buying under invoice
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buying under invoice
i put this thread here though it could go in any section, but i wanted to know the key words, tips and tricks to buying under invoice...
we are looking into a cls 550 or maybe e550, or possibly a competitor midsize, dont know yet,
and ofcourse we call all can go online and see what the invoice price is but how do we maneuver ourselves to get the price there or under
vic55 has talked about the 12% that the dealers have as profit built in. is the key to knocking that off just being very stubborn and resilient, or what other tips can we use
thanks
we are looking into a cls 550 or maybe e550, or possibly a competitor midsize, dont know yet,
and ofcourse we call all can go online and see what the invoice price is but how do we maneuver ourselves to get the price there or under
vic55 has talked about the 12% that the dealers have as profit built in. is the key to knocking that off just being very stubborn and resilient, or what other tips can we use
thanks
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I read about this method of writing a letter and fax or e-mail it to all potential dealers and have them start a bidding war amongst themselves. This method supposedly works the best for new cars. I wonder if anyone has tried that.
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i put this thread here though it could go in any section, but i wanted to know the key words, tips and tricks to buying under invoice...
we are looking into a cls 550 or maybe e550, or possibly a competitor midsize, dont know yet,
and ofcourse we call all can go online and see what the invoice price is but how do we maneuver ourselves to get the price there or under
vic55 has talked about the 12% that the dealers have as profit built in. is the key to knocking that off just being very stubborn and resilient, or what other tips can we use
thanks
we are looking into a cls 550 or maybe e550, or possibly a competitor midsize, dont know yet,
and ofcourse we call all can go online and see what the invoice price is but how do we maneuver ourselves to get the price there or under
vic55 has talked about the 12% that the dealers have as profit built in. is the key to knocking that off just being very stubborn and resilient, or what other tips can we use
thanks
I think there are many specials regarding these cars. The 12%-13% amount is generally not shared but of course it depends on the dealer, allocation, factory additional money, desire to move etc....
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Don't get emotionally attached to the purchase. Decide what you want to pay. Start negotiating at an amount lower than that. Don't believe anything they say. Be ready to walk away.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
dont really have any good contacts, unfortunately
the w126 was purchased grey market when i was 7 yrs old through a dealer in London
the others were at fletcher and laguna but everytime we go back the salesperson has moved on to some other place. Even my recent purchase sales guy is gone.
in terms of trading, i want to get rid of the w220 and 140, they are great but its time to go, almost a combined 400000 miles there.
my dad hates the w221, specifically the seats, so mom drives it, so were trying to narrow it down to what he likes
he doesnt need a new S so we are looking midsize but u dont get the same nice ride .
he hated the caddy xts, didnt care for the shape of the cls, so might go with the E, but didnt like the lack of power in the e350, so we might be left with a 550. He doesnt want or need amg cars.
the w126 was purchased grey market when i was 7 yrs old through a dealer in London
the others were at fletcher and laguna but everytime we go back the salesperson has moved on to some other place. Even my recent purchase sales guy is gone.
in terms of trading, i want to get rid of the w220 and 140, they are great but its time to go, almost a combined 400000 miles there.
my dad hates the w221, specifically the seats, so mom drives it, so were trying to narrow it down to what he likes
he doesnt need a new S so we are looking midsize but u dont get the same nice ride .
he hated the caddy xts, didnt care for the shape of the cls, so might go with the E, but didnt like the lack of power in the e350, so we might be left with a 550. He doesnt want or need amg cars.
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Mercs are great... But are you willing to step out of the box and purchase an audi? or a Bimmer?
and how about the new 7-series? new A8? I know you said midsize, but he might like the comfort.
good luck with whatever you go with!
and how about the new 7-series? new A8? I know you said midsize, but he might like the comfort.
good luck with whatever you go with!
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I drove the a7. Very much so unimpressed. Speed is there but u don't hear anything. I know I said he doesn't want an amg but he is very used to driving a v8. My Bro has a b7 rs4 so he swears by the Audi's. In laws have a8. Boring and emotionless. Plus all Audi look the same.
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