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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 01, 2008 5:19 am) You sure about that? Does the car come with an engine... that price seems about $3,000 too low. If I can get a new Impala for $14,000 I'll start shopping this afternoon. 
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 01, 2008 5:41 am) I am positive because I almost fell out of my chair. I think it was a local ad from Buffalo though. I'll see if I can find anything on the net. Don't know about hidden costs either.... Also, are you sure you want an Impala. My brother just rented one for the weekend and he thinks it is pretty lame....a box with wheels. I guess for $14,000 though it wouldn't be bad.
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 01, 2008 5:46 am) Can't say I've taken a really good look at a Impala in awhile. The Impala has always gotten pretty good reviews with the newest generation, good reliability scores. I would look at it as well as the Malibu...as well as about 5 others (Fusion, LaCrosse, Altima, Mazda 6, maybe a Corolla, Civic or Sonata). Someone posted about a week ago that Ford Fusions were going for around $15,500, but that was with a sticker of around $20,000. But, with tuition, new house, summer cruise and a bunch of other stuff my wife wants to buy... the new car may have to wait. 
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 01, 2008 5:46 am) Sorry Jip, can't find anything on the web. They did say MSRP was $23,000 and with employee discount less $3000 you could actuaqlly get an Impala for under $14,000. The numbers would be right but I don't see those 2 extras being added in. Unless it isn't on the net yet or there was fine print aI couldn't see on the 50 inch screen. I didn't believe it when I saw it...but I'll try to check the commercial before the news today. |
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 01, 2008 5:41 am) Regarding ADM stickers.....on the consumer's side, right from the get go, those tell me I'm going to be in for a drawn out "tit-for-tat" negotiating session because the price is starting higher. The other thing that would come immediately to mind was this particular dealer wants to play games with me. Something I'm not willing to do. Overall, I would doubt we'd even get inside the dealership if I pulled up and saw ADM stickers on their cars.
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The problem with "funny" ADMs (the ones put on cars that are definitely not hot) is they show the mindset and attitude of the place. It's like putting a screaming ad "Hey, we think our customers are idiots and we are about to treat you as such". Why would anybody subject themselves to that if they have a choice of somebody else who may have an attitude "we know you are busy and so are we - let's just get the thing done now and move on".
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 30, 2008 8:40 pm) I walked around this Accord and looked inside. The seats were still firm, the paint looked better than it should have looked and it actually ran quite well/ My guess would be that somone will figure out a way to fix it and it'll keep on going. Amazing cars!
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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 28, 2008 1:54 pm) Here is the deal with the Lexus. It's a 2006 400h with 39,000 miles and we are selling it for $31,991. The customer didn't know that it was a hybrid. Of course, when he dismissed me with his hand gesture I wasn't about to go chase him down and reveal that information to him. He was one of those guys that you are better off letting go. He was the classic case of an old guy whose wife kicked him out of the house the day after Thanksgiving. He was with his son and he had no where else to go...so he thought he would head down to the car dealer and annoy everyone down there. This is the type of guy who drags his son along so he can show him how to really shop for a car. "Watch me bully these car salesmen and show you how it's done Junior...." Whatever.
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Oh, and thanks for the replies about how to greet customers but..... I've tried all of the cheesy greetings that they have you do when they find a new sales DVD they want you to watch. "Whose the lucky one...?" "Are you here for the big sale today?" Yadda yadda yadda. Really really corny stuff. I've found that "How can I assist you today" is simple, to the point, and usually elicits a positive response. If I ask..."How can I help you"....what is the customer going to say? Either...."No" or "I'm just looking". I'm sure Edmunds and of the other car buying outlets out there for customers teaches the customer to say that.
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Replying to: dino001 (Dec 01, 2008 6:49 am) The way I look at it, if it weren't for people overpaying, it would be alot harder for the "educated consumer" to get great deals. I can get quotes from contractors for the same job that span 5-10K swings. I don't get angry, I just compare the line items and tell them no-thanks.
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