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I've seen people get good results by becoming members of Consumer Reports, and you can find out exactly what the dealer got the vehicle for and what you should expect to pay. If you save the $15 or so cost of the year subscription, you are ahead of the game.
Try AutoTrader.com for local inventory and CarsDirect.com for the best price quote. But $250 either way shouldn't be a deal-breaker on a $40K car.
Go on-line to Kelly Blue book and check out the prices. You can then see if they are giving you the business or not. Or, contact the dealer that actually HAS the vehicle and trade with them. Then make a weekend of it and go buy it there.
Forget the Tahoe and go with the Toyota Tundra. Their sales staff will probably be more accomodating too.
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We don't expect to get the truck for nothing but also hope to get a fair deal (without feeling like we have the word "sucker" on our foreheads).
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Anyone looking to buy a huge SUV does have the word "sucker" on their foreheads.
I am in the oil/energy business... Gas is not going to get cheaper. It's going up. We simply are not finding large oil reserves. No one is.
I sold cars for a few years, please allow me to give you some tips.
People buy emotionally. They WANT a new car and the sales staff knows it. There will be a tipping point where the sales people will want to sell you the car more than you want to buy it. That is your point of control.
When looking at the car, don't let the saleperson know it's "just what you want." Always be a little hesitant. "I'm not sure if I want that package..." Have brochures from other car dealers; let them know that you are shopping around and that they are competing for your business. I have helped some people....I had a little black book that I kept referring privately to....it drove the salesman nutz.
When you sit down for bargaining you have to realize that you can make almost $300 an hour (or more) if you do it properly. That time is money time. Don't be in a rush to finish the deal. Wear the salesman down, not the other way around.
Watch out for the Add-ons.
Watch out for ADP (additional dealer profit); it's bargaining money. Scratch it right off in front of them.
Ask to see the factory sticker from the car, then take good note of the dealer installed items. A back up sensor system will cost you $300 to buy and install, but dealers charge a grand for the same thing. Carpets are terribly expensive.
You can buy a can of Scotch Guard for $10; it takes 3 to do a big car. The dealer charges you $400 to $1,000 for the same treatment with an off-brand.
Paint protection treatments are terribly expensive. I used to wonder why the GM or Honda jobs were so bad. They're not; the dealer is just trying to pad their profit. You don't need them.
Hope this helps. Freepmail me if you'd like more.
Buy a car off the lot and get a discount or special order everything including paint color and wait for delivery and maybe not quite a good a price.
There are two Tahoe LT3’s in Arkansas with center bench and 4:10. One is at Carlock Chevy in Blythville (Silver birch) and the other is at Central Chevy in Jonesboro. (Black)
Based on an MSRP of 49,400.00 your supplier price is 44, 9243.41.
You should be eligible for 2000.00 (Incentive code BDV) GM bonus cash, and 1000.00 Consumer Cash (Incentive code DSR). Rebates are by county, and they do change, I would need to know the county you live in to be 100% accurate. I based these rebates on Ashley County with today’s date for delivery. By franchise agreement the dealer MUST give you all applicable rebates and incentives and sell it to you at the supplier price which is stated on the vehicle invoice. If the dealer fails to do so, then they can have their ability to sell employees/suppliers revoked. Any dealer can and should be prepared to show you the invoice to verify the selling price. Customary dealer service charges are allowed and must be charged, in accordance with the dealerships policy of sales to the general public.
Drivers will be paid by the hour, with the average being $10.00/hour plus gas, so you can figure what your transfer fees are.
I hope this helps, I will be happy to answer any other questions.