Dilemma + Dealer Trading Fee?

eksigned · 04-06-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

VPP got extended? That's pretty cool if it did. FYI - When I started my hunt last yr, I was getting VPP +$0 even if the dealer had to "locate" and drive one back for me. And +$500 if they were going to trailer it in. They were looking as far north as NH and as far west as Pittsburgh and as far south as VA. So I'm not sure how many miles it is that they would have to travel but you can use my example as a reference. Now $200 isn't much but the dealer I was first dealing with was not tacking on any fees. Regardless, he couldn't locate the exact combo I wanted and he gave me my $ back.

It's up to you, if you NEED to have it, then you're gonna have to pay something to get it since you don't have any local. Either in $$$ or tacking on miles. I wasn't thrilled about having someone drive my new car a couple hundred miles. And I wasn't thrilled about getting a 1way flight and driving it all the way home while still breaking in.

It's your call but I also do have to say, you're pretty flexible with your color choices. I can't believe you can't find one. Have you tried other dealers?

I am indeed. I have a preference for the PG, and then MG, but evidently, none of my listed color combos are anywhere in our state, new. There's one in Oregon (white) and a PG in Idaho. Sure, $200 isn't crazy expensive, in fact, it really isn't bad at all, but the Z in itself is a bit out of my..."league" if you will. Hope I don't get flamed - I'm 21, and the car's a very generous gift. Having to deal with dealer trades only pushes the line further away from me!

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eksigned

Hope I don't get flamed - I'm 21, and the car's a very generous gift. Having to deal with dealer trades only pushes the line further away from me!

No flames, but you really should re-consider the purchase if the $200 pushes the envelope. You're gonna be hating life with a huge Car payment and debt at 21.......You've heard of Ramen noodles?

IMO Not really a very good financial move in this day and age.

eksigned · 04-06-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No flames, but you really should re-consider the purchase if the $200 pushes the envelope. You're gonna be hating life with a huge Car payment and debt at 21.......You've heard of Ramen noodles?

IMO Not really a very good financial move in this day and age.

HAHAHA - Ramen Noodles! LOL what I meant by "pushing the envelope" was referring to "the gift." Adding on requests (like paying an extra $200 to get the car) lessens the likelihood of all of this working out and getting "approved" if you will. Even if I were to pay for the $200 (which I would)...no right in being pushy for a free gift, know what I mean?

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eksigned

HAHAHA - Ramen Noodles! LOL what I meant by "pushing the envelope" was referring to "the gift." Adding on requests (like paying an extra $200 to get the car) lessens the likelihood of all of this working out and getting "approved" if you will. Even if I were to pay for the $200 (which I would)...no right in being pushy for a free gift, know what I mean?

So someone's GIVING you the Fooking car and you're whining about $200 out of your pocket to get what you want, When you want it?????????????????????

Unbelievable..Good luck with the rest of your life. You're gonna need it with an attitude like that...

eksigned · 04-06-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

So someone's GIVING you the Fooking car and you're whining about $200 out of your pocket to get what you want, When you want it?????????????????????

Unbelievable..Good luck with the rest of your life. You're gonna need it with an attitude like that...

NO NO NO! Damn...I'm terrible at explaining! Asian parents don't care much about me spending anything "extra" to get my hands on the car. It's a deal breaker for them...

Now I'm coming off as a weiner, aren't I?!

Sorry about the misunderstanding

zmyride · 04-06-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No flames, but you really should re-consider the purchase if the $200 pushes the envelope. You're gonna be hating life with a huge Car payment and debt at 21.......You've heard of Ramen noodles?

Back in the 80s, one of my friends bought a brand new Toyota Supra. Everyone thought he was rich, but in fact he never had money to spend on lunch or dinner and in the trunk of his Supra was full of Ramen noodles.

eksigned · 04-06-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallywood

Pay for the flatbed, or offer to drive it back yourself. I always end up dealer trading to get the car and price that I want...

I've had a bad experience with dealer trades, so I'd like to stay away. But it looks like my only option at this point! Always afraid I'll get some beaten up, ridden hard, over revved car.

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah...That's a fair deal. They incur real costs doing a swap. Don't cheap out now...You're buying the car at VPP.....

Very true. But saving a bit here and then wouldn't hurt? ...am I being cheap?

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Originally Posted by Lemers

I did a dealer trade for mine. They charge $200 dollars but added it to my down payment.

Interesting. I'll try to reference your circumstance. May I ask from what dealer?

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Originally Posted by vipor

I got my car for $200 over invoice through the USAA car buying program.

They did a trade with a dealership about 400 miles away and sent a low boy trailer to go pick it up. Took an extra week for them to get it all set up and taken care of, but I didn't pay a dime for it.

I don't know how VPP compares to the deal I got and if it would really put them out that much.

Not a dime huh? Can I also have the name of your purchased dealer? Very nice!

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

The USAA car buying program is really good. If you are a member you can get a car at a better price than the VPP I think.

A Sport non nav is $30,300 from their program. Over 3K off MSRP.

You must be referring to the Base + Sport, yes?

Thanks all for the quick responses. I'll try to keep this updated. I may have more questions, so check back from time to time! VERY thankful!

vipor · 04-06-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eksigned

Can I also have the name of your purchased dealer?

Jerry's Nissan in Weatherford, TX
Jerry Durant Auto Group | And Preowned Auto Dealer | Weatherford, Texas
Adam in Web Sales
(817)341-5707

He might remember me, I talked to the guy like every day for 2 weeks.

tsolin01 · 04-06-2010, 06:13 PM

Yea if you're getting the car for free, I have no sympathy for you lol. My dealer was in Houston and they had to trade for another car in Dallas, which is around 4 hours away. Originally the car was going to be shipped over but the shipping company screwed up and couldn't get the car in by the weekend. The dealer offered to drive me down to Dallas and drive my car back.

eksigned · 04-06-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolin01

Yea if you're getting the car for free, I have no sympathy for you lol. My dealer was in Houston and they had to trade for another car in Dallas, which is around 4 hours away. Originally the car was going to be shipped over but the shipping company screwed up and couldn't get the car in by the weekend. The dealer offered to drive me down to Dallas and drive my car back.

Damn. It's a gift for getting into Dental School. Probably shouldn't have mentioned that part, eh?

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tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yea if you're getting the car for free, I have no sympathy for you lol. My dealer was in Houston and they had to trade for another car in Dallas, which is around 4 hours away. Originally the car was going to be shipped over but the shipping company screwed up and couldn't get the car in by the weekend. The dealer offered to drive me down to Dallas and drive my car back.