Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Thursday March 28, 2024
Home Forums Images WikiNASIOC Products Store Modifications Upgrade Garage
NASIOC
Go Back   NASIOC > NASIOC General > General Community

Welcome to NASIOC - The world's largest online community for Subaru enthusiasts!
Welcome to the NASIOC.com Subaru forum.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, free of charge, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.







* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads. 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-10-2012, 08:29 AM   #51
rugbysecondrow
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 321969
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ellicott City, MD
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jandree22 View Post
Yeah pretty much this. No stock at any of the 5 closest dealers. First of all, 6-12 months for a WRX I don't believe, maybe 6-12 weeks. If you're a gotta have it now guy, that's why dealers (sometimes can) hold stock on their lot. Some people (like me) enjoy the experience of building their own personal car, and the anticipation of it being built exclusively for them. Got my deal for a pinch over invoice. And my salesman said he likes to take pictures of ordered cars arriving on the truck for their customers. Sorry, but that's just crazy cool. I'm stoked

Different strokes for different folks, just a different car buying experience, that's all.
Agreed, different strokes, but I do think many folks have been waiting 3 months for the opportunity to order a 2013 which will then take 6-12 weeks...maybe. That gets you to 6 months pretty quickly.

I am no expert, but I have had a similar experience as the guy in New England. Dealer stock lists 0 WRXs, but the allocations which are incoming, are being offered to those buyers who have reached out and conversed with a salesperson. I got a call yesterday about 6 WRX allocations which are inbound. I have already put a deposit on one at a different establishment which should arrive in 5 days. They can still customize and add options to a certain degree, so it can be "your car", as much as any car stock, mass manufactured car can be "your car".

I could have waited for the 2013, saved a model year but for what? If this was a Ford then depreciation would certainly be a factor, but the Subarus, and specifically the WRXs, don't have depreciation to the degree which makes that a decision point. I would rather be driving my new car then pining after my soon to be new car which may or may not arrive before Thanksgiving.

Anyway, different strokes, but there are cars out there for those that want one. Call, talk to a real person, get out from behind the key board and you will find it.

Cheers
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
rugbysecondrow is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
Old 08-10-2012, 01:30 PM   #52
ucsbeyer
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 205199
Join Date: Mar 2009
Chapter/Region: SCIC
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SPIRK View Post
Those cars have been test driven where someone honda-shifted and ground the gears and then farted in the seat without ever intending to buy it.
This just needed to be on this page, too.
ucsbeyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 01:50 PM   #53
jandree22
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 100800
Join Date: Nov 2005
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: S Central PA
Default

All valid points, rugbysecondrow. My wife's past two cars (a Solara and CRV) have both been end of year, sitting on the lot closeouts, CRV with ~200mi on the clock as 'new'... both were/are perfect save for a rock chip on the CRV (found as soon as we got home, of course). Though you're still getting yours fresh as a daisy off the truck. (congrats btw!)

I can't lie, my decision to factory order doesn't come without a certain level of stubborn pickiness. I declined a Sept. allocation of a base and limited, limited more so because of the lousy color than anything, not naming names
jandree22 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 03:29 PM   #54
leurw
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 328724
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: Chicagoland
Vehicle:
2013 WRX
CBS

Default

Well, what better first post than to say I JUST got back from the dealer ordering my first Subi!

2013 WRX base, OBP. I added fogs, STi short throw, all-weather mats, footwell illumination (I know...), carbon fiber B-pillars, armrest extension, and side moldings.

From what I can tell, I got a decent deal. I know Evanston was offering a deal for NASOIC members but I paid a premium to buy from the local dealer (Chris @ Subaru Bensenville) for service and warranty peace of mind.

Not looking forward to the 6-10 week wait, but it's my first new car so I figured its worth it to get exactly what I want. Anything worth doing right, is worth waiting for haha.

Thanks for all the resources on this site while I was prepping to buy!
leurw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 03:31 PM   #55
mattw278
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 276165
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chapel Hill
Vehicle:
2013 BMW 328i Sport
Black

Default

I've been considering ordering a 2013 STi in OBP through Subaru's VIP Program as a gift to myself for my 21st but I'm worried about being screwed on my trade for my 2011 WRX Limited because a buddy put a dent in my car that now shows up on insurance so that sucks . So we will see what happens.
mattw278 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 04:17 PM   #56
Evanston Subaru
Former Vendor
 
Member#: 217382
Join Date: Jul 2009
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: 3340 W. Oakton Skokie IL 60076
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by leurw View Post
Well, what better first post than to say I JUST got back from the dealer ordering my first Subi!

2013 WRX base, OBP. I added fogs, STi short throw, all-weather mats, footwell illumination (I know...), carbon fiber B-pillars, armrest extension, and side moldings.

