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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 8:00 am) The problem with the "honest deal" is it is just that, it's neither a great deal or a poor one... just decent. The dealerships definition of what a good deal is will always be a lot more $$$ than what a consumer thinks it should be. That is probably why your friend went somewhere else. I have strong ties to two general managers at local dealerships. They think $600 over invoice is a fair and honest price for car x. I'm sure for the most part it is, as they have to look at all the overhead and expenses. But, when others are getting car x at $600 below invoice, and still getting good service, well it's a no brainer. The vast majority of the time one is better off financially going in to work their own deal, instead of a friends referral for them to be "taken care of".
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:21 am) They kept telling me I was foolish for passing up this service, that if my car was stolen this would make it sooo easy to get my car back. My retort was listen, if my car is stolen I want the check from the insurance agency I don't want the car back!! And don't even get me started on pin stripping and wheel locks! |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 8:00 am) I would like to help her, but now when she asks I just say, sorry, I don't have a clue. 
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:35 am) Basically, to my mind, she traded away prompt service, courtesy, lack of strong arm tactics, clean waiting rooms, a thorough new car prep and demonstration, and prompt and fair warranty correction in the future, etc. for a lousy $300.
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:21 am) I have no problem with them selling add ons. |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Feb 27, 2009 11:58 am) Geeze... Your friend sounds like my mother. I finally refused to give her advice at all...
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 27, 2009 3:30 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 12:56 pm) And whatever extra I paid it was worth every penny. |
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Advice to friends-- at their request-- and then thrown away... It just happens over and over. I suspect that many people "poll" their friends until they find one that agrees with their preconceived notions and then they tell themselves they've found good advice at last! And on the other hand, I know that my "very best advice" just doesn't work universally in the lives of all my friends-- but both of those guys should listen to me more! 
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Replying to: wtd44 (Mar 03, 2009 9:32 pm) "If you want to develop a great reputation for wisdom, find out what it is people what to do and then advise them to do it".
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