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How much should I be paying for a 2008 Sonata V6 SE on the road? I don't wish to add any extra options. BTW I'm ok to pick up the car in Omaha,NE or Dallas,TX...either location is ok with me. Thx |
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Replying to: underwoodskee (Feb 25, 2008 7:38 pm) I did buy my car from them a few weeks ago (good experience). I started looking for Sonatas last year in April, and I contacted Fitzmall back then because I had seen a new V6 SE on their website for a really low price. So I called and it turns out that that particular SE was a demo with a few thousand miles on the odo. Still it was listed on their website among the new Sonatas, and their was no indication that it was a demo (probably because technically it had never been titled.) So I'm wondering that those one or two less expensive V6 Ltd ones on their website are demos. They are like a grand cheaper than most other same model V6 Limited.
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I'm willing to travel if need be, but the best I can find on a 2008 SE with auto transmission is $19,800 OTD--so right about $18,000 before tax and license. That price includes the $2,000. I haven't got the car yet, as I'm hoping that maybe as the 09's start getting into lots, Hyundai will increase the incentives. Maybe to $2,500 AND some good financing. Does anyone know of a dealer that could beat 18k for a 08 SE with auto trans? Also, does anyone recall what incentives were at year end or maybe when Hyundai rolled out the 2008's? Any help would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I live in Northern California. Thanks |
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Replying to: gabebalazs (Feb 26, 2008 8:02 am) At delivery, the 6mi. on the odo matched the purchase info faxed to me eariler, however, when signing the paperwork I noticed a form entitled "Disclosure of Prior Vehicle Use for Dealership or Commercial Purposes and/or Acknowledgment of Disclosure by Dealer of Damage to Motor Vehicle". Uh oh, chalk one up for the negative surprise team... The explanation offered: dealers must designate at the time of order with manufacturer whether the vehicle use is intended for demo, rental or dealer lease use (as opposed to sold as "new"). If demo, I believe they said in MD the vehicle can have as much as 20k. and still be sold as a demo. My car had been ordered rental or dealer lease use. From what I recall, the rental/lease cars are purchased by Fitz's Rental/Lease division -a separate subsidiary than the new car dealer- then 'rented' to the new car dealer for use as loaner plan vehicles in their service dept. Typically, after a set number of miles, these vehicles are then sold to the dealer's used car division and offered for sale on the used car lot. Apparently, I was lucky in that the car I wanted and bought was destined to go the rental > loaner > used car route, but I just happened to step in before they had an opportunity to place it in service. Interestingly, the demo/rental/lease description was displayed on the vehicle manufacturer's window sticker. I have bought many, many new vehicles in several states over the past 30+ years and never seen this before. I wonder if it is a disclosure required in MD but not all other states? To wrap up a long story, one of Fitz dealers had to purchase the vehicle from their rental/lease division before they could sell it to me and the paperwork reflects that. Am I concerned or mad about not knowing this before hand? Not really. As a business owner I understand trying to explain every tiny, little nuance -particularly details that have absolutely no impact on the end result- often serves only to confuse and put off a potential customer. In no way did I receive anything less than I expected, and in every way my questions were addressed in direct, straightforward fashion. In my mind it is a non-issue, although if it allowed them to give me an even higher discount all the better! Frankly, I am not accustomed to giving high marks to auto dealers but the staff at Fitzgerald Hyundai in Gaithersburg, MD earns my highest A+ accolades for professionalism and friendliness. I'm not surprised to hear you had a positive experience as well. With each and every contact, they went out of their way to provide an non-confrontational purchase and unbeatable price. My only fault found was they did not pre-activate the XM radio service, no biggie. Based on my experience, I would not hesitate to return or refer them business.
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Replying to: lightfootfl (Feb 27, 2008 10:39 am)
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Replying to: lightfootfl (Feb 27, 2008 10:39 am)
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Replying to: dholly (Feb 26, 2008 3:46 pm)
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Replying to: gabebalazs (Feb 27, 2008 10:45 am) |
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