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Replying to: nthe (Apr 23, 2007 1:17 pm) And when they don't match the paint, or the door ding isn't quite removed, or the remote body shop does a crappy job, everybody shrugs their shoulders and says that they did the best that they could. And you don't have a salesman, sales manager, of GM who give a crap because they did not get enough money on the sale. And, money drives it all. So, you may save on the front end, but, as happened with our purchase, the dealership will leave you hanging. You saved on the purchase, but they've got what little money they'll get from you and they'll move on to new customers. Been there, done that. We may have paid a little more at our full service dealer, but they bend over backwards to make sure that we are happy. For the few dollars more per month, I'll pay the extra to gain some dealership support. They want my business in the future. I don't choose the professionals who provide the things I rely on by the cheapest available. That includes my doctor, my dentist, and the folks who service my car. I don't want to be ripped off, but I do want quality professional work at a reasonable price. Perhaps I'm painting with a very broad brush, but my experience with our previous 'discount' dealer was so awful, that I will shop for more than just price in the future. And, no, I'm not affiliated with a dealership - I'm just a customer who learned an expensive and unpleasant lesson. 
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Replying to: flwonder (Apr 23, 2007 12:43 pm) Yeah, I know there isn't a lot of detailed information there. But the bottom line is still the bottom line (as long as the vehicle quoted it the one I drive off the lot). The $24,114 price tag does not include tax, title, or license fees. Price includes all applicable rebates. My experience with internet (and fax prior to that) salespeople is that its a better starting point then just walking in the door and doin the whole song and dance. Plus, its far less time consuming. You already have a much lower established number to work with. My experience has also been that once you get this number, though - there is very little negotiation room. Since these internet sales managers claim they are already giving you the best price possible (they certainly do come in lower than the floor salesman who start much higher and then are prepared to "do battle" - hey its their job). I recieved a second quote from another dealer (via internet request) A lease on an AWD Santa Fe SE with everything in the payment except 1st month and DMV fees is $434/month. The cost to purchase the vehicle would be $24519 including the factory rebate. These prices are good until April 30 2006. I'm sure the 2006 date is just a typo  As you can see, the purchase price of this quote is $400 higher. No doubt the dealer adding in a bit more profit for himself. He does mention the "tax" in the lease, however. Of course that is how I would do it. Everything in the monthly payment. I'm glad to read the inventories are stacking up. I too am going to wait until the end of May to make my deal. Please keep posting your thoughts and experiences here in this forum, though. Reading your messages have been a big help. |
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Go to FitzMall, http://www.fitzmall.com/, and find a comparable car then take the numbers to local dealers. My experience is that some dealers will reject the offer out of hand but that others will accept the offer. I recently purchased a Sante Fe Limited at Fizt's price from a local dealer. Take a copy of part of the Fizt ad when you go shopping.
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I'm a new-comer when it comes to buying a car, and negotiating a fair price. I've got my eye on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3L GL FWD w/ Leather Package. The starting MSRP for this model in Canada is $31,445. I visited a dealer today where I was more so interested in comparing some of the different models available, but to give me an idea he costed out the model above. He took the MSRP ($31,445) and added: $1,595 for delivery and destination (freight) $100 air conditioning tax $75 gov't fuel tax $4560 tax (14%) ... for a painful grand total of $37,775! Yuck?! Now, I know that's just a high starting point; but I really don't know what price range I should be targeting from there. I was hoping to benefit from this month's "blue ribbon event" where they claim to give a $500 credit on Santa Fe FWD vehicles, and are also offering 0% financing for a 36-month payment plan. Anyone have any advice?? This is my first new car purchase ever...  Thanks...
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Replying to: toyotafreek (Apr 24, 2007 11:43 am) 
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Replying to: rye2 (Apr 24, 2007 5:23 pm) Good luck!
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Replying to: guyf (Apr 25, 2007 4:20 am)
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Replying to: rye2 (Apr 25, 2007 3:11 pm) |
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Glad I'm not looking to acquire a Santa Fe as a Canadian resident! That is a huge differential in price. I don't get it - Korean boats can't find their way to Canadian shores?
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Replying to: dave_h2 (Apr 26, 2007 9:27 am) Canadians can purchase a Santa Fe in the US and probably save about 5000 dollars ! |
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