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Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [robnessmonster]
by alamocity
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Aug 20, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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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.
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Better hurry
by boomnhower
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Aug 20, 2009 (12:55 pm)
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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
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Re: Better hurry [boomnhower]
by tenpin288
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Aug 20, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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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/
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Re: Better hurry [tenpin288]
by jackas11
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Aug 20, 2009 (5:55 pm)
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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.
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Re: Better hurry [jackas11]
by robnessmonster
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Aug 20, 2009 (7:37 pm)
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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...
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Re: Better hurry [robnessmonster]
by joegiant
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Aug 21, 2009 (1:53 am)
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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!!!
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Re: Better hurry [joegiant]
by robnessmonster
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Aug 21, 2009 (7:05 am)
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Replying to: joegiant (Aug 21, 2009 1:53 am)
Fortunately, I probably have about 2 years left in my clunker. It's in rough shape though, so that's why I would have preferred to get a vehicle this summer. But just like you said,anyone who goes in looking for a deal this weekend is heading for an ambush. The dealers know they have any C4C customers bent over a barrel and are more than likely going to be sticking to MSRP, less any manufacturer rebates.
So, as of now, I'm probably just going to sit it out and see if there are any good deals towards the end of the year. I think once auto sales see a big drop in September, the auto industry will have to rally and offer some really good incentives to move more cars towards the end of the year.
If anyone takes advantage of C4C this weekend and has any positive reports to share, please let everyone know. Given the conditions, smart money says dealers won't budge, but maybe you can prove us wrong. I'd imagine once C4C is down with, prices will go back down and people will start hearing of deals that will resemble the pre-C4C era.
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Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [alamocity]
by robnessmonster
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Aug 21, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: alamocity (Aug 20, 2009 12:17 pm)
P.S.: By the way, for those of you in Texas, you can find pretty good GLS deals in the Houston area. I'd mention the specific lot, but the dealer asked me not to. Just know that if you drive around and stick to your guns, you can definitely work them down on a 2009 GLS. Hope this helps!
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Re: Better hurry [robnessmonster]
by backy
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Aug 21, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 20, 2009 7:37 pm)
Look at it as a financial equation. Figure it with the C4C money and without. Maybe assume you could get more of a discount after C4C ends. Factor in the actual trade value of your clunker. I'll bet you'll find you are better off with C4C than without. So if you have time to kill today or tomorrow, it wouldn't hurt to go in and take your best shot, see what happens.
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Re: Just got a quote on a 2009 Elantra GLS... [robnessmonster]
by alamocity
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Aug 21, 2009 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: robnessmonster (Aug 21, 2009 7:11 am)
Thanks I'll keep that in mind.
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