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#3447 of 3884 Re: etiquette [robotb9] by verdugo Jul 16, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: robotb9 (Jul 16, 2008 10:33 am) I realize I don't have the whole story, but if you weren't happy with the first price, I presume, you went to other dealerships, right?   The fact that you're thinking of coming back to this dealership seems to me that you weren't happy with the prices from the other dealerships. Maybe your expectations are too high?   Just my .02 Replies to this message: robotb9 (Jul 16, 2008 1:34 pm) verdugo (Jul 16, 2008 2:41 pm) jmonroe (Jul 16, 2008 5:53 pm)
#3448 of 3884 Re: etiquette [verdugo] by robotb9 Jul 16, 2008 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: verdugo (Jul 16, 2008 12:47 pm) I'd like to give them a chance to meet (or beat) the other dealership's price. I would rather work with a different salesperson because it's very difficult to get an actual price quote from the guy I've worked with so far. Replies to this message: verdugo (Jul 16, 2008 2:41 pm) jmonroe (Jul 16, 2008 5:53 pm)
#3449 of 3884 Re: etiquette [robotb9] by verdugo Jul 16, 2008 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: robotb9 (Jul 16, 2008 1:34 pm) See, I told you I didn't have all the info   Just like dino said, the prices come from management. However, maybe today they'll be desperate and you'll get lucky.   Let us know how you make out. Replies to this message: jmonroe (Jul 16, 2008 5:53 pm)
#3450 of 3884 Re: etiquette [verdugo] by jmonroe Jul 16, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: verdugo (Jul 16, 2008 2:41 pm) Just like dino said, the prices come from management. However, maybe today they'll be desperate and you'll get lucky.   I agree that prices come from management and a new day, as the month moves along, could yield a different price. Yikes, they might even go higher. Unless it's the end of the month when they'll almost surely go down.   My concern, given you didn't get along with the first guy, is he'll probably get a split deal even though he didn't help, if you mention the first guy or he see's/remembers your name should he see a sales contract by accident.   jmonroe
#3451 of 3884 discount on 2008 models by emmapants Jul 29, 2008 (6:59 pm)
how much of a discount should I expect on a 2008 model? The dealer invoice minus holdbacks is 23,655. Should I expect to pay under this? Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Jul 30, 2008 3:58 am) emmapants (Jul 30, 2008 5:12 am) verdugo (Jul 30, 2008 5:55 am)
#3452 of 3884 Re: discount on 2008 models [emmapants] by mikefm58 Jul 30, 2008 (3:58 am)
Replying to: emmapants (Jul 29, 2008 6:59 pm) What specifc 2008 model? A gas guzzling SUV, you should be able to pretty much steal. A Toyota Prius, and you'll pay MSRP plus. Please be more specific. Replies to this message: emmapants (Jul 30, 2008 5:12 am) verdugo (Jul 30, 2008 5:55 am)
#3453 of 3884 Re: discount on 2008 models [mikefm58] by emmapants Jul 30, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Jul 30, 2008 3:58 am) A Passat Wagon Turbo Replies to this message: verdugo (Jul 30, 2008 5:55 am)
#3454 of 3884 Re: discount on 2008 models [emmapants] by verdugo Jul 30, 2008 (5:55 am)
Replying to: emmapants (Jul 30, 2008 5:12 am) One thing to think about the Wagon is that they are going to be very changed for 2009. I don't remember the exact changes, but if you look at the "other" VW forum (not allowed to post the name), there are a few threads about the changes.   Not sure how much of a discount, but it should be a considerable one. I bought my Passat Wagon 4Motion in September of 06 and I paid invoice. At the end of a model year, with the car kind of going away? You should do much better than that.   Good luck and let us know how you make out. Great car, hope you love it as much as I love mine.
#3455 of 3884 Blank Check Loans? by jerome8283 Jul 30, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Are there any disadvantages to the Blank Check Auto Loan process offered by some banks? I'm considering using this process and it states doing so makes the buying experience easier? Will dealerships have issues with this? Replies to this message: red927 (Jul 31, 2008 7:44 am)
#3456 of 3884 Re: Blank Check Loans? [jerome8283] by red927 Jul 31, 2008 (7:44 am)
Replying to: jerome8283 (Jul 30, 2008 7:30 pm) I used HSBC to purchase a Honda CR-V for my daughter in April of 2005. The dealer first said that he couldn't accept it. I pointed out that it was a legimate check and stated so in the paperwork I had. He then accepted it without another word. I guess he was upset that I would not use his financing (which was at a higher rate than HSBC).   HSBC was easy to deal with. Approved in a matter of minutes and received the blank check the next day.

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