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48108 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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I recorded the ad on TV and all I know are these facts; You can get a brand new 2009 Lincoln MKZ (I am pretty sure) for $23,999 with no interest for 60 months. MSRP $33,490 Disc $2991 Rebate $4500 Renewal (whatever that means) $2000 Final price $23,999 They say nothing about this offer on the website and I don't even see a car listed with an MSRP of $33,490, the cheapest is about $37k. Maybe it is one 3 on the column model or something. I would love to know what the scam is. At that price it doesn't make sense to buy a used GM.
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Replying to: driver100 (May 27, 2009 4:47 pm)
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 27, 2009 4:53 pm) That makes sense. But, wouldn't people get upset and walk out after they drive down to pick up their new Lincoln for $24k? Or do they feel really stupid by then and just take all the add-ons? |
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 27, 2009 12:22 pm) Since I’m the one that started the now “infamous doc fee thread”, I feel I have to say something here. When I’m buying anything, especially a car where there are all sorts of ways that dealers add items and fees to jack up the price, I want to know where every dollar I’m spending is going and if that cost is worth it to me. Why is that so hard for a car salesman to understand? If a doc fee is so insignificant that it doesn’t deserve an explanation, don’t charge it. You won’t get an argument from any buyer when you do that. It’s the final price that I’m interested in but I’d like an honest answer to a reasonable question. I guess there are some things I’ll never understand. jmonroe |
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Replying to: jmonroe (May 27, 2009 6:40 pm)
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 27, 2009 6:53 pm) And what is the lesson that it teaches? Is it that you should not answer the phone? Or you should just hang up unless it's an offer to buy? Just curious.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (May 27, 2009 7:26 pm) |
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Replying to: lrguy44 (May 27, 2009 7:41 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: tidester (May 27, 2009 9:16 pm) I learned a valuable lesson about work during my lifetime. If you try to avoid it, hate it, get upset at people easily, only wish for the day you no longer have to do it............then your days will be long and boring and you will wish you were somewhere else. BUT If you throw yourself into work, have a positive attitude, look at every phone call as a learning experience and as a challenge, enjoy your time at work and your precious time off (which you will enjoy even more if you work hard), then the days will fly by and you will gain experiences that you can use to better yourself later. Every question should be answered as well and nicely as possible. If you get pushed to the end of the line the dealer has a poor system for handling calls. You have learned a valuable lesson so you can change it when you become a sales manager.
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Replying to: driver100 (May 27, 2009 4:47 pm)
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