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Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 02, 2009 5:14 pm) Meanwhile tooling around in an Impala rental. It's OK. Of course there are no curves to negotiate here in Florida... |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 02, 2009 5:14 pm) As for companies procedures most won't release a final paycheck until credit cards are returned and charges are processed. |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 02, 2009 6:10 pm) That was just a small percentage of the total. I would have put the whole amt. on if they would have let me and been eating out for free for a year !! 
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Replying to: jmonroe (Nov 02, 2009 7:08 am) If I were going to buy a Hyundai or a Toyota (nothing else they carry has interest to me), I'd use them as research. If the delta in price between locally and Fitz was big enough, I'd consider buying from them and driving back to OH. That'd be a 2 day trek for me, though....one up, one back, hotel room, maybe a flight. I had a friend who bought a 'Vette from Kerbeck (near Atlantic City) a few years ago. He wanted company. So, I accompanied him on a bus (something I'll never do, again. In return I got a nice dinner and lodging in Atlantic City. We drove back in his 'vette by. Aside from the bus ride, it was a fun trip....definitely punctuated by taking turns driving the 'vette home. Kerbeck did a nice job. They came and picked us up in Atlantic City and covered a dinner for us, to boot. His 'vette was ready to go....serviced, shiny. All he had to do was test drive it, inspect it, and do the paper work. We were on the road within 2 hours of hitting the dealership. 1/2 that time was spent just wandering around their dealership. Kerbeck is a cool place if you're in the market for a 'vette. I've always felt that any local dealer could/would match any out of town dealer. IIRC, the price differential wasn't remotely close with the local dealers (right after the new C6s hit the market), even seeing Kerbeck's price we showed them. I think the delta was something close to $5K between local and Kerbeck. Bottom like, while I've personally never done business with either Fitzmall or Kerbeck, I'd certainly consider it if I were in the market for one of their vehicles. I know this has to drive dealerships, and sales people/managers crazy, but the wealth of information, and up front pricing with these "new" pricing sources makes it a lot easier on the buyers. When I ran the Acura TL through the AMEX site, they didn't list the name of the dealership, other than to say it was 92 miles away from my home address. I'm sure I could pinpoint it, given a little research. But, it's clear it's not one of the local dealers. But, is probably in Columbus, Louisville, Lexington, maybe Indianapolis. If I were in the market, I'd give the local dealer's a chance to meet/beat the pricing. If not, a 90 minute drive wouldn't be that much of an inconvenience to save $1,000.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 03, 2009 6:42 am) I've always heard that there are a lot of, um, interesting characters on bus trips.
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 02, 2009 6:10 pm)  Richard
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Replying to: richard64 (Nov 03, 2009 7:35 am) I've used credit cards for down payments and such. When I bought the dreaded Windstall they didn't want to accept a card for $1,000 down and did a whole song and dance about how they'd make no profit. Knowing what I know now I wasn't quite a baby seal but maybe an adolescent one.... Cloudy and a bit cool in Florida. Tomorrow - a park day - is supposed to be much more to our liking....
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Replying to: corvette (Nov 03, 2009 7:04 am) We used to enjoy taking the train---Silver Meteor or Orange Blossom Special--- to New York during the Christmas season. The 12 hour trip was made pleasant by the nice lounge and dining cars. The food was excellent and the service was very good. That, too, is a thing of the past. It is a shame that we don't have the good rail service across country that is enjoyed in Japan and Europe. With all of the technology at hand, you would think that a high speed rail service would make sense in this country. The government can't even keep Amtrak in the profit column. It's sad. Richard
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Replying to: richard64 (Nov 03, 2009 7:51 am) Why you would find ME, of course. Driving. 
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 01, 2009 7:59 am) Does the price include all fees? Your special Cardmember price includes all manufacturer fees including destination. You are responsible for tax, title and documentation. Here in Florida with SET and dealer fees, expect to add about $1200 to the price of a Toyota,
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