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122 messages, Last post on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:37 PM
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Replying to: ea1420 (Oct 29, 2006 4:26 pm) Buy one, get one free! You just won't like the price of the first one!
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There is a dealership group in my area that has screamer radio ads.... the last line is "If I can't finance you, I'll GIVE you a car!" Wonder if he ever had to give anyone a car? |
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Replying to: mazda6iguy (Nov 01, 2006 4:00 pm) |
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Replying to: mazda6iguy (Nov 01, 2006 4:00 pm) |
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I use the loss leader ads to get an idea of what might be a low purchase price, although you can't just take them at face value. In that sense, these ads can sometimes be useful to me, even if they don't necessarily affect where I go shopping. (I will begin shopping at the dealership most convenient to me, and go from there.) I ignore the monthly payment come-ons, though. Even if you intend to borrow the money, buying a car based upon its monthly payment is a good way to end up paying too much for a car with too long of a loan term and at a high interest rate. Figure out the lowest price, then calculate the payment based on that low price, and you will end up saving money.
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Replying to: pch101 (Nov 05, 2006 12:46 pm) |
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Replying to: mazda6iguy (Nov 01, 2006 4:00 pm) "Mr. Customer, I have good news and bad news" "Financing has been approved at 0%, despite your 3 repos and chapter 11 that hasnt been discharged yet." "Great!...Whats the bad news?" "They require 100% down" This has gotta be the best job in the world. I think I'll clarify some other come'ons as long as I'm here.....
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Replying to: tidester (Sep 11, 2006 5:19 pm) A dealer that doesnt advertse rediculously low prices will not draw enough customers to stay in business in a competitive market. From the dealer's perspective, to win, you gotta play the game. Furthermore, even customers that know better use those stupid ads as negociating tools: "Mr. Customer, the price of this new Kia Craptima will be $12900 after rebate + tax tag title" "Why can this dealership offer a new Craptima for $4995? I want one at that price" "Where is my aspirin?"
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