Nissan warranty and feet dragging at dealer

mr_sk · 09-02-2011, 06:02 PM

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It's always good practice to negotiate the "out the door price" or at least have a clear idea of

1. new auto sales tax in your region,
2. typical ttl cost,
3.reasonable documentation fee.

If you negotiate the "out the door" price, they can add in stuff and do creative math all they like -- it won't change the bottom line.

I did. I *thought* I came pretty well prepared, had read AK's thread on getting the best price, did a lot of google research, etc.

But in hindsight, I should have been more aggressive and just left - I could always come back or find another dealer. I guess the issues w/my S4 I was having (w/no warranty) put in a place where it was that much easier to make a bad decision at the time. No excuse, just saying, I let outside factors affect me too much.

Zaggeron · 09-02-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_sk

I did. I *thought* I came pretty well prepared, had read AK's thread on getting the best price, did a lot of google research, etc.

But in hindsight, I should have been more aggressive and just left - I could always come back or find another dealer. I guess the issues w/my S4 I was having (w/no warranty) put in a place where it was that much easier to make a bad decision at the time. No excuse, just saying, I let outside factors affect me too much.

If the price at the bottom of the sales contract is different than the price you shook hands on, then chances are you didn't negotiate an "out the door" price. And if the price is the same, then who cares how they split up the charges.

11Thumper · 09-02-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_sk

But in hindsight, I should have been more aggressive and just left

I never step foot in the dealership once serious negotiations start. Too easy to be emotional and not think clearly. Dealers are getting smarter about how they handle online sales but I still find it easier to get what I want, and I can do it from the comfort of my home with a cup of coffee.

When you do step foot in the dealership that's when you have the highest amount of negotiation power. You already negotiated a price that got you in the door, now you ask them to trim it a little more to get you to sign. They've already invested time in communicating with you and they likely did some prep on the vehicle for you too. If you walk out (who cares if you already agreed through email) they may have lost some $ with the prep, although not much. It's more about what their boss will say when they lose a customer like that.

Car dealer should never be trusted. You tell them what you will do, not the other way around. It may seem like a crappy process when you're buying but it's something you have to live with for a while.

Also, I typically 'act' like I'm buying a car once or twice a year. I get right up to the point of finishing all negotiations then I'm done. Sure, it wastes their time but it keeps me in practice.

Zaggeron · 09-02-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

I never step foot in the dealership once serious negotiations start. Too easy to be emotional and not think clearly. Dealers are getting smarter about how they handle online sales but I still find it easier to get what I want, and I can do it from the comfort of my home with a cup of coffee.

When you do step foot in the dealership that's when you have the highest amount of negotiation power. You already negotiated a price that got you in the door, now you ask them to trim it a little more to get you to sign. They've already invested time in communicating with you and they likely did some prep on the vehicle for you too. If you walk out (who cares if you already agreed through email) they may have lost some $ with the prep, although not much. It's more about what their boss will say when they lose a customer like that.

Car dealer should never be trusted. You tell them what you will do, not the other way around. It may seem like a crappy process when you're buying but it's something you have to live with for a while.

Also, I typically 'act' like I'm buying a car once or twice a year. I get right up to the point of finishing all negotiations then I'm done. Sure, it wastes their time but it keeps me in practice.

Damn ... Sure they are some unscrupulous car dealers, but being a "dipstick" tease sounds like you've got issues.

11Thumper · 09-02-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Damn ... Sure they are some unscrupulous car dealers, but being a "dipstick" tease sounds like you've got issues.

Zaggeron · 09-02-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Well, maybe the joke is a stretch ...

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