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I think I just got a really good deal. I was at the Serramonte (Bay Area) last night and was looking for a used van. The sales guy shows me a blue '08 SE they had inside for the following: MSRP: $22,520 "Sale" Price: $18,499 Rebate: $2,000 Special Rebate: $2,000 (if you finance through Chrysler) Military discount: $500 Final Price: $13,999 Well, I didn't qualify for the military discount, but I bought the van for $14,499 and drove it home last night. This was one of those "one available at this price" deals they run in the papers. Sure it is lacking options (I think it had a roof rack and mats only above std. equipt) but geeze, it was as inexpensive as most of the used vans I was looking at. I also got the lifetime wrap for $1,750. and there were no other "gotchas" involved in the deal. Financed about half through chy at 5.99 interest. what do you think? |
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Need some help. I was trying to get a Black 08 that is the older model (lower base price) with the Mygig (w./o sirius), console and heated seats. THe sticker was $30,500 and he quoted us at $27,500 and I was thinking we could get it for $25,000 since it has been on the lot forever and he quoted it about the same as the standard vehicle. Also he quoted the standard SXT with only the power liftgate at $27,200 He didn't want to budge on that price and asked what I wanted to get to after the rebates. The TMV on the standard one is $26,060 so I know those offers are too high. Why won't he go down and what do I need to do next/counter offer? Thanks for the help.
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Replying to: abair (Aug 22, 2008 8:48 am) I bought mine with a sticker of $30,510, (SXT 25K with dual screen DVD and power liftgate) out the door for $23,400. And now the same dealer is advertising in the paper base SXT's for $17,600 plus tax, title and doc (approx $1500 less than what I paid 2 weeks ago). Also, you can negotiate the lifetime service contract, mine was $1,600.
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Replying to: abutcher (Aug 22, 2008 9:37 am) Was the $23,400 after the rebates or before? That is a heck of a deal. Any suggestions what my counter offer should be or what I should say to let him know I will go somewhere else? this is the 1st car I have bought myself so I am new to all this. Thanks! Could I use a newpaper ad as a negoiating tool? Are those prices in there usually after the rebates right?
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Replying to: abair (Aug 22, 2008 10:41 am) Make it quick, just go there and say this is what I'll pay, out the door. Write it down on a piece of paper if you have to, the sales person should understand. If they come back and say we'll sell it to you for X amount more, and if its too much, just say thank you and leave. Rememebr, you are buying their car, and their are a lot of comanies out there wanting your money. |
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Hello everyone. Right now I am looking at buying an 08 GC. Right now a dealership in the area is offering them for $13,998 if you finance through Chrysler or $15,998 if you don't. It is the SE baseline model with power windows, doors etc and 2nd and 3rd row stow and go but that is about it. He said they are offering up to 50% off on all of their models. Another dealer I talked to, I asked if they could match that price and he told me there is no way that they are selling it for that low without a catch. He called them as a customer, supposedly, and asked for details on it. Supposedly when he pushed he was told that the price was with $2999 trade or cash equity and it was before tax, tag, dealer fees of course. When I called them again and hounded and hounded they still told me that I didn't need a trade to get the deal and that there was no catch. What do you guys think? Is it too good to be true. Are they going to do something in the backend to try and raise the price? The "straightforward" guy quoted me $17 for one, which falls in line with Edmunds TMV price. Right now I am trying to get him to match it or to see if they recognize the employer discount from either of the companies hubby works for. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of a friends and family code? That would be really really helpful to us. We would much rather be able to get the new one under warranty then take the chance on any of the used 07's I have seen for 12k. I have 2 small kids and am so afraid to get a shoddy transmition in the middle of nowhere.
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Replying to: sladams82 (Aug 29, 2008 12:34 pm) I was pre approved for other financing but went ahead and used the chrysler finaning to get the additional 2k discount. Of course fees, taxes etc were additional and the dealer offered the usual extras (security system, window etcing, etc etc) but didn't push hard. So the price was really the price offered (almost 40% off). I was thrilled, best new car deal of my life. The only option I really miss is power mirrors. I will say that they also offered the "wrap" warrantee from Chrysler for $2,200. This gives you "bumper to bumper" coverage ($100 deductable) for AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE CAR. I've never believed in extended coverage, but I negotiated the price down to $1,750 and thought it would be worth it for the piece of mind. Later, I saw this coverage offered by a different dealer online to anyone for something like $1400 or $1500. You might want to google that and print it out to help negotiate the charge down if you decide to go with this. My deal, at least, was real. Go to the dealer, have them check your credit and write up the deal. Look over the contract carefully, you shouldn't see any extras. If you do, just get up and leave. Nothing is final unless you sign the contract that lists every expense. good luck! |
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I just bought a 08 SXT on Ebay w/2500mi it will be delivered in a week or so. I noticed that there was no mounts for a front license plate? So I started looking online at other 08SXT and they all seem to have to front license plate mount or even screw holes to mount the carrier or plate. Then I started looking for a front bracket for a 08 and could come up with nothing? Without the van being here to look at its hard to tell, could sombody put my mind as ease? TIA, J
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Replying to: jru (Sep 24, 2008 7:12 am)
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