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Replying to: johnnysaab (Jun 20, 2006 6:08 am) |
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| I am in the market looking to buy a Saab, so should I negotiate from invoice price minus the 2k incentive or from MSRP? Any help will appreciate. | |
| Subtract the rebate from the invoice. The dealer will still make a little money from this, as there is a holdback. Negotiate UP from there, and not much! Go to a few dealers, let them know you're price shopping and ready to pull the trigger on a great deal. | |
Thanks for the info. If the dealer doesn't have the color that I want and he needs to swap with another dealer from the port, does it mean the price won't go down much as compared to the one in the lot? Also, does anyone think GM will do another GM employee price this summer (like last summer)?
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Replying to: angy168 (Jun 20, 2006 10:17 am) I don't know about the swapping issue, but i assume they will want a few hundred more in that case, as it is more work. dave |
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When I quote the invoice price to dealers, one dealer adds Advertising fee (400) and Prep/Handling fee (130) on top of the invoice price. So this 400+130=530 becomes pure dealer profit, I guess? Can this amount subject to negotiation? The dealer also quotes $350 for swap fee to get the color I want, is this $350 fair?
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It does cost something for the dealer to advertise and prep the car, and to do a swap. So while there is profit there, i doubt it's pure profit. Also, don't forget that there is holdback: http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incentives/holdback/index.html The dealer does have to make a little money-that have to maintain the dealership, finance the cars, and buy food.  All i can say is it's hard to know when to buy a car and for how much. If you love the car and don't want to wait forever, you may have to leave a few bucks on the table.
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Replying to: dhanley (Jun 21, 2006 7:26 am) |
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Replying to: hgershman (Jun 12, 2006 6:48 am)
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Replying to: angy168 (Jun 21, 2006 5:49 am) dealer costs and have to be added to where you begin your bottom line negotiations.
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