Dealer Question??
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Dealer Question??
To any DEALERSHIP GUYS!! My F-350 is due to arrive around the 19th in my area rebate will end on the 13th. My dealer says that I can come in early to get the process going and cash in on the rebates. I am eligible for the 1000.00 + 750.00 for the active military. If I make the deal before the delivery date of 19 Jan. It seems like this could be a good thing but I would like you guys opinion on this!! My concern is what if something is wrong with the truck and I allready paid them!! Should I not go this route would it be dangerous or risky!! Is he pulling my leg or what ?What exactly will he do to facilitate this? Any advice will be greatly appreciated thanx!!
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YES, PUT SOME MONEY DOWN AS LOW AS $100 AND AS HIGH AS $500 TO HOLD A VEHICLE FOR YOU UNTIL THE VEHICLE ARRIVES. IF YOU DONT LIKE IT (EX. COLOR, INTERIOR,ECT) THEY CAN ORDER IT AGAIN. A LITTLE ADVISE, WHEN THE TRUCK ARRIVED TELL THEM EVERYTHING YOU DONT LIKE ABOUT IT. THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE YOU MORE DISCOUNT BECAUSE THEY NEED TO SEEL THAT VEHICLE AND SINCE YOU ARE ALREADY APPROVE THEY WILL TAKE YOUR OFFER. I DID THAT ON MY 03 X 6.O LIMITED 4 CAPT CHAIRS,4X4 AND THE DEALER GAVE IT FOR UNDER $40000
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BLACK350, DO NOT PAY FOR ANY OPTION LISTED ON THE WINDOW.THE DEALER IS ALREADY MAKING 3% OF THE BASE PRICE. DONT LET THEM MAKE YOU PAY DESTINATION FEE ALSO.SINCE YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY GO TO YOU CREDIT UNION AND APPLY FOR A LOAN.CREDIT UNIONS CAN NEGOTIATE BETTER BECAUSE ITS LIKE BRINGING CA$H MONEY TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY THING WHO HAVE TO PAY IS THE VEHICLE AND THE TAX... HOPE THIS HELP.
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Originally posted by riceburner
BLACK350, DO NOT PAY FOR ANY OPTION LISTED ON THE WINDOW.THE DEALER IS ALREADY MAKING 3% OF THE BASE PRICE. DONT LET THEM MAKE YOU PAY DESTINATION FEE ALSO.SINCE YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY GO TO YOU CREDIT UNION AND APPLY FOR A LOAN.CREDIT UNIONS CAN NEGOTIATE BETTER BECAUSE ITS LIKE BRINGING CA$H MONEY TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY THING WHO HAVE TO PAY IS THE VEHICLE AND THE TAX... HOPE THIS HELP.
BLACK350, DO NOT PAY FOR ANY OPTION LISTED ON THE WINDOW.THE DEALER IS ALREADY MAKING 3% OF THE BASE PRICE. DONT LET THEM MAKE YOU PAY DESTINATION FEE ALSO.SINCE YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY GO TO YOU CREDIT UNION AND APPLY FOR A LOAN.CREDIT UNIONS CAN NEGOTIATE BETTER BECAUSE ITS LIKE BRINGING CA$H MONEY TO THE DEALER. THE ONLY THING WHO HAVE TO PAY IS THE VEHICLE AND THE TAX... HOPE THIS HELP.
To ALL thanks for the advice this is a great forum!! RICEBURNER or anyone. I am paying for the truck in cash upon delivery. I made a little mistake in my earlier post. I need to do the deal before the 13th of Jan but the truck wont be delivered till the 19th of Jan. He is trying to hook me up persay by getting the process going so I can cash in on the rebates. I just wanted some advice from you guys on weather to go through with it in case there were problems. Riceburner how do I get out of the destination fee?? I think it is crap also but where is my leverage?? I brought this up to the dealer but according to him it is standard for everyone and non-negotiable but I will fight if need be for the deal!! Thanks again and look foward to hearing from you all!!!
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Fm emtabmm
Unfortunately, your dealership has its act together, while the others don't........
Fm Black...
Nothing is "final" until you sign takng title to the truck...
Actually, a reasonable perception on this point, is that the dealer wants the cash -- in advance of delivery of the truck.
I know we have, numerous times.
Fm Black...
I am paying for the truck in cash upon delivery.......
He is trying to hook me up persay by getting the process going so I can cash in on the rebates.
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Originally posted by Hjudge49
That was not an idle question, with interest rates as low as they are, you can make money by creative financing
That was not an idle question, with interest rates as low as they are, you can make money by creative financing
Hjudge- If you had the cash on hand like I do. How would you work the deal bym using "creative financing". Im just trying to avoid the intrest all together and not have a car payment. My credit is excelent would appreciate any suggestions you may have!!
ANYONE - As for the destination fee how do you guys reccommend I deal with the dealership. I just got a call from him today stating that my truck has been shipped and should be here next week.. Im happy so closing time is coming!! So should I just flat out refuse to pay the destination fee the day I go to pick up the vehicle?? And see what happens??? Or is there some angle out there that I can use to get rid of the fee?? I welcome all suggestions!!!!Thanks in advance guys
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Blackstone, I would add it to my Home Equity loan and write off the interest on my taxes. That's how I've done it in the past. The 2002 F150 I had previously, I got at 0% for 36 months, this F250 I got 3.5% for 60 months. If you can't do better than 3.5% in the Market with $40,000 plus, something is wrong. By paying cash, your "money" devalues along with the depreciation on the truck. So your $40,000 (or more) today is worth say $25,000 after 2 years. If you invest the $40,000, it will be worth $44,000 at 5% after 2 years, and you will have paid LESS interest on the loan.