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5168 messages, Last post on Jul 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
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 My buying story, on a 07 SE with sunroof added, I just paid 18.5K, this included all the rebates including the $500 Hyundai financing which I did not want but to get another $500 off I finally thought why not? I will pay it off asap, dealer said to wait at least 3 months. Not sure if this is a good deal or not but I just got fed up squabbling over a few hundred and was ready to bail out until they finally dropped a few hundred off to get it to this final price. I still have to pay the sales tax (in RI it is at 7%) and the registration fees. They had it on the lot at 20.3K marked down from 23k (not that that means much)
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I bought 07 Sonata GLS w/XM with premium pakcage in powder white pearl color. MSRP was 20030. After dealing with couple of dealers, I got car for $14758 + Tax + DMV + $55 doc fee after $2500 + $500 HFMC rebate. I am in sacramento area. After driving for three days, I am really happy with car. Nice features at much better price compared to Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. |
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Replying to: dcpatel (May 23, 2006 7:14 pm)
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After negotiating the price for an 07 Sonata GLS, we went to the last stop at finance manager's office. He sat behind a computer punching keys and blurting out numbers real quick at us, you know, the car price, minus rebate, plus tax, doc fee, title etc... An he threw out a final total dollar amount. I tried to jot down the numbers, and to add them up by hand. The finance manager looked at us impatiently as if we were wasting his time. But guess what, his number was wrong, $100 more. I pointed that out, and he said "oops, must have hit the wrong key". Yeah right! (I knew by his quick response that he was wrong on purpose.) I read somewhere (maybe this forum) that this was a standard ploy to scam you. If they get caught, oops, "honest" mistake. If not, you are robbed. So potential buyers beware, bring with you a calculator or do it by hand, double check everything before signing that line. |
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Replying to: joedie (Aug 13, 2007 7:22 pm)
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Replying to: dcpatel (Aug 14, 2007 9:33 am) |
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Replying to: joedie (Aug 14, 2007 9:40 am) |
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Replying to: dcpatel (May 23, 2006 7:14 pm) I've come to realize from these posts that it is possible to get in upwards of $1800+ under invoice on an '07 before even applying rebates (e.g., Towne Hyundai). I also understand dealer/salesman tactics and to watch for hidden fees, etc (this would be my 3rd new car purchase in 6 years). What I'm getting a little confused about now are the rebates; $2500 basic, then of course there is the potential for military, college graduate etc. Currently at Hyundai's web site I only see the HMFC $500 available as an "OR" not an "AND". In other words, $2500 rebate and cash/conventional rate financing, OR $500 rebate combined with special rate HMFC financing. How are some of you getting $2500 + $500 combined? What rate do you get offered when you do that? Are there early payoff penalties and if so what is the minimum term requirement? In any case I too am looking at 07 GLS I4 Auto with at least the premium package and mats, maybe more depending on a particular dealer's selection. For comparison I have also looked at '07 Accords which can be had for a very good deal relative to what one usually gets from Honda, but still more than Sonata with less equipment. Also looked at Kia Optima which mates the I4 to the 5 spd auto which Sonata only offers on V6 models. Problem with Optima is that there is far less selection and ABS/ESC is optional with hardly any availability. You can price-even the GLS that I am considering with an Optima LX I4 auto equipped with appearance package and ESC (Hyundai has XM and power drivers seat versus alloys, fog lights and 5spd auto for the Kia), but because of little availability, there are likely no deals like Hyundai's. I am in SW Ohio (Cinci-Dayton-Columbus). Anyone experienced with Superior Fairfield in Cinci. Also I travel to western PA often; anyone have experiences with Bowser on Route 51. These are some dealers that still have selection. Thank you everyone. Your posts are very helpful to say the least. If I strike I will post details that hopefully the next purchaser can use to their advantage.
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Replying to: dcpatel (Aug 14, 2007 10:25 am)
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Replying to: atlbuyer (Aug 12, 2007 4:14 am) Other than Jim Ellis did you try any other dealer. Thanks.
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