, you should expect no more than a wholesale offer for your trade. VIP customers with trades should consider the benefit of selling their trade privately.


Financing

Financing arrangements, if any, will be determined in the usual manner with the dealer and will be subject to the standard credit approval practices at the dealership. From time to time, SOA does offer low rate financing on select Subaru models. VIP customers are eligible to take advantage of any special low rate financing offers in effect at the time of purchase should they be available.


Subaru Added Security

The cost of Subaru Added Security contracts will be determined by the dealership and agreed to jointly by the participating dealer and the VIP Partners customer.


Disclaimers
  • The special VIP Partners pricing does not apply to sales made prior to receipt of the approved dealer visit authorization form.
  • In order to obtain VIP Partners pricing, the member must follow the procedures as outlined herein by possessing a VIP Partners Authorization Form prior to communicating with a dealership. It is not the intention or purpose of the program to interfere with any pricing negotiations currently underway between a dealership and a customer who has previously visited the dealer without the form. In such situations, the VIP Partners Program does not apply.
  • Participation in the VIP program recognizes the relationship between Subaru of America, Inc. and the VIP participant. Inclusion in the program is a privilege and accordingly, at its sole discretion, Subaru of America, Inc. may at any time exclude an individual from the VIP program.
  • The VIP Partners Program will remain in effect until such time as modified by SOA.



FAQ


Q - What is the VIP Partners Program?

A
- The VIP Partners Program is a Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) corporate program designed to allow eligible members of SOA marketing affiliates the ability to purchase or lease new Subaru vehicles through a dealership at a no-haggle price of 2% below dealer invoice cost.

Q - How does the VIP Program work?

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- To participate in the VIP Program, an eligible member must request a dealer visit authorization form PRIOR to visiting a dealer. To request a form, the eligible member must contact their membership services office. The membership services office will verify the current membership status of the participant and then forward the request to SOA headquarters for processing. Within a few days, the VIP dealer visit authorization form will be mailed directly to the approved member. The form will include the dealership name, telephone number and contact person. A copy of the VIP form will also be faxed to the participating dealer. The form does not obligate the member to purchase a Subaru. The intention of the form is to alert the dealership to the fact that the customer is entitled to VIP pricing.

Q - Who is eligible to participate in the VIP Program?

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- Any VIP customer must be an active member of the SOA marketing affiliate for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. Immediate family members, including spouse and domestic partner residing in the same household are also eligible for VIP pricing, subject to dealer verification of member status and address. The VIP Partners Program offer is non-transferable and does not extend to the member's relatives such as parents, siblings, children, etc.

Q - Are used Subarus also included in the VIP Program?

A
- No. The VIP program only applies to new, unused vehicles. New Subaru vehicles are those never titled, not previously reported sold and generally have less than 100 miles.

Q -Can I visit more than one dealer?

A
- Under the VIP Program, pricing from dealer to dealer is standardized at 2% below dealer invoice, so there is no need to shop around - just choose the participating dealer that is most convenient for servicing.

Q - Will I be able to purchase accessories at 2% under dealer invoice price?

A
- For accessories that are factory-installed on the vehicle, the price would be 2% below dealer invoice. The dealer will determine the price of any accessories that are added after the vehicle has arrived at the dealership, as the dealer will incur labor costs to install such accessories.

Q - Can I lease a new Subaru under the VIP program?

A
- Yes, the capitalization cost of the vehicle on the lease will be 2% below dealer invoice. Leases can be structured for our VIP customers with an acceptable credit history with a zero down payment. However, a security deposit and first month's payment are required.

Q - Will dealers accept my current vehicle as a trade in under the VIP program?

A
- Yes, most dealers will accept trade-ins. The participating dealer determines the value of the trade. Because you are purchasing a new vehicle at dealer cost, you should expect no more than a wholesale offer for your trade. Customers with trades should consider the benefit of selling their trade-in privately.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PHONE: 1-800-VIP-0933 (1-800-847-0933) Hours 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
FAX: 856-488-8545
E-MAIL: [email protected]
POSTAL:
Subaru of America, Inc.
c/o VIP Program
P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
08/2006

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Old 11-21-2007, 03:41 PM   #20
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In the lower 48, it's $23,461 + $645 = $24,106.
You meant 33,461.... otherwise that would be one hell of a mark up.
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You meant 33,461.... otherwise that would be one hell of a mark up.
Sorry, I copied in the WRX invoice. I've corrected my post, above.
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Old 11-21-2007, 05:56 PM   #23
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when i bought my 2006 sti i got it for 200 below invoice, but this program is good as it says any dealer incentives further reduce the cost..........i dont imagine much discounts on the sti but wrx and 2.5i models, as well as the legacy and others would benefit i imagine alot from this program........

i imagine a base 2.5i model with this program could be driven off the lot for less than 17,000.......gives me chills, as i paid 20,000 for my first subaru, a 2001 2.5rs.

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Old 11-21-2007, 08:24 PM   #24
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Not exactly. Some are VIP @ invoice. Some are exectutive VIP @ 2% under invoice. Not all VIPs are the same. IMBA is 2% under while Chase Bank employees are at invoice.

http://www.subaru.com/outdoorlife/partners.jsp here is an incomplete list of the VIP partners.

Oh and I forgot, you have to be a member of most of these clubs for atleast 6 months before you are a VIP

Do you know where to find the Vendor eligability list?
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