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3011 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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Replying to: jwilliams2 (May 01, 2009 7:47 pm) I do agree with you on this part but it often seems that in the eye of the salesman, you have wasted their time if you end up buying from someone else. I see it as "you win some, you lose some -- it will all balance out over time." If they don't offer me their best deal upfront, don't blame me if their competitor will do better. Of course, I don't advocate cutting the salesman's throat over $100 either. If the quotes are close, buy from who has invested time with you and has been most helpful. IMHO. |
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Replying to: jungle_cat (May 01, 2009 2:17 pm) You have 4 vehicles you're interested in. By test driving them you will find ones you love, and ones that you can't see yourself in at any price. Once you drive all 4, and narrow it down to one or two, then send out for pricing. Seeing them in person and driving them will also help you see which colors you like or don't like, what options you want or not want and so on. No point negotiating on something you might not even buy after test driving it. Would you put an offer in on a house you haven't stepped your foot in? |
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Replying to: boomchek (May 02, 2009 8:04 am)
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Replying to: boomchek (May 02, 2009 8:04 am) One can't really know what one wants without pricing information.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (May 02, 2009 8:49 am)
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 02, 2009 8:57 am) Of course they can and should do that! The reality, however, is that not everyone does what is sensible. I think it's a miscommunication problem. A potential customer simply wants some idea of what the price would be but the salesperson regards whatever price he or she may reveal would be binding. As a salesperson, I'd be reluctant too if a price I stated in those cirumstances would be regarded as binding. As a customer, I'd like to have some good idea of the pricing to help me decide what I want. Catch 22? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (May 02, 2009 9:24 am) So I don't see bottom line pricing as an issue here as the vehicle range is about $10-$15k apart from a base CRV/Rav4 to a top level Pilot/Highlander. If the OP wants an SUV and is not sure what kind, then as lrguy suggested see what price range they're in, see if that's at least affordable or not, and drive the cars in your price range, and negotiate on the one you like. Pretty simple.
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Replying to: boomchek (May 02, 2009 9:46 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (May 02, 2009 10:07 am) To put this in the context of buying a house, do you ask each seller what their best price is before you even look at it? Do you even ask for a best price after you've decided on a house? No, you make an offer. Car sales is a little different because many dealerships will give you an offer, but c'mon.... You've seen the list prices on the vehicle and you can only figure that they will get better than the list price.... so, you know the general idea of pricing and if it fits in your budget. Drive the vehicles you are interested in purchasing. Pick the one you like best and then, if you like, get quotes from a couple of dealerships that sell that vehicle OR just make an offer. Don't waste everyone's time by putting the cart before the horse. Thank you.
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Replying to: tidester (May 02, 2009 10:07 am) Find what you can afford and like first, then shop price and be ready to buy. |
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