Subaru Guaranteed Trade-in Program
 

Anyone have experience with this?

I was curious about my BRZ and the website said my car does not qualify.

My car was bought within the US, has had no wrecks, had no special circumstances whatsoever. It's not modded except for a K&N. It wasn't leased. And it's not a fleet vehicle.

The only thing I see that might disqualify my car is this part of their fine print: "Vehicles owned by a customer who did not purchase a new Subaru vehicle under this program are not eligible."

So I guess when buying the car, you had to have set it up with the guaranteed trade-in program?

I guess this is meaningless since I don't plan on trading the car, but that seems like shady practices. Subaru seems to advertise this a lot and for them to say I don't qualify for seemingly no reason at all is kind of junky, IMO.

are you the original owner of the car?

Yeah.

It's a bastard child.
Also, they don't sell well to begin with. Not enough profit for them to take the risk.

PM me your vin and I'll look into it for you.

When I traded in my Forester for my BRZ, I used the G.T.I.P. The dealer was offering me $700 less then the G.T.I.P. I showed them the certificate and they game me the higher value from the cert.

Just more feel good B.S.
Like their fixed price routine service:thumbdown:

Yeah, when I bought mine, they said they'd "throw in" 2-years free service. It was honestly one of the reasons I bought the car over the NC I had been looking at.

I'm at 30k miles now in my first year and they say they won't pay for anymore services. The salesman didn't mention that there was a mileage cap to those "free services for two years." A regular oil change and service is $320 at my dealership, which is insane. I used to pay $60-$90 when I had a Mazda, which was high but it kept me in the dealer's good graces if I ever needed warranty work. $320, to me, is highly suspect.

I got one of the GTIP vouchers in the mail the other day from the dealer I bought it from.

$320 just for a oil change?!

I still get them in the mail from the similar program by Mitsubishi for my 2008 Lancer GTS. Apparently they are in "huge" demand and they will guarantee my trade in value for another year. It is just another way to get you in the door.

Indeed thats why I just laughed and binned mine.

Can't wait until 2019 when I get one saying they extended the offer beyond the 10 years! That car is either some kids ultra high mileage rice mobile or soup cans by now.

Problem solved. Too many miles for how old the car is.

There is a mileage requirement? So the system is weighted to benefit the dealer but presented as if to be best for the costumer?

Their website still says this though:

"For vehicles exceeding the above maximum mileage limits and not disallowed by the Vehicle Exclusions or the Vehicle Condition Criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines, the GTP Value offered to the customer must be reduced by $0.20 for each mile over the maximum mileage allowance. This is the only allowed reduction of the GTP Value."

Come to about a $1,500 hit for me. But I still don't know what Subaru values my car at though.

I just called to ask since I've got my 30k mile service coming up.

$330 plus tax for an oil change, tire rotation and "brake fluid flush and top engine clean."

:iono:

Yes there is a mileage requirement, no it is not weighted to benefit the dealer. Just like leasing has mileage caps, the GTP program is a "bet" on the depreciated value of a car, and that is much much harder to be accurate on as mileage goes way up on younger cars, so Subaru caps mileage for GTP so they can accurately quote a trade in value that is good for both parties.

Perfect. Thanks.

Give your retailer a shout and they'll quote you.

Well since my mileage had almost 30k more allowed I guess that means I get 30k x .20 added to my vehicle value.

I actually got really pist at subaru because in one month their trade-in value dropped by 4k. Total bs.

Just out of curiosity, what does fair market price have to do with Subaru? If you want the most money for your car, sell privately. More work, but always your best option, especially if you think black book values are wrong.

That's hard to do if you still owe money though.

Not necessarily true, but also, one can't hold a manufacturer responsible for quoting fair market value from black book.

Let us know what a "top engine clean" is. I probably really need one of those whatever TF it is.

LOL You made me look it up!
Sounds like they pour some shit in your gas or something. Even though the manual clearly says "don't pour shit or something in your gas".

"Using a top engine cleaner can help:
Reduce stalling, hesitation, and pinging.
Make your engine idle smoother.
Improve your exhaust emissions and gas mileage.
Clean carbon deposits from inside the engine (decarbonize).
Clean the intake valves and pistons.
Clean the throttle body (a little)."

They are ripping you off!

This is what the Subaru 30K service is supposed to include for around $300:

Major Subaru Recommended Service*

Perform at 30,000 Miles, 60,000 Miles, 90,000 Miles, etc

Replace engine oil, filter and drain plug washer
Inspect and adjust all drive belts to factory specifications
Inspect and ensure cooling fan is operating within factory specifications
Replace transmission fluid with Subaru High Performance Fluid
Check to ensure air conditioning and heating systems are operating within factory specifications
Rotate tires, inspect tread wear and check and adjust tire pressure as needed
Perform brake system inspection; pads and/or drums, lines, hoses and fluid
Inspect suspension system and steering components to ensure factory specifications
Service battery, clean terminals, install anti-corrosion pads and check battery condition
Inspect wiper blades and linkage operation
Lubricate all door, trunk and hood latches and hinges if needed
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Replace front and rear differential fluid
Inspect radiator and cooling system
Adjust emergency brake to within factory specifications if needed
Replace air filter element
Inspect steering operation, tie rod ends and steering rack guides per factory specifications
Inspect all engine and transmission mounts
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels as needed
Check all interior and exterior lighting operation
Replace brake fluid
Install premium fuel additive (dealer recommended)
Factory trained technician to conduct road test

That's not too terrible. Full fluid and filter changes all the way around and full visual inspection too. Sure you can do it in under 2 hours (3 including getting the parts and supplies) yourself if you have the knowledge, the place to do it and the tools but at $300 I'd question if it's worth it.

Don't know what you are talking about. I'm referring to subarus guaranteed trade in (thread topic) and how its crap they quoted me a price with up to 49k miles and I had under 20, 30 days later when I'm looking the trade in has lost 4k dollars. Total bs. Anyways i've used the program before and got 2400 more than they quoted originally. I'll sell it privately if I need to but if subaru wanted to sell me a new car they wouldn't have done this and would go back to a more reasonable quote.

What car is this for and do you drive an automatic? I do not remember MTF and diff. fluid need to be replaced at 30k miles.

I think I paid about $190 for oil, trans, and diff fluid changed at the dealer at 10k miles. For comparison to the price the previous poster quoted.