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| I purchased my AWD Limited Veracruz from Jim Price Hyundai in Charlottesville VA back in June. Their price was within $300 of invoice. They went out of their way to make me a satisfied customer, even driving my VC 60 miles to deliver it to me in Richmond VA. I know inventory is tight on AWD Limiteds all over the country. I frequently check internet inventory in my area. I just visited my selling dealer's website. They are showing a Satin Beige AWD Limited ($35,820 MSRP) and a Dark Bronze AWD Limited ($38,770 MSRP). Just thought I'd let any Mid-Atlantic shoppers aware of this inventory. Good luck with your search. | |
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Replying to: wheelie1 (Aug 11, 2007 4:20 pm) Actually, my Credit Union had a car buying service and it was that rep that located one. I had no luck with a couple of dealers that tried to locate one for me. Does not seem like Hyundai nationwide inventory is readily available to dealers, or, there is added hassle and loss of profit if they trade cars. My experience is they don't get real excited about trading for whatever reason. Especially across state lines. On my own, I also found an SE AWD with premium leather and entertainment package from a dealer up in Maine. I wanted the Limited, so, I kept looking. But, he was ready to ship that one to me. Admittedly, it cost me $600 to have the Limited Ultimate AWD transported on a flat bed truck to my local dealer. It was worth it to me to get what I wanted, and spread over the 7 years I will keep the car it is not much. Today, I would fly to TN and drive it back to Fl. With everything I have read about the VC, it would probably be a very enjoyable ride and good way to break it in. Florida dealers don't favor AWD because as you know, there are few hills/snow in Florida and people don't want to pay the extra $1700 for AWD. One Florida dealer told me "I can't give an AWD away." There is sand in Florida and there are beaches around my town where you can still drive on the beach and I like going where most others can't. You might try some South Florida dealers. They may just be "stuck" with one. Another option for an AWD is "up North." Folks in the snow belt do value AWD and like that option. If you go to Yahoo Yellow Pages and put in Boston as your location and then search for Hyundai dealer, you will get the phone numbers of all the Hyundai dealers in the Boston area. Then, just call them and ask a salesperson about their inventory of AWD VCs. They may tell you about an AWD that they have, but, if another dealer calls and asks, they know what the next question is going to be - the apparently dreaded "will you trade? question." You are correct, I don't think a dealer with an AWD is going to be too willing to trade it away now that they appear to be scarce. The word is getting out about the VC. On the price, My Credit Union works with dealers on Invoice + $100. I was lucky enough to get that deal, but, that was about a month ago. If a dealer is sitting on just one AWD, he may not be willing to take that same deal today. It might be the dealer who will be in the VCs driver's seat. I got the competitive discount that expired July 31st for another -$500. I am going to research that $2000 financing incentive, though I am paying cash. Someone said that you can prepay after two months on that deal. There might be other fine print. That just sounds to good. As the 2008's get closer, then dealers may be in a softer position to deal if they have inventory. However, I don't think that there will much if any AWD inventory. There are VCs out there, you just have to be willing to do the research and call them. So what if you have to drive 800 miles from somewhere. In that car, that should be a non issue. Or, 1600 miles for that matter. Good luck in finding your AWD VC. I noted in post #240 that there are two. |
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| For those of you looking for the limited. We looked at the limited but the limited color choices of interior/exterior led us to purchase a fully loaded SE. If you can sacrifice a few of the extras that the limited offers then go for the fully loaded SE. Plus you will save $$$. Even though they are nice we dont need the proximity key, power tailgate, duel front air or power passenger seat. And the ride is exactly the same! In our SE we got the awd, roof vent, 10 speaker 605 amp surround /dvd system, roof racks, power driver seat, leather and more less than 300 over invoice and the color choices liquid silver with black interior leather fit our needs better. Other than the chrome door handles, they look identical. | |
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Replying to: fatemi (Aug 11, 2007 3:49 pm) That sounds like a GREAT deal! What part of the country do you live in and could you please share what dealership you used? Thanks in advance. |
