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Replying to: tedebear (Feb 29, 2008 10:55 am) When I typed that message, we had a slightly different format.. Your directions are correct.. Click on My CarSpace, then look for the mailbox options on the upper right of that page.. Do I know why? Nope... I was the only Host that noticed it, though...  regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: snoopy71 (Feb 29, 2008 7:26 am)  carspace.com with the following info. Name Address Phone# DOB Last 4 of social security # email address
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After weeks and weeks of searching for the EXACT vehicle I wanted for my family and at the RIGHT price I had 3 deals on the table. I drove 3 hours from Boca Raton to Orlando to pick up our 2008 Town & Country Touring Signature Series in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl. We got the 25L package with Infotainment system with Dual DVD's and Navigation. We utilized the Friends and Family code that we got from a GREAT member here and then applied the $3250.00 in rebates, eliminated the $730.00 Dealer Fee and walked out of the dealership grinning from ear to ear. I will post the price break down tomorrow as my wife has the van(or I should say, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER on wheels) at work with all the paperwork inside. MSRP was $34,970 I picked it up Thursday night in Orlando, then drove back to Boca Raton, Then at 9:30am we drove to St. Petersburgh for a competition, then over the Cape Haze to visit with the inlaws, then back home today. My Kids do not want to GET OUT of the van, they absolutely LOVE IT and were telling all their friends about how they have the most incredibly van in the world. My wife and I were prepard to go bare bone on a vehicle since prices have gone so high on fuel and insurances. We were paying $415.00 a month on a lease for our 2005 T&C Sig Series and wanted to be around $300 - $350 on a lease this time around. After first searching the new vans and seeing their prices with DVD options, we thought it would be absolutely IMPOSSIBLE. This iste gavce me all the info I needed and more to begin the negotiating process. The T&C is absolutely speactacular so far and we couldnt be happier with its ride and FEATURES. Find a REPUTABLE dealer that you trust. I drove 3 hours to get my vehicle because I felt my local dealers were not being 100% honest with me on the pricing with the code and rebates. DO YOUR HOMEWORK before signing any paperwork.......NEVER be afraid to WALK OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP. It is your best bargaining tool.
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Replying to: mmakol (Mar 01, 2008 8:41 pm) Yes, but do you like it?  It looks like your persistence paid off with a great deal. I'm glad to hear you got the nav and dual DVD system. It sounded like that's what everyone wanted and anything else just wouldn't satisfy. Enjoy your new toy - I hope it gives you miles of smiles. |
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Question for those of you that have successfully used the Friends/Preferred Pricing when buying/leasing a T&C. Dealers in my area (Michigan) seem to be adding in fees (advertising?) on top of the Preferred Price. I think this is BS and I'm entitled to the PP price listed on the invoice and they can only add on a $75 doc fee. I'm wondering if others have had dealers trying to stick additional fees on them? Does anyone know what the official program rules are? Are dealers allowed to do this?
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Replying to: pmwalker (Mar 02, 2008 7:32 am) Any add-on marketing, advertising, dealer prep, etc., fees are bogus. A dealer can add up to $75 for a documentation fee on top of the Friends price that is listed on the actual invoice. Also, in some states the buyer pays the TTL at the dealer, so those would be legitimate additions. I mentioned the "marketing fee" to a group of Chrysler sales people at a local dealership as it pertains to the Friends discount and the sales manager shook his head and muttered something about unscrupulous dealerships. Here's a link to the official rules of the program: Chrysler Discount Programs Note: A dealer does not HAVE to sell a vehicle at the discount price. However, they should not try to act like they are giving the discount and then tack on additional bogus charges. Here is an interesting section from the above link: PREFERRED PRICE: A participating dealer submitting a claim under this Program must sell or lease the vehicle at the Preferred Price’ (a maximum of 1% below factory invoice plus a $75 administration fee) less any applicable incentive discount. Dealer must show the participant a copy of the Factory Invoice. Dealer installed options are negotiable between the participant and the dealer, and must be itemized and individually priced on a fully executed Bill of Sale, and Chrysler Affiliate Rewards Pricing and Acknowledgment Form signed by the Dealer and the purchaser/lessee. A net Bill of Sale without detail is not acceptable. The Dealer Price to purchaser/lessee is calculated by adding Dealer-Installed Options and/or Over Allowance on Trade amounts to the Preferred Price. The participant may not be charged for any preparation fees, delivery and handling charges, service or overhead fees, or any other such delivery fees under this Program. Documentation fees are allowable under the respective governing State in which the vehicle is titled. Documentation fees may not exceed those normally charged on any other sales transaction.
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Replying to: mmakol (Mar 01, 2008 8:41 pm) |
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Replying to: tedebear (Mar 02, 2008 9:07 am) I used a EC number on the last day of the program and placed a order for a TC. The salesman told me then, that there is a $200.00 administration fee for this program. If that is what the fee was for the EC program,I do not have a problem paying it,but if it is 75.00 then I have a problem. I have not taken delivery of the Van.So there is still time to deal with it.It has been allmost 9 weeks since I ordered it.Who knows when it will be built. I seen on TV that the plant is shut down due to the TRW strike. Yes,this is another Michigan dealer near Chrysler HQ
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Replying to: ordered1208 (Mar 02, 2008 11:30 am) It appears that the dealer is being straight with you. Under the now discontinued EC (Employee Choice) program there was the $75 documentation fee that all of us pay, employee or not. There was also a $200 processing fee that only pertained to the EC program. That was listed right on the program rules. Any other fees, such as marketing, dealer prep, or others mentioned in my previous message are not legitimate. When your T&C arrives at the dealer ask to see the invoice and look for the EP code in the list to verify the price they quoted you. Here's what it says about the EC fees on Chrysler's website: Q. Can you tell me what the discount will be on my new vehicle? A. As an eligible purchaser/lessee you have the right to see the factory invoice and the Employee Advantage Claim Form. Ask the dealer to show you the factory invoice and look for Employee Price (EP) on the invoice. That price is what the vehicle will cost you with the discount. Effective 9/17/2007 The new Employee Choice (EC) Price = Employee Price (EP on invoice) + $200 Program fee. If you are ordering a vehicle, ask the dealer to calculate the price for you. Q. My dealer wants to charge me a documentation fee. A. Dealers may charge up to $75 in documentation fees to help cover the cost of paperwork associated with the sale. For anyone who may be having a problem with their local dealer and the discount price: Q. I want to file a complaint about a particular dealership. Whom can I call? A. Please call Customer Relations at (800) 992-1997. They will be able to help you.
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