Details on my new F-350
#16
06-24-2005, 08:52 PM
Originally Posted by polarbear
That'd be my guess- I've seen net $1000 losers turn into profit home-runs by the time the deals got out of the finance department. There's a gazillion ways to make money on a car deal that has nothing to do with selling the car.
They were awesome to deal with. From the start, they let me take any truck by myself and took them home to fit into the garage.
I let about two weeks go by after the first meeting, and they didn't call back.
So I stopped in two weeks later and within 5-10 minutes the deal was made.
They were very easy to negotiate with and just wanted to move the trucks I think. The two guys in charge have just bought the place 3 months ago, so they probably are getting some kind of deal on the inventory.
Also in the end, today, when I dealt with the finance guy, I signed about 3 pieces of paper, gave him the money and he put everything in an envelope and shook my hand. I asked "Aren't you going to sell me an extended warranty or anything". There phylosiphy is to not do that and if the customer wants it, they will ask about it.
Overall a great experience and I would buy from them again.
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06-25-2005, 12:34 AM
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Glad it worked out- and I'm sure you'll love the truck. I still know, for fact, somebody went into the ditch on the deal, profit-wise. But...sometimes a new dealer is just trying to get his/her plateframes out there. You're positive experience with them will, in the long run, draw business to them.
edit: I just gave an Explorer away today because 1)they're as common as Doritos and 2) it was a new customer well-connected in their company.
edit: I just gave an Explorer away today because 1)they're as common as Doritos and 2) it was a new customer well-connected in their company.
#18
07-06-2005, 08:25 AM
Originally Posted by polarbear
93stillstrong- that is a screamin' deal, just hope they don't double-check their math. If they're discounting $6950 off of MSRP, they've blown past invoice and into most of the holdback as well. By the time they throw the bedliner in it, they're below A plan pricing...but they don't get the A plan commission. By my math (I cheated and peeked at the invoice- there's only two trucks in the state with that MSRP), they're holding onto a net loser, profit wise.
Here's the $50 question- since we know dealers don't sell to lose money, where'd they make up the difference?
Here's the $50 question- since we know dealers don't sell to lose money, where'd they make up the difference?
Hey Polarbear,
I am obviously just curious at this point, since I bought the truck last week.
Here is what I paid, that you have already commented on:
2005 F350 4x4 CC Lariat - MSRP - $49,150
Dealer Discount - $6950
Ford Rebate - $2500
Home Depot Rebate - $500
Commercial Rebate - $300
American Quarter Horse Association - $500
Total Price Paid - $38,000 and then I got them to throw in a Duraliner in the bed.
Q: Are the rebates I got still in place? Would I have been better off waiting until today to buy with the new "Ford Family Plan". Curious on your opinion.
Thanks in advance
93stillstrong.
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07-06-2005, 09:25 AM
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