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Re: My deal with Pacifica 2004 [chengh]
by crzyaim
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Aug 19, 2004 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: chengh (Aug 19, 2004 8:12 am)
We bought our car in Davis at Swift Jeep Chrysler. I found going to Chrysler's website and doing a "find a dealer" search helped to narrow down our search. By using this, you can view the window stickers of cars that the "5 star" dealerships have, letting you see exactly what the car is equipped with. This allowed us to find the car we wanted w/out driving all over the place. From what I've learned is that if you are a "5 star" dealership, Chrysler runs the website. Once a car is manufactured and in route to the dealership, it will show up on this search. Once the car is sold, it is promptly removed. It is amazing how many 04 are still out there. Many of which the colors have been discontinued, so you know w/out even looking at the manufactor date, that they are old. Personally I would go for an 05. Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide.
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- #396 of 840
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Re: My deal with Pacifica 2004 [crzyaim]
by jddavis1138
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Aug 20, 2004 (12:00 am)
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Replying to: crzyaim (Aug 18, 2004 6:45 pm)
We bought what sounds like the exact same equipped car, with the exception of UConnect and Satellite Prep, and add Infinity Sound System- paid $34,200 last Saturday in Salem,OR. It took me a week to get quotes from all the dealers in a 40 mile radius. Some were downright rude to us, refusing to work with us over the phone and fax with invoices, etc. There were 3 dealers who were really responsive, and we went with the one who had what we wanted in stock at the right price. We did outside financing, because trying to work with dealer financing has always burned us in the past. It was the least pressured car buying experience I've ever had. I'll never walk on a lot cold again.
By the way, I just love the car... it's my first new car ever, and I can hardly believe we bought it! Sometimes I just stand in the driveway at stare at it, like a mirage. We're still trying to figure out how to use all the features.
Now I just have to sell my 10 year old Subaru!
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Finance w/Chrysler then switch
by pacster
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Aug 20, 2004 (7:19 am)
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Has anyone had a problem doing the Chrysler financing to get the $1,000 rebate, then switching to outside financing?
I realize there is a 90-day no-switch policy for Chrysler. But figured after 3 months, I can switch to my credit union's better rates.
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- #398 of 840
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Any Good Pacifica Lease Deals?
by jonnyboy7
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Aug 20, 2004 (3:11 pm)
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Have people had success in obtaining good lease deals on their Pacificas? I am concerned about resale value and prefer to lease for 2-3 years. I invite forum members to post their deals and, if possible, to be specific about the invoice, monthly payment, money factors, and residuals, if you know. Thanks in advance.
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NADA Values are out....See below
by ramzey28
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Aug 21, 2004 (4:25 pm)
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2004 Pacifica FWD
Loan 19k (true trade in value)
Trade-In 21,200
Retail- 24,325
2004 Pacifica AWD
Loan 20,625
Trade-In 22,900
Retail 26,250
Adds: Loan Retail
Leather Seats 500 575
Nav. System 600 675
Sunroof 600 675
Rear Ent. Sy 650 725
Theft System 100 125
Not sure if this is good news, I thought it would be a little higher. Any Thoughts?
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- #400 of 840
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Re: NADA Values are out
by rsharp
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Aug 22, 2004 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: ramzey28 (Aug 21, 2004 4:25 pm)
Those are pretty low for a car that was retailing for over $40K
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- #401 of 840
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Re: NADA Values are out [rsharp]
by mellis
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Aug 23, 2004 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: rsharp (Aug 22, 2004 9:56 am)
But it never sold for $40k. With all of the rebates and market correction my loaded AWD 04 (without nav) went for $29,000.
That makes it more reasonable. And it's also why I leased.
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Re: NADA Values are out [mellis]
by commofficer
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Aug 23, 2004 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: mellis (Aug 23, 2004 4:22 am)
Gotta agree here but I am still disappointed. I paid $27500 for my AWD back in July 2003 and we now have something like 18K miles on it. I took it in and was quoted $21,000 by the Chrysler dealer. Nothing says 'we value our products' like a low trade in quote. I was tying to get something with better gas mileage but after finding out how much I would lose I quickly changed my mind. I'll wait and see how things go but I am happy with the car and like driving it. It's just the gas mileage right now that is a drawback. Even the 300C with a Hemi gets better mileage which makes me wonder about the 3.5 liter. Wonder if we will ever see a diesel in this car? It would be a good candidate and they could sell them in EUrope too.
Phil
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Re: My deal with Pacifica 2004 [crzyaim]
by chengh
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Aug 23, 2004 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: crzyaim (Aug 19, 2004 2:09 pm)
Thanks. I drove home my pacifica 2004 last Saturday. We just love it! I even volunteered to do the laundry in the garage so I can just look at my new Pacifica. So beautiful and exactly what I want with price I can afford. Yes I decided to get the 2004 model. The production date was March 29 so I think it is actually not too far away from a 2005 model. with 8000 off MSRP maybe it is not a great deal at this time of the year but I think I will just take it. Now we can do all kind of things like going to dancing party in the city, skiing in Lake Tahoe, long, fun, comfortable trip to Yellowstone. Yeah!
Enjoy, all pacifica owners!
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Re: NADA Values are out [commofficer]
by mellis
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Aug 23, 2004 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: commofficer (Aug 23, 2004 9:04 am)
23% is about right for an American car the first year I'm afraid. Chrysler does not set the resale value - the market does.
This is exactly why if I want an American car I lease. The factory supported lease residuals eliminate this problem.
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