Sign In Join 



Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

3257 messages,  Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 10:41 PM

You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? Hyundai Elantra, Hatchback, Sedan


Messages Page 318 of 326
1
...
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
...
326
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#3169 of 3257
Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [robnessmonster] by backy
Aug 20, 2009 (7:28 am)
Reply

Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 20, 2009 7:21 am)

But how many of those are SEs? I see quite a few GLSes on lots, but since the current generation debuted in late 2006, I've seen maybe two SEs on dealer lots. It was nearly impossible to find one to test drive. And this is a big metro area (Twin Cities) with several Hyundai dealers.
#3170 of 3257
Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [backy] by robnessmonster
Aug 20, 2009 (7:59 am)
Reply

Replying to: backy (Aug 20, 2009 7:28 am)

Hi, backy. Right now, the dealership I'm hoping to land a deal with has about 10 SEs on the lot (3 of them loaded with premium package 5). How many of these can they sell by next weekend with the 2010s around the corner? Your guess is as good as mine, but I'm hoping they will want to clear whatever is left at the end of next week. So odd though that I tried giving them a serious offer on the phone just the other day and they're still sticking to their guns that "Elantras are hot sellers, so we're not going to discount them any further." So I'm going to follow the board's advice and hope they change their tune when I show up in person with a check in hand next Saturday.
 
To be honest, the best offers I have received are from smaller dealerships who don't have much inventory at all. I figure the elephant would've offered the best deal, but we'll see how timing and REAL supply/demand factor into my purchase.
#3171 of 3257
Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [robnessmonster] by backy
Aug 20, 2009 (8:43 am)
Reply

Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 20, 2009 7:59 am)

One factor to consider is how many units the dealer sells in a month. If it's a volume dealer, 10 SEs may not be very many. If it's a small dealer, 2-3 might be more than they want on the lot at any one time.
 
It will be interesting to see if Mr. Big Dealer sings a different song around about Aug. 28 or so, which is good timing I think. May not be good to wait for the last day of the month--if the dealer has made its sales targets by then, or has no hope of doing so, they may not be especially incented to make a great deal.
#3172 of 3257
Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [backy] by robnessmonster
Aug 20, 2009 (9:03 am)
Reply

Replying to: backy (Aug 20, 2009 8:43 am)

Thanks for your continued advice, backy. I agree - since this is the largest Hyundai dealer in the area, they are most definitely a high volume seller and who knows how comfortable they are with having ten 2009 SEs on their lot, not including all the GLS models.
 
I'm planning on heading up on the 28th or 29th to try and close a deal. Does anyone have any more pointers they could share to help me in my negotiations? For example, lets say that by the end of the month, they still have 8-9 SEs on the lot. I'm thinking that will put me in a stronger position, but then again, I don't know how cocky these guys are if they really moved a lot of cars thanks to Cash for Clunkers early this month. If that's the case, I imagine they could possibly hold out and try to sell the car barely below MSRP. If that's the case, I may be forced to walk but I definitely gotta try though.
 
And I gotta admit I'm still sketchy on whether or not I should offer 16,500 for a vehicle that is scheduled to have the following years model come out in a few weeks. If they try to get me to pay MSRP for a 09, might as well wait and get a 2010 for the same, right? That's why I'm just really hoping that they'll give me a deal on a loaded 09 next week. But now I'm wondering if I should offer less, more, or if that's a fair amount. I just don't want to get hosed and regret my decision...
#3173 of 3257
Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [robnessmonster] by alamocity
Aug 20, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Reply

Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 20, 2009 7:21 am)

I live in San Antonio and as to how far I'd be willing to drive that depends on the deal the dealership would be offering. Haven't priced the Elantra locally in a while as my primary focus has been on the Sonata but the CARS program has elevated the price on them quite a bit. I'd be happy with the SE model without any of the add on packages and from what i've read the CARS program will be ending soon as the dealer association is saying the money is gone already.
#3174 of 3257
Better hurry by boomnhower
Aug 20, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Reply
CARS is ending Monday so you better get a deal in the next couple days. The dealers are going to know this as well so you may not get as good of a deal as a couple days ago but its still going to be better than you would ever do sans CARS. ">link title
#3175 of 3257
Re: Better hurry [boomnhower] by tenpin288
Aug 20, 2009 (1:23 pm)
Reply

Replying to: boomnhower (Aug 20, 2009 12:55 pm)

here's some info on the annoucement
 
http://www.cars.gov/
 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32490342/ns/business-autos/
 
 
#3176 of 3257
Re: Better hurry [tenpin288] by jackas11
Aug 20, 2009 (5:55 pm)
Reply

Replying to: tenpin288 (Aug 20, 2009 1:23 pm)

I'm glad that I got my natural khaki and grey interior SE with automatic, silver pin stripes, floor mats, Ipod cable and cargo tray for $11034 OTD (including a $4500 cash for clunkers). I closed on July 24th. I was also fortunate enough to get the financing at 3.5% for three years from my credit union (total interest is like $575). Man, I see that prices have gone WAY UP since then.
 
I live in DFW and the tax rate is .0625 and doc fee was $50. License and other stuff was was something like $275. I think my total closing costs were only $850. The $4500 in Texas is not taxable so that helped a lot. In addition, I'll be able to get 20% of the taxes back from the IRS.
#3177 of 3257
Re: Better hurry [jackas11] by robnessmonster
Aug 20, 2009 (7:37 pm)
Reply

Replying to: jackas11 (Aug 20, 2009 5:55 pm)

Well there went my plans! I didn't think that C4C would be ending so soon. So, that means that dealerships might be swamped this weekend and I would more than likely have to pay close to sticker for my preferred vehicle.
 
$17,900 for a 2009 Elantra SE with sunroof/leather interior? Even if I take advantage of Cash for Clunkers, just seems like I would be overpaying. Decisions, decisions...
#3178 of 3257
Re: Better hurry [robnessmonster] by joegiant
Aug 21, 2009 (1:53 am)
Reply

Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 20, 2009 7:37 pm)

How much life ya got left in the clunker? You're right. If you go into the dealership this weekend might resemble Custer at Lil' Big Horn. Not good. Maybe let some time pass now 'til the feeding frenzy is over and see if ol' Uncle Sap comes back sometime in the future (next year's an election year afterall) with another give-away. Just make sure to keep 'er insured and registered!!!

Messages Page 318 of 326
1
...
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
...
326
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement