Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08?

sutter2k · 03-11-2008, 06:34 AM

I was looking to place an order for 08 STI, probably sometime in the June to August time frame.

Is that too late? Should I just be looking for an 09 at the point?
I am concerned, if I go for an 09, I won't be able to get invoice pricing until the 09 spring time frame and the may not take orders with the VIP purchase program until later as well.

Also, wasn't sure what to do with my legacy. I have a lot of high quality parts on there (BBK, KW coilovers, cusco bracing,2.5R Dominator).
Should I return it to stock? or just a partial detune. e.g. I don't want to pay for a back to lgt manifold &tgv swap(still have lgt manifold). Though I may be able get $$ by taking it backing down to a vf39 turbo.

btw: I have a Black 05 GT Limited with a 2.5R Dominator.
excellent condition, only currently 21K miles that I will be looking to move with the next couple months.

Subw00er · 03-11-2008, 07:26 AM

typically dealers dont care about upgrade parts - in fact, it may hurt your resale. I'd try and sel it as is personally, or just remove the parts and trade the car in for the tax savings. Then list your parts on ebay for $1 and see what happens.

I dont know about the 08- 09 stuff. My guess is that because people are getting the car at (or $500 below in my case) now, then I dont see why it would be different for the '09 - you just have to find the right dealer.

unclejemima · 03-11-2008, 08:56 AM

when can we expect to start seeing the 09's for sale? The 08's just came out a few months ago...
-mark

sutter2k · 03-11-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by unclejemima

when can we expect to start seeing the 09's for sale? The 08's just came out a few months ago...
-mark

good question. for many models next year's model starts arriving as early as the july/august time frame

GilMikalian · 03-11-2008, 10:41 AM

I don't think you have to worry about paying more than invoice for the 09, I paid $500 over invoice less than 6 weeks from launch. Either way you're set, hang around and see if any '08s are on the lots you want, that way, you can go below invoice since the dealer will be itching to get it off his lot. Otherwise, you can order an '09 and who knows what improvements are in store for the '09.

**Digitalfiend** · 03-11-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sutter2k

good question. for many models next year's model starts arriving as early as the july/august time frame

I was told September is when we'll starting seeing the '09s, at least in Canada.

GeorgeWrx · 03-12-2008, 03:38 AM

My dealer said the 09's are getting an upgraded sound system.

unclejemima · 03-12-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

I was told September is when we'll starting seeing the '09s, at least in Canada.

That probably means the 09 will arrive at least a month sooner in the US?
-mark

03-11-2008, 06:34 AM	#1
sutter2k Senior STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI(stock) Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 366 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08? I was looking to place an order for 08 STI, probably sometime in the June to August time frame. Is that too late? Should I just be looking for an 09 at the point? I am concerned, if I go for an 09, I won't be able to get invoice pricing until the 09 spring time frame and the may not take orders with the VIP purchase program until later as well. Also, wasn't sure what to do with my legacy. I have a lot of high quality parts on there (BBK, KW coilovers, cusco bracing,2.5R Dominator). Should I return it to stock? or just a partial detune. e.g. I don't want to pay for a back to lgt manifold &tgv swap(still have lgt manifold). Though I may be able get $$ by taking it backing down to a vf39 turbo. btw: I have a Black 05 GT Limited with a 2.5R Dominator. excellent condition, only currently 21K miles that I will be looking to move with the next couple months. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-11-2008, 07:26 AM	#2
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 275 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08? typically dealers dont care about upgrade parts - in fact, it may hurt your resale. I'd try and sel it as is personally, or just remove the parts and trade the car in for the tax savings. Then list your parts on ebay for $1 and see what happens. I dont know about the 08- 09 stuff. My guess is that because people are getting the car at (or $500 below in my case) now, then I dont see why it would be different for the '09 - you just have to find the right dealer.

03-11-2008, 08:56 AM	#3
unclejemima Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 41 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08? when can we expect to start seeing the 09's for sale? The 08's just came out a few months ago... -mark

03-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#5
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 1,122 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08? I don't think you have to worry about paying more than invoice for the 09, I paid $500 over invoice less than 6 weeks from launch. Either way you're set, hang around and see if any '08s are on the lots you want, that way, you can go below invoice since the dealer will be itching to get it off his lot. Otherwise, you can order an '09 and who knows what improvements are in store for the '09.

03-12-2008, 03:38 AM	#7
GeorgeWrx Amateur STI Driver Posts: 48 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats the latest one can place an order for an 08? My dealer said the 09's are getting an upgraded sound system.