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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [happy_hybrid_1] by tomscot2
May 22, 2007 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: happy_hybrid_1 (May 21, 2007 2:31 pm)

How much of a discount? I couldn't get them to budge off of MSRP given the fact that we have to order the car that we want.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [tomscot2] by happy_hybrid_1
May 22, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: tomscot2 (May 22, 2007 6:24 am)

I don't want to comment on that yet, as we have not worked out final pricing on my car. The final pricing is worked out when the car is delivered. I don't want to jeopardize the deal I'm getting by bragging about how good it is. I'm also in a little bit different situation because I get a corporate discount, through this dealer.
 
When you say them above, are you referring to Nissan of Garden Grove? Because all they required from me is a $500 non refundable deposit to order the car. That $500 then goes towards your down payment. Like I said, final pricing should be worked out when your car is delivered. I specifically asked if by giving a deposit and special ordering the car, if I was in any part agreeing to a selling price, and the answer was No.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [happy_hybrid_1] by bcp01scu05
May 23, 2007 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: happy_hybrid_1 (May 22, 2007 9:38 am)

In that case, what's stopping them from raising the price significantly once the car is delivered? Have they guaranteed a range of prices (and if so, how big is the spread)?
 
I've never bought a new car, so I'm a little unfamiliar with the whole process, but every time I learn more about it the less I like it. Putting a $500 nonrefundable deposit down on the expectation of receiving a price I'd be satisfied with, only to leave them the option to change last minute, is not something I would very keen on.
 
My manager, when buying his new car a few months ago, received an online quotation with a price he liked. However, once he got to the dealership he was told that they could not actually have sold him a car at that price. How that isn't a bait-and-switch tactic worthy of reporting to the BBB, I have no idea.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [bcp01scu05] by newcars
May 23, 2007 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: bcp01scu05 (May 23, 2007 8:40 am)

As someone who has bought a new car or two in my life, I must agree with bcp01scu05. The idea of putting down a $500 non-refundable deposit is, to me, ludicrous; especially when you aren't certain of what the final price will be. I must ask if the "non-refundable" part was a typo.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [newcars] by langjie
May 23, 2007 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: newcars (May 23, 2007 9:59 am)

you should never give a non-refundable deposit. put it on your credit card so that if they refuse to give your deposit back, the credit card company can take the money away for you
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [langjie] by happy_hybrid_1
May 23, 2007 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: langjie (May 23, 2007 12:06 pm)

1. I trust the person I'm doing business with. 2. The corporate pricing that I am receiving through my company essentially sets the price, and that price is a price that I am more than willing to accept. The $500 non-refundable deposit was not a typo, and it seemed reasonable to me, especially given the fact that I'm going to get it back in the form of part of my downpayment. All it essentially does is ensure to the dealer that you are serious about buying this car, and you aren't just asking them to special order something for you, just so that you can 'check it out.' In today's world of crooks, that seems reasonable to me. The business is just protecting itself.
 
As far as your manager goes, bcp01scu05, that dealership should be reported to the BBB. Usually when you receive an online price quotation it specifically says that this price is good on this specific vehicle for up to, for example, 72 hours. If he went to the dealership with documentation of the price he liked, and they said, ooops we're sorry, we can't actually charge you that, we are going to charge you $1000 more, the dealer broke a written agreement between them and the consumer, and could be prosecuted in small claims court for doing so. That is BS.
 
Not all dealers are crooks. Find a good one, and stick with them. bcp01scu05, you never answered if you had specifically gone to Nissan of Garden Grove? If you didn't, and you live in SoCal, I suggest that you go there. They won't jerk you around. Make sure you ask for Lina. If you did, I'm surprised to hear that you had a bad experience with them, as mine has been all like a pleasant walk in the park.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [happy_hybrid_1] by bcp01scu05
May 23, 2007 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: happy_hybrid_1 (May 23, 2007 1:36 pm)

If the price is fixed out of the hands of the dealership (ie, the price variability is not at the discretion of the dealer), I could see that being ok. I can also understand paying a deposit to prove that you are serious--but the idea of paying a nonrefundable deposit when you expect to buy a car for, say, $28K, when they can later tell you that they're only selling for, say, $30K, is what rubbed me the wrong way. If that isn't the case, then I don't have a problem with the deposit, although I'd probably do my best to put in on a credit card for the reasons langjie discussed (and for the cash back award).
 
I think I may be able to get the same corporate discount you are receiving (Carperks?), so hopefully I will end up getting a similarly good deal. I'm up in NorCal, though, so unfortunately Garden Grove is about 400 miles away--probably a little far to go for a car. I haven't even gone in for a test drive yet (my timeline to buy is July/August-ish), but if you have heard anything about good dealers up in NorCal, I'm all ears.
 
As to the whole BBB thing--I don't think he would have had a legal case based on the specifics of the situation, and I don't think he ever reported it to the BBB (he works too much). He just got stuck between a rock and a hard place--the car was a surprise for his wife, he brought her out for a test drive, she liked the car, and then they sprung the price trap on him. It was either pay more or piss off his wife... he probably made the right choice.
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Re: Special Order is the Way to Go! [bcp01scu05] by jaxs1
May 23, 2007 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: bcp01scu05 (May 23, 2007 3:39 pm)

Non refundable makes no sense and is not common. It is supposed to be a hot car that they can sell to someone else if you don't want it especially if they were going to sell it to you for some great discount that they don't need to offer to the next buyer.
What if there is some problem with the car and you don't have to be stuck with it hoping it can be fixed under warranty? Transit damage with repainting and so on?
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highly recommend Vacaille, Ca Nissan by townboy325
May 24, 2007 (3:38 am)
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if u in north cal u can try Vacaville... i just picked up one today. At time i still undecided is the right hybrid or car i want but for the price and 0.7 APR for 36 months i take it. i got the Winter Frost with Convenience Package and 4-Piece Carpeted Floor Mats for 24020 and OTD is 261xx so i'm think is pretty damn good price cause MSRP 27025 and invoice is $25,278 so which mean i got it 1258 under invoice. Oh all i have to do is called the internet department sale and got the quote just that easy. That Sale man is also super nice and friendly.
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Re: highly recommend Vacaille, Ca Nissan [townboy325] by townboy325
May 24, 2007 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: townboy325 (May 24, 2007 3:38 am)

though i got a good deal but some bay area has 23333 which 677 cheaper than my deal... oh well already paid for.

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