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#41 of 16377 Is it worth it to travel out of state for a car by akangl Jan 18, 2001 (5:46 pm)
Ok, here is my story or whatever you want to call it. I need to trade down out of a 1999 Nissan Quest SE to a small car that I can pay off in 2 years. I plan to sell the Quest on my own, I don't think I will have a problem since it is a very clean, low mileage van. There are 2 Honda dealers in the state of Alaska and I have had dealings with both, some good, some bad. My biggest problem is the 10% market adjustment that they feel justified in charging and if you succeed in talking them out of that its hard to get a car for less than MSRP. Ok, before I go any further I have been in car sales for about 6 months and decided the 85 mile one way drive to work wasn't fun so I moved on to something that required less traveling. That being said I have seen people saying that they paid $24,000 for a Nissan Quest SE same as mine which I paid $26,000 for, MSRP was $28,250 and it was a leftover 99 in June of 2000. This has got me wondering if I can get a better deal on the car I want to buy......2001 Honda Civic EX 5-spd with side airbags, if I go to say Washington. Several of my friends have done that and say they got a much better deal. Any comments? I don't want to seem like an inconsiderate buyer, I am quite the opposite, I am very easy to deal with and not at all unrealistic, however I will go to Washington if I can get a better deal. At least the 2 Honda dealerships up here are owned by 2 different people, the 2 Nissan dealers are owned by the same guy.
#42 of 16377 re# 41 by vida27 Jan 19, 2001 (3:28 am)
I grew up in Palmer, Alaska but live in Oregon now. It is tough to buy cars in Ak because of the lack of competition. On the other hand, buying a car in WA or OR is tough becuase the drive back to AK is long (2500 miles), gas is expensive in Canada (4.00 per gallon), and the ALCAN will beat the hell out of your brand new car. Tough call. I would get on the internet and see what kind of price you can get for your dream car. Compare that to what you can get in AK. If you can save a bunch of money by coming to the lower 48, then do it. Otherwise it probably isn't worth the hassle. I bought my 2001 Honda Accord EX V6 in Portland for 300 under invoice. It was a very satisfying deal. If you could get a similar deal on your civic, it might be worth the trip. Plus, you could show the AK dealers the consequences of price gouging.
#43 of 16377 also by vida27 Jan 19, 2001 (3:29 am)
It seems like everyone in the area charges some sort of a 'market adjustment'. Other than for high demand cars like the S2000, they aren't really serious about it. Personally, I find the practice to be repugnant.
#44 of 16377 Hey vida27 by frag235 Jan 19, 2001 (10:45 am)
Wow...that's a great price for an EX V6. How'd you buy if from? Did you negotiate yourself, or go thru a broker?
#45 of 16377 DEALER INCENTIVE &/OR SPECIAL FINANCING by kbynot Jan 20, 2001 (6:54 pm)
FROM THIS WEBSITE I DISCOVERED THERE IS A CURRENT DEALER INCENTIVE ON 2001 9.3 SAAB. FROM THE DEALERS ADVERTISING I KNOW SAAB IS ALSO OFFERING 2.9% FINANCING ON THE 2001'S. THE SALESPERSON TELLS ME IT'S AN EITHER/OR PROPOSITION.....IS THIS TRUE ? OR SHOULD I BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE A GOOD CHUNK OF THE DEALER INCENTIVE AND GET MY CONSUMER FINANCING DEAL ? THANKS
#46 of 16377 IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE HIM... by isellhondas Jan 21, 2001 (11:23 am)
WHY DON'T YOU ASK TO SPEAK TO HIS MANAGER?   IT COULD JUST BE A "SAAB" STORY!
#47 of 16377 Re: DEALER INCENTIVE &/OR SPECIAL FINANCING by Car_man HOST Jan 21, 2001 (8:19 pm)
Kbynot, the person that you spoke with at this dealership was telling you the truth. The Dealer Cash that Saab currently has available on the 2001 9-3 may not be used in conjunction with any promotional lease or finance contracts. It would be way too expensive for Saab to allow consumers to combine finance rates as low as 2.9% with thousands of dollars in cash.   Car_Man Host Smart Shoppers / FWI Message Boards
#48 of 16377 Deposits by tsctom Jan 28, 2001 (1:38 pm)
Please excuse me if this has been asked before.   We ordered a common, saleable version of an import car, and the mfg hasn't filled the order yet (No VIN, the car is not in port.)   Circumstances have changed, and I need to move on a purchase. Found the car at another dealer, who won't trade with dealer #1.   Is it fair to ask for my deposit back? Again, the car has not been allocated to dealer #1 yet.
#49 of 16377 tsctom by audia8q Jan 28, 2001 (3:47 pm)
Alot depends on the dealer. I would talk to the manager and explain your situation...If the car isnt that uncommon they should be able to get one somewhere.   Rich
#50 of 16377 deposits by mvargo1 Jan 30, 2001 (9:09 am)
I don't know where you live but, in PA deposits are refundable up until the day you actually leave with the car. So hey you gotta do what you gotta do. If you need the car right now and someone else has it go ahead and ask for your money back.

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