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#23 of 81 by bcendeavor Apr 21, 2004 (9:36 pm)
I'd say that you should still be able to get the Endeavor at or below invoice BEFORE incentives and rebates. If I hadn't been able to do that, I would have sprung a couple grand more for a new Toyota 4Runner instead. But I got a good enough deal that I couldn't pass up the savings.   As far as the best time to buy, I've read from a few different sources that the best time to buy is at the end of the year, then the end of the quarter, then the end of the month. It's all about sales quotas and contests between the dealers and the manufacturers.
#24 of 81 by dan41 Apr 22, 2004 (3:29 am)
I would be very surprised to see the rebates go away anytime soon. The Endeavors, like many other SUV's, are NOT selling like hotcakes, so I would not be worried about the FUD factor ( Fear Uncertainty & Doubt ) the dealer may be using to get you to buy "now". As stated in many other post, this is our first Mitsu product and we have been very pleased with the Endeavor.   Not only did we test drive all the other competitors, we truly liked the Endeavor most. I will say, however, that if I wasn't able to purchase our AWD, XLS, for so much less than invoice ( not including rebate ), I may not have seen the overall value in the Endeavor and probably would have purchased either the Highlander or 4Runner. IMO, given the rebates and discounts currently offered, as well as both the ride, looks, quality and Mitsu's 7 year/100K warranty, the Endeavor is truly a great value for the dollar when compared to the other SUV's. Good luck, do your research and once you make a decision, shop several dealers for your most aggressive deal. Let us know what you decide to purchase. Replies to this message: tartallini (Apr 22, 2004 8:15 am) shooterd (Apr 22, 2004 9:55 am)
#25 of 81 Re: [dan41 #24] by tartallini Apr 22, 2004 (8:15 am)
Replying to: dan41 (Apr 22, 2004 3:29 am) Thanks for your input. I had been looking seriously at the Toyota 4Runner, but on a whim checked out the Endeavor (it had immediately caught my eye when I entered the lot...). Right now the only other SUV out there that's got that appeal to me is the Chevrolet Equinox and I hope to drive that one today to compare. Since I keep coming back to the Endeavor over and over again, I'm 95% sure I'll be purchasing one, it's just when and where. I live in a fairly small town, and only one Mitsubishi dealer within 150 miles is a bit of a problem when trying to bargain. I think both of you are right regarding incentives sticking around, and getting them at below invoice. I hope to purchase an XLS w/ sunroof, but who knows... might even get a heck of a deal on a limited at this rate! Thanks again... I'll keep an eye out on the forum for more information; you're all a big help! Replies to this message: shooterd (Apr 22, 2004 9:55 am)
#26 of 81 Re: [dan41 #24] [tartallini #25] by shooterd Apr 22, 2004 (9:55 am)
Replying to: tartallini (Apr 22, 2004 8:15 am) Agree that I don't think the incentives are going to go anywhere...especially since there are hints that the interest rates might start inching back up this year. With regards to offers, perhaps you could try the method that many are doing these days and email canvas Mitsu dealers within several hundred miles of you. By getting a bidding war going, you could perhaps get your local dealer to come down more in price or you may decide that if a dealer 400 miles away is going to save you $2500, it would be worth it to go there. Of note from your earlier post, just "tossing around figures" with a sales guy is not going to get you anywhere. Even guys I've known for a long time that sell cars will not tip their hand to me on what they can do until I actually come in with the intent of making an offer. Once numbers are on the table, then cards can be played. I am spending my time these days researching vehicles and preparing my approach to whichever SUV I decide to go with first. As I've said, Mitsu will have to beat a Honda Pilot in price by quite a bit for me to go that way, but it could happen. Also, comparing an Equinox to an Endeavor is a stretch. Do a side by side comparison on here between the two and you'll see that you give up alot of shoulder and butt space in the Nox compared to the Endeavor...cargo space too.
#27 of 81 in the news by steve_ HOST Apr 23, 2004 (3:01 pm)
This may help your bargaining position as a consumer:   DaimlerChrysler Won't Bail Out Mitsubishi (Washington Post)   Steve, Host Replies to this message: tartallini (Apr 23, 2004 5:27 pm) tubbs (Apr 23, 2004 8:10 pm) jersey (Jul 13, 2004 7:10 pm) robin15 (Oct 24, 2006 11:10 pm)
#28 of 81 In the news by dan41 Apr 23, 2004 (4:07 pm)
This is not encouraging news for those of us who have purchased Mitsu's. As happy as I have been with our Endeavor, I must admit that given what I just read, I sit here wishing I bought the Highlander or 4Runner. I knew hat Mitsu resale value was not as good as "others", but we planned to keep our Endeavor for at least 8 years ( we also purchased the Mitsu bumper to bumper 7year/100K extended warranty ), so resale value was not a great concern. Although premature, based on what I just read, I don't have a comfort level that Mitsu will be around for another 7 years..Sure hope I'm wrong.   I would not want to be a car sales person for Mitsu right about now. In the whole scheme of things, this is not how I wanted to start the weekend. For now, I will pour myself a drink and go watch the Red Sox beat the Yankees.
#29 of 81 How to Value a Demo Car by matt04 Apr 23, 2004 (4:52 pm)
Can the group comment on ways to value the mileage on a Dealer Demo car. I sat down with a dealer to negotiate the selling price of an Endeavor Limited with 5,000 miles. The car was driven by the Delaership manager for everyday use. No damage to the car except for a small stain on the interior leather of the back seat. How would you recommend valuing (or devaluing) the car with that mileage? Needless to say, the sales manager and I disagreed. Replies to this message: tubbs (Apr 23, 2004 8:06 pm)
#30 of 81 Re: in the news [steve_ #27] by tartallini Apr 23, 2004 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 23, 2004 3:01 pm) Boy, this was a timely message and timely read for me. THANK YOU so much for the heads up on this one.   Today (out of the blue) I received a call from the Mitsubishi dealership in town. I'd told them that I would not be buying until June 30th or so and to quit calling, however the salesman has been pleasant and I thought it no big deal that he was calling. However, he was doing the full-court press sales pitch today which puzzled me. I told him all the reasons I was waiting to buy, and he just kept indicating NOW is the time to buy. He DID NOT mention this... and I'm thinking he probably knew about it and just failed to mention it. That makes me mad... but it's not unexpected.   Something to sit, wait and watch for sure! Again, thank you for the information. Another article to check out is http://www.iht.com/articles/516771.html
#31 of 81 Re: How to Value a Demo Car [matt04 #29] by tubbs Apr 23, 2004 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: matt04 (Apr 23, 2004 4:52 pm) As a point of reference, I talked to a dealer today about a Limited AWD with ~3000 miles. His initial offer was $400 below invoice. With some negotiating I'm sure that would go down some but I think thats still too high.   Also, this dealer mentioned to me that the next shipment of Endeavors isn't coming until the end of May. He doesn't even know how many of those will be the '04 and how many will be the '04.5 model. I think people are trying to unload the '04 models now before the demand drops when the new models come out so something with a few thousand miles should only command a few thousand less than invoice in my book.
#32 of 81 Re: in the news [steve_ #27] by tubbs Apr 23, 2004 (8:10 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 23, 2004 3:01 pm) Thanks from me as well Steve. I too was 95% sure I was on my way to buying an Endeavor as soon as tomorrow. Definitely rethinking that now.   Any thoughts on what would happen to warranties should Mitsu go under? Replies to this message: jersey (Jul 13, 2004 7:10 pm)

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