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I ordered a 2010 Jeep Rubicon about 8 weeks ago through a dealer. I am still waiting but hope to have it in next week. When I initially ordered it the sales guy say we couldn't talk price because they didn't have the 2010 pricing and couldn't know what incentives would be avialable. I didn't think too much of it at the time. He said when it gets close we will work out the numbers. I told him I am paying cash.
I spoke to the dealer this week and he was reluctant to give me a price and said "Your custom ordered a Jeep the price is the price" implying that I should be paying full price!! This was a bit of a shock to me. Is it normal pratice for dealers to expect full price on a new vehicle when it is ordered? I would expect not since they don't have the typical cost with keeping an vehicle on the lot for months at a time. I am not looking for a price at or below invoice but I am looking for a fair price.
then he pushed me and said I was obligated to get this Jeep Is that true or can I go else where and get my $500 dollar deposite back?
Any informaiton you can provide would be helpful. I want to be fair to the dealership but I am not going to be taken for a ride nor do I have intentions of paying full price.
I can't believe you're even thinking of continuing to do business with them. :surprise:
Unless you've signed a contract to buy the Jeep at whatever the dealer wants to charge, you have no contract and no obligation.
Collect your deposit and run!
I ordered a 2010 Wrangler Sahara in late July. The dealer commited to invoice + $100. The Jeep is scheduled for delivery next week. Two weeks ago the invoice arrived. It reflected a 2010 at 2009 pricing and they are honoring their commitment of invoice + $100.
They told me it was one of the first ones ordered after the 2009 production cutoff and 2010 pricing was not known at the time.
Good luck.
If the dealer has had it for some time, will their cost (interest, lot attendants, etc.) and investment be too great to get a fair deal on the price?
The reason I'm asking is because one local dealer had a vehicle I was interested in, and I saved the window sticker to my computer. I thought they sold it (it said Sold on their web site) but apparently they traded it to another dealer a few hours away because I saw it when I did a search on the Jeep web site and matched VIN numbers. Not that I would want to do this, but could the local dealer "trade it back," so to speak, or is there some cost they had to pay that would make it a royally stupid idea for both the dealer and for me?
Doubt there are any dealer incentives going on right now, BUT if someone knows about one, input to that would be great too.
Just don't know what to expect with ordering vs. buying off the lot.
Any and all input is welcome as it will help us to know what to expect or negotiate/aim for ?
Thanks !!! Getting pretty excited here...
Who knows, but there's always a cost of some sort. Most commonly dealers will swap vehicles, often with the dealer initiating the trade have to give up a higher spec vehicle than the one he's receiving.
Sometimes it can be as little as the cost of transport between the dealerships.
One thing is inevitable though, it will have cost the dealer more than if he'd ordered it from the manufacturer along with the rest of his stock that month.
Attitude varies between dealerships and the amount of unsold stock on the lot.
An ordered vehicle represents an easy unworked for sale, which goes directly to both the bottom line and adds to the volume of sales that month.
In theory the dealer can offer his best price as even if it sold at cost (which would never happen!) it would be an extra sale at no expense.
However...the vehicle that's been sitting on the lot for several months has incurred a lot of expenses in both interest and it's share of the overall daily cost of running the dealership.
Therefore, there's a lot of pressure to shift that one rather than take a factory order.
Usually that's not too hard for the salesman to accomplish, even though any discount is going to be minimal, as most people want instant gratification.
Usually to get an ordered vehicle at the best price you have to be single minded.
Once it's realized that you'll only buy a factory order the way you want it, it makes more sense to take the order than to let you walk.
Remember though that good salesmen are by nature poor order takers (and so they should be), so you may have to work a little.
So far, the few dealerships we have spoken to have not wanted to go below invoice and one is above.
We are wanting to order a Wrangler Sport, Charcoal Gray Soft Top with side airbags, anti spin and 3.73 ratio - so, net net, a lot like your order. : )
We do want the tow package as well so that is interesting what you said about the hitch. Looks like we will have to look into the actual size of it first.
Well, now that I know you got below invoice by a bit, I am more inclined to negotiate a bit harder....If they can't go below invoice, perhaps they can "sweeten" the deal a bit with add -odds ?? (just a thought...) Guess it will all come down to who wants to sell us one the most. You aren't by any chance located somewhere in the Pacific Northwest are you - (if so, I'd be curious to know what dealer you went with..? )
Again - thanks for your input.
When we were looking at the '09's, we kept asking for one with side air bags, and they always looked at us like "why??"....
But I would not budge, and refused to even consider one without them -
With 3 of my kids expected to be driving this as well, I would never forgive myself if I didn't buy the extra protection and later regretted it....For the small extra amount that they are in regards to the whole price, I can't figure out why you wouldn't want them..."just in case"....
Thanks to you too for sharing -
It's not just a "jeep thing"...it is a "safe jeep thing"
Wish us luck ! -
We definitely want to buy one...just has to be the right price.
Exactly. People often 'forget' those sorts of things when telling about the great deal they got!
I just got a 2010 Unlimited for $1350 off invoice. I was king of surprised they took it but they must be looking to move them. I am very happy!!
Has auto,remote start,trailer kit,
hard top not included (do i need it)
vehicle is brand new
thanks
You probably already know this, but it is expensive to put a hard top on compared to getting a vehicle from factory with one already on. Would your dealer negotiate putting one on if you really want/need one? I wouldn't exepct one for free, but I don't see why they couldn't put one on for close to the factory price. Why are hard tops so dang expensive anyway? :confuse:
Anyone have suggestions or experience with this situation??
I can get hardtop for under 1000 hardly used just need to install a wire harness. I'm alittle nervous about top since the wrangler tops had leaking problems and since I didnt buy it with jeep they won't cover if I have problems.
I guess it depends on how lucky you feel. Some leak and some don't.,
Just because someone gets a Mustang doesn't mean they are going to race it or be reckless with it. Maybe they just like them!
Whether someone decides to lease or buy is their personal decision.
How are you?? - and how is your NEW Jeep ???
I haven't posted in a while, but we are finally about to put together our order for a a new Jeep Sport and I was wondering how things are going for you and your new jeep ? I am especially curious to know how you are liking the new Charcoal color ? -
I am having an EXTREMELY hard time deciding between ordering a Black one vs. the new Charcoal Grey color...did you even consider Black ?....and was wondering if you were ever able to post pictures somewhere of your new jeep ?
I would love to see it if possible -
As before, any and all input is more than welcome -
Hope your lovin' it.....
Thanks !
Much simpler to use the 'img' button to include them in your post.
2010 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited 4 door
This has Dual Tops,Trailer Tow Group,Automatic,Nav.,Remote Start.It's Black with a black top. $34,110 MSRP we will sell for $31,238 plus Tax & Tag Fees.
Thanks
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