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Replying to: driver100 (Dec 30, 2008 6:24 am) Nope, I gave up smoking in January of 79’. I guess you can say I’m now viceless.  On more thing about that “driving experience”; I’m also after that, like not remembering all the bumps in a 600 mile (each way) vacation drive.  jmonroe |
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Replying to: jmonroe (Dec 30, 2008 9:28 am) Extend my condolences to Mrs. JMonroe because "Santa" didn't bring her the new dining room furniture this year. We'll have to work on "Santa" during 2009.  Richard |
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Replying to: richard64 (Dec 30, 2008 9:14 am) Don't forget the BIG doc. fees. You could bargain that down anywhere from nothing to about $100.
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I know the sales folks have said that the last week in December is often very busy. In light of the poor economy is this year-end holding up to your expectations? It would be nice if the month finished strong, not only for your pocketbooks but for your attitude going into 2009. So how about it, anybody hit any grand slams?
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 30, 2008 1:14 pm) |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 30, 2008 1:14 pm) With car sales down 30 to 40% lately I doubt the year will finish very strong, but our real car guys will answer that question. But what does surprise me is that this years sales are only 4 or 5% lower than last year......why is that such a disaster? It isn't great, but it isn't the end of the world either. I am getting tired of the doom and gloom. We've had recessions before and we have always recovered.....just have to lower our expectations and spending, and realize that one day you will tell your grandchildren how you did without (had to buy a 50 in LCD instead of 60 in) and survived the Great Depression of 08. |
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| In answer to someone's earlier question, yes Lexus started that one maybe a year ago or so? Here. | |
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Replying to: richard64 (Dec 30, 2008 8:21 am)
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My coworker is buying an Altima now. I coached her a little, mostly to know what the real deals is and what is not (the largest issue with non-informed customers is they have no idea where the lines are and they can be smacked with a great deal and still complain about getting ripped off). Before she started her internet inquiries, I told her she could shoot for something like invoice minus rebates with junk fees already included (pretty much double net) I thought it would be aggressive, but doable considering the market conditions and possible end-of-year bonuses on one hand and her being "laywoman". That was actually the highest offer   Looks like she'll end up at or close to tripple net. Three close bids, quite legit, with "worksheet-style" offers with everything spelled out clearly and clear OTD number. I told her to take the offer (any one is good), as long as no "fast ones" are pulled from the hat. Wow - even I didn't see that coming. Did not expect to get to tripple net after just couple of days of email exchanges. Must be more unsold inventory out there than I thought. Desperation levels must be hitting new highs. |
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 30, 2008 11:51 am) Richard |
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