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Replying to: zen2 (Oct 25, 2005 9:43 pm) The shipping from MD to UT is what killed it for me. About $1,300 in a closed container insured. Your local Hyundai dealer will provide service because it's a major revenue generator for them. However, they probably will not go "above and beyond" for you like they would if you purchased the car from them. My strategy was to take the Fitz quote to my local dealer and give them a chance to compete against it. -Ty
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Replying to: tyguy (Oct 26, 2005 7:43 am) That has been exactly opposite my experience. I own two Elantras and took them both to the dealer from which I purchased them for a long time. But I finally got fed up with their incompetence and their poor attitude re customer service that I switched to another dealer for service, actually one that is closer to me. I have had much better service from them, not perfect, but I get the feeling they are at least interested in providing good service. Maybe they see an opportunity here: "He bought these Hyundais from another dealer, maybe if we treat him well he'll buy his next Hyundai from us." Just a thought. Besides, if you buy a car from out of town, how does your local dealer know you didn't just move into town and started coming to them for service? Are they going to treat you poorly because you decided to come to them for service? I don't think so.
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We purchased our car on 10/22/2005 in Houston, TX. It is a Bright Silver Sonata LX with Pkg.3 (Sunroof and CD Changer) $24,895.00 MSRP $ 199.00 (Price of Tint b4 Negotiations) $23,439.00 Invoice (includes a $600 Advertising fee) $22,500.00 Sale Price + $ 100.00 Tint + $ 1,293.75 Tax (6.25%) + $ 242.51 Fees - $ 500.00 Manufacturer Rebate - $ 1,000.00 HMFC Rebate - $ 400.00 Graduation Rebate ___________________________ $22,236.26 Final Price I wish I would have waited this week. I noticed that the rebates went up from $500 to $1000 on the LXs as well. Also, I wish I would have owned a Hyundai before to get the $1000 loyalty rebate. This would have brought the drive-out price to $20,736.26. Ohh well...it seems like I got a good deal anyways...any feedback??? Thanks.
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Replying to: backy (Oct 26, 2005 8:19 am) In this case, Zen2 has already visited the PA dealers and received quotes. They know Zen2 didn't just move into town already owning a Sonata. Sounds like your experiences have been different, but the dealers I have purchased vehicles from have certainly given me special treatment, with freebies and car loaners when they didn't have too. They've worked hard to make me a repeat buyer. Dealer service is obviously going to vary depending on the management and workers, but in talking with the establishments I've patronized, they readily admit to providing extra service for people who buy vehicles from them. Anyway, that's beside the point. My main argument was that Zen2 will still be serviced by the local dealers no matter where the car is purchased from, and Fitz has a good reputation for easy purchases at extremely aggressive rates.
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Replying to: egarcia52282 (Oct 26, 2005 9:22 am) -Ty
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Replying to: tyguy (Oct 26, 2005 9:50 am) I'm already enjoying the Sonata. It's a great car...Hyundai really hit the nail on this one. As for the extra in the rebate, I called my dealership to see if there is anything they could do for this. Hopefully, they can compensate me in some way for this change, but I'm not going to be holding breath. |
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| I just looked at their website and their prices for a base LX (no sunroof & no 6 disc changer) is $18,792 and for the Pkg. 3 LX is $20,070! That is about $5K off MSRP. I realize there are rebates out there, but these discounts are pretty unbelievable. What do you all think is going on?? Since they have been introduced, I've maybe seen a half dozen or so on the road. Is the car not selling well? At these prices, who cares about resale value? Is Hyundai concerned that the Sonata is not the big hit it was hoping for? I don't understand since, according to the NHTSA, it's one of safest cars on the road today. Thoughts please. Thanks! | |
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Replying to: tyguy (Oct 25, 2005 7:34 am)
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