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Exitspeed · 10-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Some people don't like buying cars the first year they come out. Cars do have bugs that they are able to work out over the first couple years and generally the later version of the generation is a better car over all.

So when will you consider buying?

For me, it's within the first month. If it's around $25k for the options I want, I'm looking to put $15k down on it, finance $10k.

West · 10-27-2009, 02:21 AM

Thats exactly my plan, although Id like to grab one used so I might wait 3-6 months if needed

Probly just give in a get new though.

DrEaM MaKeR · 10-27-2009, 07:02 AM

Whenever i get rid of my car payments I have now lol

Cal · 10-27-2009, 08:00 AM

Due to the whole college graduating job thing, I probably couldnt even afford it till its 2 to 3rd year. And if I could the 3rd year models would probably be my pick.

a2cpc · 11-12-2009, 08:40 AM

I bought a '08 WRX ,partially out of immediate need.(my '03 WRX wagon was stolen). I was happy with the car for the most part. Then the '09 came out. My wife bought one. It is a much better car. Si I will probably wait. But if the Toyota version is out for a year prior to the Subaru release, there might not be a reason to wait.

randomxzero · 11-16-2009, 02:01 AM

i would probably wait until 2nd or 3rd year so all the bugs can be fixed if it comes with a few..

SVXistance · 12-07-2009, 12:50 AM

hopefully, the subaru will be released shortly after im in my career, and have my credit fixed, and am making decent money. ive never bought a new car, and never gave it much though, but if things keep going where theyre going, ill most likely make the subaru my first new purchase!

ra23celica · 12-14-2009, 11:16 PM

I would look at buying a demostrator from the dealer, who can take the initial depreciation hit. Then I would trade up in the 3rd year of production because for the first 12 - 18 months the thing is going to have bugs, every new model does.

Cal · 12-15-2009, 08:40 PM

How is buying the demonstrator different from buying a regular car?

Exitspeed · 12-16-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

How is buying the demonstrator different from buying a regular car?

It'll have a couple hundred or couple thousand (hard) miles on it already. Then the dealer sells it for cheap. Basically they are paying for the depreciation in that first year and you get essentially a new car that's been beat on a little.

Cal · 12-16-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exitspeed

It'll have a couple hundred or couple thousand (hard) miles on it already. Then the dealer sells it for cheap. Basically they are paying for the depreciation in that first year and you get essentially a new car that's been beat on a little.

I'm assuming you have to request this. Sounds interesting depending on how much
cheaper it would be.

Exitspeed · 12-16-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

I'm assuming you have to request this. Sounds interesting depending on how much
cheaper it would be.

They would just have to have one available they could sell you. Personally if I'm gonna buy a new car I want it to be my new car and not slightly used. My Eclipse had like 20 miles on it when I got it.

CC2 · 12-23-2009, 01:07 PM

Assuming this will be out by 2011, I'd have to say 2nd year of production or after the facelift.

Exitspeed · 12-23-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CC2

Assuming this will be out by 2011, I'd have to say 2nd year of production or after the facelift.

Motortrend is reporting 2013 as the release year. Not model year but the year it will be released. Sounds like a long ways away but it'll be here before we know it. I remember when the Evo was still 2 years away from going on sale here. lol

Cal · 12-24-2009, 01:18 AM

2014 model eh. I wonder if I still will want one of these buy then.

SUPRAtruc2JZGE · 12-30-2009, 04:42 PM

3rd years, just in case enough money for pay off and add few thing to it.

topcat · 04-07-2011, 03:37 AM

I'd like to wait at least a year, but as things stand, there'll be one car between my current car and the 216, if it ever comes out at all before we're all driving hydrogen fuel cell cars.

bryantb2 · 12-03-2011, 07:08 PM

Im hoping they come out with something similar to the genesis coupe r spec where they take out all the unnecessary expensive bs making it cheaper but still have all the good stuff breaks, suspenion etc . .

modifiedMR · 12-04-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryantb2

Im hoping they come out with something similar to the genesis coupe r spec where they take out all the unnecessary expensive bs making it cheaper but still have all the good stuff breaks, suspenion etc . .

x2. Waiting for STI specs or a GR/TRD version to see if I'm going to buy at all.

a base 200 hp, 150 torque car. Needs some go. I could buy a rx-8 (turd) or build a S-chassis for less dough. Work too hard, not to get any fun version.

topcat · 12-07-2011, 08:42 AM

I have read that Subaru will do a base spec version on 16's and a full fat job on 17's etc for a £3k premium... wouldn't that be nice! Don't know about the Toyota.

Wandr3r · 02-06-2012, 11:33 PM

I am on call to place a deposit as soon as orders will be taken here in Calgary. If I can I want to be the first to get one

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Third year of production. After midlife facelift.	6	10.53%
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10-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Exitspeed Lord of the Wings Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shadow Complex Age: 32 Posts: 439	When will you buy? Some people don't like buying cars the first year they come out. Cars do have bugs that they are able to work out over the first couple years and generally the later version of the generation is a better car over all. So when will you consider buying? For me, it's within the first month. If it's around $25k for the options I want, I'm looking to put $15k down on it, finance $10k. Last edited by Exitspeed; 10-26-2009 at 09:39 AM.

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Wandr3r Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12	I am on call to place a deposit as soon as orders will be taken here in Calgary. If I can I want to be the first to get one __________________ If your second , your last

10-27-2009, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrEaM MaKeR Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Whenever i get rid of my car payments I have now lol

10-27-2009, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cal Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 24 Posts: 1,574	Due to the whole college graduating job thing, I probably couldnt even afford it till its 2 to 3rd year. And if I could the 3rd year models would probably be my pick.

11-12-2009, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
a2cpc Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 15	I bought a '08 WRX ,partially out of immediate need.(my '03 WRX wagon was stolen). I was happy with the car for the most part. Then the '09 came out. My wife bought one. It is a much better car. Si I will probably wait. But if the Toyota version is out for a year prior to the Subaru release, there might not be a reason to wait.

11-16-2009, 02:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
randomxzero Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 7	i would probably wait until 2nd or 3rd year so all the bugs can be fixed if it comes with a few..

12-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
SVXistance Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	hopefully, the subaru will be released shortly after im in my career, and have my credit fixed, and am making decent money. ive never bought a new car, and never gave it much though, but if things keep going where theyre going, ill most likely make the subaru my first new purchase!

12-14-2009, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
ra23celica Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 234	I would look at buying a demostrator from the dealer, who can take the initial depreciation hit. Then I would trade up in the 3rd year of production because for the first 12 - 18 months the thing is going to have bugs, every new model does.

12-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cal Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 24 Posts: 1,574	How is buying the demonstrator different from buying a regular car?

12-24-2009, 01:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cal Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 24 Posts: 1,574	2014 model eh. I wonder if I still will want one of these buy then.

12-30-2009, 04:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
SUPRAtruc2JZGE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SGV Age: 37 Posts: 117	3rd years, just in case enough money for pay off and add few thing to it.

04-07-2011, 03:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
topcat Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 58	I'd like to wait at least a year, but as things stand, there'll be one car between my current car and the 216, if it ever comes out at all before we're all driving hydrogen fuel cell cars.

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12-03-2011, 07:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
bryantb2 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30	Im hoping they come out with something similar to the genesis coupe r spec where they take out all the unnecessary expensive bs making it cheaper but still have all the good stuff breaks, suspenion etc . .

12-07-2011, 08:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
topcat Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 58	I have read that Subaru will do a base spec version on 16's and a full fat job on 17's etc for a £3k premium... wouldn't that be nice! Don't know about the Toyota.