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Replying to: srn3 (Aug 06, 2005 9:09 pm) Have contacted another dealer with what appears to be a larger inventory. Should receive e-mail with some offer(s) yet this morning. I did send them the current offer on the table, in the spirit of capitalism. |
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Looks like my negotiations are over. In addition the the deal explained in posting 355, I bargained for getting the clear protective mask put on the car at no charge. Considering both dealers I spoke to agreed that the price I had negotiated was below their costs, I'm feeling pretty good (both dealers had cars with identical configurations). My second dealer had a hard time understanding how I'd negotiated such a low net capital cost, but agreed to match it and then threw in the clear mask (with owner approval) after I made the request. Going to the second dealer was important: Without doing so I had only a fuzzy feeling that I had crafted a good result. Did end up with a flint grey vehicle instead of silver. Overall, I'd say the timing was very good, as the dealers are clearly incented to clear their decks of 2005 vehicles to make way for 2006 models, which are available now from Volvo. |
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hi i'm looking for a 05 s40 t5 awd for my wife and i got an internet price from a dealer thru autobytel--here's the deal -silver metallic -climate package -bi xenon -premium package -auto trans/geartronic -17' saggita wheels (add on) his deal is 2K off of invoice plus tax, etc., invoice 31840- = $29840+fees it checks out that way, now that's about 12% off invoice without the taxes, etc. just wondering what you all think, sounds too easy to me, thanks everyone
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Replying to: alexan33 (Aug 09, 2005 8:51 pm)
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Replying to: srn3 (Aug 10, 2005 2:10 pm) |
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I tested a saab 9-2x linear( I was hoping I could catch the gm rebates but the good ones are gone or nothing was left) , Scion Xa, Jaguar X type and I knew I was all over the lines. the I went to the 1st Volvo dealer just to test drive with no expectation on the offer but they only have 2006 with $23500 to start with no negotiation policy. The sales there is nice and put no pressure on us. Since I liked the car, I went home to do a bit of reserch and sent out some requests to several dealers. They had specials with some 2005's around 20000+delivery only. Then I went to one of them and picked out a red one to test drive. The "check engine" light was on during the whole time which left me bad impression. Another white car carries the same climate package and the same price but I preferred the red one. I told them about the light and asked for a interest rate(4.99%) then left. I went to another dealer who offer the same price for a red car but w/o the climate package, after I got approved for 4.5% with my bank. I noticed some noise when I shifted during test drive. Well, this one had 200 miles on it already though I wasn't sure what the cause was. But the 1st dealer called during this test drive and offer me another $500 off plus the $500 college grad discount, so I went back there to test he same red car after they fixed the"check engine" light(they told me the gas tank cap was loss). anyway, they also matched my 4.5% rate........... 2005 S40 2.4M with Climate Package. final price after all discounts(no frieght, before tax): $19622+$78.50fees $2500 down $347X60 months 1. Did I get a good deal? 2. Is steering wheel audio-control the only change between base 2.4? 3. Why 2005 more than 200LBs less than the 2006?, according to the chart.(the buttons on the steering wheel?  ) 4. Is 89 acceptable to this engine or I have to pay for 91 octane? 5. How do I break-in for a new generation Volvo? (my big family all drove Volvo's: 240's, 760's, 740's) 6. Is "check engine " light a concern? many or should I say Happy Volving? |
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For the life of me, I cannot pick between the 2005 chrysler crossfire limited coupe and the volvo s40 t5 awd. I know they are two somewhat different cars, but I've narrowed my long search down to those two. The price will be about the same. The s40 t5 awd w/ premium comes out to about $25,500 and the 2005 crossfire limited w/ 1,000 miles on it comes out to about $25,900. First of all, are these good deals??? Secondly, should I be more practical and get the nice, safe, reliable volvo (which performs well, but looks a little funny) or the cool-looking, a bit small , crossfire?? Any thoughts and experiences on this would be very much appreciated.
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Replying to: mannyfresh (Aug 17, 2005 10:44 am)
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Replying to: cm3 (Aug 18, 2005 6:00 am)
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Replying to: mannyfresh (Aug 18, 2005 9:02 am) I'll stay single and change girlfriends often=crossfire. I like to hang out with a lot of friends often and some of them don't have cars or live in downtown=S40. I have a stable girlfriend and she has even more prettier girlfriends to tag along=S40(passion red, tinted to 35% so your gf 'd not spot u if there is only u and her gf in the car). I do have weekend tracktime=crossfire for sure. personally, If I am dreaming I were still single, I'd go for the crossfire.....
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