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I did obtain a EC number, mostly because there is a Chrysler plant in the area and somebody always knows somebody who works for Chrysler. But prior to my discovering this program I did some negotiations for a T&C Limited. I went to the Chrysler website and Built my Own. I chose a 08 Limited with the DVD/TV, NAV, and Swivel seating options. The MSRP for this was $40215 minus $1500 rebate = $38715. I then chose Find my Vehicle. I found 3 in my area that had my exact options - with no extras, 2 were white, 1 silver. Color was not important to me. I e-mailed all 3 requesting internet prices for the appropriate stock numbered vehicle. 2 of them wrote back telling me to "come in and talk". One wrote back with what I consider a reasonable deal. Bottom line price was $36110. That was approximately $2500 plus the $1500 rebate off the sticker. I felt this was a reasonable price with no hassle, no haggling. I think the brute force method of auto dealing sometimes can work. I'm sure some could get a better deal, but considering it was no work and totally non personal, it was not bad.
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Replying to: maryh3 (Nov 23, 2007 5:13 pm) |
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Since Dodge is offering 0.00 APR on 08 Caravans, how does that translate to leasing? My understanding is that the money factor would be 0.00 and probably a pretty good lease deal. Does anyone know the residual value for the 08 caravan? Thanks |
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Replying to: srt10 (Nov 24, 2007 1:21 am) It stands for Employee Choice. Chrysler employees can give away up to two EC numbers to non-relatives per calendar year. There is a $200 EC program fee, added by the dealer, for non-relatives. The EC lets anyone purchase/lease most any Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle at the employee discount price. It's a huge savings over MSRP. Mine have been given out for 2007 and the two I'll have for next year are already spoken for. Check out the thread below. Someone named rmbalisa says he/she can still get a few EC numbers for anyone interested. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ef17c61/483 BTW, do you post over on the VCA forums? I noticed your S/N. If you had mentioned this a month ago over there you could have had one of my EC numbers. If the above person can't help you out I can get you in on the Friends program at 1% below factory invoice. There is no program fee for it. |
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Replying to: tedebear (Dec 03, 2007 8:08 pm)  msn.com, any help would be greatly appreciated. I am going to check out the VCA forums now. Thanks so much!!!
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Replying to: srt10 (Dec 03, 2007 9:12 pm) xxx.com" addresses. To send an email to anyone else here on the forums use this format: membername carspace.com Looking forward to seeing you over on the VCA website forums. Lots of great enthusiasts there.
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Replying to: tedebear (Dec 03, 2007 9:42 pm) |
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Replying to: maryh3 (Nov 23, 2007 5:13 pm) |
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Replying to: tedebear (Dec 03, 2007 8:08 pm) We will be making the purchase this weekend, next week at the latest. If anyone has any friends or co-workers who have an extra EC#, I would love it!!!! I absolutely PROMISE it will be used! Just think, 5 HAPPY KIDS rushing to the car in the car pool line or watching baseball practice from the tailgate seats is some of the best free advertisement Chrysler can get, and I will most certainly provide it! email me at GOPMOM carspace 
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