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2635 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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Hi lshirley2 Thanks for the reply. Nice to hear that other's are having the sameor similar expieriences with Hyundai. The only other dealer that came close to Hyundai was Jeep / Eagle. I swore when I bought my last car it would be the last NEW vehicle I paid that much money for. MY first choice was the Pontiac Aztec but they wouldn't budge on the ugly things. So I checked the net and looked at all the forums and found this one. Then test drove the Santa Fe. The rest as they say, is history. Not a Jaguar by any means but certainly a great value. Even if the resale doesn't hold up it's not a big deal. I'll drive it after the wife gest tired of it and buys a new one? I HATE diriving her old Eagle TSi ! Thanks again for the feed back. I've noticed that for most part everythting has been very positive. I take that as a very good sign. Check out some of the other boards and see what I mean. Sincerely, Richard |
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lshirley2 Hi I'm also looking at Santa Fes in Houston. Could you tell me what dealership you got yours from, how they treated, what model you have and how much it cost you? Thanks |
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| Hall4, I contacted Autonation on the internet and they sent me to Charlie Thomas on the Gulf freeway, near Almea mall. The Salesman was really great. I went for a test drive, told them to write it up and in an hour I drove out. The total drive out for a 2001 GLS fwd sandstone, was $20,555. I really love driving this car. | |
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I had posted previously my experience. And how I thought my salesman was trying to get my sale by giving me a delivery time which was unrealistic. I guess I am going to concede a little. I talked to the sales manager last night and they have my Pewter V6 GLS FWD on the way and I should have it the week of Feb. 19. Only about 1 week longer than what was promised. I'll keep you posted if that happens. I am conceding a little because I called dealers in the Chicago area and they thought I was nuts. One guy said he would be surprised if I got my 2WD V6 before May since they are so rare. I hope I prove him wrong. Kim |
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I may have been unclear in previous post. I have on order 2WD V6 GLS in Pewter. I entitled it LAUGHING AT ME because out of the 5 dealers I called in the Chicago area 4 told me I would not be able to find what I want and 1 actually laughed at me( the guy who said I wouldn't get my SF till May) Kim |
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This being my first new car ever (I am 31) I was nervous about buying one but I did a lot of research and went to a few dealers who had a take it or leave it attitude. I went home and read some more.. then i went on the offensive, I walked into a dealer... told him what I wanted in the car and what I would pay for it. I had my numbers in hand to back me up and the deal was done. I got it for $900(something) under MSRP plus they threw in pinstiping (because the striped it without asking me) and they axed the dealer prep. Informed buyers have power. No wait for delivery, they had the Sandstone GLS with pkg 11 right in the showroom. Now we are LOVING it. Hopefully the love will last. Keith |
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<<that deal would not have happened anywhere in the country. >> Wanna Bet? I did about the same on my wife's Santa Fe. Know what you want, have the numbers in hand and don't back down. They can take it or leave it and there are a lot of good dealers out there who know that they will still make a decent profit on the car at that price AND more than likely have a very satisfied customer who will return for service regularly. Customer good will goes along way towards future sales. Not everyone will be as well informed but they will still come back to buy from that dealer. Why? Because someone recommended them HIGHLY! Finding a good car dealership is like winning the lottery. But once you win you you tend to be damn happy and you tell people. That equals increased sales and a bigger profits. Sell one or two for a bit over invoice, keep the 3% or 2% that Hyundai gives them and the rest shall follow. Larger dealerships are more apt to do this than smaller ones. But it does happen, and it has happened. Worry not, they never lose money. The dealer I bought from had more than twenty Santa Fe's on his lot when I bought mine. Went back yesterday and he had none. Good sales I'd say. But when the ship comes in he will get a lot more of them than he had the last time. My two cents and take it or leave it. I'd be careful in the future about basically calling someone a liar. Sincerely, Richard. |
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| I believe the pricing. I bought my first Santa Fe for $99.00 over dealer involce. The first dealer I visited would not budge from MSRP. The second dealer wanted $2,000 over MSRP for "extras". The third dealer had many more on the lot and without much pushing went to $99.00 over invoice. I imagine it depends on where you live and how much competition dealers have. By just traveling 25 miles I saved thousands. Will I have my service done there even though it is a longer drive? Yes. Will I recommend this dealer to friends? I already have. Best of all, I am so happy with the dealer and the Santa Fe that I returned a month later and bought a second. Keith, I hope you enjoy your Santa Fe, you did well. | |
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