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You must have just seen the commercial with the guy riding his mountain bike down the mountain and his cholesterol number of 270 catching up with him...LOL
Must I wait for him to receive the title to get my vehicle? What can I do??
THX!!!
What are you going to do? Hire a skywriter or drop leaflets telling the key story when Isell is out and about (and away from net access)?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
This is the situation that I am in. I am purchasing a new 2005 Acua TSX auto without Navi, sticker price is $37,500 ( Cdn). I am trading in a 2000 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. There is no Acura dealer in the town I live in, and only two within driving distance. One is 1.5 hours drive away, the other is 4 hours drive.
I began dealing with dealer A (the closer one) and they offered me $11k (which I thoguht was low) for my trade and sticker on the new one. I went to this dealer in person. Dealer B offered me same price on new car and $14k for my trade based on seeing it. My trade is in near mint condition, certainly nothing a deler could honeslty worry about.
Dealer A called me back to check and I reported excactly what Dealer B had offered, he got a little upset and claimed that when I drove the 4 hours they would not offer the same deal and change it.
I want the deal that B offered, I don't want to drive 4 hours down and 4 hours back for nothing, I know they won't sign the deal without seeing my car first, is there anything that I can do ??
Any advice is GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott
I'll just tell my bud that some people have had experience with Kerbeck and nothing negative happened.....just let it go at that.
Sorry if I don't have a magic answer - I feel for you. Personally, I would pass on any brand that didn't have a local dealer, but that's just me.
Yes, you have to wait for Toyota to send him the title, which he will then have to sign over to you. Sorry - that's the problem sometimes when buying from a private seller.
Take the car purchase out of the equation for a minute..... If I told you I have cash here waiting for you, but you have to drive 2.5 hours to get it (difference between Dealer A and
IMO, I would personally drive a few hours more for the chance to get as much as $3k..... Wait, it's Canadian dollars? Oh, forget it then... :P
Six of one, half dozen of another, ain't got nuthin fer nuthin until ink hits paper.
If they tried to change the deal at all I would walk and not purchase. I have no problem in doing that, just don't want to be taken
One other question, how unlikely is it that the two dealers would be so far apart in value for my trade. Dealer A claimed it woudl retail for $13,900. I have done a lot of research and that car should retail for more like 15-17 in this area.
Anyone hear anything that might help me further?
Thanks again.
If Dealer B doesn't give you $14k, you'll walk? How can you expect them to commit to a car they haven't even seen?
Let's say this Dealer B had a used car on their lot you were interested in that was selling for $14k. Without ever seeing or driving the car, would you commit to buying that car? Would you also be a little ticked if you tried to negotiate down and the dealer just said, "But you told me you would buy it for $14k!" I can't imagine you'd do the same if the shoe was on the other foot.
The one part of the research that consumer don't have access to is dealer auctions. They give the dealer the up to the minute values of cars. A dealer appraises a car based on what it's worth right now....not what somebody might pay a week later when it's on the used car lot.
Heck, you have a good chance of being baned just for thinking about asking.
Some months ago, someone managed to find all of the postings I had written about my "key story" and listed them. I think he was writing his PhD dissertation about my sordid tale. Maybe you can do some searches and find them too.
No, and thats why I wouldn't make an offer on it either.
I guess the bottom line is excactly what I thought, there is absolutely no way to tell until I get there.
I certainly don't claim to have any knowledge of what my vehicle is worth on trade, if I did, I would'nt be on this forum, I simply know what they sell for, actually no, knwo what they list for.
I am not sure what you mean by "light", does that mean you offer less than what you expect it to be worth or more than you expect? I don't mind a change of say maybe $500, but if I get there and they revert thousands I will be severly dissapointed.
Thanks again.
It's still easy to do, just write the first email and then copy and paste it to other addresses, you can usually do it from the dealers' websites.
Terry, anything you can say?
Let me know which province you're from, I'llf ind out what the ballpark for your 1.8T is. Is it leather, sunroof, loaded? how many kms? any accidents?
Let us know
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
It's a good idea to shop around, especially up north ... the dealers are already thinkin' November/December/January, and 2 of the Vettes worst enemies are coming - snow and ice ...... I'm sure he can find a dealer that will cut one from the herd for $1,000ish or less over invoice depending on the color and the options ...
If he has some patience, have him wait another 90/100 days ... 3 of the best things to buy up north in the winter - (any sport types) Vettes, Porsches, etc - boats and Harleys ... prices get cheap when a seller is standing in 3 feet of snow .. right now, super loaded-up 05's that glow in the dark and with miles in the 2k/4k range are doing in and around the $42/$43 range auction side ... "my guess".? .. come the cold cold days in Cleveland in January, he could probably get a nice one with itty bitty miles for around the $42/43ish range .....
And speakin' of Cleveland and golf .... I traded-in my Cleveland TA-5's for a set of the Tour Edge Hybrids ... Wow.! what a difference .. single digit handicap here I come.!
Terry.
Terry, anything you can say? ...... **
I don't like golf shirts with stripes and Dilliards advertises ton's of them .... but that doesn't stop me from shopping Dillards for solid colors ...
Terry.
I would also like to thank everyone for their input in regards to my earlier question!
We were leaning towards keeping it in the first place and allot of what was said here made sense. Here's to many years of happy motoring in our Acura!!!
Thanks to all once again, you rock!!
I'll take that recommendation to him. I think he wants "new".
If it were me, I'd take your advice and wait for the snow to fly and look for an '05 with those "itty bitty" miles you're talking about. But, it's not me. This is a guy who has no kids, an ex-wife who doesn't want to be an "ex wife" and is going through a full blown mid-life crisis. He's got more dollars than sense, to boot.
