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48056 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:16 AM
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Hope all of you had a nice holiday. Here's a question for you. Since Employee Pricing + Customer Cash Back comes from the manufacturer, is it ok to ask the local dealer how much more he'll discount the car? Example: The new Grand Marquis for $30,500 can now be had for $23,500. Is it insulting to ask how much more the dealer will discount the car? Richard |
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 30, 2008 8:17 am) Didn't the Japanese luxury brands come up with that first? When I first saw the ads for that feature I figured they must have nothing but contempt for the American consumer. In my opinion, any one who needs a self-parking car shouldn't be allowed on the road.
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Replying to: richard64 (Dec 30, 2008 8:21 am) Hi Richard, welcome back and hope you had a great holiday too. In answer to your question, if you have a trade see the 50 posts before yours! LOL (something about subtracting B from A to get to C). Seriously though, in my simple lay person opinion, if you like the car and want it I would say I'll sign the papers right here and now for $22,500 or whatever you want to pay. Test the waters, but I don't think that is insulting. To see if there is any bargaining room there I guess we can see if Joel is around. Good luck, are you actually back to possibly buying?
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 30, 2008 8:26 am) Kind of the opposite of "getting the feel of the road". I think I'll tell my wife the day I need a self parking car please call a toe truck and have them take my car away! 
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Replying to: richard64 (Dec 30, 2008 8:21 am) However, I think Joel said their dealership doesn't discount further on employee pricing + rebates.
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 30, 2008 8:35 am) Richard |
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Replying to: richard64 (Dec 30, 2008 8:11 am) I see that you still have Santa on your mind. That was precisely for your attention. I knew if you were hiding in the wood-pile that would bring you out. No one else caught it.  Sorry Isell. I just couldn't resist. Shows you that he ain't payin attention either.  jmonroe |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Dec 30, 2008 8:48 am) Richard
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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 30, 2008 8:38 am) I can't believe Richard missed that one. If I find out he's only picking on me I'm going to insist that the hosts jack up his dues or I might have to do my own "jacking" on him.  jmonroe |
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Replying to: jmonroe (Dec 30, 2008 9:28 am) I am sure Richard was just being polite...it being the holiday season. I should know better, I once taught school????? |
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