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Smart Shopper European Delivery Experiences, Advice and Info
251 messages, Last post on Jul 13, 2008 at 5:01 PM
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As per title. Thanks!
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Replying to: wibble (Sep 26, 2004 11:27 am) kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Sep 27, 2004 5:49 am)
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Hi Wibble - since you mentioned you used to work for Volvo in Sweden, maybe you can help... I am thinking about using the expat program (TDS) from Volvo for a new S40 since I am currently living in Denmark and will be returning to the US within a year. So, here are a couple of questions... Can I extend the car stay in Europe past 6 months, say on a month to month basis after the first 6 months? Also, is there any negotiation room in the Expat price, say for options or accessories? Thanks for your help in advance. |
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Replying to: wibble (Sep 28, 2004 7:25 pm) Any info would be much appreciated! |
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Replying to: pwilfred (Jan 17, 1999 9:23 pm) I also negotiated with another salesman from a different dealer and when I asked him how much I would save off the price of the same car if I used European Delivery, he hesitated for a second then said I save $3000. I wished him a good day and left. Delivery in Munich went off flawlessly and I recommend it to anyone especially if you intend to vacation in Europe. I didn't use my car on the vacation because I was reluctant to drive it around the French Riviera which was our destination. One look at their driving practices convinced me I'd made the right decision. Also, I needed the car back in the US as soon as possible The dealer I bought from mentioned nothing about tariffs or any other charges. |
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I'm interested in buying an S40 Volvo 2005 model. I have several questions. I understand the details of the OSD program. It sounds good. My questions are: 1) Is the OSD price negotiable? 2) I heard the price is reduced by 8% off Retail -- is that correct? 3) Can you lease an OSD car? 4) Will dealers attempt to take additional profit during the process of buying an OSD car by inserting fees, dealer installed parts, etc? 5) What "hidden costs" are there? Docking fees? Local taxes? Anything else? 6) this one's for fun -- what did any of you OSDers pay in total gax prices on one of your two week trips?  Thanks in advance! |
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Replying to: dkatlanta (Mar 27, 1999 3:02 am) A flat is paid to the Dealer.
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Replying to: costas (Jan 22, 2005 8:20 am) Thanks- K. |
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I'm considering buying a new Volvo S60R and getting it through Volvo's European Delivery Program. Obviously Edmund's True Market value isn't going to be of much use in my negotiating. Does anyone know if there are deals to be made on the price, even though it's much lower than the normal MSRP? What arguments can I use with the salesperson?
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