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Yes, the 2009 Sonata I4s get the 5-speed AT. And the SE gets a B&M short-throw stick shift.
While a 5 speed A/T is preferable in the 4 cyl (or 6 for that matter) I could definetely live with the 4 speed at thhis type of discount. Last Feb ('07) we bought a new '07 SE @ $4400 below invoice including a $500 owner loyalty discount...so the discount is much better now...must be due to the '09 refresh...but again, I could certainly be pleased with an '08 at these prices.
Backy, or anyone else, is there a link to that policy somewhere in writing (or common knowledge)? I am currently looking at a best deal at a location that would not be convenient for me to take the car to get it serviced. Are you sure I'll be able to take it to the closer Hyundai dealership to get it serviced?
Thanks.
But it's common knowledge, and common sense. Think about it. You buy a new car. The next month you are transferred to another state. You take your car into the local dealer to get it serviced. Are they going to say, "Sorry, you didn't buy the car here so we can't service it for you."? No.
Manufacturers' warranties are valid throughout the country.
For service (non-warranty work), what dealership would refuse to provide service (and be paid for it) because the car was bought somewhere else?
Both of my company's Sonatas were bought out of state. The service department at the local dealer did not hesitate to perform routine service.
BTW I am seeing some great prices for new Sonata's here. Makes me wish I lived closer to Fitz, etc. I would trade out of the 06 into an 08 in a heartbeat if I did.
Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!
JC
I am interested in the Sonata, and went to my local dealer today. While they did say that they had the $3000 rebate (or 0% APR for 60 months & 1.9% for 72) they were trying to pull the bait and switch on me, by saying that they didn't have any more 08 Sonata as advertised. (those are the new 08s that list MSRP at about 19K then dealer "discounts" to about 15-16K).
Many moons ago, I was in the car biz and I was not very happy about this turn of events... when I pushed for more information about the dealer discounted price, I was given an example of a 24K Sonata discounted to 21K, which is way off my price range. After that, we went to look at some 07 & 08 used Sonatas, still listed at 17-18K, not what I had come in for.
It has been said before here that perhaps the deal looks better than the actual car, but I think the Sonata 3K rebate on top of the advertised dealer discounts really makes one consider a new car (I have never bought a new car, but this deal may bring me in...)
Question is, how can I get the car I want without the dealer playing games with me? Can I go directly to Hyundai and order one? Is there some intermediary available? I'm in New Jersey (Phila area) and am not interested in the traditional "let me talk to my manager 7 times and we'll "split the difference with you" type of dealing.
Opinions are appreciated. Thanks
What I did was I found a dealership (Fitzmall) which was far away but had excellent selection of 08 models (now that was over a month ago).
I wanted an 08 Limited V6 and they had at least 10-15 in stock without sunroof and another 10-15 with sunroof. So it was easy to make a choice what I wanted color- and options-wise, not exactly like ordering your own car but close. AND they were selling them about $1000 under invoice. At that time rebate was $2500 including their own auto show rebate, and I saved $5200 over MSRP on my 08 LTD V6 with sunroof.
I had to fly in (cost me 68 buck a ticket) and drive it home 450 miles away but it was worth it.
Is there anything to keep in mind if we decide to buy a car out of state? (We live in NJ, what should I know if I decide to buy in DE or PA?)
Thanks again
The MSRP was $21095. The actual price (w/o any of the fees) of the car with the sunroof popular package was $13,700.
To answer your question, I am in Northern VA and there were two dealership that were very comparable with their quotes. The buying experience was a very good one and feel as if I got an incredible deal.
http://www.northfreewayhyundai.com/MiscPage_4
Base on what you said sound like you have package #3?
It looks as if dealerships are really pushing to unload the 08 Sonatas, so if you're in the market for a car, this a great opportunity!
By the way, does anybody have an opinion on the Sonata w/ 5 speed? They seem to be the dirt cheapest. I don't mind the 5 speed, but can't seem to wiggle my financial way into the V6, so the 4cyl is probably what we're going with. Fitzmall has one for $14,202- hard to beat that price, I think...
Thoughts?
$21,095 MSRP
$20,319 Invoice
$3,000 Rebate
$17,319 invoice minus rebate
My question is how can a $13,700 price be calculated?
I forget which town you're in, I'm in Trumbull. But from here to Towne it's only 100 miles...well worth the drive. Key's service department is no problem, as you may know.
When my business bought an '07 Sonata in Feb last year, my brother test drove one from Key in Milford. The sales attitude was a bit better than Bridgeport. The sales man told him that they might be able to go as low as invoice at the end of February. I forget what the rebate was at that time, but we got the car from Towne at $4400 under invoice including dealer discount, rebate & $500 owner loyalty. (It may have been $2K rebate & $dealer price $1900 under invoice).
I can't even get the local dealers to go to $16,100 that a NE dealer has advertised. I'm at $16,500 in the Chicago area for a $21,095 Sonata.
Maybe there was a trade-in he didn't mention or maybe it was a "demo." May it was just a fantasic supercalifristic.... freak thing.
Anyway, if it was a clean deal (no trade) and it was as reported...WOW. Can't say anything more.
Wouldn't doubt that with the present credit crises coupled with the fact that so many took advantage of the large rebates with the '08s that the demand for '09s will be on the low side and that Hyundai will then be offering good customer incentives by June.
Sale price: 17999
Doc fee: $55
State & Local Taxes: 1489.46
Total License and Fees: $216.75
Total Price: 19760
Total Rebates: $3000
Amount: 16760
I am also interested in Sonata GLS.
For the price you provided, did you choose any packages?
I will post my price after I contact local dealers.
MSRP: $19735
Dealer Quoted Price: $14900
I need to pay for dealer paperwork, tag and tax. I am from Oklahoma.
Should I take this deal or there is still some room to bargain?
Notice he said he needs to pay an undisclosed price for "dealer paperwork."
That could be almost any amount of money and is likely a few hundred to several hundred more dollars above the price he posted.
If they don't post the doc fee amount up front and it is a state that doesn't limit or regulate doc fees, prices posted that exclude that fee are not meaningful.
Sometimes sleazy dealers will also post prices in ads that don't included the destination charge.
Like I mentioned before, I negotiated a deal of $14,599 for the 08 Sonata GLS AT. No packages. I am probably buying the car today but I am first having the salesman give me the OTD price. Also, I took this price to my local dealer and they wouldn't touch it. They stood firm at the $14,995 price by claiming that they've sold 4 since Saturday so there is no shortage of buyers. I really feel this is a great deal on this car and we won't be seeing them on the lots much longer.
I contacted a dealership in Charleston, SC. The initial OTD offer they gave me is $17550. Now I am asking for $16300 OTD.
Thank you Davis for sharing the information.