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Samstag:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on March 30, 2005, 02:31:01 pm ---Okay... I've done some research, talked with the wife.
It looks like we want to trade the Subaru in on a Hyundai Elantra 5D automatic.
Anyone have any opinions/advice?
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ChadTower:
I'll take a look at the site... all of the options I want are in the post above yours. Thanks!
DrewKaree:
If you are going through a dealership, obtain financing before going in.
Haggle the price of the new car first, don't even mention that you have a trade in. Get your best price on the new car.
Haggle the price of the trade-in.
Deal with them as two separate transactions, and whenever they want to combine the two within the negotiations, make sure you bring them back to the right topic - what the current car you are dealign with will be valued at.
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If you have the time, and are willing to sit there for most of the day while they come to agree on a fair price for you, go to consumer reports and get their pricing for the vehicle you are picking up. Figure out what you would consider a fair percentage of that price for the dealership to earn for them, and again, prepare to sit there for most of the day while you show them what the car cost them, and the amount you are willing to give them as a commission. Doing it that way IS NOT a fun way to do it, but you'll be dealing with them on a FAR more level playing field.
The report will cost a few bucks, but in the long run, you'll get it back in the money you save.
ChadTower:
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The selling price on a
2005 Elantra automatic is $11,699 after rebate and
discount. If you have a Hyundai in your household, your price will be
$10,949. You must ask for myself or the internet department to get
this price. We are not based on commission. This is why the
price is so low. Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
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Just got that email from the local Hyundai dealer... now, that seems to be below the invoice that many sites are listing for that car. For instance, Autobytel.com lists the invoice on this with standard tranny at $12,579. Hrm.
shmokes:
--- Quote from: TOK on March 18, 2005, 11:16:36 am ---...the only car Subaru makes that even appears to have a soul is the WRX.
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That made me smile.