Pre delivery issues
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From: Bay Area
2004 E500
Pre delivery issues
I just got my tentative docking information for a late February arrival
1. Is it time to get money factors and residuals? I want to have these numbers "settled" to the extent possible before I walk in.
2. Is the top finance rate the "Advantage tier". Salesman mentioned Tier 1. I've read here on the board of the higher "advantage" tier. I have very high FICO score so I expect the best rate.
3. They may rush the car off the boat and to the dealer to get it delivered before month end to book the sale in February. Should I be concerned that they will not take adequate time to prep the car at the prep center at the port? At the dealer?
1. Is it time to get money factors and residuals? I want to have these numbers "settled" to the extent possible before I walk in.
2. Is the top finance rate the "Advantage tier". Salesman mentioned Tier 1. I've read here on the board of the higher "advantage" tier. I have very high FICO score so I expect the best rate.
3. They may rush the car off the boat and to the dealer to get it delivered before month end to book the sale in February. Should I be concerned that they will not take adequate time to prep the car at the prep center at the port? At the dealer?
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From: Macon, Georgia
Black C 240
always good if you can "lock in" financing ahead of time...otherwise they may put your car very near your salesman's desk to "taunt" you with it while you continue to negotiate. I would do it now if you can get it in writing.
Many folks dont like to let the dealers detail the cars beyond what is necessary for safe drivaway and what you cannot do yourself (ie - remove the cosmoline (spelling?) from the paint) - I personally would not let them detail my car (wash wax etc) because they use low grade materials and may scratch that brand new paint job of yours. Take it home yourself and spend some quality time with your new baby!
my .02
John
Many folks dont like to let the dealers detail the cars beyond what is necessary for safe drivaway and what you cannot do yourself (ie - remove the cosmoline (spelling?) from the paint) - I personally would not let them detail my car (wash wax etc) because they use low grade materials and may scratch that brand new paint job of yours. Take it home yourself and spend some quality time with your new baby!
my .02
John
