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Replying to: tedebear (Feb 24, 2008 11:39 am) Get me an EP code and I'll let you choose....   Seriously though, I know you are all out, but do you have a connection to someone who may be able to hook me up..? I need to make the deal by Thursday night. I have a deal righ tnow on the table. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 25L package leased out at $340.00 a month TAX IN. I think that with the EP program and can get the 08 T&C Sig series at that rate.....What do you think..? |
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I just bought a used (previously owned) 2007 DGC SXT this weekend. We sold our Outback wagon to my son and my wife's been itching to get another minivan. We narrowed our choices down to the Honda Odyssey, DGC, T&C, and the regular length DC. I was not looking forward to another full-priced new van purchase, so we concentrated on 1-3 year old models. I really liked the Odesseys, but could not justify the price premium given that they seem to be having transmission problems on par with the Chrysler products. Between the Chrysler products, I was leaning towards the standard length van 'cause it's only 3 of us now plus the 2 dogs. But, there did not seem to be very many used DC's on the market with the trim level (SXT) and options we were looking for. We went to a local dealer that had around a dozen used Dodge and Chrysler vans on his lot, and ended up buying a Grand DC SXT, with traction control for $15,299 (before taxes, titles, tags). The van was listed for $16,999, with an internet special price of $16,299. When the salesman asked us what it would take to get us to buy today, (I hate that!), we were non-committal, and just asked him how good a deal we could get. He went to his manager (I hate that ploy also) and came back with the $15,299 price, which was a little better than we were hoping for. So we bought it! The van had been a rental and has 21,500 miles on it, and my wife really liked the pick up with the 3.8L V6. The Car Fax report was clean, and the dealer had just done all the routine maintenance items such as oil & filter, tire rotation, and wiper blade replacement. Plus, like I said, it had the traction control we wanted along with a Sirius satellite radio. So, between the price and the mileage, I think we did pretty good. When we got into the sales manager's office to finalize the deal, he asked us about buying something like $4000 worth of add-ons, including: 1. Etching of VIN number on the glass - $400 2. LoJack system - $500 3. 3 year "ding" removal - $500 4. 3 year service package (oil, change, tire rotation, etc) - $300 5. Various flavors of extended warranties, from $900 to upwards of $2400. We turned them all down, but I'm wondering if I should go with the Chrysler provided extended power train warranty for (I think it was) $900. This would extend the power train coverage from 3yr/36,000 mi to 5yr/100,000 miles (which is the best match to our driving habits). I'm not a fan of extended warranties, feeling that in most cases, since they're a big money maker for the car company, they must not be good deal for the consumer. But, given the possibility of a $4,000 tranny repair in the future, I was thinking about buying for this vehicle. Any thoughts???
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Replying to: mmakol (Feb 24, 2008 6:42 pm) i'm in a giving mood today. you won't be able to get EP, since that is only reserved for immediate family members, but i can get you a friends discount which is 1% below invoice...email me at rmbalisa  carspace.com with the following info... name address phone# DOB email address last 4 of social security #
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Replying to: meghap (Feb 21, 2008 1:30 pm) i'm in a giving mood today. you won't be able to get EP, since that is only reserved for immediate family members, but i can get you a friends discount which is 1% below invoice...email me at rmbalisa carspace.com with the following info... name address phone# DOB email address last 4 of social security #
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 25, 2008 11:49 am) e-mail has been sent. Let me just verify one thing also. ALL REBATES that are in existence get applied AFTER this price correct? Example: Dealer Invoice is $28,000 Friends price is $27,720.00 $1,500.00 rebate $1,000.00 lease loyalty $750.00 Royalty Rebate For a total sale price of $24,470.00 Is that correct..? Thanks again for all your help.....This board is a HUGE help. |
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 25, 2008 11:49 am) Your carspace e-mail is full...... Here is the message I received back from sending. Can not deliver the message you sent. Will not retry. Recipient:: rmbalisa carspace.com Failure Reason: 550 Mailbox is full
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Replying to: srs_49 (Feb 25, 2008 8:02 am) Personally, I never would buy one after watching the experiences of family members who thought buying formal rentals was a good way to save money. Unfortunately common problems with brakes and suspension aren't covered by powertrain warranties, but at least the engine and tranny would be. |
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 25, 2008 11:49 am) I sent you a "friends request" within carspace with all the information you need. Would love to close a deal on Tuesday Feb 26th if possible.... We have a trip to Tampa for a competition planned for Friday so I need a few days to get used to the goodies with the MyGIG.....  Thanks again so much MMAKOL |
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 25, 2008 11:51 am) I sent an email but it bounced back due to carspace email box being full. Please give an alternate email address and I would reply immediately. Thanks, MeghaP |
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 25, 2008 11:51 am) As a alternate I also sent you requested information using friend's message. Looking forward to hear from you.... MeghaP |
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