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#95 of 114 Re: Is TMV to high? [tmorr42] by isellhondas Mar 18, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: tmorr42 (Mar 16, 2009 6:09 pm) " I would start negotiating at least 30% beloe asking price"   Really? How much do you think cars are marked up?   An offer like that would mean you aren't a serious buyer.   " NOTHING IS SELLING"   Not true but things are definatly on the quiet side and until things perk back up(and they will) I agree, it is a great time to buy! Replies to this message: tmorr42 (Mar 18, 2009 4:37 pm)
#96 of 114 Re: Is TMV to high? [isellhondas] by tmorr42 Mar 18, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 18, 2009 2:46 pm) Sorry...............you are correct. 30% is too much. Made a mistake. The mazda 3 I was looking at was $20K (MSRP). I paid $17.7K, plus got $500 rebate. Total was $17.2K (14% off MSRP) Think I could have gotten another $500 - $1000 off. At $16.7K (another $500 off) = 17% and at $16.2K (another $1000 off) = 19% . I must have been over tired when I wrote 30%. My mistake.   Bottom line was..........EDMUNDS had the same MSRP ($20K) but the invoice was $18.3K and the TMV was $19.2k. tHATS alot HIGHER than the car was selling for. Screwed me up big time. $19.2 (TMV) was only 4% off MSRP>.
#97 of 114 Re: Is TMV to high? [isellhondas] by bowler802 Mar 19, 2009 (7:45 am)
Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 18, 2009 2:26 pm) I am serious about buying a car but I'm not sure which one yet, I have not bought alot cars and want to get a good deal. Researching on edmunds they say use TMV to negotiate a better deal. If the sales guy is going to over $1100 under TMV before you even sit down. There starting offer is not best offer so I guess my point is how to you use TMV to get a better deal seems like it will hurt rather than help? Replies to this message: volvomax (Mar 19, 2009 7:51 am) isellhondas (Mar 19, 2009 11:35 am)
#98 of 114 Re: Is TMV to high? [bowler802] by volvomax Mar 19, 2009 (7:51 am)
Replying to: bowler802 (Mar 19, 2009 7:45 am) The thing to remember about TMV is that it is a guideline only. Also, it doesn't change fast enough to keep up with market conditions. No guide, except Manheim online or Black Book(neither of which is available to consumers) can keep up with changing market conditions. It's like buying stock,but relying on a month old Wall St Journal for pricing. Replies to this message: isellhondas (Mar 19, 2009 11:35 am)
#99 of 114 Re: Is TMV to high? [volvomax] by isellhondas Mar 19, 2009 (11:35 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Mar 19, 2009 7:51 am) That is a great analogy.   I want to buy Microsoft stock and some "guide" that was printed a month ago tells me I should pay 25.00 a share. The guide MUST be right, right?   Ah, but the stock is now 33.00 a share and I'm frustrated becasue I have to pay more.   And if the stock went down to 20.00 a share then the "guide" misled me.   This is reality folks, it is a fast changing moving target of a market.   I guess everyone is just scared to death that they just might pay a few dollars more than someone else did!
#100 of 114 Does TMV include Incentives and rebates by frog15 Mar 21, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Does the TMV include all Incentives and rebates for buyers and dealerships? Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 21, 2009 9:25 pm)
#101 of 114 Re: Does TMV include Incentives and rebates [frog15] by tidester HOST Mar 21, 2009 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: frog15 (Mar 21, 2009 8:24 pm) Our TMV does not take into account customer rebates, tax, title, license or registration fees. You may want to look at Edmunds.com How We Calculate New TMV   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#102 of 114 PZEV costs by ejm99 Apr 25, 2009 (5:06 pm)
On their Monroney sticker a Connecticut dealership is displaying MSRP's about $200 greater than what is posted on edmunds.com for the CT zip code. When I asked why that was, the sales person said it was because of the Connecticut PZEV costs. Is this a normal practice? If so, why does edmunds not include these costs in their MSRP? Thanks. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Apr 26, 2009 9:04 am)
#103 of 114 Re: PZEV costs [ejm99] by kyfdx HOST Apr 26, 2009 (9:04 am)
Replying to: ejm99 (Apr 25, 2009 5:06 pm) PZEV vehicles are required in certain states.. Specifically, CA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA.   You didn't state which vehicle you were researching, so I picked one... Subaru Forester. If you go to the "Price w/options" page, you'll find an option for emissions equipment for $200. Next to that option is a link that explains the option, and in what states it is required.   Subaru Forester Price w/Options   regards, kyfdx visiting host
#104 of 114 TMV for new old car by brucepl May 22, 2009 (1:18 pm)
I am looking at a 2007 Miata on the dealers lot. It has 137 miles and the warranty will be in full force once it is sold. How do I figure out the TMV of the car since it is new but also old?

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