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Replying to: johnsodyssey1 (Sep 17, 2007 6:16 pm) Here's another hint, dealers are offering the $2,500 rebate on 2008's. When my salesman couldnt find the 2007 Platinum, he said "ah well, we'll just have to take a hit on a 08." I asked, you can do that? He said, "if your gonna buy it, we're gonna sell it to you" Not to mention, they will be remodelling the Sonata for 09, so negotiate accordingly. Just know, the 08 will have everything the Platinum has, but it wont be a Platinum(they were only made in 07) Good luck, and its a great car... you'll love it! |
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Replying to: fatm1ke (Sep 11, 2007 10:38 am) "The tactic "this price will stand until tomorrow" is bogus. They're trying to make you feel like you're getting a special deal and want you to make a quick purchase. Look around and find what model and features you want. Once you've picked out a car you want, go to edmunds.com and price the car in your zip code with the options you want. Doing this will give you the invoice price of the car, and the price other people are generally paying. I'd set a goal of paying edmunds invoice price, minus rebates, plus tax/title. Contact dealerships by email/phone and see what they're offering. Most of the time you will get a otd price $1,500-$2,500 more than what it costs them. If you're happy with invoice + tax/title - rebates then give them that price, and say you won't buy unless they will meet it. If they don't, talk to a different dealership, see what they say. Once they know you're willing to buy the vehicle, the price being the only problem, they will meet your requirement, or they will get as close as they truly can. Once you get the price you want, don't be afraid to again call up their competitors and see if you can get another $100+ off or so, maybe some free oil changes, etc. That's up to you though, even when they seem like they won't budge, there's usually something more you can squeeze out of them If the dealership gives you a guilt trip claiming they aren't making any money because you're getting the car for invoice and not paying any other fees - play them the worlds smallest violin. Dealers make money by getting those vehicles off the lot, holdback, inventives, etc..they're doing fine. The salesman may be disappointed because he's not making $1,000+ by selling you an overpriced vehicle, but F him, let him overcharge someone who is willing to pay more for having their asses kissed. Don't be afraid to walk out, 9 times out of 10 if you can't work out a deal they will call you back offering you a lower price. Just don't rush a purchase." Thanks, fatm1ke, for adding much needed reality and sanity to this public forum.
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Replying to: worldly (Sep 29, 2007 7:59 am) It's not bogus. The price stands until the next day...but if you don't buy at that price today it will be lowered...nine times out of ten...tomorrow. But you knew that. Or should have. |
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I read that after you buy a new car, Hyundai will send you a dealership satisfaction survey. Well, it's been almost three months since we bought a new 07 Sonata GLS I4Auto, and we have not received anything yet. My questions are: a) Anyone out there who bought new and did not receive the survey form? Has anyone tried to contact Hyundai USA to get one? b) If you did receive survey forms, how long did it take from the date of purchase?
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Replying to: schandai (Sep 29, 2007 5:33 pm) My advice is don't sweat it. If it comes fill it out send it in. If it doesn't come don't worry. |
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Ithink that the surveys are sent out randomly. We got one when we bought our '05 Mazda 3s but not when we got our '06 Civic. And from the two earlier posters and the fact that neither got the survey just leads me to believe it's a random choice on the part of the manufacturer. The Sandman 
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I got an offer for (2.4L, I4) 08 Sonata Ltd/w mats for 21,500 OTD in NJ.. Is this a good deal? Also, can I get HMFC financing with the $1000 rebate? |
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Replying to: worldly (Sep 29, 2007 7:59 am) no hyundai new car salesperson is making 1000+ on a new hyundai, there just isn't that kind of markup in these cars. Most of the new hyundai, the salesperson is making a mini if you buy at invoice or sticker.
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Replying to: nthe (Oct 01, 2007 9:54 am) I assume you work in the business since you called the money the salesmen makes off the deal a "mini". I paid under invoice for my Hyundai, the salesman told me he's only making $100 on the sale and asked if I get a phone call from the dealership after the sale to put in a good word for him. He was a good guy, so I did. I don't know if he was blowing smoke up my ass, but if it was true, I imagine he would of made a lot more than $100 if I would have paid 2.5k more at sticker.
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Replying to: fatm1ke (Oct 01, 2007 4:52 pm) If that isn't the case, how can dealerships like Towne Hyundai and Fitzmall continually offer UNDER invoicepricing month after month, year after year
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