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Very grateful for this website and info shared! Otherwise, I would not have considered a Hyundai Veracruz. Bought my VC from an out of town dealer since dealers here are unwilling to match, and this is not even the best offer out there. None of them has AWD in the lot even though that's what I wanted. 2007 Hyundai VC Limited FWD w Floor Mats, & First Aid Kit: MSRP $33,140 OTD $30,100 Bob Dunn Ford/Hyundai in Greensboro, NC No balloon financing, no competitive rebate, paid in full. I stick on my Garmin Nuvi while driving home (80 miles from the dealership), it works fine so don't feel bad about the lack of Navi system. It was a very smooth pleasant highway drive.  Unfortunately I found an almost microscopic nick in the second row leather seat. With the perforated leather, I worry that it will tear even though it's small. The manager at the dealer said that I have to have the leather repaired back in Greensboro, it cannot be done at Chapel Hill, Cary, or Raleigh. That's a long trip back  Thanks again and good luck with the rest of you. |
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Replying to: jimmyz4 (Aug 12, 2007 4:50 am) I think I may be on the verge of finishing my quest, but until I have the keys I won't celebrate just yet. A dealer I spoke with a month ago contacted me last night that he had located the black Limited AWD/Unlim./Prem. I've holding out for and I jumped on it. I'm just waiting for the transfer process to be verified and completed. I can't wait! If all goes as planned, I should get it $350 under invoice which is pretty good for a scarce vehicle. I had negotiated a much lower price at 2 other dealerships ($1000 under invoice!), but neither has been able to find anyone willing to trade. I'll let you know what happens.
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Replying to: wheelie1 (Aug 14, 2007 9:54 am) Could you let me know where you are buying this? I'm in Bay Area, CA and could n't find a good dealer yet. Any help is appreciated.
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Replying to: jarus (Aug 14, 2007 2:54 pm) I'm purchasing through Fred Beans Hyundai in Doylestown, PA. They're the only dealer in the area to actually locate a black AWD limited w/ulimited/premium package. They won't tell me where they found it, but seemed they had little trouble. It helps to have already received a competitive price negotiated (online) from a competing dealer. Look at the Hyundai site for other nearby dealerships. Good luck! |
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I must say, as a Lexus RX300 owner I had more than one sleepless night when I made the decision to buy a Veracruz Limited AWD. In my insecurity, I read the brochure about 20 times, and the Motor Trend Report is dog eared. I read every possible Internet blog and review on the car. Still, I wondered whether I had made a bad decision that my years of experience should have protected me against. How can you pay less, and get equal or more?? That usually does not compute in the rules of life. I almost called the dealer and told him to cancel the order. Twice. I'm sure glad I didn't. I took delivery of my VC and I am thrilled with it. Even my wife said "You REALLY like that car, don't you..." YES, I do. And she does too, I might add. I have been all over that car trying to find if they cut corners. Instead, I find attention to detail and great thought and quality. From the seams in the saddle leather to the thoughtfully laid out dash, to the bag hooks in the rear, quality and thought is there. All the doors to storage compartments are spring loaded and open with a magical smoothness. A nice touch. As for the ride - Excellent. Granted, I have only driven it 100 or so miles, but, I am getting ready for a trip to South Florida and really looking forward to it. That six speed transmission is as smooth as reported. I mean, really smooth. The Infinity sound system is second to none. Your teenagers will want to sleep in the car, if not, establish a long term loan agreement. It is a cool car that they will drool over. I have gotten 18 MPG around town with the temperature 95 degrees. So, I am happy and expect that I will do much better on the road. More later after my longer trip. I have no regrets and am very satisfied with my VC. If any of you are having doubts about the Veracruz, take it from a two Lexus owner and one that has bought many new cars over the years - as the Hyundai ads say - Duh - no brainer. Buy it. It is a superb car with lots of technology, toys and safety features. It reflects thoughtful design and careful, caring assembly. You won't be sorry....
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Replying to: wheelie1 (Aug 14, 2007 9:54 am) You will understand when you get it and drive it. I find $1000 under invoice a little hard to believe, that is probably why they can't find a car. Might be a little snake oil there. Or, bull oil. The best to you on your quest. |
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