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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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Default $500 over invoice "out the door" would mean...

that the dealer is eating a big chunk of the sales tax, and all other fees and costs. No way you could hope to get that on a Z, even with any dealer kickbacks that may be applicable.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Wits-Z
that the dealer is eating a big chunk of the sales tax, and all other fees and costs. No way you could hope to get that on a Z, even with any dealer kickbacks that may be applicable.
Of course, I agree. Always ask them for the base price you are getting on the vehicle and then ask them for the OTD price. Always work seperately of a trade-in to start. There are so many ways for them to give you the car cheap but make it up in other areas so work one area at a time. And when you do get the OTD price ask for a break down so you know whats taxes and whats dealer fees.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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I just bought mine at $100 below invoice (according to Edmunds) plus tax, tag, tilte.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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What model did you purchase?
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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What was your OTD price break down? Did they charge you any dealer fees such as freight? Or was it JUST Tax, Tag, Title.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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I got a dealer asking me for 3 % over invoice. What do you guys think about this.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Default Not great, but depends..

Based on other experiences (including mine) of getting an offer of $500 over invoice, 3% is not fantastic. Not bad, and it depends to a certain degree on the model you are looking at, but figuring on a vehicle with options totaling $25k invoice, you are looking at $750 over.. Obviously, as invoice goes up, dealer profit goes up.. I honestly think you can do better.. I would shop around a bit more and let them know that you are patient and looking for the best figure then can give over invoice.. Getting into percentages doesn't thrill me.. I generally am more comfortable with a sum certain over invoice so I can more efficiently find the "winner".

In any event, good luck shopping.
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