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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 16, 2007 5:44 pm)
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Replying to: mr_orting (Apr 16, 2007 6:21 pm) |
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I tried the Costco in our area, and they say that they can't find a local Kia dealer who will consider Costco's competitive rates, and do I want to try another make/model. I tried Sam's Club, and the dealer associated with them is supposed to get back to me with a quote within 48 hours. What do you want to bet he will say, "When can you come in?" without giving me a quote?? Sigh... What I can't understand is, it's not like Kias are flying off the lots around here--the one we test-drove has been on the lot for 4 months now, and it only had 45 miles on it (12 driven by us), so it's not like it's getting a lot of test drives, either. I would have thought the dealer would be happy to get rid of it! |
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 17, 2007 7:14 am) [Gill] I guess I would see if I could find the nearest Dealer. How far are you willing to travel to find something? >...What I can't understand is, it's not like Kias are flying off the lots around here--the one we test-drove has been on the lot for 4 months now, and it only had 45 miles on it (12 driven by us), so it's not like it's getting a lot of test drives, either. I would have thought the dealer would be happy to get rid of it! [Gill] Well, they are flying off the lots in the Seattle market. Usually, there is a two month reserve built into the invoice for flooring. Some manufactureres hide it and some come out and list it on the invoice as "allowance for financial reserve" or something like that.
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Replying to: mr_orting (Apr 17, 2007 7:34 am) Darn, wish we were closer to Seattle (we're in Pittsburgh)!
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 17, 2007 7:14 am) I think what it comes down to is that the price on the window sticker is there for people who are happy going to the nearest place, picking out a car, and paying sticker. If you want to get a price better than MSRP or than their standard "lowest possible price" if you say you're not happy with that, you need to do some haggling. Not a lot, but definitely some. It doesn't matter whether you're willing to drive 2+ hrs to buy a car (though you might need to be), send an email/fax to all those places, saying you got a quote for $x and are looking for a better price, and will only drive all the way to their lot if they can quote you with a significantly lower price and can guarantee they have the exact car you're looking for. Some places won't (not can't, won't) do that, so you have to try a half dozen at least. Eventually someone will, then you take that written quote to your local place who has it in stock, hand it to the sales manager and say "I will buy this car right now if you can beat this price, otherwise I am leaving and will buy it from the other dealer". Don't sit down, don't give them your trade-in's keys, wander around the showroom, leave your coat on, etc. until you get a dollar amount, but be clear to them that you will sign right now if the price is right. If the sales manager beats/matches the price (or comes within $100 or whatever), great, otherwise say "thanks anyway" and turn around and walk out to your car. The sales manager already knows whether they can really match/beat the price, and will quickly change their mind unless the sale will really be a loss for them. If they don't, you know not to go back to that dealer.
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Replying to: skiingyac (Apr 17, 2007 7:51 am) I have only contacted 4 dealers--1 local, 1 40 minutes away, and 2 an hour away. I got an email from one that was an hour away, saying she had exactly the car I wanted (she listed the model, options, etc), and offering it for $19053, which was $1200 less than the local dealer's offer. So I brought the email to the local dealer, he didn't budge, and I left. And the hour-away dealer is now saying that her manager made a mistake and that the car is actually $1300 more than she'd originally said. (Gee, I'm glad I didn't drive out there!) So I will take your advice, and extend my search further out. I just wish these dealers weren't so darn dishonest! 
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Replying to: taximom5 (Apr 17, 2007 8:14 am)
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Replying to: skiingyac (Apr 17, 2007 8:57 am) Wish me luck! (lots and lots of luck--I don't seem to have the stomach for this!) |
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Replying to: littlepebble (Apr 14, 2007 11:36 pm) Thanks! |
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