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Replying to: mac24 (May 14, 2005 6:26 pm) Ken |
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I am a college student and contracted AFROTC cadet on summer vacation. I've wanted to buy a Jeep Wrangler for as long as I can remember and now is my opportunity to do it. I've been looking around for a few months on Ebay as well as little used car lots etc, but havent found anything that really suits my needs and my budget. I am willing to spend between 4 and 5 grand, but I need something without a hundred thousand miles. This is because I put a few hundred miles on my car each week just going back and forth between meeting for the Air Force. I would appreciate any help that I can get. So if there is anyone here who is selling a car, or knows somewhere that I could get a good deal, I would love your feedback. Thanks alot.
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Replying to: tflizzle (May 17, 2005 10:07 am) You might also check our discussion on Purchasing Used Vehicles. Some of our members who have buying/selling expertise may be able to give you pointers on where to look. kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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I am going to purchase a 2005 Wrangler X with the Rocky Mountain package and several other options like air conditioning, full metal doors, anti-lock brakes, Lok-trac, siruis radio, add-a-trunk. I am a new college grad and I understand that Jeep offers a 1% under invoice plus the rebates. I was wondering if anyone else has used this deal and tring to find out what people are paying. Any suggestion to make sure I'm getting the lowest cost will be greatly appreciated. thanks Greg |
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Replying to: mac24 (May 06, 2005 5:13 pm) The dealership is refunding me $700.00. 
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Replying to: kjs1 (Jun 01, 2005 8:13 pm) 
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I wanted to break this down for everyone...I know the information is hard to find. Here is what the sticker said: Base Price: $ 27,365 Security Group: $ 295 Front Floor Mats: $ 30 4-Speed Automatic $ 825 Add-A-Trunk $ 125 Engine Block Heater $ 35 AM/FM Stereo In Dash 6 Disc CD $ 300 Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel $ 300 Locking Fuel Filter $ 15 Destination Charge $ 660 Total Price $ 29,950 Then the extra sticker said: Adjusted Market Value $ 994 Local Dealer Service & Handling $ 499 Grand total STICKER price: $ 31,443 What I got: All that AND an installed Warn XD9000i Winch, gap insurance, and the extended warranty Here is what I paid: Total Vehicle Cost $28,600 Sales Tax $ 927.97 Manufacturer's Rebate (subtract) $2,000 Other Taxes $ 26.83 Certificate of Title Fees $ 10 Registration Fees $41.50 Extended Warranty $1073 Gap Insurance $600 Processing Fee $399 TOTAL PAID: $29,678.30 I think I did okay. Probably got screwed on the gap insurance though. I didn't research that. My sales girl was very nice!! However, that didn't stop them from trying all their tricks on me. I made a spreadsheet and entered all the values (i.e. so it would figure tax and totals by itself no matter what changes I made...). I used Edmonds.com to get all the "invoice prices", which turned out to be VERY accurate. They gave me two offers which were a lot more than the amount I had prepared and itemized for that particular Jeep on my spreadsheet. I then gave her my spreadsheet and said, "This is what I want to pay." She came back from the manager and said something to the effect of, "We are the biggest lot in the area and give the best service because we sell so many Jeeps..blah blah blah." I said, I understand, but I feel like my offer is reasonable. She said, "You are offering LESS than the BASE PRICE on this Jeep!" (This was before I added the $$ in to install the winch.) I said, I know, but it's exactly $250 OVER invoice price. I said that if I can't get the price I want to pay, I'll have to go deal with another smaller lot. She said she had to go run the offer by her manager again and it was smooth sailing from there on out. Once she found out that I knew the invoice price of the Jeep and the invoice price of EVERY single option on the Jeep, things went smoothly. All in all, I figured it out...I think I paid less than $100 more than I had gone in prepared to pay (not counting the gap/extended warranty...that was an impulse buy .)
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Replying to: karlw90 (May 06, 2005 11:54 am) |
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Replying to: nugget49 (Jun 11, 2004 1:16 pm) |
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I am going to use the jeep to drive on rough gravel, dusty roads in the Arizona White Mountain region going to fishing lakes with little if any off-road intentions. No rock climbing and very little off the main gravel road is expected. Would there be any opinions out there about which engine I should look for in purchasing a used vehicle? Please give me your insights and opinions.
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