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#5133 of 5169 Re: How do you Price Older New Cars? [omegagen] by qbrozen May 27, 2009 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: omegagen (May 27, 2009 9:24 am) Some of us gave our opinions in the posts above yours. We also consider it used (or I shoudl say worth the same as used), so TMV would apply. If you feel differently, then only you can decide what the car is worth to you.
#5134 of 5169 Saturn Aura XR by waathaq May 30, 2009 (12:01 pm)
I would like to purchase a new Saturn Aura XR with the 3.6 l engine. I wonder if anyone knows whether it is possible to haggle at their dealerships? I have the GM Card and now have $3,000 in credit to apply to the purchase and want to know how likely it is that I can bargain the price down from the MSRP. Any information anyone has about his would be appreciated. Replies to this message: isellhondas (May 31, 2009 7:08 am) jipster (May 31, 2009 12:56 pm) imidazol97 (Jun 02, 2009 7:06 am)
#5135 of 5169 Re: Saturn Aura XR [waathaq] by isellhondas May 31, 2009 (7:08 am)
Replying to: waathaq (May 30, 2009 12:01 pm) If you try to haggle, you would be defeating the "Saturn way of doing business" where everyone pays MSRP!   This is what they are all about, isn't it?
#5136 of 5169 Re: Saturn Aura XR [waathaq] by jipster May 31, 2009 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: waathaq (May 30, 2009 12:01 pm) it is that I can bargain the price down from the MSRP   The price of the car is only one piece of the pie. If you have a trade-in, try to haggle more money for your trade. Try to get the dealership to waive their doc. fee. Ask for 2 years free oil changes, extra set of floor mats or keys, a trip to Cancun... etc.
#5137 of 5169 Re: Saturn Aura XR [waathaq] by imidazol97 Jun 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: waathaq (May 30, 2009 12:01 pm) >how likely it is that I can bargain the price down from the MSRP   Just tell them what you want. Ignore the schtick about no haggling. Then walk out. Make sure they have you phone number as part of the dialogue.   Your use of $3000 may be limited to a certain dollar value instead of the whole $3000. That's why I have no GM card anymore. I cancelled it; my longest credit card just to let them Know I didn't like their new policy.
#5138 of 5169 Re: I want to buy a LANCER GTS 5 SPEED [joel0622] by oldfarmer50 Jun 04, 2009 (5:29 am)
Replying to: joel0622 (May 25, 2009 6:48 am) "...Ordered units are great..."   Really? In my experience, when I've mentioned ordering, the salesguy has reacted like I just threw acid in his face. I've had them go so far as to lie to me and tell me the car I wanted wasn't being made any more so I would have to select from in-stock units.   Maybe I'll come see you next time. Replies to this message: joel0622 (Jun 08, 2009 12:27 pm) snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2009 1:54 pm)
#5139 of 5169 Re: I want to buy a LANCER GTS 5 SPEED [oldfarmer50] by joel0622 Jun 08, 2009 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jun 04, 2009 5:29 am) Thats because who ever you are dealing at does not see the big picture and is living in a now, now, now world. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2009 1:54 pm)
#5140 of 5169 Re: I want to buy a LANCER GTS 5 SPEED [joel0622] by snakeweasel Jun 08, 2009 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: joel0622 (Jun 08, 2009 12:27 pm) Thats because who ever you are dealing at does not see the big picture and is living in a now, now, now world   Like 90% of the population.
#5141 of 5169 When to disclose VIP program membership by 204meca Jul 06, 2009 (11:52 am)
I am a member of an organization that has VIP pricing w Subaru. As a member I am entitled to a price "2% below dealer invoice". have 2 questions regarding using this program:     1. Is the "dealer invoice" the same as the invoice prices I find on Edmunds when I go to build a car?   2. In the past I have been pretty successful in negotiating prices significantly below invoice. But I am in the market for a 2010 Forester or Outback, both which are selling very well so I may be less successful at getting a great price on my own. At what point should I say "I have a VIP Subaru pricing. So me starting point for negotion on this price is 2% below your invoice". Should inform them as soon as the conversation starts or go through the dance 1st?   Any other suggestions welcomed -- thanks! Replies to this message: nortsr1 (Jul 06, 2009 12:29 pm) verdugo (Jul 06, 2009 1:43 pm) volvomax (Jul 06, 2009 3:04 pm)
#5142 of 5169 Re: When to disclose VIP program membership [204meca] by nortsr1 Jul 06, 2009 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: 204meca (Jul 06, 2009 11:52 am) I have used the Chevrolet Employee price and Ford X Plans several times and have found the Edmunds invoice prices to be almost identical to the dealers invoice (providing you have the exact same accessories listed). The dealer should be willing to show you his Subaru invoice and then deduct the 2% and don't forget to also subtract the incentives, rebates or whatever. The Forester and Outback are selling very well??? That's questionable. Check your dealers inventory on the net thru Edmunds. I am certain this is a good a time as any to deal with ANY car dealer.

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