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Replying to: ordered1208 (Mar 02, 2008 10:30 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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Replying to: pmwalker (Mar 02, 2008 6:32 am) |
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Feb 29, 2008 1:06 pm) Thanks |
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Replying to: tedebear (Mar 02, 2008 8:07 am) I think I'll go armed with a printout of said document to the dealers and spring it on them when they pull these games. I have to say, the fact that I need to do this is really disappointing. This is supposed to be the easy way to buy a vehicle. Fixed price, no bs. Hoping to buy a T&C Sig this month if the incentives are good.
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Replying to: pmwalker (Mar 02, 2008 4:47 pm) Same here. With interest rates dropping (my credit union just dropped their loan rates by .50%) I'm hoping that money factors on the T&C drop in March. With equivalent incentives as in February ($3250) and a lower money factor, the Signature package will become a very good deal. Money factors for February on the T&C Touring were .00181 and .00198 (36 and 27 months). Some Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep models were in the .0008 range in February. I can only hope that the T&C goes that low. One question regarding Marketing fees in relation to the Friends program. All of the invoices that I have seen from dealers show a regional marketing charge (about $800) that are included in the invoice price and are rolled into the friends pricing. I am assuming these charges are legit because they are included on the invoice. The marketing charges discussed a few topics back, I'm assuming, are additional dealer fees added to the bill of sale. Can anyone clarify?
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Replying to: phred84044 (Mar 02, 2008 6:15 pm) My interpretation, based on what was posted above, is that you are entitled to the preferred price printed on the invoice. Forget the invoice numbers, regional marketing charges, etc. The preferred price should be the sale price to you. Are you saying that the preferred price on the invoice includes the $800 regional market charge or is the dealer telling you that they must add it on to the preferred price? The initial question above was whether dealers are allowed to add ANYTHING to the preferred price on the invoice. I believe the answer to that is NO, the only exception being a $75 program fee. |
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We enjoy our New Town & Country Touring. Ordered it on Oct 12 2007 and took it home on Nov 30 2007. We have the tow package on the vehicle. Is their any loose wiring harness that comes with the vehicle?? The shipping order that came with the vehicle states loose wiring harness. Dealer said they know nothing about it. Has anyone else ran across this . Thanks
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| I am waiting for a new T&C touring to be transfered from one dealer to my local one. I have all the paper work written up already and will finish the purchase tomorrow. As it is written up now, I am being charged sales tax on the entire agreed on purchase price before rebates and trade in amounts are taken off. Is this standard? Another dealer in my area told me that is would be a benefit to trade in because I would only be taxed on the difference ( price minus trade first then taxed) Should I be taxed on the amount before rebates too? I am in Ohio and just want to make sure before I sign on the dotted line. I will try the Ohio tax website too. Thanks | |
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Replying to: joejr303 (Mar 02, 2008 8:06 pm) I got the part number from the one that came with our 2006 Limited.You should have received one.The factory equipment code AHT is the same factory code now as it was in 2006. I order the trailer prep package on every Minivan we buy. We do not tow anything,but I like it when we load it up, and the automatic rear leveling kicks in so the rear end sits level. Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Heavy Duty Radiator Load Leveling and Height Control Suspension Trailer Tow Wiring Harness |
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My wife has informed me that we will be buying a new T&C as soon as practical. Can anyone give me insight into what difference the timing makes for a purchase? Should I wait till the end of the month or till the next major holiday to get the best price? Also, has anyone used the AAA buying service? Did you get a good deal? In the past I was a Delphi employee so i never had to negotiate prices on anything. I am a bit overwhelmed. BTG |
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