Finding lots of dealerships willing to sell at invoice
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Finding lots of dealerships willing to sell at invoice
Hey guys,
I finally bought mine! Unfortunately, it's out of state and I don't pick it up until near Christmas. I just wanted to drop some tips that helped me find a good deal.
#1 Take a hard look at what options you might be flexible on and which you are not. For me, this was deciding that I actually liked several paint colors. For you, it might be that paying for the Tech package (that doesn't add enough to warrant it for some people) isn't so bad if you're getting a great deal overall. If you are even a bit flexible, it will make the next step much easier.
#2 ALMOST EVERY DEALERSHIP I CONTACTED WAS WILLING TO SELL EXISTING OR ALREADY ORDERED INVENTORY FOR INVOICE AND NO FEES. The ones that had fees that couldn't be removed would sell below inventory to make it cost the same with fees added. To get this, I was just up front that I was conducting a nationwide search, was willing to fly to pick it up, and that my terms are invoice price out the door. Maybe two didn't email back or said no. The others agreed. You will want to make it clear that you mean literally out the door for the inventory price on car and options. Some will try to charge MSRP on options even after agreeing to sell the car at "invoice". Many will try to add hidden fees if you don't specify this. A few nasty ones will add aftermarket **** and only tell you that you have to pay for it last minute. Make sure it doesn't have too many miles for a new car (everyone has a different opinion on how many is too many).
Tip #3 Plan a holiday vacation around your car pickup. Fly in, party it up, drive back. If you already have holiday plans, you might find a dealership at your destination that will play ball. They'll probably pick you up at the airport even, and now you don't have to rent a car for you week at the parents'. (Don't tell them this or they'll think they only have local competition instead of nationwide.)
My local dealership wanted $4k over MSRP! So, paying invoice instead of that, saving on the flights home for my girlfriend and myself, and not having to rent a car or use taxis on holiday, but adding gas and ski lift tickets for some fun my bro's at the half-way point on the drive back... all told I'll save about $10k and get a fun road trip.
Wish me luck for no surprises on the pick-up day.
I finally bought mine! Unfortunately, it's out of state and I don't pick it up until near Christmas. I just wanted to drop some tips that helped me find a good deal.
#1 Take a hard look at what options you might be flexible on and which you are not. For me, this was deciding that I actually liked several paint colors. For you, it might be that paying for the Tech package (that doesn't add enough to warrant it for some people) isn't so bad if you're getting a great deal overall. If you are even a bit flexible, it will make the next step much easier.
#2 ALMOST EVERY DEALERSHIP I CONTACTED WAS WILLING TO SELL EXISTING OR ALREADY ORDERED INVENTORY FOR INVOICE AND NO FEES. The ones that had fees that couldn't be removed would sell below inventory to make it cost the same with fees added. To get this, I was just up front that I was conducting a nationwide search, was willing to fly to pick it up, and that my terms are invoice price out the door. Maybe two didn't email back or said no. The others agreed. You will want to make it clear that you mean literally out the door for the inventory price on car and options. Some will try to charge MSRP on options even after agreeing to sell the car at "invoice". Many will try to add hidden fees if you don't specify this. A few nasty ones will add aftermarket **** and only tell you that you have to pay for it last minute. Make sure it doesn't have too many miles for a new car (everyone has a different opinion on how many is too many).
Tip #3 Plan a holiday vacation around your car pickup. Fly in, party it up, drive back. If you already have holiday plans, you might find a dealership at your destination that will play ball. They'll probably pick you up at the airport even, and now you don't have to rent a car for you week at the parents'. (Don't tell them this or they'll think they only have local competition instead of nationwide.)
My local dealership wanted $4k over MSRP! So, paying invoice instead of that, saving on the flights home for my girlfriend and myself, and not having to rent a car or use taxis on holiday, but adding gas and ski lift tickets for some fun my bro's at the half-way point on the drive back... all told I'll save about $10k and get a fun road trip.
Wish me luck for no surprises on the pick-up day.
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Did you mention that you're willing to buy from existing stock if they have a match? Or that you're willing to fly to any location in the country to buy (so they're competing nationwide)?
Maybe it was a fluke, but I mailed over 10 dealerships, mostly in the Midwest, and all were willing to play ball. One did try to pass off a demo as a new car, however.
I'll be happy to name the dealership I went with after I pick my car up and can give the whole story. I'd hate to endorse them prematurely.
Maybe it was a fluke, but I mailed over 10 dealerships, mostly in the Midwest, and all were willing to play ball. One did try to pass off a demo as a new car, however.
I'll be happy to name the dealership I went with after I pick my car up and can give the whole story. I'd hate to endorse them prematurely.
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Yes, the midwest is hurting pretty bad. I live in detroit, but drove down to indiana to get mine for $200 below invoice, but thats with VPP and owner loyalty cash incentive. Either way, they are all hurting in the part of country, and just want to move cars.
Trust me, I've only seen one other G37 on the road besides mine in the city.
Trust me, I've only seen one other G37 on the road besides mine in the city.
