car dealership tactic

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:46 pm

i went to the local ford dealer to pick up some parts for work... they had a GT500 for $10,000 over sticker!

shelbyscarab · Post by **shelbyscarab** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:23 pm

Larry d wrote:Hey Shelby should have said something, We bought a new KIA Sadona with all the bells and whistles, and I mean everything but a DVD in back for $23K cash and just love it,Had no miles and now with somewhere aound 20 K miles Larry D with the 83 Crimson Cat.

Thanks Larry, but we couldn't have done that.

She totalled a '03 windstar LX, and I found a '04 Freestar Limited with every option for her. Its nice, minivans have come along way since the '84 Caravan.

stangmodifier · Post by **stangmodifier** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:11 pm

Local dealer around here has 2 500's, a red 06 stripe delete car and a traditional white with blue stripes 07. He wants 8 over sticker for the red one and 6 over sticker for the white one.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:18 pm

'Ya want it?

Here's what ya do. Go in with a certified check for $ 5,000. Make sure if not used, the bank will allow the $$$ to go back into your account ! Go in and when approached by a salesperson, tell that you want to buy (name the car) and here's a deposit. Tell that you'll pay window sticker, and hand him the check. Soon a manager will appear to explain that they want $8,000 over.....MSRLP. You say, no, that you will pay MSRLP, and not any more. (This is called the "Bread Test") ~ Until then, all you've had is a conversation. Dealers HATE to give back certiee checks made to them. You may just get the car..... Let me know. (And do not raise your offer. If you raise it to $ 8,200 over, you are a dead duck, as it proves thast you WILL raise your offer. (and) NEVER get nasty, always be polite and businesslike.

Post by **negusm** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:36 pm

Sandy, what happens if they don't take the offer. What happens to the $5k check made out to them? Can you take it back to the bank?

-Mike

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:04 am

In most banks, you take it back to the bank and see an officer. You tell them that the check was not used for the intended purpose and the car was not purchased. They will know how to do the rest. However, ALWAYS ask BEFORE the check is made & hammered if the check is not used, can the $$$ be put back into your account and the check shredded.