Edmunds.com tells me that a stipped down, basic version of the car I want would run me about 14,500. But, whenever I go to a lot, they're always way more than that.
Do they make these stripped down versions (I'm talking just the basic package, nothing special like sunroof, or six-disc CD changer, etc.)? If so, can I ask a dealer to order one for me?
For instance, on the internet, the invoice is 14,500, but the dealer across the highway from my house has one for 22,500. Now, I can't afford that, so can I have the dealer order me one in my price range that has what I want?
2007-04-29 10:35:06 · 4 answers · asked by peepoogenderparts 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Sure, you can order just about any car in any configuration; however, be advised that a "stripper" will also not be as valuable when it comes time to trade it in. And by the bye, the "invoice" number is the dealer's price, without mark-up, so you will never, ever get the vehicle for that price. The best you can probably do is about five hundred dollars over dealer's invoice (but even that, if you're buying a "bare bones" vehicle is doubtful). Good luck!
2007-04-29 10:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing about having the internet, is to find those dealers with the lowest possible price. Who cares where the dealer is located.
you want to find the lowest price for that car, then print out the page and take it too your dealer. Hes going to work to sell you that car for that price. A car sale, is a car sale, if he has to drop significantly below the value he has listed, he will as long as he can make a profit. (new cars, used cars are a different story completely).
Youre not going to get the car at invoice pricing, thats what the dealer pays, ive never seen a car sell less then $2000 over invoice.
Dealers order cars based on their lots. Some dealers buy cars every 2 weeks, others 1 every 6 months. So, if you caught the dealer at a good time, he can order you a basic stripped down car, but if he has to special order it, youre going to have premium charges on the basic car.. and that pretty much rules out any chances of $2000 over invoice.
And if you find the car within 100 miles from you, buy a bus ticket. They are cheap, you only have to pay one way... you get the car for a little more then you wanted to pay... some dealers will ship the car too you within a certain amount of mileage for free.
My grandmother just purchased a cadillac dts from indiana, when she was at her condo in flordia, and the dealer drove it down for free, because she was a returning customer. 1400 miles for free is amazing customer service... but we are also talking about a $50,000 car, so $15,000 might be different.
2007-04-29 11:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go in the dealership wanting to buy a stripped down car be assured that you will pay at the order time --- remember that you want to buy a car that will have poor resale value when you are ready to change rides -- you will have to ask the dealer to help you order this car as you may only get a car that has nothing extra ... not even A/C ... be careful to ask all the questions so you get what you want >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the jag and bmw dealers have some good used cars in your price range -- best to shop around and talk to the sales people............
2007-04-29 10:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guide transmission is more cost-effective to make vehicle more moderen tech extra computers etc..... = cost extra to make guide older tech etc no computers .... = cheap also too many everyone is lazy to emphasize guide
2016-12-05 01:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