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Re: Prices up? [bhmr59] by 2002slt
Jun 06, 2008 (4:41 am)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Jun 05, 2008 5:28 pm)

Did you pay MSRP, less any rebate, or did you check around or negotiate to get the best price possible?
 
No, I paid invoice, or just slightly less and then subtracted the $1,500 rebate. That was the best internet quote I could find in my area (Chicago).
 
I think it's funny that some people here think they make more money off of used cars, than new. Anyways, they gave me $20k for my TBSS on the trade. Honda offered me $18k and Toyota $17.5k. The dealer is now trying to get $22k for it (good luck!). I had it listed for a while for that exact same price on AutoTrader. I only received calls from brokers wanting to sell it for me. BTW, them giving me $20k was like getting $21.6k when you figure in my tax savings. I was only taxed on a little over 2 grand.
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Re: Towne Hyundai [m6user] by backy
Jun 06, 2008 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Jun 05, 2008 8:46 pm)

Dealers clearly DO make money on new cars, even at $2000 under invoice ala Towne Hyundai. They specifically go after Internet sales, which could be from next door or 1000 miles away. They'll get no warranty work from the far-away buyers. Yet they given them the same low Internet price as someone who lives nearby. Same for dealers like Fitzmall. They actually encourage buyers to come from miles away to buy a car, with their Internet pricing. There's no way they know that these buyers will trade a used car. So they must make money on the new car sale, even at their low prices.
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Re: Towne Hyundai [backy] by m6user
Jun 06, 2008 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 06, 2008 6:22 am)

Nobody, including me, said that dealers don't make money on new car sales but that as a percentage of total dealer profit. IMO most dealers make more money on the combination of backshop ops and used car salesthen new car sales. I realize that Towne and Fitzmall get a lot of out-of-towners and won't see further income from them but I'm sure most of their sales are still pretty local. They are mega volume dealers and probably are not a good example of the average Hyundai dealer. There are always exceptions and that is why I say most.
 
Dealers have different strategies and a lot of times it's driven by locale. In a major metro area you see a lot of competition and usually several high volume dealers that get volume kickbacks from the manufacturer. In smaller markets they don't have as much competition or customer base so they can't be high volume even if they wanted to be....so they don't try. That explains why you can buy the same car for $1000-2000 less in some markets.
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Re: Prices up? [2002slt] by m6user
Jun 06, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: 2002slt (Jun 06, 2008 4:41 am)

I think it's funny that some people here think they make more money off of used cars, than new
 
Only one person said it so I guess you're referring to me. I meant most dealers make a higher percentage of their profit from a combination of backshop ops and used cars than from new cars. And please notice that I said most and not every.
 
I had a friend(admittedly not a car buying savvy one) that traded in a 2002 Malibu that was absolutely like new with only about 20,000 miles. They gave him $6000 for it. I checked their website and they had his car "on special" for $12995. Of course they didn't get that much but I bet they got at least $10000 or $11000 for it. I realize this doesn't happen everday but I think they would have to sell several new cars to make that much.
 
I'm in the Chicago area too and the reason they gave you so much for your trade is that you probably could have gotten at least another $1000 off the new price. It worked out in the end for you. Just don't make it sound like they took a such a beating on your trade in.
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Re: Towne Hyundai by wfd25
Jun 06, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: dgs4 (Jun 05, 2008 6:08 pm)

Is the experience with this delaership universally positive? I've received a quote from them that beats any local (update NY) dealership by 1200 on a Sonata GLS 4cyl5speed. And the guy I've been dealing with on the phone has been pleasant and upfront as far as I can tell. It's a big haul for me to get down there, but for a grand it's worth it. Anyone who purchased there get hit with "hidden" fees and extras at the last minute?
 
One thing that bothered me is that their credit application page on the web site is not secure. Can't see sending personal information out on an "open" page.
 
Thanks.
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Re: Towne Hyundai [wfd25] by bhmr59
Jun 06, 2008 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: wfd25 (Jun 06, 2008 1:42 pm)

Yes, Towne Hyundai is for real & the price they quote is the price you pay. If they don't offer the info about doc fees (they normally do), tax & reg, ask them. They're easy to deal with. No hidden fees. Just be sure to tell your salesman that you do not want window etching if that is the case.
 
I and several friends bought from Towne. Every experience was straight forward.
 
If you're concerned about a non-secure on-line credit application, give them the info over the phone or fax the info to them.
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Anybody have any comments about Family Hyundai? by maxamillion1
Jun 06, 2008 (9:33 pm)
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I lived in Chicago until about a month ago...I'm seriouly considering a Sonata Limted V6, anyone have any good positive feedback from Family Hyundai? The deals seem pretty good from what I've seen. Thanks in advance
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Re: Anybody have any comments about Family Hyundai? [maxamillion1] by snakeweasel
Jun 07, 2008 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Jun 06, 2008 9:33 pm)

Can't say much about Family Hyundai, but I bought from Pugi in Downers Grove and I an very happy with my experience.
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Re: Anybody have any comments about Family Hyundai? [maxamillion1] by southhavenjen
Jun 07, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Jun 06, 2008 9:33 pm)

I tried to deal with them over email; they would not quote me a price on a car w/ the color, trim and options I wanted. They kept quoting me a price on a specific GLS in beige that was lacking the options I wanted when I had asked for a quote on a Limited in a specific color, then kept emailing me urging me to come in. I know they had at least two of the configurations I wanted in stock. I ceased dealing with them after that, as I felt like it would be a bait and switch situation if I actually went in there.
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Sonata 4cyl Limited--Towne Hyunda by trevorr
Jun 07, 2008 (8:26 am)
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Had a terrific buying experience at Towne Hyundai last week. Paid $21,212 (excluding tax and title) including destination and doc fees for 4 cyl Limited WITH navigation. Got the Cocoa Brown Metallic with Cocoa leather.......very very classy looking car. Very straightforward experience. Went to 3 Hyundai dealerships in Maryland and they all tried to tell me that there was NO WAY they could sell for that price. I told them they need to get a grip. The closest quote I got in Md. was $1800 more than Towne--and that includes Fitzmall. My internet salesperson was Sean Cullen. Good guy and wants to earn your business. Met 2 other families-one from Connecticut and one from NYC......people do travel for the best deal.

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