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re: First trip to a car dealership to look into buying a new car
Posted on 12/22/23 at 9:59 pm to GeauxTigers123
Posted on 12/22/23 at 9:59 pm to GeauxTigers123
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This board makes such a big deal about cars. I realize that the dealership and salesman have to make a profit/living. If I don’t like the price I just leave. It is what it is.
I feel like people online feel the need to brag about getting a good deal
This is true. I push back on the bs and try to get the best deal, I also acknowledge they are a business and will make money on the deal. It's how the world works.
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Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:00 pm to Sput
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You sir are about to get fricked like you a congressional aide
Absolutely.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:01 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I went to two dealerships this week. They were trying hard but we were just there to test drive. Ain't no way we're buying before March.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:02 pm to AllDayEveryDay
quote:why? end of quarter?
Ain't no way we're buying before March.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:03 pm to nola tiger lsu
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This is true. I push back on the bs and try to get the best deal, I also acknowledge they are a business and will make money on the deal. It's how the world works.
Even when we were getting 10k off trucks pre Covid they were making money. I think they should make a profit too, although I disagree with not being able to buy directly from the manufacturer if you want.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:05 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I’ll never understand why so many people stress out about the car buying process. The money, sure. But the sale process? You’re the customer. You control what happens. Find a car you like, a price you can accept, and buy it. It’s really that simple. The dealership is going to make a profit off you so don’t worry about all the bullshite expectations of “getting a great deal” as if the dealership is ever gonna lose money on the sale.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:07 pm to GeauxTigers123
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I feel like people online feel the need to brag about getting a good deal.
This is exactly it. Bullshitters online trying to prop up their egos by pretending to be macho tough master negotiators.
Just find a car you like at a price you can live with and don’t worry about what your friends will think of the deal.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:09 pm to nola tiger lsu
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This is true. I push back on the bs and try to get the best deal, I also acknowledge they are a business and will make money on the deal. It's how the world works.
Great example of the loser mindset and why we can't have nice things.
We don't actually "need" a dealer to be the middleman but you just accept that it's required by law. I should be able to pick out what I want and order it from the factory if I wanted.
The amount of lying that happens at car dealerships is beyond absurd.
Dealers in Germany are owned by the manufacturers and there's not a lot of bullshite involved with getting a new car. Somehow they are able to get by.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:14 pm to BeepNode
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BeepNode
Youre very strange, good luck in your war on society
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:17 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Dude "I think even all is said and done I'll just buy from the manufacturer." You think Chevy Manufacturer Salesman are gonna waist their time selling 1 automobile when they're focused on selling 100 or 1,000+ to parts of the US? I've never heard of someone in my life buy straight from manufacturer. You can only get from dealer or private person.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:17 pm to nola tiger lsu
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This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:18 pm to BeepNode
You're thinking from your side, but the manufacturer has no desire to deal with small profits of selling to 1 person by 1 person when they sell 1,000+ cars to different regions/sites at a time where they make actual sizeable profits. They leave the minimum 1 car at a time profits for the dealer to have.
This post was edited on 12/22/23 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:19 pm to Saunson69
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This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 11:14 pm
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:25 pm to BeepNode
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Great example of the loser mindset and why we can't have nice things. We don't actually "need" a dealer to be the middleman but you just accept that it's required by law.
Found the future sovereign citizen
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:29 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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rather not try to talk to a human who is trying to waste my time selling me a bunch of shite I don't need.
You went to a car dealership and are upset that they tried to sell you a car?
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:45 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Went to Carmax with a price on my trade in and the vehicle I was buying already finalized online. Paid that price to the penny. Only somewhat sales thing I got was the care plan and I humored him and when he looked up and saw there was only one shop on the plan in my area, he even gave up on that. Highly recommend it. Of course they only have used though.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 10:51 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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I'd rather not try to talk to a human who is trying to waste my time selling me a bunch of shite I don't need.
I doubt your time is really all that valuable
Posted on 12/22/23 at 11:00 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
The best car buying advice I can give you is this:
Don't be afraid to say,"No." Say it over and over again. No, no, no.
Anything they try to sell you on is a waste of money. They'll try to make it sound like you need it. You don't need it. Whatever it is, you don't need it. Agree to purchase a specific vehicle with a specific set of features you want and nothing more.
Don't be afraid to say,"No." Say it over and over again. No, no, no.
Anything they try to sell you on is a waste of money. They'll try to make it sound like you need it. You don't need it. Whatever it is, you don't need it. Agree to purchase a specific vehicle with a specific set of features you want and nothing more.
Posted on 12/22/23 at 11:05 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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I think even all is said and done I'll just buy from the manufacturer. I'll pay the extra just to never have to talk to a salesman.
Enjoy your tesla
Posted on 12/22/23 at 11:06 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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You went to a car dealership and are upset that they tried to sell you a car?
Yes. Leave me the frick alone. I’ve already seen the car online and I just want to put my eyes on it. When I’m ready, send me to the “manager.”
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