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228 messages, Last post on Sep 07, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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| Do any companies, and if so, which ones, allow a consumer to purchase direct from them and bypass the dealer? How do you do it? I've read in the past that it can be done. There used to be VW and Volvo plans to buy and pick up in Europe, but they are over. Any information would be appreciated. I'm just really curious if such a procedure is possible. | |
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Do any companies, and if so, which ones, allow a consumer to purchase direct from them and bypass the dealer? Nope. Even European deliveries are done via/thru a dealer in the US...
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Replying to: audia8q (Aug 23, 2005 12:47 pm)
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Replying to: robroy1 (Aug 24, 2005 10:25 pm) Well lets not put too much credence in that silly book ..... That author is kinda like the guy who just wrote about Lance Armstrong and doping in 1999 in the Tour de France - all spin and no facts ....... anyway to answer your question, the vehicle was probably an ordered vehicle (pre-sold) .. there is no direct purchase when it comes to cars. Terry. 
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Replying to: audia8q (Aug 23, 2005 12:47 pm) 
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I am a "newborn" to this site. I live in Va Beach Virginia. I want to take advantage of the end of Year Model savings. What would be considered the "Best Out the Door Price" for a 2005 Honda Odessey EX-L w/DVD? Also I realize there may not be that many left given their Popularity so I may have to buy a 2006...  What would be considered the "Best Out the Door Price" for a 2006 Honda Odessey EX-L w/DVD? Or should I wait to later in 2006 to get a better deal on it?
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 15, 2004 10:02 am) "Exactly" when do you think it is appropriate for a buyer to ask for an invoice? As a buyer... I think it is only fair to ask to see the invoice the minute we sit down to talk about the numbers of the car I want to buy. In all fairness... you will have to run my credit report if I want to buy a particular car your selling anyway. Why shouldn't I know all the $$$ Facts about the car first? One Last thing ... In your honest opinion... Would you consider 5% over invoice a reasonable "OTD" price? For both the Buyer & Dealer. Please advise.
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Replying to: krs1 (Sep 09, 2005 8:22 am) I think it is never appropriate. If a buyer asks for the invoice price, it shows they were too lazy to get it from an internet site like this one. Besides, I would not believe what the sales person said anyway, so I would never ask that question. "Would you consider 5% over invoice a reasonable "OTD" price?" No, because you have not included transportation and sales tax. Also, some cars sell for less than invoice and some sell for MSRP. If you want to get a good price, you need to do lots of research.
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Replying to: bobst (Sep 09, 2005 8:44 am) I am in the market to buy a 2006 Honda Odessey EX Leather w/DVD. Sometimes the Invoice price is not available Per edmunds, the MSRP is $32,395 & Invoice said N/A. So what am I supposed to do in this case? If Edmund's dont know... who else to ask to see invoice price but the salesperson/dealer? I will be a first time car buyer in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I am trying to learn everything so I dont go to the dealership and get robbed. How do I come up with a Good OTD price? I have to do better than MSRP for this vehicle. Per edmunds... MSRP = $32,395, TMV (Total w/Options) = $32,015 Experienced Salesperson, Car Buyers or , Anyone.... Please HELP!!!!! |
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Replying to: krs1 (Sep 09, 2005 6:12 pm) Shop around and compare apples to apples.
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