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Need a new car - not run of the mill / boring car. Something exciting or luxurious. Any deals?
November 21, 2023 at
11:44 AM
Need a new luxury or "statement" car (can be a used one) looking for a good deal. not looking for a generic cookie cutter or family car.
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I would never purchase a car with dealer add-ons, especially non factory ones. Remember, no matter how charming or honest your salesman seems, you are 100% getting screwed... always.
I worked at a dealership a few years ago.
Tints where $1200+, where you could go down the street and have them installed for $200.
Nitrogen in tires, I remember we didn't even have anything that was able to pump nitrogen, yet we charged extra for it on new and used cars.
If you finance thru the dealer, you typically get a higher rate than if you were to go directly to that bank/credit union. The dealer just increases the rate and profits the difference (unless they have a finance special)
And that myth of a "interior protectant" (scotch guard) was a total scam. There was no spray nor was anything performed, this was just pure profit for the dealer.
Also some dealers "force" you to get the tire and wheel warranty or the interior/exterior protection plan. Read up on their terms and conditions online, as I believe Toyota states they are NOT required and a dealer can not force them on you, no matter what your salesman tells you. (Toyota tried doing this to me).
I absolutely hate the entire car sales industry as a whole, and wish there was a way to purchase more cars direct manufacture-to-consumer.