From what I can tell, I got a decent deal. I know Evanston was offering a deal for NASOIC members but I paid a premium to buy from the local dealer (Chris @ Subaru Bensenville) for service and warranty peace of mind.

Not looking forward to the 6-10 week wait, but it's my first new car so I figured its worth it to get exactly what I want. Anything worth doing right, is worth waiting for haha.

Thanks for all the resources on this site while I was prepping to buy!

Congrats brother!!!! You will love your first Subie and I hope it brings you years of exciting driving!!!

Mike
Evanston Subaru is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 04:40 PM   #57
JAMM0N
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 318736
Join Date: May 2012
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Vehicle:
2013 WRX Hatch
CBS (BLCK)

Default

i might hop on this. evan i sent you a PM
JAMM0N is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 05:56 PM   #58
nhmtns
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 94283
Join Date: Aug 2005
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Location: Mt. Washington Valley, NH
Vehicle:
'19 Ascent

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mattw278 View Post
I've been considering ordering a 2013 STi in OBP through Subaru's VIP Program as a gift to myself for my 21st
Damn, when I was 21 (20+ years ago) I was just happy if I could scrounge together a few bucks to go out drinking with my college buddies. Can't imagine paying a $400/month car loan or whatever a new STI will likely cost you.
nhmtns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 06:41 PM   #59
blza
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 328743
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Vehicle:
2012 WRX
OBP

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nhmtns View Post
So I assume you're saying you don't mind waiting 6-12 months for your order? That's great. I prefer to get a new WRX off the lot for a few thousand under MSRP and enjoy driving it. I get emails almost every day from New England Subaru dealers enticing me to buy a new '12 WRX with ridiculous deals.
Man, I don't know who these dealers are. There are less than 10 Premium hatchbacks in the Northeast. I wanted one of the 3 remaining black ones and two dealers I called were asking $600 over MSRP because of the supply shortage. Had to drive 180 miles to NY to get one.
blza is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 07:30 PM   #60
mattw278
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 276165
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chapel Hill
Vehicle:
2013 BMW 328i Sport
Black

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nhmtns

Damn, when I was 21 (20+ years ago) I was just happy if I could scrounge together a few bucks to go out drinking with my college buddies. Can't imagine paying a $400/month car loan or whatever a new STI will likely cost you.
Yeahh it wouldnt be the best choice financially haha.
mattw278 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 09:44 PM   #61
versatile
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 327903
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Default

The last premium or limited 2012 WRX hatch in Washington is in Olympia and the idiots are asking $33k for it!

I am about to place the order on a 2013 STi. I just bought a 2010 STi last weeekend but caught the dealer engaging in fraud on the CPO so I *ahem* convinced them to take it back. At this point, I'm done on the used car search and will buy a $1k beater for the 2-3 months while I wait for a new one.
versatile is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2012, 09:45 PM   #62
mattw278
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 276165
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chapel Hill
Vehicle:
2013 BMW 328i Sport
Black

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by versatile View Post
The last premium or limited 2012 WRX hatch in Washington is in Olympia and the idiots are asking $33k for it!

I am about to place the order on a 2013 STi. I just bought a 2010 STi last weeekend but caught the dealer engaging in fraud on the CPO so I *ahem* convinced them to take it back. At this point, I'm done on the used car search and will buy a $1k beater for the 2-3 months while I wait for a new one.
Good catch, and good idea!
mattw278 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 12:36 AM   #63
Swpsti2013
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 328778
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Location: New york
Vehicle:
2015 STI
Galaxy Blue Silica

Default

Recently ordered 2013 a swp sti ltd from ramsey Subaru in nj, manager gave me a fair price
Swpsti2013 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 01:38 AM   #64
blckout7
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 189845
Join Date: Sep 2008
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Swpsti2013
Recently ordered 2013 a swp sti ltd from ramsey Subaru in nj, manager gave me a fair price
I believe they honor the truecar.com certificate... You may get an even better price
blckout7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 01:39 AM   #65
pnc82
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 318530
Join Date: Apr 2012
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Swpsti2013 View Post
Recently ordered 2013 a swp sti ltd from ramsey Subaru in nj, manager gave me a fair price
Did you order with nav? Just an FYI at least me and someone else ordered an swp sti ltd w/ nav in march and April and are still waiting. We are from the same distributor... Not sure if there is anyone else besides you after me in line. There are also none coming on the next boat...
pnc82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 01:49 AM   #66
Swpsti2013
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 328778
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Location: New york
Vehicle:
2015 STI
Galaxy Blue Silica

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by blckout7 View Post
I believe they honor the truecar.com certificate... You may get an even better price
I went in after shooting emails back and forth with the Internet sales manager, got him to give me it for 36k before ttl. And no I didn't get the nav
Swpsti2013 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 09:17 AM   #67
tnguyen600
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 284699
Join Date: Jun 2011
Chapter/Region: Tri-State
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Vehicle:
2013 Impreza WRX STi

Default

Good chance my 2011 sti is totaled...thinking I should place an order (as soon as I can) for a 2013.
tnguyen600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 11:27 AM   #68
SpicyPeaNut
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 43310
Join Date: Sep 2003
Chapter/Region: SCIC
Location: LA, California
Vehicle:
1978 Brat
Silver

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by leurw
Well, what better first post than to say I JUST got back from the dealer ordering my first Subi!

