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Replying to: wesleyg (Nov 05, 2009 8:53 am) First off congrats on the Sante Fe that you allowed your wife to get. You’re a wise man. Now you’ll be able to get the car you want and still have all your body parts in working order to enjoy your new ride.  Yeah, I remember you. You’re the retired Ohio  If you’re serious about getting a V8 Genesis, Great Lakes Hyundai has three ‘09’s left, all with the Tech Package, as of this posting. I’ll bet you’re the type that would go for the black/black one that they still have now. The interesting thing about their price for that car is…it’s exactly the same price I paid in March. That might have been a good price then but not now. As for the buying experience I had with them, it was pretty good. Not too pushy but, Paul, the F&I guy, did try to sell me the usual stuff which I declined. FWIW, when I looked at their web site last week to see if they got the 2010’s in, not that I’m going to get one, I just wanted to see if they had them and what price they wanted for them. They didn’t show any but they had a big picture of the Equus saying come see it. They don’t show that picture now so they might not have it for viewing anymore. Just talking about the Equus gives me the shakes after what happened just last Sunday when Son #1 asked me if I was going to look at one. Out of nowhere when he came over on Sunday he asked me that question. His mother asked, “what’s an Equus”? He told her and her eyes got as beady as I’ve ever seen them and she said, “because of you we have a car in the garage that we didn’t need. Now you want him to buy a bigger and more expensive one.  I’ll tell you this…if he buys that car it won’t be parked in THAT garage (as she points toward the garage) it will be parked in the garage of a house over there (as she points a few blocks away where there are nothing but new Mc Mansions). Hell, now I’m afraid to even go look at one because of the fear I have that she’ll rush out to a furniture store just to show me she’s not kidding.  Keep in touch and let us know what you buy for yourself. jmonroe
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 05, 2009 3:10 pm) If I remember right, you got that beast from a guy down the road from you and he knocked off a few bucks because he knew it was a lemon. I noticed that you didn't blame him.  jmonroe |
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Didn't think so. " Stories from the Sales Frontlines" What has happened to this forum? Still lurking...
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Replying to: wesleyg (Nov 05, 2009 11:37 am) Congratulations on your recent purchase. I hope that you have many wonderful miles of travel in your new vehicle. Richard |
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Replying to: wesleyg (Nov 05, 2009 11:37 am) Congratulations on your recent purchase. I hope that you have many wonderful miles of travel in your new vehicle. Richard
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 05, 2009 7:05 pm) It's your fault because you don't come on here to keep us straight. When the cat is away, the mice will play.  You will be pleased to know that my wife and I have decided to buy a Honda Pilot about a year from now. We're going to finish getting the best out of our "03 Explorer this coming year. Since we are going to Alaska next June, I just may drive the Explorer out your way and trade with you. I want top dollar for the Explorer and below invoice on the Pilot. I also expect manufacturer rebates and local bonus cash incentives. I would demand free maintenance for three years, but it is a bit far to go for an oil change. Glad you're still around. Richard
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 05, 2009 3:10 pm) Here I am, a charter member of the Jipster Club and the purchaser of a new vehicle. On top of that, I offered to buy one of his first edition books. I even offered to proof read his first draft at no charge. Now I think that I will charge him my standard consulting fee of $100 per hour. What is it that they say? No good deed goes unpunished. Richard |
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I know a friend of a friend who pays for a car with a check, no financing,  full MSRP. His "old car" is a 2008 BMW X5 4.8i loaded. I mean loaded, he checked every single option box and has an X5 that stickered for somewhere a little north of $80,000. 2 years and 35,000 miles later he's ready for something new and picked up an X5M. Paid MSRP & took the $38K they offered him on the trade, no bickering, no questions asked.
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 05, 2009 7:51 pm) Richard |
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 05, 2009 7:51 pm) Anyone in the business, WITHOUT EXCEPTION wil tell you that the people who don't grind for the last penny are always the happiest. The make the transaction fun! They refer people and they stop by my desk to say hello when they are in for service. These people just seem happy with life in general. On the other hand, the people who grind us to death, play games, pit dealer against dealer never seem to be happy. They always want more and even when the deal is done, they will ask for something to get "thrown in". I'll see these people later in service, griping over some charge or demanding we accept a long expired coupon. I'll watch the relationship between these people and their family members and they just seem tense and unhappy. Tough way to go through life...
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