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Swapping thru local dealer vs buying direct

joshdentjoshdent Member Posts: 15
edited November 2015 in General
I could use some advice- I am looking to lease a new Infiniti. I am in Connecticut near 2 dealers. I have decided on the model and amenities I want, but the specific color combination I would like with my specific amenity list has been difficult to find. Looking at online inventory at every dealer between Maine and DC there is only 1 car listed as I would like it- and it is at a dealer 2 hrs 45 mins from me. Is it better to work through my local dealer and hope that they can swap for the car I want, or should I try and negotiate a deal online with the dealer directly and then pick it up on a road trip. Are there additional hassles buying a car out of state? Thanks for your assistance!

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  • rusty_cagerusty_cage Member Posts: 28
    their are not really any pitfalls buying across a state line. the only real drawbacks are convenience and building a relationship with a dealer. and the other part of your question in my experience I would negotiate the deal with the dealership with the car and either go pick up or see if after purchase they will drive it to you. most high end car dealers can make things like that happen if you just ask.
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