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Congratulations, megosdad. Actually a Camry or Accord outfitted that way would have been closer to 25,000.00+. They'll deal some, but not to the extent Hyundai dealers will. As to huge markups, that may or may not be. Dealers will nevertheless scramble to maintain -volume-. Doing that gives 'em preferential treatment in getting the plum colors and desirably optioned cars. Area of purchase makes a difference, too. I shopped locally in southern California for several months and the dealers would come down close to invoice, but nowhere nearly as low as you got in the midwest. My personal half-baked theory is that on the coasts people are further into the notion of forgiving Hyundai for past QC issues as they are increasingly convinced the current cars are much better designed and built than formerly. But the feelings die harder in the midwest because "buying American" is so ingrained and the few who did take a chance on Hyundais 10 years ago got burned by reliability and/or poor trade-in issues. I'll admit this analysis may be poppy-poop, too. Pricewise, the best I did, finally, was $16,074.00 plus tax and lic on a base Sonata V6, mud guards, floor mats, and cargo net. (The car stickered out at $17,207.00.) That was in December, and the situation may be different now what with dealer promotions, manufacturer rebates, etc. An Accord LX with the V6 would have been closer to $22,000.00 from the lowest quote I got at the time. (Even the "lowly" base Sonata is similarly standard-equipped to an Accord LX except for ABS.) Nearly $6,000.00 buys a lot of gas even in these times.
I just couldn't believe what a good experience I had. What a difference! The other dealer wouldn't budge at $19,500 (that was with the rebate). I decided beforehand that $19,100 was all that I wanted to go for. After researching advertising fees I found out that its up to the dealer whether they pass on the cost, waive the fee or make some kind of split. In a phone conversation, I had spoken to the sales manager and wanted to know if he could do better than $19300 and he asked if that was with the rebate and I said yes. He countered with the $19,100. We asked for him but he was at a different lot so a saleswoman said she would help us out. She asked what we had discussed with Ricky the sales manager as to price and we said $19,100 with the rebate. She still took the $500 off so we got the car at $18,600. plus tax. We made sure that we weren't getting stuck with prep, or advertising fees and she said that they were waiving the ad fees and no prep. I think that they may have worked it in such a way that they received that $1000 add'l rebate for previous Hyundai owners but that's up to them. I paid below what I thought was a good deal and I got the mud guards included. I'm picking it up tomorrow -- the slate gray color. The sales manager was going to give me pin stripping free of charge but I thought that the car looked good just the way it is.
Sorry this message is so long but I'm glad its over with. I had one bad experience with a dealer but it was made up for by the other dealer.
I'm getting the car tomorrow and if everything is o.k. I hope to have it in my driveway. Thanks for all your help.
Good job on the LX. I got mine for $19,139 before t&l. I originally got an internet quote on a GLS w/package 5, but decided to go for the LX w/7. The dealer told me that all internet quotes are $300 off invoice. I really like the car although the mileage has been pretty poor so far.
and webcarbook is 17036. The closest dealer
emailed me and told me that their price is 200
bucks more than the invoice (did not mention
anything else).
I'm wonder if the 17036$ includes the $500 cash
back or not. Does anyone know?
I do not think I can get a good deal as megosdad
did since there are only 3 dealers around. But I
do not want to pay more than I should.
I do want to caution anyone buying a new car to watch out for the finance guy once you have agreed on a price. The finance guy tried to tack on $299 for a Security System, he was very sneaky about it. After I got up and started to walk out he agreed to take off the $299 fee.
I don't know what package our car came with. I didn't have a moon roof nor the special rear view mirror, but came with ABS, in additional to the usual amenities like power, leather, automatic.
Have 4000 miles on the baby and she's doing fine.
(1) some dealers are telling me that cannot be 1000 rebate this is only for 4-cylinder models (should be 500)? Cannot find anything verifying this
(2) if this price is correct - does it seem reasonable? (e.g., jpanic in Msg #127 appears to be considerably lower) - Should there be this difference across markets?
. Fully Automatic Temperature Control .
• Power Windows .
• Power Mirrors .
• Power Door Locks .
• Front Side Air Bags .
• Cruise Control .
• Carpeted Floor Mats .
• Anti-Lock Braking System (Anti-Lock Brakes) .
• Traction Control .
• Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade .
• HomeLink Wireless Control System .
$18,637
Not bad!
Is that a good deal?
We opted out of any extended warranties, and such. No need.
Got just 1k miles so far and I am very happy with it, along with everyone who rides in it!
I also had the windows tinted, and the car looks almost as good as anything else on the road these days, MUCH better than anything in the same price bracket.
I picked mine up at PLANET HYUNDAI in Las Vegas if anyone wants to know.
Cargo net, sunroof, wind deflector, mats and mud guards all around.
17,350 plus 349.00 delivery=17699.00 less 1000.00 rebate, net was 16699.00 plus tax.
I couldn't find a better deal anywhere else.
The car was purchased at Famous Ed's Hyundai in the Los Angeles area. The net cost (before tax, registration, etc.) was $11,988. It was a one only loss leader and I used the $1,000 loyalty rebate available as I was the registered owner of a 2001 Elantra purchased for my daughter in July/01. It looks and drives like a $20,000+ car.
Initially, he had a "check engine" light problem that wasn't the usual gas cap problem. After returning it for service about 3 times (different dealership), he got a loaner until they were able to properly diagnose and repair the problem.
My stepson is thrilled with the car. Friends can't believe what he paid for it.
My question is, do I go for it, or hold out a little longer and see if they come down to my price? The gamble I'm taking is possibly losing the $1,000 rebate, as it expires tomorrow (9/2/03) - unless they extend it...
Any advice or recommendations is highly appreciated!! Thanks, Fran
Should I pay for this price or haggle more?
I felt that they don't want to give me lower price.
Even up to $16,000, I think you could close it there.
Let us know..
ElantraStan
The car that you're interested in is actually considered to be new. This is because it was never registered.
for Hyundai owners.
The car that you're interested in is actually considered to be new. This is because it was never registered.