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Smart Shopper Internet vs. Traditional Car Buying
3011 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 02, 2009 7:42 pm) For example, I had an acquaintance looking for a vehicle. They looked at my products, I told them the price ranges, they drove it and told me they'll decide in about a month after they check out the competition. They did, and realized that my vehicle is about $10k less on average, and bought mine. I couldn't give them a best price the first time they were in because the deals change from month to month so it would have been pointless anyways. |
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Replying to: boomchek (May 03, 2009 9:35 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (May 04, 2009 4:21 am) If you are not ready to buy now, the salesman/dealership is not ready to give you the best price. The lone exception is the internet salesman who sees that you live 75 miles away and will low ball you a quote, just to reek havoc for you.
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Replying to: tidester (May 02, 2009 7:39 pm) Surely you can figure that out without contacting a dealership? I have heard that there are sites on the internet that publish invoice prices and most rebate information  . For the most part, I do the ballpark price research myself, then test drives (which I generally arrange via an on-line contact, rather than just walking in).
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Replying to: golic (May 04, 2009 6:33 am) I'm sure there are some who would do that, but I did have a good experience with a Honda dealer that was about 60 miles from me when I bought a 2005 Civic. We agreed on a price over email and sold it for that with no games. |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 04, 2009 6:46 am) Of course, but as I pointed out earlier, there are some people who do not avail themselves of those resources. I have heard that there are sites on the internet that publish invoice prices and most rebate information. Indeed there are and those few who don't make use of that site <shameless plug> should hurry on over and take advantage of the information. Then the problem of dealing with the salesperson for data would just go away. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: jipster (May 04, 2009 4:21 am) So you'll get a quote of MSRP minus rebates from me. I should have clarified. In my response I do probvide the following: The stock number the customer inquired about if it is or isn't available. If it isn't available, I'll let them know we have a few similar models. What the price is of that vehicle, and current specials on it. What the advantages are by dealing with the Internet Dept. If the customer wants anything more, as in negotiating to purchase TODAY, then we'll do things in person, opver the phone, or I'll get the customer to present me an offer. Once again I don't want to shoot numbers to Mr. anonymous_shopper  hotmail.com hoping that they'll match a mystery target price they have in mind, or hoping that they won't use those numbers to shop elsewhere.
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Replying to: jipster (May 04, 2009 4:21 am) |
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Replying to: boomchek (May 04, 2009 9:10 am) There's a local Nissan dealer here that will tell the customer ANYTHING they want to hear to get them to come to the dealer. Customer: I'm looking for a new Nissan Altima in the xxx trim, 6 cyl automatic sedan, in the royal blue color. Do you have those in stock? Dealer: Yes, we have several that match that identically. When can you come in to take a test drive. Customer: Is 10 AM this Saturday OK? Dealer: Sounds great, see then. 10 AM Saturday at the dealership. Dealer: Now what was it you were seeking? Oh yes, I have it here. We can get one like what you are seeking but we'll have to do a dealer trade. Customer: Grrrrrr, Bye Bye.
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Replying to: boomchek (May 04, 2009 9:10 am) My last vehicular purchase, almost 5 years ago, initially began on the internet. I provided every piece of information imaginable, except the VIN #. I didn't get anything but, "we have 8 of those in stock, come on down and we'll get you a good price".  I'm curious to how you guys would respond to an email request like this, "Dear internet salesperson, I was at your dealership 2 hours ago and have decided on the Jipmobile BLT. I had test driven it previously. The one on your lot with the VIN # 84948m4094k4998 is the one I want to buy... and I'm looking to buy right this second if we can agree on price." Would you think this a serious/buy today buyer? What would you respond with written wise and quote wise... still try to get them to come into the dealership? Would you negotiate your best price, something in the middle, or still insist they come in? |
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