Dealer Wont Deal???

ZCarMan · 08-13-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Ok, so I drive over 50 miles to a Nissan Dealership that has several Z's in their inventory. Start looking at a Blue Touring w/ sport package, and lists for $38,750. I have to fight for a test drive, however, finally get it, and love the car. They have an online discount, which bumps the price of the car down to $35,150. I also bank with USAA, so they gave me another 150 off the car (online, however, it says I can get the thing delivered the same way for 34,750). We then start talking numbers, and they give me 18,500 for the Honda Accord EX-L, fair enough in my book. This brings the grand total to my 08 Honda Accord and $16,500. I told them I was looking more in the neighborhood of 12,000 (a long shot, but might as well go with the lowest first). They don't even try to counter, and I leave. Go to a bar, have a couple of drinks, and really think about it. Give the salesman a call, and tell him I can give him my car, and 14,000 tonight, cash money. He sounds excited, and states he will give me a call in 5 minutes. 15 minutes later, he says his manager wont budge, and if I want the car, the price is 16,500. I don't know how the car sales industry works, however, if a guy comes to me willing to make a deal (the place was nearly empty today), I would atleast talk numbers with him. Criswell Nissan in Germantown, Maryland, could have had a sale today, however, because they were not willing to talk anything below the price quoted, I walked. Additionally, by stroke of sheer fate, my friend and his wife went to the same dealership today, and reported much of the same. They were completely unwilling to budge in price. Are my numbers too far fetched? I figured if we met half way, it would be a done deal, seeing as how they really weren't selling much of anything. Any help you guys may have is greatly appreciated!

The numbers you had through USAA were great. I got a similar deal on mine through USAA. I worked through the internet dealers and was able to get mine for 36120.00 included the TTL out the door. Hopefully you'll be able to go back and make the good deal that it is. Good Luck!

DooDooBrown · 08-14-2009, 06:42 PM

Ok, so here is the update..... I called the dealer back up, and asked if they had any in a different color, and he told me they had one at another dealership, and they wouldn't give it up. So I go over to the other dealership (both cars are identical) (another 55 miles), and go through the whole test drive, etc... I then pull out the papers from USAA, and the written quote that the other dealership gave me. The sales manager wasn't too happy. As it stood with the other car, it was 16,984 out the door, in addition to my trade in. They responded back saying that they wanted 18250 and my trade in. I then explained I would take to car off the lot today for 17,500 , and kindly explained (as they saw), that an identical car was sitting 50 miles away for $1216.00 less, and that car additionaly had illumanated kick plates. I explained that I was willing to pay the extra 500 to them because I would prefer to have my first choice color, however, anything over that price, and it was just not worth it. They came back with 17989, and that was "their final offer". I spoke personally to the sales manager, and explained to him my reservation, and which point he stated to me that he could go down to 17750, and after that, he would have to explain to the owner why he let a car go for so cheap. I told him 17500 was my budget, and if he chose to accept it, I would have the cash in his hand by the end of the day. He was stuck on 17750, and I told him if he wasn't willing to come down $250.00, there would be no sale. I kindly excused myself, and left the dealership. I have no idea if they will call me back, probably not, but it kinda erks me that they wouldnt go down 250 to make a sale. That to me shows that a dealer would not want to work with you down the road if something where to occur. Am I just being stupid? Another night, without a Z!

mspeasl · 08-14-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Ok, so here is the update..... I called the dealer back up, and asked if they had any in a different color, and he told me they had one at another dealership, and they wouldn't give it up. So I go over to the other dealership (both cars are identical) (another 55 miles), and go through the whole test drive, etc... I then pull out the papers from USAA, and the written quote that the other dealership gave me. The sales manager wasn't too happy. As it stood with the other car, it was 16,984 out the door, in addition to my trade in. They responded back saying that they wanted 18250 and my trade in. I then explained I would take to car off the lot today for 17,500 , and kindly explained (as they saw), that an identical car was sitting 50 miles away for $1216.00 less, and that car additionaly had illumanated kick plates. I explained that I was willing to pay the extra 500 to them because I would prefer to have my first choice color, however, anything over that price, and it was just not worth it. They came back with 17989, and that was "their final offer". I spoke personally to the sales manager, and explained to him my reservation, and which point he stated to me that he could go down to 17750, and after that, he would have to explain to the owner why he let a car go for so cheap. I told him 17500 was my budget, and if he chose to accept it, I would have the cash in his hand by the end of the day. He was stuck on 17750, and I told him if he wasn't willing to come down $250.00, there would be no sale. I kindly excused myself, and left the dealership. I have no idea if they will call me back, probably not, but it kinda erks me that they wouldnt go down 250 to make a sale. That to me shows that a dealer would not want to work with you down the road if something where to occur. Am I just being stupid? Another night, without a Z!

Now you are willing to pay $17,500?? What happened to $16,500 at the other dealer?? You are not making much sense to me.

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DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 17	Ok, so here is the update..... I called the dealer back up, and asked if they had any in a different color, and he told me they had one at another dealership, and they wouldn't give it up. So I go over to the other dealership (both cars are identical) (another 55 miles), and go through the whole test drive, etc... I then pull out the papers from USAA, and the written quote that the other dealership gave me. The sales manager wasn't too happy. As it stood with the other car, it was 16,984 out the door, in addition to my trade in. They responded back saying that they wanted 18250 and my trade in. I then explained I would take to car off the lot today for 17,500 , and kindly explained (as they saw), that an identical car was sitting 50 miles away for $1216.00 less, and that car additionaly had illumanated kick plates. I explained that I was willing to pay the extra 500 to them because I would prefer to have my first choice color, however, anything over that price, and it was just not worth it. They came back with 17989, and that was "their final offer". I spoke personally to the sales manager, and explained to him my reservation, and which point he stated to me that he could go down to 17750, and after that, he would have to explain to the owner why he let a car go for so cheap. I told him 17500 was my budget, and if he chose to accept it, I would have the cash in his hand by the end of the day. He was stuck on 17750, and I told him if he wasn't willing to come down $250.00, there would be no sale. I kindly excused myself, and left the dealership. I have no idea if they will call me back, probably not, but it kinda erks me that they wouldnt go down 250 to make a sale. That to me shows that a dealer would not want to work with you down the road if something where to occur. Am I just being stupid? Another night, without a Z!