He claims he can buy a new, '05 for $42K at this KERBECK place. I'll assume it's a base model.
Regarding any new clubs.....I spent a boatload of money last year for an entire new set of custom made clubs custom fitted to me. Result?
I went from an 11 handicap with my old clubs to a 13 handicap this year with my "new custom jobs".
Good luck on your handicap, though. :shades:
I am in New Brunswick where these cars generally fetch a little more since they are "rare".
Thanks Alot,
Scott
I can understand wanting to avoid the hassle of selling it yourself, but it does leave that part of the deal up in the air and subject to accusations of "misrepresentation" on both sides at negotiation. Most of the dealers who frequent this forum will tell you that the consumer has an unrealistic appraisal of their own car. It's understandable because we (consumers) are all saints who meticulously care for all our goods and never misrepresent any past unrectified problems, missed service or other pertinent history. That's why if, and when, I ask Terry for his appraisal at RWTIV for my 1994 Honda Civic with 116K I can say, "it's outstanding, it's mint, I swear"! "Did I fail to mention it's a 5 speed, has stone chips on the windshield, was backed into, but beautifully repaired in 1995". "That can't be important to the final appraisal, can it?"
Gogiboy
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
It is a Certified Used car, but is it common for employees to take used cars as demos? If I decide to purchase, what service should I request prior to delivery?
I went to the dealer few days ago to get appraised, I got printed sheet. Price was pretty good. Today, I am at the dealer where I am trying to buy new car(differrent brand) they are low balling me $3000 less. I walked out. I think I should wait few days and go back in . What else advice can I get?
Curious, what kind of car is a dealer giving you 11% off of the MSRP? Also, what kind of car are you trading?
Mark
Send me an Email and maybe I can help you figure out what kind of clubs would better suit your game.
Bob
Then do some reasearch to determine how much the new car should cost.
Then come back here for some advice.
However, there is an alternative. Go to the dealer without doing your research, pay way too much, and be mad at yourself for the rest of your natural life..
Who are you...Butch Harmon?
Graphic, it's not that unusual for ones score to go down a bit when changing from one set of clubs to another. A truely custom fit club not only fits your height/reach but your swing pattern and tempo as well. It may take a little while for your old body to get back in tune with the different wieght ratios your new clubs provide.
Also, keep in mind the psychological implications the new clubs may have provided. Perhaps with new clubs you decided you may not have to practice as much?
Keep your clubs. I bet next year your scores will return to what they were... then better.
tiger
Porsche dealer said they are only going to give me $18,000, and they said that Mercedez dealer gave me that higher trade in price to stir the pot( so, I get upset at the porsche dealer and come back and buy new Mercedez.)
Now my questions are does dealers do things like that on daily basis? Is this one of common trick of somekind or what?
Any advice appreciated. I'm confused.
I have nothing to hide but since I am not financing , I just want to make sure and don't want to give any extra info that is unnessesary.
I'm leaning toward a "non" Mercedes product this time. I just want to try something different. I will be looking for a seven passenger SUV or a wagon.
That brings me to the Volvo wagon or SUV, the Land Rover LR3, the new Mercedes R-class (last resort) and......... don't know yet what else will work. I do not want an American car..... something European, Swedish or Japanese..... but not the Lexus GX... the big swinging door won't work... and the LX... is too out dated. The search continues...
Mark
I see you are in the same boat as me looking for the new car!
New ML look like Pontiac Azutec IMHO. My MB dealer didn't like the comment but addmitted that, LOL.
How about Porsce Cayenne? I personally like cars with smily face on the front end.
If you are trading in a $20k car, they want to make sure it really is yours.
If you are paying with a check they want to make sure it is your account and you are who you say you are.
If you are coming in with $30k in $20 dollar bill Uncle Sammy will want to know who you are , to make sure you are not doing some laundry.
There's a lot to be said about changing clubs from those that I used for years and felt comfortable with to something that feels totally different, whether they were custom made/fitted or not.
I'm just now getting used to the feel of the new clubs. Plus, I'm not the young lion I used to be. I'm not getting the distance out of the tee box, nor in the fairway (or the trees/rough, if you must know) as I used to. I think it's coincidental that my game has fallen off at the same time I got new clubs.
For years, I had fallen into bad golf habits that I unknowingly compensated for with my old clubs. The new ones aren't quite as foregiving. I have to think more about mechanics, whereas before, I'd just step up and "whack" the ball. Whenever I have to think too much, my game goes to "hell in a handbasket". That's true of work and relationships, too though. If I have to think about it too much, I usually mess it up.
I'm a simple man!!!!!!! :P
$21,500 .......? ..
Sounds like your local friendly Benz dealer has ya on a little bit of a "ball" ..... if the Porsche dealer dropped $18 into it, then that was aaaaaall the money, all the cookies in the cookie jar, the whole enchilada ..... you need to be lookin' at the "difference" figure, not what they're "showing" you on paper .....
Dealers are only paying the $17/$18 range for the twin to yours at the auctions - and $21,500 is a Retail figure ... not to hurt ones feelings, but ML's are not the hottest SUV's rolling around the streets, even with tiny miles .... a Porsche Cayenne certainly wouldn't be my first pick, but at least the Porsche dealer is being upfront and honest ... the Benz dealer has ya out on a leash .. if ya can't live without a new Benz, then find yourself a new dealer that's reputable .....
Terry
The other question i have is: given the specialization in care repairs 9eg. front end shops, transmission shops, etc.) is it fair to expect a dealer to do all of the repair work in house? I'd be pretty upset if my local SATURN dealer sent MY car to the local AAMMCO shop for a transmission rebuild (and charging me dealer labor rates)!