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02-07-2013, 02:37 AM | #15 |
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My understanding is that Subaru compensates the dealer for some portion of the discount, so the dealer isn't selling the car at cost for no profit.
Also, some places require you to be a member for at least 6 months before you can use the VIP discount. I signed up for LNT, and when I went to buy my car, VIP discounts weren't available on the BRZ. $20 donation "wasted" but still a donation to an org that I don't disagree with. I'll renew. Even if I am a member for ten years - that's $200. I'm sure ill buy another Subaru within 10 years. Just hope that model is on VIP list when I do. |
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I just donated/signed-up for IMBA. I love mountain biking anyway, so it's a good fit. Come August I just might bite the bullet and get a BRZ to be my new DD. Now I'll just have to time it so I order a car and have it show up just after that 6 month window.
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Hmmm, is that true? I don't see any hint of that on IMBA's Subaru VIP FAQ. Do you have a link from Subaru stating otherwise by chance? I personally don't care as my intent is to order anyway.
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Here's some more info, Got it from the LGT.com Board.
It's called the Subaru VIP Partners Program. 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 Ski Patrol Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Professional Ski Instructors of America Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association 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: Quote: 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 at2% 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
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? A - 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? A - 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: vipprogram@subaru.com POSTAL: Subaru of America, Inc. |
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2% off Invoice? That rocks.
Based on @eikond's post about BRZ pricing here, that means VIP pricing for a Premium 6MT is $486.54 off Invoice, or $23,840.46 + $770 destination = $24,610.46, a savings of $1654.54. woot!
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We don't know which version of the VIP plan we get.
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I just called the VIP office at Subaru, with IMBA you get invoice minus 2%.
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To break down the pricing further: *Premium 6MT Invoice = $24,327. 2% off is an extra discount of $486.54, for a VIP price of $23,840.46. Add $770 destination, and the before TTL price is $24,610.46, a savings of $1,654.54. *Limited 6MT Invoice = $26,112. 2% off is an extra discount of $522.24, for a VIP price of $25,589.76. Add $770 destination, and the before TTL price is $26,359.76, a savings of $1,905.24.
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What a program - Go Subaru !!
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this is awesome
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I'm somewhat happy that I've been waiting it out for the BRZ. I never thought it would be in the VIP Program.
Thanks for passing this along.
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