That's awesome! Teach me the ways of not seeing a finance guy? I thought that was mandatory, like the final boss in video games...
Agreed, nothing in the Nashville area. I currently have a reservation with Russell Barnett in Manchester TN, they won't respond to any emails now that I shared Stephens' deal.
You're the finance guy and you don't know how to calculate the X-plan price unless the computer prints it out on the invoice?!!?!!
Negotiations only work if you have a walk away alternative. I clearly have several walk away alternative, as I explained in my OP. My local dealer has been very open, transparent to this point. They committed that there would be no ADM and no required add-on services (etching, tinting, etc) and would honor X-Plan if the car was eligible.
I’m sorry if it offends you to have to do something. No, of course not! You don’t need to reach out to anyone.
..Go to your bank and get pre-approved for the loan...usually you get a bit lower rate if you have good standing with your bank...and a good credit score...you get to use your own finance guy..or girl...
More to life than money bud. My salesperson is a former marine and a great guy and I will support him and my local community.
You are unable to fathom "nebulous" concepts such as loyalty because you are not a former marine.
I do that every time, and I still always get to hangout with the finance guy, they say it's just to sign the paperwork, but they always try to upsale me, and even run my credit trying to "find me a lower rate".
Unfortunately for every reputable salesman there's ten that will screw you over. I've been buying cars for 30 years and have had two experiences that were what I consider positive. I remember going to dealerships with my Dad and it was the same then.
I get that sentiment, but it's kind of up to you to not get screwed over. Educate yourself, go in prepared and pay attention, and you won't get screwed over. My buying experiences are all positive, because I quickly walk and deal with someone else if it's not heading in that direction. With every little bit of pricing information available when negotiating, you certainly should never be in a position to allow yourself to be screwed over.
I've never been screwed by the salesman, I just walk out. When I was young they would try the hold your license game. I told one salesman I was calling the police because he was keeping me hostage. Its a negative experience with the games that are played. If they've never tried that with you, great.
Don’t know what your point is bud. I was congratulating him on his plans with his family in the mountains. I am a former USCG member, I like my money too. My local dealer could do the same as Stephens or Granger or whoever but choose not to so no they will not get my support no matter what they used to do or where they used to serve. Local Schmocal!
This is the most sensible post I have seen yet on this thread. Give your local dealers a shot, negotiate a deal with them, and if you don't like it, go to another dealer.
