Stealerships

My take on buying and selling everything 1) I know the price I'm willing to pay, if an item falls within that price range...yay for me. If it doesn't 1 of 2 things will...someone who wanted said item more, will buy it...or the seller will come down in price 2) No one ever has a gun to your head to pay their asking price, again, 1 of 2 things will happen...someone will pay their price, or they'll be forced to drop it.
 
I've never traded a vehicle when I didn't get full blue book value or over for it. If I was trying to sell something I'd try to get all I could for it. That just makes good sense.
 
StretchASU said:
Those people are the best. And usually the floor is soft, the wiring is hacked and the wheel bearings are shot. But hey its still the same size as a new one so you're getting a deal. :shaking:
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Technically all trailer wiring is hacked. Even new. I've never seen one that wasn't full of shitty scotch locks.

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anvilrubi said:
I've never traded a vehicle when I didn't get full blue book value or over for it. If I was trying to sell something I'd try to get all I could for it. That just makes good sense.
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The dealers have made you think they are giving you full blue book value for the trade in. They have done their job well.

They just charge you more of a premium for what you bought rather than giving you more of a deal.
 
That not the deal, I know how things work at the lot have family and friends that sale cars.
 
First new truck I ever bought was a gmc wt. Bought straight out at 20,000. Drove that truck for 4 years in 2011 traded it in the dealership give me 13000 on trade. Z71 was 36000 after all rebates.
Z71 with factory rebates 36000
Trade 13000
2011 extended cab sle 23000
 
orange150 said:
We have a house in Morehead City, in a marina. Two of our neighbors down there are CEOs of local chain dealerships. They both have (or at one time had) 60 - 75 foot boats they've kept in front of their houses in the marina and at the same time boats TOO BIG to get into the marina so they've had to keep them in Beaufort.

Yea, we're in the wrong line of business.
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Maybe, but go see how many hours those guys spend at the dealership and you might not think so anymore. They might be relaxing a bit later in life, but the guys who make the big money also work the big hours. Every night, every weekend, every holiday besides Christmas and Thanksgiving.
 
anvilrubi said:
I've never traded a vehicle when I didn't get full blue book value or over for it. If I was trying to sell something I'd try to get all I could for it. That just makes good sense.
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They let you think you got that. Unless you know what they truly have in the vehicle you're buying (and you never do) then you're not getting that for it, regardless of what they "show" you got.

And I can assure you, no...you don't know what you really got for yours and what they really sold you the new one for. Ever.
 
BIGWOODY said:
Negotiate the whole deal as if you weren't going to trade anything. Then say, "well if I decided to trade my car, what could you do?" Then you'll know what you're really getting for your car and trust me it isn't full book value.
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Nor should it be. "Rough Book" is usually about the best you'll ever get. Or whatever your vehicle is bringing at the sale at that time...which is sometimes less. Remember, the dealer is likely going to spend at least $500 bucks to get your vehicle ready to sell. Shop inspection. The mechanic is always going to find a couple of things that need attention. Detailing. All that costs money, then they have to pay a salesman to get rid of it for them.
Oh, and they also need to make money on it.

Always, always, always sell it yourself. Even if you're upside down. Sell it yourself and pay the difference to the bank. You'll save thousands.

If you are trading one in and you are going to roll however much you're upside down on your trade into the new car....then you can't afford to do it. It's just throwing money away, plain and simple.
 
I work at a stealership... In the insurance department.

I have to speak to most every customer that purchases here and I will admit some of the pricing on used vehicles seems to be a bit high... but they sell. People turn up every day to buy them with a smile on their face. So that says the price must not be that high.

That said... The price of a new dodge truck with the rebates offered... makes me question why people are paying more for 8-10 year old trucks. Crazy.
 
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