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Replying to: m6user (May 09, 2008 6:50 am) Regarding my numbers, I did mess that up. Alot. (It was late, and I've had a slew of numbers running through my head this week. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! lol) The Fitzmall quote was intially $2,031.84 less than the quote I had from my local dealer. When I went in last night for my test drive, they dropped that price another $786.79 after I showed them the Fitzmall quote. $500 of that was the rebate. He originally applied only $1,000, and not the full $1,500 available. So after the $500 rebate correction, they only came down another $286.79. $786.79 total. Still $1245.05 more than the Fitzmall quote. The lower quote I got last night is the one I listed above. When I was putting the differences down I had already accounted for the difference in the rebate amount. I also messed up the Fitzmall quote. It's $22,789.75. I transposed the 8 and the 9. Yes, sales tax rates do vary by county here in FL. I was told the rate applied would be based on my county, which I supplied both dealers with when I asked for the quotes initially. I know no dealer is obligated to match any price I bring in. They have a choice, as do I. They are in it to make money, I do understand that. But I'm in this to SAVE money, so, for $1245.05 (If the deal is legit) I'm going to drive the 2+ hours to clearwater.  Maybe I'll buy a new outfit to match my new Sonata with some of the savings. 
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Replying to: narek (May 08, 2008 9:03 pm) From what I have heard and seen on this forums, Fitzmall is a real deal and I used them as my baseline when dealing with local dealership. I have not sealed the deal yet so I do not want to post any numbers, but let me say that they are close to Fiztmall. I had send out 5 emails to dealers within my driving distance. One was very aggressive and right away matched the numbers with Fitzmall, BUT they charge $499 doc. fee. Others were slow to come down, but in the end they were within $250 of Fitzmall. If you are ready to purchase, go to you local dealership, make an offer within this range and tell them you will buy NOW if they agree. There is nothing more motivating to dealership than a ready buyer.
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Replying to: focus530 (May 09, 2008 7:31 am) I'm in Illinois and state law limits dealer doc fees to $150 and that's what they all charge. It just changed I believe as it used to be $75 or something like that for quite a few years. It must suck to not only have to negotiate the price of the car but then to have to negotiate different doc fees from dealer to dealer. |
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Replying to: narek (May 09, 2008 7:26 am) Sounds like a plan! That is pretty pathethic not including the whole rebate and only noticing their "mistake" after you had the quote from Fitzmall which showed it. I'd be leery of having them service the car as well.
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Anyone know of a "Dealin Dealer" within 500 miles of New Orleans? Hoping to find the right price for '09 GLS Auto I4 with Sunroof. Dealer 1,250 miles away quoted $2,000 less than 2 local dealers; a 3rd dealer in Baton Rouge was even higher. Getting frustrated! Might fly in to Newark, Chicago, or Tampa where the real deals "seem to be". The 3 "Dealin Dealers" I've been able to find are World, Towne, and Fitzmall.
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Replying to: focus530 (May 09, 2008 7:31 am) The dealer I sat down with last night just called and came down another $500. We're now just $745.05 off the Fitzmall quote. If they come within $200, I'll bite for sure. This saleman has worked hard and put up with a lot of questions from me without complaint, and always in a very timely manner. I can be very loyal when treated well, even spending more to give my business. (Within reason, of course) We'll see how it goes from here. |
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Replying to: m6user (May 09, 2008 7:55 am) We had a lengthly chat with the sales manager last night who was very nice and very knowledgable. He did, however, try to tell me that the $503 portion of the $23,503 invoice price was his cost for some dealer appearance package markup. This dealership rates very highly (they have some Hyundai Presidents customer service award) and they "say" the service dept is in the top 10. It is where I would have my Sonata serviced no matter where I bought. As I said in another post, they've already called me today and come down another $500 in price. I'm not ready to kick them to the curb just yet....
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Replying to: hickoryc (May 09, 2008 10:10 am)
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