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Replying to: jessreds40 (Jun 26, 2007 4:16 pm) Just for futher information Autobahn Volvo in Fort Worth is running any S40 2.4i on the lot for $24,500.
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Replying to: wyattad (Jun 26, 2007 5:54 pm) Build your car on volvo.com - send the built car to about 3 dealerships other than the one you are buying from. Let them respond with a price. Obtain the lowest price and take that with you on Saturday. The only issue you have is that you need an appraisal of value by a dealership for the trades. You might want to do that with an Acura or Audi dealership. It will give you a point of reference. Armed with the true value of your trades and with a quote from another dealership or two (online) you will be prepared on Saturday to get the best possible deal. Which I believe will be a few thousand under invoice. Ask if you've got questions, but I believe you've got some work ahead of you. Remember this is non-emotional - it's a car. You've got two - so you don't need one - you'd like one. Even if that is a bit of a fib - that's your mental position. Think - EYE OF THE TIGER! They want your money - well it's yours and you should KEEP IT.
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Replying to: captaincrunch (Jun 26, 2007 7:14 pm)  You are so right. I just sent a quote out to a Knoxville TN dealer and plan on sending one to a Kingsport TN dealer. The dealer I visited in is Bristol TN; it being the closest at 2 hrs away. The other two being 3hr and 4 hr away. I am willing to drive to save a few thousand. Hopefully the other two will resport asap. I may have to call them personally.
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Replying to: jessreds40 (Jun 26, 2007 7:30 pm) Hey here's even better news. You are not going to have to drive a few hours. If the dealer close to you has any sense. If you walk in there with a quote on a vehicle that is 3 thousand less than what he is willing to sell it to you for - why would you buy from him? Makes no sense whatsoever. You aren't asking for anything unreasonable, just true market value. Now the dealers that are 3 and 4 hours away don't know that you are using them - and don't tell them! If by chance it works out that you have to go 4 hours away to save the money, then you will. But secretly we want to do the deal with the most convenient dealer. We'll get the best of all worlds! |
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Replying to: captaincrunch (Jun 27, 2007 4:03 am)  .
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Replying to: jessreds40 (Jun 27, 2007 3:42 pm) If you get a third dealer in the mix - you may get the price even lower before you go on Saturday. Where are you getting the money - do you have your own financing? It makes it easier if you do, but not essential. And don't forget you need quotes on the value of your trades! Get crackin'!
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Replying to: captaincrunch (Jun 27, 2007 4:10 pm) I printed out the Trade in values from edmonds will that do? I don't think I have time to get in person trade values since most major dealers are an hour away. I mentioned the trades after the 2nd dealer quoted me the 27k price. He was pleased with my 1996 Chev Cavalier having only 67k miles on it but was hesitant when I mentioned the 2003 Chevy 3500 Express Cargo Van with 262k miles on it. He felt we would do better selling it on our own but we live in such a small rural area I don't think it will happen. We really want rid of it. Therefore I am afraid what Dealer #1 will say about it. *sigh*... so stressfull. We even put it in the local bargain finder (with no calls). |
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Replying to: captaincrunch (Jun 27, 2007 4:10 pm) |
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Got my  2007 Passion Red Volvo on Saturday. Took me 3 hrs to leave the dealership. They worked with me well and gave us fair trade in for our two autos. They gave me slightly higher than what edmunds.com showed so I was pleased. I got the price down to where I wanted it. However my monthly payment was increased because I purchased extended warranty (72mo/100k miles). Overall I am please and estatic with my purchase. I love it! Just got through washing and polishing it this evening. My neighbors eyeballed it as they went by my drive!! The dealership took my picture with it while holding a Volvo For Life banner! They are suppose to email it to me! Thank you to CaptiainCrunch for all your advice and encouragement. I was focused and we done the deal! Hope to have bragging photos up soon.
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Replying to: jessreds40 (Jul 01, 2007 6:42 pm)
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