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Replying to: surrfurtom (Oct 21, 2004 6:46 pm) I have already told them that I will not pay MSRP because there are lots to competition in that price range.
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Replying to: low_ball_88 (Nov 08, 2004 8:48 am) What are you going to do? Keep us up to date. |
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On 10/02/04, I put a $500 refundable deposit on a 2005 RL. The signed purchase order was for a total sales price of $49k. The dealer agreed to waive the $570 destination charge and processing fee. Today I get This email from the dealer..."I needed to send you this email to let you know I screwed up and there is no easy way to say this that's why I'm saying it through a email because this isn't easy. The mistake I made was telling you that I could discount the RL by taking off the destination charge of $570. I was under the impression that I would be able to do that and still keep my job, I can promise you I was dead wrong! I was correct, I could give you a discount of $570 but it was for 2005 TL only not the RL. I can speak to my manager when he arrives tomorrow to see if there's something we can work out as far as discounting any dealer installed accessories to your new RL if there are any that interest you? For the record I just discovered my mistake on Saturday and have been trying figure the proper way to tell you and this was the best I could come up with........I'm sorry. Sincerely," What would you do? |
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Replying to: toad2 (Nov 10, 2004 4:40 pm) |
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Replying to: toad2 (Nov 10, 2004 4:40 pm) |
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Replying to: toad2 (Nov 10, 2004 4:40 pm) That being said, I've made a few bloopers myself, but I have always honored the written price, even at a loss ..... I would make an appointment with the General Sales Manager and discuss this "Mano a mano" (in a nice way) and go from there .. email is convenient, but a face and a smile can make ALL the difference .................  Terry.
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Replying to: rroyce10 (Nov 11, 2004 8:11 am) Even if he gave you $500 off sticker, he's still making several thousand dollars off this deal on a high end car. I'm not impressed with the styling of the new 2005 RL anyway. It doesn't have the presence of a $50,000 car. The 35K TL looks a lot sexier. |
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Picked up my wife's Blue RL two nights ago in NJ. $1500 off MSRP. Yep, that's right. $1500 off MSRP. Dealer had 2 in stock- one that was being driven by the GM and used as the test drive vehicle, the other was on the floor. Walked in, test drove, discussed colors, timing, etc. Was about to place an order for a black RL at MSRP. Wife comes over, says she doesn't mind the blue- she hasn't owned a blue car since a Caprice Classic in the mid 80's. Anyway, salesman asks if we have an interest in the one sitting on the floor. How many miles? 55- they were using it one day for test drives. Mention I am not thrilled that the hardest 55 miles on the car in its entire life will have been the first 55 miles. No thanks. Comes back in with the deposit forms for the black RL, sales manager walks over and asks us again about our interest in the blue. Reiterate that it's not our first choice. He asks what would make it our first choice and I tell him 2k off. He smiles, says "No games? If you purchase the car tonight, right now, I will sell it to you for $1500 below MSRP." I ask if the deal will be good tomorrow, and you know his response? Sure will. But I won't hold it for you. Shook hands, done deal. Northern NJ dealer- promised I wouldn't divulge name. He did indicate, however, that if/when he has some of these in stock, he'll discount slightly. His reasoning- "We're Acura. I don't want my RL customer to purchase the RL and then go for the next great car in 5 years. I want him to walk back into my dealership, ask for me or the guy who sold him this car, and feel confident he's getting a great car at a solid price. We're a luxury brand, but I know my customers are buying Acura because of the quality and value of Acura, not necessarily because of the badge." And you know what? My son is looking at a TL- I'll steer him this way. Was it a schtick? I'm sure I'm not the first to get that speech. But he backed up his words with action- and sold a car and bought a customer.
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Replying to: gold233790 (Nov 11, 2004 1:29 pm)
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