08-24-2021, 07:25 AM | #15 |
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There are other dealers out there - keep shopping. Don't believe/settle for this "chip shortage" line or "we can't get inventory". These are true, but there are still deals to be had if you put in the legwork.
Your first mistake was contacting dealers that were waving red flags before the conversation began. A guy that has an additional $2,000 of profit tacked onto his unit, isn't going to anyone a great deal. Keep shopping. |
08-24-2021, 07:42 AM | #16 |
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I have been looking at getting a new ZL1 or C8. i was in contact with Phil Smith Chevy in FL. They called me last night as they had a available C8. I inquired into the C8 mark ups. Yup, $30k over sticker he says without hesitation. I politely said to him that what is going on in the automotive industry will eventually end and consumers will remember what certain dealers did with crazy mark ups. He mumbled something and hung up on me.
I get it is a sellers market. Supply is low, demand is high (I still don't know why). Pandemic, people working from home, self isolation, where is everyone driving to? No great rebates or discounts right now. Interest rates are decent though. But do not give these guys more than sticker. It's pure greed by the dealer, yet people are paying it! Shop around, I bought a Silverado in May and a Tahoe in July and the dealers both sold them at GMS (Employee Pricing). |
08-24-2021, 08:17 AM | #17 |
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Yes people are paying it. it's effective enough that dealers continue these methods. I hope I don't have any reason to buy a car right now in this mess.
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08-24-2021, 09:10 AM | #18 | |
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... and they try to tell you the products are already on the car so you have to pay for it. Total BS... I walk out everytime. |
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08-24-2021, 03:31 PM | #19 |
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RideNow powersports here in Austin is charging $1600 Doc fee. There is no such thing as a Doc fee. It's total BS from the dealer to make free money. My V6 Camaro had the dealer add-on stuff. I was talking with a guy while waiting to finalize my deal. I told him I never pay for that stuff,etc. Turns out he was the F&I guy. The supplemental invoice never appeared on the sales order, it was never even mentioned. I would have covered the window tint that was on it, but he threw that in too.
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08-25-2021, 03:28 AM | #20 | |
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Right now yes. Demand outweighs supply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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08-25-2021, 03:43 AM | #21 | |
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Your thinking of it from the “me” prospective. Yes as consumer we don’t want to pay more than we have too. But they have to eat too. They can’t get inventory so they can’t make incentives. Thats how new lots mainly make money, incentives from dealers. There normally isn’t much mark up if any on new cars. Salesmen, lot techs, receptionist are all losing jobs because they don’t have cars to sell. So when they do get cars in they try to make the most the can.... simple laws of supply and demand. By all means don’t by the car if you don’t want to pay the mark ups... but don’t knock them for trying to stay profitable. It saves jobs and peoples lively hoods. Now in normal times you could order one with out all the stuff if you didn’t mind waiting a month or 3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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08-25-2021, 03:48 AM | #22 | |
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Yea it is actually on there. Yes you have the option to not buy it. some people actually want all that stuff but can’t afford to pay for it out right so adding $20-30 a month to pay it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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08-25-2021, 06:19 AM | #23 |
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Groundbreaking that the consumer is looking out for the consumer. They're not immune either to impact of the pandemic.
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08-27-2021, 09:58 AM | #24 |
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That is why the old adage remains true, that one has to shop around. You'll find dealers that will try the added expenses garbage, but eventually you will find a straight up dealer that will give you a fair discount and a straight deal. One has to shop well enough to get a good deal; Never go by the first offer.
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