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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [cableguy06] by drdonrs
Nov 21, 2006 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: cableguy06 (Nov 21, 2006 6:42 pm)

When I bought my 2006 Sonata LX in Jan. I made the contact with the dealer via Edmunds. I knew exactly what the dealer's cost was including the hold back. I am a pretty good negotiator and indicated that I was going to finance part of the cost. First "difference" was the interest rate but we settled to my satisfaction. The papers were prepared and when I checked the final numbers there was the $500. Internet advertising fee added on. I put my pen in my pocket and made it clear that there was no deal if that fee remained. The sales manager came over and removed it quickly. Now you have to understand that I buy a car at the end of the month when they are pushing to do their "quota". The deal was perfect, so much so, that I bought a 2006 Azera Limited from the same dealer in August. I have become friendly with the sales manager and general manager and actually stop into the showroom every so often to chat. So you see, do your homework, and the buying experience can be a pleasant one. With both cars I negotiated a price and then indicated that I had a lease with 1 month left (2003 Acura TL's) on 2 cars and they took off the lease payment from the bottom line. If I were to get a "wiseguy" salesperson and or the dealership was trying to be "cute" I would get up and walk. Believe it or not they want to sell cars and if you have your checkbook at the ready, they will bend. Important to remember that they are in business to make a profit and are entitled to it, but within reason. Then everyone is happy.
Don
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [drdonrs] by cableguy06
Nov 21, 2006 (9:08 pm)
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Replying to: drdonrs (Nov 21, 2006 8:50 pm)

Amen brother
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [cableguy06] by sligg
Nov 22, 2006 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: cableguy06 (Nov 21, 2006 9:08 pm)

Amen brother!
 
And who is this wonderful, benevolent dealer that is so accomodating. Certainly not a NYC/Long Island dealer. Still they tried to sneak $500 past you. But you were sharp enough to spot this overt act of stealing because that's all it is...STEALING. But it's okay because it's called dealer negotiation. Bulls..t.
 
You make no mention of what you paid for the LX.
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [sligg] by jack47
Nov 22, 2006 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: sligg (Nov 19, 2006 11:54 am)

....If I remember, one of the dealers had a $299 doc fee preprinted on the contract. ....
 
When I bought my '95 Camry the contract had a charge of $59 for "computer fee" preprinted in bold lettering. The salesman said he couldn't do anything about that charge as it was preprinted.
 
I said "I can". And then crossed it out.
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [jack47] by sligg
Nov 22, 2006 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: jack47 (Nov 22, 2006 9:45 am)

My, my aren't car dealers imaginative. They have perfected the art of the FLEECE. The computer fee is a new one on me.
 
It just galls me when someone posts about the pleasant experience they had buying X car from Y dealer.
 
I will repeat from a previous post: You don't buy a car from a dealer; The dealer sells you a car.
 
And only when you agree to his numbers. How the f...can you win when you are playing a game that is rigged against you no matter what you think you know or how smart you are, or how good you are at negotiating. Yep! It's a stacked deck.
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [sligg] by backy
Nov 22, 2006 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: sligg (Nov 22, 2006 4:18 pm)

It just galls me when someone posts about the pleasant experience they had buying X car from Y dealer.
 
Why does someone else having a pleasant experience gall you? Some people intentionally don't try for the best deal because they don't want the hassles you are talking about here. They'd rather go to a no-haggle dealership, for example, than play all the games. They may wind up paying a few hundred bucks more for their car, but maybe they figure it's a fair trade for not having to deal with the aggravation that buyers like you go through.
 
I'm not saying they are right or you are wrong, it's just a different approach that works for some people.
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [backy] by miamixt
Nov 22, 2006 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 22, 2006 5:30 pm)

Remember Backy;
 
Sal has been to 13 greater New York City Hyundai dealers, and removed from each of them?.
 
Great response btw in that Sonata LX survey forum. I couldn't be happier with both the Car, and the price paid. I did find it interesting that J.D. Powers rated the Sonata 3rd in initial quality (out of 17), in fact the lowest Hyundai behind the Accord & the Camary in the Midsize segment. In the Large segment, the Azera is # 2, and in the compact segment the Elantra is #2, and in the Compact Multi-Activity Vehicle segment, the Hyundai Tucson is # 1. . Read it in the brand new Hyundai Smart Driver Magazine. Did you get that $40 coupon, good for any service at any dealer. I love that publication, and I love my LX!
 
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [miamixt] by cableguy06
Nov 22, 2006 (8:08 pm)
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Replying to: miamixt (Nov 22, 2006 6:46 pm)

How can you receive that magazine? Sounds like its worth it just for the coupon
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Re: 20,600 before tax/tags/title [miamixt] by trunvestr
Nov 23, 2006 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: miamixt (Nov 22, 2006 6:46 pm)

Yeah, I don't know how trying to sneak an extra $500 past a customer qualifies as a pleasant experience but I guess considering it he means it could have been worse. Still no out of the door price was given for the Sonata LX. The JD Powers rating pertains to the LX which is the 2006 model NOT 2007. I also agree that we are being SOLD a car as opposed to BUYING a car. I guess if we wait long enough the dealer and us will either agree on a price or they will be stuck with the merchandise or sell to someone less demanding. By the way the longer that car stays at the dealership there's a carrying cost.

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