OT: Best--or least worst--Subaru Dealer

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Any good buying experiences within 80 miles of Hood River?

Thanks,
Eric

WINDUDE · Since 10 Jun 2010 558 Posts GORGE! Addicted

bought mine of craigslist, runs like a champ!

Bettyboarder · Wed Oct 05, 11 8:41 am

ditto on craigslist - before you buy ask them to take it to Mt. Tech in Oregon City and have a pre purchase inspection done. It's like $100 and totally worth it.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

I got my forester at Bob Stone. I dont take it back there for services or anything though. It was a really good deal also just a little more than I was finding them on Craigslist for and much nicer.

mystery curd · Since 14 Jun 2010 98 Posts Floating

When I was shopping lithia was the most expensive by far. I went online and started shopping with internet sales departments at a couple dealerships. I don't care about anything but the bottom line price. Told them to give me their absolute best, lowest price. Chose the lowest. Everything was done online up to the point of signing the papers and picking precisely which vehicle off the lot. Super easy. My advise.is to not even waste time visiting dealerships til after you have ironed out a price, naturally they hate that because it leaves you always in control and they can't "work you over" with pitches, numbers, wow factors and bs. Also, secure your financing ahead of time as well either by negotiating a finance rate through the dealership or through a credit union. Whatever percentage they offer you at a dealership can be lowered by negotiating. For instance if they offer 4.9 you can get it for 2.9, maybe less by stickling. I hate interacting with car salespeople so this method lessens that greatly.

daveS · Since 23 Jul 2007 103 Posts Stoked

I bought at Bob Stone and was happy. MC is right...if you know exactly what you want and what price you should be paying(new car) then I think that is what you can get. I felt like any haggling was over one or two hundred bucks. Financed with them...rate was as good as I could get and it was simple.

jasonq · Since 12 Jan 2009 246 Posts hood river Stoked

autoland auto brokers thru my credit union. Told them what cars and options/colors i was interested in, they found them, and gave me the price for each. picked one, and they met me at the credit union with the car. they pull from dealers in or, wa, and id. They do charge you (only if you buy), but the price i got was better than anything i could have gotten on my own. Super easy, two phone calls and get the car.

alien · Since 01 Aug 2006 114 Posts Portland Stoked

I'll second a suggestion for Autoland and other similar credit union services. Easy, haggle-free car shopping.

kenja · Since 19 Jun 2008 179 Posts Stoked

+1 for Bob Stone. Find an ad in the Sunday paper for the car you want. Take it to Bob Stone and have them match it. Those ads are pretty close to cost. We got a great deal and are happy with their service.

KOF · Since 30 Mar 2011 51 Posts Seattle

We bought our Subaru from Dick Hannah in Vancouver and we were highly satisfied. They went above and beyond, their service and professionalism is superb. They shoot you straight and aren't into the old school car dealer tactics of the past. Awesome. Go there.

mmac · Since 15 May 2005 93 Posts SC

Go to Bob Stone and ask for Carl, he'll treat you right.