Mitsubishi Endeavor: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#32 of 81 Re: in the news [steve_ #27] by tubbs Apr 23, 2004 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 23, 2004 2:01 pm) Thanks from me as well Steve. I too was 95% sure I was on my way to buying an Endeavor as soon as tomorrow. Definitely rethinking that now. Any thoughts on what would happen to warranties should Mitsu go under? Replies to this message: jersey (Jul 13, 2004 6:10 pm)
#33 of 81 by steve_ HOST Apr 23, 2004 (7:44 pm)
"Japan has a long tradition of bailing out foundering firms in rescues by their top lenders or major shareholders, often orchestrated by the government." Carmaker Looks Inward in a Search for Cash (NY Times) Forbes has a bit more pessimistic take on it (beware the Forbes Business News Adware popup installer). Wish I had a crystal ball, but I'm just passing along stuff I see in the news. Isuzu keeps getting counted out, and the dealer network is hurting, but they are still making trucks. Steve, Host
#34 of 81 Another report as of a few minutes ago... by tartallini Apr 23, 2004 (8:09 pm)
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/worldbiz/archives/2004/04/24/2003- 137940 I'd agree that the dealers are making every attempt to get rid of the '04 stock before the '04.5 comes in. I'm sure that as soon as tomorrow when this news becomes more widespread, this will be tough times for the dealers!
#35 of 81 looking better already by steve_ HOST Apr 24, 2004 (7:19 am)
"JAPANESE car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Corporation appeared to have been thrown a lifeline last night." Mitsubishi On A Knife Edge (NEWS.com.au) Steve, Host
#36 of 81 looking better already by dan41 Apr 24, 2004 (9:57 am)
Steve, thanks for making my day! Given this article, I am more optimistic about Mitsu's long term viability. I do think Mistu will really have to reassure auto buyers that they, as an auto company, will be around for a very long time. Until they instill confidence in their viability, they run the risk of not gaining market share and, should this happen, we then may be faced with an even greater acceleration of depreciation. I will think positive and go watch the Red Sox beat the Yankees - again!
#37 of 81 So..... by shooterd Apr 24, 2004 (7:49 pm)
Any comment on what all this really means?? Will it affect price negotiations and/or incentives (either for the better or worse)? How about the viability of warranties over the long term? And then there's the topic of depreciation. Resale value is not a "huge" concern of mine, but I'd like the thing to be worth SOMETHING after 5 or 6 years. I just got back from wandering around car lots for awhile this evening. Climbed around in a Pilot, couple of Sorentos, Trailblazer and Trailblazer EXT, Equinox, and an Endeavor (top of the line one I was really surprised was left unlocked). I'm still trying to line up my top picks for a purchase at the end of the year, but the players keep changing as does the playing field, so it seems. I'm just not sure what all this Mitsu news is really going to mean to the average car-buying joe?
#38 of 81 Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [KarenS #1] by fm1966 Apr 29, 2004 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 14, 2004 3:54 pm) Hi everyone. As soon as I saw the Endeavor I knew I had to drive it. As soon as I drove it I knew I wanted it. The dealership, however, is not being too cooperative in meeting my price needs. Fist of all they have extras thrown in which I would not have chosen--like the undercoating, and paint protector and fabric protector...another grand added on. It took two trips between the dealer and sales manager for them to finally show me an invoice. They insist they want about $1000 over invoice and they want to give me practically nothing for my trade. So far my buying experience isn't great. I'm referring to a '04 new XLS listed at 31,800. They came back with a 29,500 starting price after he brought the invoice out. Then they'd take the $2000 rebate and $3000 for my car trade. TELL me someone that I can do better than that. I live in RI. Tomorrow's the 30th. Should I make an offer? I'd reallly like to pay $275 mo. for 6 years. Bu tI'm probably more realistically going to look at $300. Right now they have me at $402 per mo. Any home for me???? Thanks!! Replies to this message: dieselg4 (Jan 12, 2005 8:43 am)
#40 of 81 Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [dan41 #39] by fm1966 Apr 30, 2004 (6:42 am)
Hi Dan..thanks. How do I know I'm seeing actual dealer cost?? Should I be content with the invoice and be sure not to add anything over invoice? Ocean mits in Warwick has a great incentive--no charge for oil changes, brakes and batteries for the length of time I own the vehicle. They can't offer me any cars without those ridiculous addtions (the clear coat, the underbody coat and fabric protector) already added on. I guess I should look elsewhere and forget the great service incentive? Thanks Dan! I appreciate your reply. Replies to this message: shooterd (Apr 30, 2004 9:58 am) fm1966 (May 01, 2004 7:53 am) fm1966 (May 02, 2004 3:27 pm) and 1 more...
#41 of 81 Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [fm1966 #40] by shooterd Apr 30, 2004 (9:58 am)
Replying to: fm1966 (Apr 30, 2004 6:42 am) Hi. I would suggest you start over with your process. See if you can arrange financing on your own through whatever financial institutions you have available. Once you have some ideas on that, begin canvassing all the Mitsu dealers within a couple hours drive of you by email, letting them know exactly what vehicle you're looking for and that you're looking for their best price (make sure you know whether they are including rebates, etc, or not in this price). Narrow it down and then respond to the few who do the best for you and let them bid for your business. Given what's been going on with them and some of the buying stories on this board, there's no way I'd pay over invoice for one. Additionally, by doing the financing this way, you eliminate yourself from being what these guys love, and that's a "monthly payment" buyer. You can figure out invoice and monthly payments right here on Edmunds. Just get the dealer to give you a PRICE for the car. Shopping for a payment makes you a victim of the money shell game every time. Research! Plan! Then stick to your plan. Good Luck. Replies to this message: fm1966 (May 01, 2004 7:53 am) fm1966 (May 02, 2004 3:27 pm) iron (May 08, 2004 11:26 pm)