2013 WRX base, OBP. I added fogs, STi short throw, all-weather mats, footwell illumination (I know...), carbon fiber B-pillars, armrest extension, and side moldings.

From what I can tell, I got a decent deal. I know Evanston was offering a deal for NASOIC members but I paid a premium to buy from the local dealer (Chris @ Subaru Bensenville) for service and warranty peace of mind.

Not looking forward to the 6-10 week wait, but it's my first new car so I figured its worth it to get exactly what I want. Anything worth doing right, is worth waiting for haha.

Thanks for all the resources on this site while I was prepping to buy!
I was told that the foot well lighting is unavailable on the 2013. It's also no longer an option when building a 2013 sti on Subaru.com. I'm confused now...
SpicyPeaNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 12:26 PM   #69
backwoods
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 107395
Join Date: Feb 2006
Chapter/Region: TXIC
Location: SE Texas
Default

Looks like the order on my base WRX hatch will be finalized Monday. Getting it from JK Subaru in Nederland, TX.
backwoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 12:31 PM   #70
leurw
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 328724
Join Date: Aug 2012
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: Chicagoland
Vehicle:
2013 WRX
CBS

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicyPeaNut View Post
I was told that the foot well lighting is unavailable on the 2013. It's also no longer an option when building a 2013 sti on Subaru.com. I'm confused now...
Hmmm...I'm not sure about that. To be frank, I using the 2012 options book because the dealer was positive that nothing had changed. I suppose when the 15th rolls around and they input the order, I'll find out for sure.

I can still select it on Subaru.com Maybe not available for CA?
leurw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 12:40 PM   #71
Evanston Subaru
Former Vendor
 
Member#: 217382
Join Date: Jul 2009
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: 3340 W. Oakton Skokie IL 60076
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by leurw View Post
Hmmm...I'm not sure about that. To be frank, I using the 2012 options book because the dealer was positive that nothing had changed. I suppose when the 15th rolls around and they input the order, I'll find out for sure.

I can still select it on Subaru.com Maybe not available for CA?
I posted the 2013 accessory guide right to page one. It is a little fuzzy though.


I can email anyone the PDF of the 2013 accesory guide to help you build your car. Just PM me with the request and the email address and give me 24-48 hours.

CHEERS!
Evanston Subaru is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 02:21 PM   #72
SpicyPeaNut
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 43310
Join Date: Sep 2003
Chapter/Region: SCIC
Location: LA, California
Vehicle:
1978 Brat
Silver

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Evanston Subaru View Post
I posted the 2013 accessory guide right to page one. It is a little fuzzy though.


I can email anyone the PDF of the 2013 accesory guide to help you build your car. Just PM me with the request and the email address and give me 24-48 hours.

CHEERS!
I am guessing the car that I was told is allocated for me does not have all the options I wanted. Will they take that car at port and install whatever options/accessories at port? Or will they only add certain specific options while at port, and force me to have the dealer install the rest?

Honestly, this has been the biggest PITA I have ever dealt with. I know what I want, Subaru knows what I want but it seems to be an up hill battle that I may or may not win.
SpicyPeaNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 04:56 PM   #73
Guy Hollywood
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 307227
Join Date: Jan 2012
Chapter/Region: NESIC
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle:
2013 STi 4d
SWP

Default

Some accessories are port install, and some are dealership. My dealer said they are installing the short throw at port and they would install fog lights at the dealer if I wanted. So it all depends on the accessory I think.
Guy Hollywood is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 04:58 PM   #74
SpicyPeaNut
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 43310
Join Date: Sep 2003
Chapter/Region: SCIC
Location: LA, California
Vehicle:
1978 Brat
Silver

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy Hollywood View Post
Some accessories are port install, and some are dealership. My dealer said they are installing the short throw at port and they would install fog lights at the dealer if I wanted. So it all depends on the accessory I think.
Hmm, thanks for the info. I wish we had a list detailing such discrepancies.
SpicyPeaNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2012, 05:38 PM   #75
slide
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 1130
Join Date: Mar 2000
Vehicle:
2013 STI Hatch
DGM

Default

Anyone know of a good dealer to order a 2013 sti hatch in the bay area of ca? Been trying to buy a 2012 for about a month and just kept on getting the run around.
Now I just want to order it how I want it.
slide is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Searchlight © 2024 Axivo Inc.
Copyright ©1999 - 2019, North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club, Inc.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission
Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.