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Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:11 pm to
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
176234 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:11 pm to
0% ford applies to XLT models only. Like I said
Posted by Tridentds
Sugar Land
Member since Aug 2011
23495 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:11 pm to
Contact Car Pro USA. Tell them exactly what you are looking for and where you live. They will put you in contact with the closest dealer in their network. That dealer will have a Car Pro authorized contact. You will be put in touch with that person and tell them exactly what you are looking for, what trim level, color, etc... everything you want. They will look at send you 2 or 3 vehicles that are very very close if not exact match with the drive out price. You don't haggle or even have to go to the dealer and play their bullshite games. I promise you it is worth the effort. I have purchased my last 2 trucks this way. Just went to the dealer to give it a look over when it came in and signed the paperwork and closed. Was at dealer for about 40 minutes total. Wife bought her Lexus this same exact way. My brother bought 2 vehicles using them and my mom bought her last car doing this. Doesn't cost you a cent to try it.

I can tell you if they don't have a dealer in your area there is a damn good reason for it. You might have to drive to another town to get the Car Pro deal.

Good luck.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
59146 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:11 pm to
quote:

they make more money on interest rates than the sale of the car

are you buying your cars from buy here, pay here lots?
Posted by JDPndahizzy
JDP
Member since Nov 2013
6918 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

I did my last one over email which is much better than haggling in person.


My last one was almost entirely thru texts... Will NEVER go into dealership again except for signing.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7264 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

I'm an American. We are not allowed in Texas right now.


Must not be essential.
Posted by Bristol Dawg
God's Country
Member since Jul 2016
2934 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:15 pm to
That you're playing the dealerships against each other, that tells me you're good at it. My last car (2019 F-150, 14K miles), I went in with equivalent online (including Carmax) deals and only used those. Once I got my price, I paid cash. Note, this was November and the zero % finance deals were not in place. If you go that route, don't tell them you're paying cash until the end and choose a spouse with the lowest credit rating.
Posted by wheelr
Banned
Member since Jul 2012
5880 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:16 pm to
Quit buying from companies like GM that play the rebate game.

"$12,000 OFF"
Posted by Higgysmalls
Ft Lauderdale
Member since Jun 2016
7684 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:16 pm to
All dealerships deals are based on if you use their financing.
Posted by fatboydave
Fat boy land
Member since Aug 2004
17979 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

I live in Louisiana and bought my last two new vehicles on line from Houston. Saved thousands versus any dealer in Louisiana.

This is the way to go
Posted by Jack Bauers HnK
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
6048 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

choose a spouse with the lowest credit rating.


Lol wut?
Posted by Tigerbuzz8585
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2016
99 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:21 pm to
I try to buy local with everything including cars. I'm sure I pay more but it's just something I really believe in.
Posted by BeepNode
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2014
10005 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:21 pm to
Shouldnt this be easier now that everything is online?
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
59146 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:23 pm to
quote:

All dealerships deals are based on if you use their financing.

wrong
Posted by SECdragonmaster
Order of the Dragons
Member since Dec 2013
17335 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:23 pm to
quote:

choose a spouse with the lowest credit rating.


Lol wut?


Use the worst persons credit to fool the dealer into thinking they will make the most in the finance. The worse your credit, the higher the interest you pay and the more the dealer profits.

You get a better deal and then pay cash.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83198 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:23 pm to
I enjoy buying a new car. It means I’m getting a new car. I don’t understand why people stress over it. Find a car you like and a price you can live with. If you think you’re getting screwed then keep shopping.

Esp OT ballers who shouldn’t be worried about pinching pennies anyway.
Posted by Higgysmalls
Ft Lauderdale
Member since Jun 2016
7684 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:24 pm to
It is. Now I have an excuse not to want to come in.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83198 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:25 pm to
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0% ford applies to XLT models only.


XLT is a nice trim. The only thing it’s missing is leather.
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
30416 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:27 pm to
quote:

If it's this bad then just go with CARMAX


They were smart in their model. People are willing to pay slightly more just to have no hassle.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
79337 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:27 pm to
I always buy mine outright.
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
49479 posts
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:27 pm to
quote:

or borrow 30k from my credit union at 3% interes


The key is in not having to borrow or pay any interest rates. Dealerships would rather you owe a note
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