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Replying to: haebby (Oct 06, 2008 2:37 pm) "Is it common that Hyundai itself is keeping cars in their warehouse/lot for so many months? Thanks!" HMMA (Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama) was cranking out the Santa Fes and Sonatas pretty fast the beginning of the year. Literally, as they roll off the line another company takes control of the vehicles. This company preps the cars/SUVs for shipment then loads them onto trucks to be shipped to various storage lots in Montgomery (and a few in Columbus, GA, too.) From there, the vehicles are processed and placed on appropriate trucks/rail cars to be delivered to dealers around the country (note that models destined for Canada are built in Montgomery then shipped to Canada.) The build dates and the on the lot dates can vary drastically, for several reasons including: Dealer orders Custom orders - believe it or not, your vehicle ordered from the factory was probably already built when the dealer submits the paperwork, the shipper then checks inventory and arranges shipping of your vehicle, along with other vehicles destined for your dealer and others near by Sales figures - when gas prices shot up faster than a diabetic's blood sugar in a Hershey's store guess what vehicle was not really in demand... that's right, the Santa Fe. It's a lot easier to store built vehicles and the ones scheduled to come off the line for the next 2-4 weeks than it is to stop all together and focus solely on Sanatas. Proximity to HMMA - obviously the southern states will get vehicles built sooner than states way out west or Hawaii or Alaska. Besides, for years the Southern states were Hyundai's largest market so the established dealers in the South got pick of the litter and larger inventories (much to their chagrin now, since next model year inventories are based on previous model year sales...) Building to trends - say green was the hot color last model year. Well a good portion of the next model year will be built in that popular color. Trim levels are done the same way - you'll have to wait for a base AWD model, but will have your pick of the mid-level 2WD model. When trends change, the models already built get stored until dealers order them to build up inventory. (My stepdad works at HMMA, that's my source.) |
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Replying to: ncsu602 (Oct 21, 2008 7:49 am) |
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working with a dealership in Richmond, Va. to purchase a new 08 Santa Fe Limited FWD only options are wheel locks, mud flaps and mats. MSRP is $30,800. Currently at 25,200 out the door. Comments? Good deal?
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Replying to: pamcaulfie (Sep 06, 2008 10:24 am) Ethanol or real gas is a government mandate in most parts of the country. Here in the north east we have had it for years. E-10 does reduce mpg by about 10%. Colder temps, usually around 50* also decrease mpg. |
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Replying to: iamscharles (Oct 01, 2008 7:43 pm) Most cars, stolen by the pro's, are stolen to be chopped and parted out. The etching can be wiped out. Remember there is the VIN on the dashboard visible from the outside on the driver side. The most etching can do is prevent a piece of glass from being removed in a chop job and being sold as new glass. Whatever discount some insurance companies might offer for window etching, remember it is limited to the "theft portion" of the premium (called "comprehensive" or "damage other than collision"). Whether this discount is touted by a dealer or an insurance company, it doesn't mean squat unless someone lives in a very high crime area or has a super expensive car. (I am an insurance agent representing more than one company.) |
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Replying to: bahston17 (Nov 26, 2008 3:09 pm) |
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| Are there any dealers you can recommend for the central Texas area? I am trying to get an '08 Santa Fe at a price others are paying but the dealers in my area just laugh it off saying they aren't legit. | |
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So ive been emailing some dealers around my area, telling them that i am looking at a Limited AWD with Touring/NAV Pkg. MSRP is $34,245 inclu dest. Invoice is $32,151 inclu dest. i told them that I am willing to only pay under invoice, and then add the $3,500 Hyundai Rebate. One dealer told me that he could deal with me at invoice, is this good? Or could i actually go under invoice, i mean at Fitzmall is going for close to $6,000 under invoice which is awesome. What deals have you guys gotten if you dont mind sharing, on a SF like this one ir similar. Or how much have you gone under invoice? Thanks
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Any dealers you would recommend in the Twin Cities, MN area that are willing to negotiate? Thoughts on what we should be paying for the vehicle?
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Replying to: player4 (Dec 04, 2008 2:34 pm) I think you answered your own question! If Fitzmall can beat the price of any dealer by $6000 in your area what are you waiting for? When I bought my '07 I told dealers outright what Fitzmall would sell for and asked them to meet the price. The dealer I bought from was actually slightly lower than Fitz including what my costs would be to travel to Maryland and back. I don't know where you live, but for $6000 you can do a lot of flying and take time off work without pay and still be way ahead of the local dealer's price by dealing with Fitzmall. And no, I'm not associated with them in any way.
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