The 2nd career adventures of Yankee

#77
#77
Best car salesman that I’ve ever worked with is a guy in Knoxville (I drove almost 400 miles to buy a car from him). Former enlisted navy, he was very professional and courteous. He was the new guy but he was better than any other salesman I’ve ever worked w. He studied up and knew his stuff if he didn’t he didn’t pretend otherwise. Definitely honest and trustworthy.
 
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#81
Got a question for you sales people, my wife and I are looking at an SUV here in Memphis. However we found one we like that’s in St. Louis. Same make and model. Only difference is this one has captains chairs and few other differences she likes. Do we contact the dealer in St. Louis or should I go back to my original salesman and see if he can get car delivered here? We know this is the vehicle we’ll be getting. Not sure how this works
 
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#82
WestTNVFL said:
Got a question for you sales people, my wife and I are looking at an SUV here in Memphis. However we found one we like that’s in St. Louis. Same make and model. Only difference is this one has captains chairs and few other differences she likes. Do we contact the dealer in St. Louis or should I go back to my original salesman and see if he can get car delivered here? We know this is the vehicle we’ll be getting. Not sure how this works
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Let your local dealer do it for you.
 
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WestTNVFL said:
Got a question for you sales people, my wife and I are looking at an SUV here in Memphis. However we found one we like that’s in St. Louis. Same make and model. Only difference is this one has captains chairs and few other differences she likes. Do we contact the dealer in St. Louis or should I go back to my original salesman and see if he can get car delivered here? We know this is the vehicle we’ll be getting. Not sure how this works
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New or preowned?
 
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WestTNVFL said:
New
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On a new car, a dealer trade is MSO to MSO. Neither dealer would have any more or less in the car since it is still on manufacture statement of origin.

However, if you contact the dealer that has it, then they are unlikely to let it go.
 
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Roustabout said:
On a new car, a dealer trade is MSO to MSO. Neither dealer would have any more or less in the car since it is still on manufacture statement of origin.

However, if you contact the dealer that has it, then they are unlikely to let it go.
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So is it likely the dealership I’m going to would be able to do this or willing to? Would there be any instance in which they would say no?
 
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WestTNVFL said:
So is it likely the dealership I’m going to would be able to do this or willing to? Would there be any instance in which they would say no?
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Dealer trades are a normal part of the business. If they are a new car franchise of same brand then there is no reason they wouldn’t, with possibly one exception. If the dealer that has the vehicle has it in demo program, or if they have it marked clearance to where it isnt a positive transaction. A dealer likely won’t trade for a vehicle to sell it for a loss.

In fact, you’ve done half the work for them. There is no better customer than one that has settled on a vehicle.
 
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Roustabout said:
Dealer trades are a normal part of the business. If they are a new car franchise of same brand then there is no reason they wouldn’t, with possibly one exception. If the dealer that has the vehicle has it in demo program, or if they have it marked clearance to where it isnt a positive transaction. A dealer likely won’t trade for a vehicle to sell it for a loss.

In fact, you’ve done half the work for them. There is no better customer than one that has settled on a vehicle.
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Thanks for the information. Will it matter if the vehicle is a 2019? It’s marked down but so are the ones here.
 
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WestTNVFL said:
Thanks for the information. Will it matter if the vehicle is a 2019? It’s marked down but so are the ones here.
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It may, but only for reasons i mentioned. If it’s been punched as a sold unit, but not actually sold. If it’s a demo. You’d have to work with your dealer to find that out.
 
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The last new car I bought was a Honda Accord. The salesman was nice but the finance manager was a gigantic douche. I spent two hours negotiating and eliminating the various add ins only to be confronted with an invoice from the jerk that matched the sticker price. If I hadn't been buying it for my son I would have walked. I hope I never have to buy another car (but I probably will)
 
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Plano Vol said:
The last new car I bought was a Honda Accord. The salesman was nice but the finance manager was a gigantic douche. I spent two hours negotiating and eliminating the various add ins only to be confronted with an invoice from the jerk that matched the sticker price. If I hadn't been buying it for my son I would have walked. I hope I never have to buy another car (but I probably will)
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Buying a new or used car is a process if you allow it to happen that way. This is what car jockeys are taught. Make the customer go thru the process = maximizing profit.

Do your research. Know exactly what you want in your purchase and what is a reasonable price. I buy 6- 10 new/used cars each year and I haven't stepped into a dealership for literally decades. Have your financing/cash in hand. Call/fax/email to several dealerships including those that are not local to you. Last car I bought was 4 hours distant from me after contacted 10-15 dealers.

Either you control the process or they do.

You're buying a $20,000 - $100,000 or more/less machine. A car is nothing more than that. Treat the "deal" as impersonally as you would buying any machine.

If you want direct dealership advice, go to creditboards.com and contact Marv Bear, the F/I guy, in the Automotive section. If you don't know what a Fand I guy is, then you haven't' done your homework. Although he is relatively close to me, I have never bought a car from his dealership. Timing, lot inventory, etc. most often than not will not work for you or them. Move on.

Every dealership has an Internet sales guy. Every dealership has (an end of month) a need to dump inventory. Be patient. Be ready to walk away from any "deal" even when it is delivered if it is not exactly what you bargained for.
 
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YankeeVol said:
Sold a red hot Trail Boss today. That's one sweet looking truck
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Good for you but this concept of a machine being part of your identity is how most customers end up paying waaay too much for their supposed public persona. They view the "red hot Trail Boss" or any other car as being an extension of who they are. OK, if you believe what you drive is important to who you are, go for it. Be willing to pay the additional, non-essential expense to satisfy that belief.
 
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