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Replying to: southhavenjen (Apr 28, 2008 3:10 am) I'd imagine (based on some posts here) that both experiences could be had at the same dealership. As I related earlier this month, I fell into the latter category this time around. Yes, I typically research prospective major purchases to the nth degree, but frankly hadn't done much research on Hyundai's per se since I was more 'checking the box' of a test drive and establishing a baseline before moving onto more mainstream choices (Honda and Toyota). Three hours of test drives ('08 vs '09, I4 vs V6) later I appeared to have lucked into a 'too good to be true' deal on an '09 Sonata Limited V6 (priced $500 less than an '09 LImited 4 cylinder!) I went home and asked the Costco buyer's service for a quote which came in over $2500 higher, and thus rather than testing other makes (which at best would have been 'as good' but for waaay more money) went back to the dealership the next afternoon to seal the deal before that particular vehicle (the showroom demo) disappeared. Noticed that the "Internet price" (this was at Fitzgerald Auto mall) price on the car's sticker was $400 more than the current price on the Internet for the vehicle, and expected to be told the sticker was correct. Was told instead that 'of course' they'd go with the current 'Net price. Encountered only one half-hearted and almost perfunctory attempt to interest me in gap insurance or an extended warranty during closing, and then was out the door in the new car. (Going late in the day-- such that the mechanics of the purchase processed dragged beyond closing time-- may have accounted for some of the staff's eagerness to finish the deal and go home!) I guess that as in the rest of life you can be 'good' or 'lucky', but that doesn't make the experience any less frustrating. Karma probably dictates that I'll pay more that MSRP for my next car, so I'd better make this Sonata last! 
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Replying to: bob225 (Apr 28, 2008 2:14 pm) |
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this option: Popular Equipment Package - Power driver seat - Steering wheel audio controls - Driver’s lumbar support - Automatic light control - Trip computer - Chrome window belt moldings - Metalgrain accents (gray interior) - Woodgrain accents (beige interior)
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Replying to: bob225 (Apr 28, 2008 6:25 pm) |
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I went there looking for a Elantra SE. They got me interested in Sonota because they could go lower on it. I told dealer 15k for the Elantra. They said they coudn't go down lower but would need to speak to owner to see if it is possible. They called tonight and countered down to 15.4K. I said 15K is what I want and told them that was my best price and offer is good until Wednesday. If they call tomorrow great, but I am working similar deal with other dealer and we are about the same price with them. Getting there....Why not offer 15k on Sonota, I guess I prefer the goodies of Elantra SE and holding out. After reading the thread on 2009 Sonata it sounds like it might be worth the extra money to get it but I then am getting out reason for buying an inexpensive work commuter vechice.
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Replying to: bob225 (Apr 28, 2008 6:35 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Apr 28, 2008 7:19 pm)
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Replying to: asdf9 (Apr 29, 2008 12:49 pm) No, it's not. It would be true if at the end of the month, the dealer has a good chance to get some special incentive from the manufacturer if they sell just a few more cars. If they have already earned the maximum incentives or are so far away from the sales goal that a few more sales won't get them there, then there goes the reason for the dealer to offer an incredible deal at the end of the month. An expert car shopper told me once that the best time to buy a car is not the last day of the month, but maybe 3 days before the end of the month. His reasoning was that then there's less chance that the dealer will have already earned the incentives, or if they haven't they still have a few days to go, so they will still be pushing to make it. I don't know how that works in general practice, but it seems logical. |
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Replying to: asdf9 (Apr 29, 2008 12:49 pm)
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